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NFL · 2012 · Week 15 · Sunday, December 16, 2012

San Francisco 49ers beat New England Patriots, 41–34

The 49ers closed as 4-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 35% chance.

Final41–34
Upset size4
Chance to win35%
Rank in 201227th of 44

It was the 3rd-biggest of 3 NFL upsets in 2012 Week 15, and the 27th-biggest of the 2012 season. San Francisco 49ers pulled off 1 other upset in 2012.

Other NFL upsets in 2012 Week 15

  1. 5.5-point underdog33% to winRecap
    Upset size5.5
  2. 4-point underdog34% to winRecap
    Upset size4

San Francisco 49ers’ other 2012 upsets

  1. Week 16-point underdog30% to winRecap
    Upset size6

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