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NFL · 2016 · Week 3 · Sunday, September 25, 2016

Denver Broncos beat Cincinnati Bengals, 29–17

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

Final29–17
Upset size3.5
Chance to win37%
Rank in 201647th of 49

It was the 3rd-biggest of 6 NFL upsets in 2016 Week 3, and the 47th-biggest of the 2016 season. It was Denver Broncos's only upset win of 2016.

Other NFL upsets in 2016 Week 3

  1. Minnesota Vikings 22, Carolina Panthers 10
    6-point underdog30% to winRecap
    Upset size6
  2. Buffalo Bills 33, Arizona Cardinals 18
    5-point underdog33% to winRecap
    Upset size5
  3. Washington Commanders 29, New York Giants 27
    3.5-point underdog38% to winRecap
    Upset size3.5
  4. Los Angeles Rams 37, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 32
    3.5-point underdog38% to winRecap
    Upset size3.5
  5. Philadelphia Eagles 34, Pittsburgh Steelers 3
    3.5-point underdog36% to winRecap
    Upset size3.5

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