Atlanta Falcons upset New Orleans Saints, 20–13

The Falcons closed as 8-point underdogs and won outright.

It was the 3rd-biggest of 6 NFL upsets in 2001 Week 6, and the 16th-biggest of the 2001 season. Atlanta Falcons pulled off 1 other upset in 2001.

Other NFL upsets in 2001 Week 6

1. New England Patriots 38, Indianapolis Colts 17

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2. Buffalo Bills 13, Jacksonville Jaguars 10

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3. Cleveland Browns 24, Baltimore Ravens 14

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4. Pittsburgh Steelers 17, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10

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5. Washington Commanders 17, Carolina Panthers 14

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Atlanta Falcons’ other 2001 upsets

1. Atlanta Falcons 23, Green Bay Packers 20

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