Atlanta Falcons beat Cincinnati Bengals, 29–27

The Falcons closed as 3.5-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 36% chance.

It was the 4th-biggest of 4 NFL upsets in 2006 Week 8, and the 59th-biggest of the 2006 season. Atlanta Falcons pulled off 1 other upset in 2006.

Other NFL upsets in 2006 Week 8

1. Jacksonville Jaguars 13, Philadelphia Eagles 6

   9-point underdog23% to winRecap
   Upset size9
2. Oakland Raiders 20, Pittsburgh Steelers 13

   9-point underdog20% to winRecap
   Upset size9
3. Dallas Cowboys 35, Carolina Panthers 14

   4.5-point underdog31% to winRecap
   Upset size4.5

Atlanta Falcons’ other 2006 upsets

1. Atlanta Falcons 20, Carolina Panthers 6

   Week 14.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size4.5

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