Washington Commanders beat New Orleans Saints, 40–10

The Commanders closed as 5-point underdogs and won outright.

It was the 5th-biggest of 6 NFL upsets in 2001 Week 16, and the 36th-biggest of the 2001 season. Washington Commanders pulled off 4 other upsets in 2001.

Other NFL upsets in 2001 Week 16

1. Cincinnati Bengals 26, Pittsburgh Steelers 23

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2. Buffalo Bills 14, New York Jets 9

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3. Dallas Cowboys 27, San Francisco 49ers 21

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4. Cleveland Browns 41, Tennessee Titans 38

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5. Kansas City Chiefs 30, Jacksonville Jaguars 26

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Washington Commanders’ other 2001 upsets

1. Washington Commanders 17, Denver Broncos 10

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2. Washington Commanders 13, Philadelphia Eagles 3

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3. Washington Commanders 35, New York Giants 21

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4. Washington Commanders 17, Carolina Panthers 14

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