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NFL · 2021 · Week 15 · Sunday, December 19, 2021

Detroit Lions stun Arizona Cardinals, 30–12

The Lions closed as 13-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 16% chance.

Final30–12
Upset size13
Chance to win16%
Rank in 20214th of 58

It was the biggest of 3 NFL upsets in 2021 Week 15, and the 4th-biggest of the 2021 season. Detroit Lions pulled off 2 other upsets in 2021.

Other NFL upsets in 2021 Week 15

  1. 11.5-point underdog19% to winRecap
    Upset size11.5
  2. 6-point underdog30% to winRecap
    Upset size6

Detroit Lions’ other 2021 upsets

  1. Week 137-point underdog27% to winRecap
    Upset size7
  2. Week 184-point underdog36% to winRecap
    Upset size4

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