Carolina Panthers upset Minnesota Vikings, 26–7

The Panthers closed as 9-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 22% chance.

It was the 2nd-biggest of 5 NFL upsets in 2009 Week 15, and the 14th-biggest of the 2009 season. Carolina Panthers pulled off 2 other upsets in 2009.

Other NFL upsets in 2009 Week 15

1. Oakland Raiders 20, Denver Broncos 19

   13.5-point underdog14% to winRecap
   Upset size13.5
2. Dallas Cowboys 24, New Orleans Saints 17

   7.5-point underdog25% to winRecap
   Upset size7.5
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24, Seattle Seahawks 7

   6.5-point underdog29% to winRecap
   Upset size6.5
4. Atlanta Falcons 10, New York Jets 7

   5.5-point underdog32% to winRecap
   Upset size5.5

Carolina Panthers’ other 2009 upsets

1. Carolina Panthers 34, Arizona Cardinals 21

   Week 810-point underdog20% to winRecap
   Upset size10
2. Carolina Panthers 41, New York Giants 9

   Week 169-point underdog23% to winRecap
   Upset size9

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