Atlanta Falcons beat Carolina Panthers, 20–6

The Falcons closed as 4.5-point underdogs and won outright.

It was the biggest of 3 NFL upsets in 2006 Week 1, and the 39th-biggest of the 2006 season. Atlanta Falcons pulled off 1 other upset in 2006.

Other NFL upsets in 2006 Week 1

1. Minnesota Vikings 19, Washington Commanders 16

   4-point underdogRecap
   Upset size4
2. St. Louis Rams 18, Denver Broncos 10

   3.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size3.5

Atlanta Falcons’ other 2006 upsets

1. Atlanta Falcons 29, Cincinnati Bengals 27

   Week 83.5-point underdog36% to winRecap
   Upset size3.5

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