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NFL · 2016 · Week 5 · Sunday, October 9, 2016

Atlanta Falcons beat Denver Broncos, 23–16

The Falcons closed as 3.5-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 36% chance.

Final23–16
Upset size3.5
Chance to win36%
Rank in 201636th of 49

It was the 4th-biggest of 4 NFL upsets in 2016 Week 5, and the 36th-biggest of the 2016 season. Atlanta Falcons pulled off 1 other upset in 2016.

Other NFL upsets in 2016 Week 5

  1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17, Carolina Panthers 14
    6-point underdog31% to winRecap
    Upset size6
  2. Washington Commanders 16, Baltimore Ravens 10
    4-point underdog36% to winRecap
    Upset size4
  3. Detroit Lions 24, Philadelphia Eagles 23
    3.5-point underdog37% to winRecap
    Upset size3.5

Atlanta Falcons’ other 2016 upsets

  1. Atlanta Falcons 35, Oakland Raiders 28
    Week 24-point underdog36% to winRecap
    Upset size4

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