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NFL · 2010 · Week 5 · Sunday, October 10, 2010

Arizona Cardinals upset New Orleans Saints, 30–20

The Cardinals closed as 6.5-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 28% chance.

Final30–20
Upset size6.5
Chance to win28%
Rank in 201019th of 47

It was the 3rd-biggest of 4 NFL upsets in 2010 Week 5, and the 19th-biggest of the 2010 season. Arizona Cardinals pulled off 2 other upsets in 2010.

Other NFL upsets in 2010 Week 5

  1. Oakland Raiders 35, San Diego Chargers 27
    7-point underdog27% to winRecap
    Upset size7
  2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24, Cincinnati Bengals 21
    6.5-point underdog28% to winRecap
    Upset size6.5
  3. Tennessee Titans 34, Dallas Cowboys 27
    6.5-point underdog27% to winRecap
    Upset size6.5

Arizona Cardinals’ other 2010 upsets

  1. Arizona Cardinals 27, Dallas Cowboys 26
    Week 167-point underdog27% to winRecap
    Upset size7
  2. Arizona Cardinals 43, Denver Broncos 13
    Week 144-point underdog36% to winRecap
    Upset size4

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