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NFL · 2009 · Week 17 · Sunday, January 3, 2010

Kansas City Chiefs upset Denver Broncos, 44–24

The Chiefs closed as 9.5-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 21% chance.

Final44–24
Upset size9.5
Chance to win21%
Rank in 20098th of 52

It was the biggest of 1 NFL upset in 2009 Week 17, and the 8th-biggest of the 2009 season. Kansas City Chiefs pulled off 2 other upsets in 2009.

Kansas City Chiefs’ other 2009 upsets

  1. Week 1110.5-point underdog15% to winOTRecap
    Upset size10.5
  2. Week 66.5-point underdog29% to winRecap
    Upset size6.5

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