Oakland Raiders upset Houston Texans, 27–16

The Raiders closed as 7-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 27% chance.

It was the biggest of 6 NFL upsets in 2008 Week 16, and the 14th-biggest of the 2008 season. Oakland Raiders pulled off 3 other upsets in 2008.

Other NFL upsets in 2008 Week 16

1. Buffalo Bills 30, Denver Broncos 23

   6.5-point underdog30% to winRecap
   Upset size6.5
2. Baltimore Ravens 33, Dallas Cowboys 24

   5-point underdog30% to winRecap
   Upset size5
3. San Diego Chargers 41, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24

   4.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size4.5
4. Washington Commanders 10, Philadelphia Eagles 3

   4.5-point underdog30% to winRecap
   Upset size4.5
5. Seattle Seahawks 13, New York Jets 3

   3.5-point underdog36% to winRecap
   Upset size3.5

Oakland Raiders’ other 2008 upsets

1. Oakland Raiders 31, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24

   Week 1711-point underdog17% to winRecap
   Upset size11
2. Oakland Raiders 31, Denver Broncos 10

   Week 129-point underdog23% to winRecap
   Upset size9
3. Oakland Raiders 23, Kansas City Chiefs 8

   Week 23.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size3.5

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