New York Jets beat Houston Texans, 24–7

The Jets closed as 4.5-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 32% chance.

It was the 3rd-biggest of 3 NFL upsets in 2009 Week 1, and the 34th-biggest of the 2009 season. New York Jets pulled off 2 other upsets in 2009.

Other NFL upsets in 2009 Week 1

1. San Francisco 49ers 20, Arizona Cardinals 16

   5-point underdog32% to winRecap
   Upset size5
2. Denver Broncos 12, Cincinnati Bengals 7

   4.5-point underdog33% to winRecap
   Upset size4.5

New York Jets’ other 2009 upsets

1. New York Jets 17, San Diego Chargers 14

   Divisional round9-point underdog22% to winRecap
   Upset size9
2. New York Jets 16, New England Patriots 9

   Week 23.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size3.5

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