Minnesota Vikings upset Houston Texans, 23–6

The Vikings closed as 7.5-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 24% chance.

It was the biggest of 2 NFL upsets in 2012 Week 16, and the 7th-biggest of the 2012 season. Minnesota Vikings pulled off 2 other upsets in 2012.

Other NFL upsets in 2012 Week 16

1. Cincinnati Bengals 13, Pittsburgh Steelers 10

   3.5-point underdog39% to winRecap
   Upset size3.5

Minnesota Vikings’ other 2012 upsets

1. Minnesota Vikings 24, San Francisco 49ers 13

   Week 36.5-point underdog28% to winRecap
   Upset size6.5
2. Minnesota Vikings 20, Detroit Lions 13

   Week 43.5-point underdog36% to winRecap
   Upset size3.5

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