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NFL · 2012 · Week 4 · Sunday, September 30, 2012

Minnesota Vikings beat Detroit Lions, 20–13

The Vikings closed as 3.5-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 36% chance.

Final20–13
Upset size3.5
Chance to win36%
Rank in 201234th of 44

It was the biggest of 1 NFL upset in 2012 Week 4, and the 34th-biggest of the 2012 season. Minnesota Vikings pulled off 2 other upsets in 2012.

Minnesota Vikings’ other 2012 upsets

  1. Week 167.5-point underdog24% to winRecap
    Upset size7.5
  2. Week 36.5-point underdog28% to winRecap
    Upset size6.5

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