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NFL · 2012 · Week 12 · Thursday, November 22, 2012

Washington Commanders beat Dallas Cowboys, 38–31

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

Final38–31
Upset size3.5
Chance to win37%
Rank in 201241st of 44

It was the biggest of 2 NFL upsets in 2012 Week 12, and the 41st-biggest of the 2012 season. Washington Commanders pulled off 2 other upsets in 2012.

Other NFL upsets in 2012 Week 12

  1. 3.5-point underdog40% to winRecap
    Upset size3.5

Washington Commanders’ other 2012 upsets

  1. Week 19.5-point underdog23% to winRecap
    Upset size9.5
  2. Week 154-point underdog34% to winRecap
    Upset size4

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