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NFL · 2006 · Week 17 · Sunday, December 31, 2006

Detroit Lions stun Dallas Cowboys, 39–31

The Lions closed as 13.5-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 11% chance.

Final39–31
Upset size13.5
Chance to win11%
Rank in 20061st of 59

It was the biggest of 4 NFL upsets in 2006 Week 17, and the biggest of the 2006 season. Detroit Lions pulled off 1 other upset in 2006.

Other NFL upsets in 2006 Week 17

  1. 10.5-point underdog18% to winOTRecap
    Upset size10.5
  2. 6-point underdog31% to winOTRecap
    Upset size6
  3. 3.5-point underdog37% to winRecap
    Upset size3.5

Detroit Lions’ other 2006 upsets

  1. Week 95-point underdog31% to winRecap
    Upset size5

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