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NFL · 2016 · Week 15 · Monday, December 19, 2016

Carolina Panthers upset Washington Commanders, 26–15

The Panthers closed as 7-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 27% chance.

Final26–15
Upset size7
Chance to win27%
Rank in 20169th of 49

It was the biggest of 3 NFL upsets in 2016 Week 15, and the 9th-biggest of the 2016 season. It was Carolina Panthers's only upset win of 2016.

Other NFL upsets in 2016 Week 15

  1. 6-point underdog31% to winRecap
    Upset size6
  2. 5-point underdog31% to winRecap
    Upset size5

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