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NFL · 2016 · Week 1 · Sunday, September 11, 2016

New England Patriots upset Arizona Cardinals, 23–21

The Patriots closed as 9-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 23% chance.

Final23–21
Upset size9
Chance to win23%
Rank in 20163rd of 49

It was the biggest of 1 NFL upset in 2016 Week 1, and the 3rd-biggest of the 2016 season. It was New England Patriots's only upset win of 2016.

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