New England Patriots stun Indianapolis Colts, 38–17

The Patriots closed as 10.5-point underdogs and won outright.

It was the biggest of 6 NFL upsets in 2001 Week 6, and the 6th-biggest of the 2001 season. New England Patriots pulled off 3 other upsets in 2001.

Other NFL upsets in 2001 Week 6

1. Buffalo Bills 13, Jacksonville Jaguars 10

   9-point underdogRecap
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2. Atlanta Falcons 20, New Orleans Saints 13

   8-point underdogRecap
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3. Cleveland Browns 24, Baltimore Ravens 14

   7.5-point underdogRecap
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4. Pittsburgh Steelers 17, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10

   5-point underdogRecap
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5. Washington Commanders 17, Carolina Panthers 14

   3.5-point underdogOTRecap
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New England Patriots’ other 2001 upsets

1. New England Patriots 20, St. Louis Rams 17

   Super Bowl14-point underdogRecap
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2. New England Patriots 44, Indianapolis Colts 13

   Week 311.5-point underdogRecap
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3. New England Patriots 24, Pittsburgh Steelers 17

   Conference championships10-point underdogRecap
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