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

New England Patriots beat Tennessee Titans, 40–23

The Patriots closed as 3.5-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 37% chance.

Final40–23
Upset size3.5
Chance to win37%
Rank in 200658th of 59

It was the 4th-biggest of 4 NFL upsets in 2006 Week 17, and the 58th-biggest of the 2006 season. New England Patriots pulled off 2 other upsets in 2006.

Other NFL upsets in 2006 Week 17

  1. 13.5-point underdog11% to winRecap
    Upset size13.5
  2. 10.5-point underdog18% to winOTRecap
    Upset size10.5
  3. 6-point underdog31% to winOTRecap
    Upset size6

New England Patriots’ other 2006 upsets

  1. Week 45.5-point underdog30% to winRecap
    Upset size5.5
  2. Upset size5

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