Cincinnati Bengals upset Pittsburgh Steelers, 26–23

The Bengals closed as 8-point underdogs and won outright in overtime.

It was the biggest of 6 NFL upsets in 2001 Week 16, and the 18th-biggest of the 2001 season. Cincinnati Bengals pulled off 2 other upsets in 2001.

Other NFL upsets in 2001 Week 16

1. Buffalo Bills 14, New York Jets 9

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2. Dallas Cowboys 27, San Francisco 49ers 21

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3. Cleveland Browns 41, Tennessee Titans 38

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4. Washington Commanders 40, New Orleans Saints 10

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5. Kansas City Chiefs 30, Jacksonville Jaguars 26

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Cincinnati Bengals’ other 2001 upsets

1. Cincinnati Bengals 21, Baltimore Ravens 10

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2. Cincinnati Bengals 23, Tennessee Titans 21

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