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NFL · 2017 · Week 1 · Thursday, September 7, 2017

Kansas City Chiefs upset New England Patriots, 42–27

The Chiefs closed as 8-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 20% chance.

Final42–27
Upset size8
Chance to win20%
Rank in 20178th of 38

It was the biggest of 2 NFL upsets in 2017 Week 1, and the 8th-biggest of the 2017 season. It was Kansas City Chiefs's only upset win of 2017.

Other NFL upsets in 2017 Week 1

  1. 5.5-point underdog32% to winRecap
    Upset size5.5

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