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The Upset Report
NFL · 2021 · Week 1 · Sunday, September 12, 2021 · Neutral site

New Orleans Saints beat Green Bay Packers, 38–3

The Saints closed as 4-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 37% chance.

Final38–3
Upset size4
Chance to win37%
Rank in 202142nd of 58

It was the 2nd-biggest of 5 NFL upsets in 2021 Week 1, and the 42nd-biggest of the 2021 season. New Orleans Saints pulled off 2 other upsets in 2021.

Other NFL upsets in 2021 Week 1

  1. 6.5-point underdog29% to winRecap
    Upset size6.5
  2. 3.5-point underdog37% to winRecap
    Upset size3.5
  3. 3.5-point underdog38% to winRecap
    Upset size3.5
  4. 3.5-point underdog38% to winRecap
    Upset size3.5

New Orleans Saints’ other 2021 upsets

  1. Week 1511.5-point underdog19% to winRecap
    Upset size11.5
  2. Week 84-point underdog36% to winRecap
    Upset size4

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