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NFL · 2009 · Week 3 · Sunday, September 27, 2009

Detroit Lions upset Washington Commanders, 19–14

The Lions closed as 6.5-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 30% chance.

Final19–14
Upset size6.5
Chance to win30%
Rank in 200923rd of 52

It was the biggest of 3 NFL upsets in 2009 Week 3, and the 23rd-biggest of the 2009 season. It was Detroit Lions's only upset win of 2009.

Other NFL upsets in 2009 Week 3

  1. 4-point underdog35% to winRecap
    Upset size4
  2. 3.5-point underdog38% to winRecap
    Upset size3.5

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