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NFL · 2018 · Week 1 · Sunday, September 9, 2018

Tampa Bay Buccaneers stun New Orleans Saints, 48–40

The Buccaneers closed as 10-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 20% chance.

Final48–40
Upset size10
Chance to win20%
Rank in 20185th of 46

It was the biggest of 3 NFL upsets in 2018 Week 1, and the 5th-biggest of the 2018 season. Tampa Bay Buccaneers pulled off 1 other upset in 2018.

Other NFL upsets in 2018 Week 1

  1. New York Jets 48, Detroit Lions 17
    7-point underdog25% to winRecap
    Upset size7
  2. Kansas City Chiefs 38, Los Angeles Chargers 28
    3.5-point underdog37% to winRecap
    Upset size3.5

Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ other 2018 upsets

  1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24, Carolina Panthers 17
    Week 133.5-point underdog37% to winRecap
    Upset size3.5

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