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NFL · 2010 · Week 16 · Sunday, December 26, 2010

Detroit Lions beat Miami Dolphins, 34–27

The Lions closed as 3.5-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 37% chance.

Final34–27
Upset size3.5
Chance to win37%
Rank in 201045th of 47

It was the 5th-biggest of 5 NFL upsets in 2010 Week 16, and the 45th-biggest of the 2010 season. Detroit Lions pulled off 2 other upsets in 2010.

Other NFL upsets in 2010 Week 16

  1. 14-point underdog11% to winRecap
    Upset size14
  2. 9-point underdog24% to winRecap
    Upset size9
  3. 7-point underdog27% to winRecap
    Upset size7
  4. 7-point underdog27% to winOTRecap
    Upset size7

Detroit Lions’ other 2010 upsets

  1. Week 147-point underdog26% to winRecap
    Upset size7
  2. Week 153.5-point underdog35% to winOTRecap
    Upset size3.5

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