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NFL · 2011 · Week 17 · Sunday, January 1, 2012

Green Bay Packers upset Detroit Lions, 45–41

The Packers closed as 6.5-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 30% chance.

Final45–41
Upset size6.5
Chance to win30%
Rank in 201121st of 41

It was the biggest of 1 NFL upset in 2011 Week 17, and the 21st-biggest of the 2011 season. It was Green Bay Packers's only upset win of 2011.

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