New Orleans Saints upset Carolina Panthers, 23–20

The Saints closed as 6.5-point underdogs and won outright.

It was the biggest of 5 NFL upsets in 2005 Week 1, and the 14th-biggest of the 2005 season. It was New Orleans Saints's only upset win of 2005.

Other NFL upsets in 2005 Week 1

1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24, Minnesota Vikings 13

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2. Dallas Cowboys 28, San Diego Chargers 24

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3. Miami Dolphins 34, Denver Broncos 10

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4. San Francisco 49ers 28, St. Louis Rams 25

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