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NFL · 2016 · Week 2 · Sunday, September 18, 2016

Dallas Cowboys beat Washington Commanders, 27–23

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

Final27–23
Upset size3.5
Chance to win37%
Rank in 201637th of 49

It was the 4th-biggest of 4 NFL upsets in 2016 Week 2, and the 37th-biggest of the 2016 season. Dallas Cowboys pulled off 1 other upset in 2016.

Other NFL upsets in 2016 Week 2

  1. 6-point underdog30% to winRecap
    Upset size6
  2. 5.5-point underdog32% to winRecap
    Upset size5.5
  3. 4-point underdog36% to winRecap
    Upset size4

Dallas Cowboys’ other 2016 upsets

  1. Week 65-point underdog31% to winRecap
    Upset size5

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