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NFL · 2016 · Week 16 · Saturday, December 24, 2016

Arizona Cardinals upset Seattle Seahawks, 34–31

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

Final34–31
Upset size9
Chance to win23%
Rank in 20164th of 49

It was the biggest of 5 NFL upsets in 2016 Week 16, and the 4th-biggest of the 2016 season. It was Arizona Cardinals's only upset win of 2016.

Other NFL upsets in 2016 Week 16

  1. San Francisco 49ers 22, Los Angeles Rams 21
    6-point underdog30% to winRecap
    Upset size6
  2. Miami Dolphins 34, Buffalo Bills 31
    4.5-point underdog33% to winOTRecap
    Upset size4.5
  3. Cleveland Browns 20, San Diego Chargers 17
    4.5-point underdog35% to winRecap
    Upset size4.5
  4. Jacksonville Jaguars 38, Tennessee Titans 17
    4-point underdog36% to winRecap
    Upset size4

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