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The Upset Report
NFL · 2009 · Week 6 · Sunday, October 18, 2009

Houston Texans beat Cincinnati Bengals, 28–17

The Texans closed as 4-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 36% chance.

Final28–17
Upset size4
Chance to win36%
Rank in 200939th of 52

It was the 4th-biggest of 5 NFL upsets in 2009 Week 6, and the 39th-biggest of the 2009 season. Houston Texans pulled off 1 other upset in 2009.

Other NFL upsets in 2009 Week 6

  1. 14-point underdog11% to winRecap
    Upset size14
  2. 9.5-point underdog21% to winOTRecap
    Upset size9.5
  3. 6.5-point underdog29% to winRecap
    Upset size6.5
  4. 3.5-point underdog38% to winRecap
    Upset size3.5

Houston Texans’ other 2009 upsets

  1. Upset size7

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