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

San Francisco 49ers beat Los Angeles Rams, 22–21

The 49ers closed as 6-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 30% chance.

Final22–21
Upset size6
Chance to win30%
Rank in 201612th of 49

It was the 2nd-biggest of 5 NFL upsets in 2016 Week 16, and the 12th-biggest of the 2016 season. It was San Francisco 49ers's only upset win of 2016.

Other NFL upsets in 2016 Week 16

  1. Arizona Cardinals 34, Seattle Seahawks 31
    9-point underdog23% to winRecap
    Upset size9
  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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