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NFL · 2008 · Week 5 · Sunday, October 5, 2008

Pittsburgh Steelers beat Jacksonville Jaguars, 26–21

The Steelers closed as 5.5-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 31% chance.

Final26–21
Upset size5.5
Chance to win31%
Rank in 200826th of 46

It was the 3rd-biggest of 4 NFL upsets in 2008 Week 5, and the 26th-biggest of the 2008 season. It was Pittsburgh Steelers's only upset win of 2008.

Other NFL upsets in 2008 Week 5

  1. Washington Commanders 23, Philadelphia Eagles 17
    6.5-point underdog28% to winRecap
    Upset size6.5
  2. Miami Dolphins 17, San Diego Chargers 10
    6-point underdog31% to winRecap
    Upset size6
  3. Atlanta Falcons 27, Green Bay Packers 24
    5-point underdog32% to winRecap
    Upset size5

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