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NFL · 2024 · Week 16 · Sunday, December 22, 2024

Carolina Panthers beat Arizona Cardinals, 36–30

The Panthers closed as 5.5-point underdogs and won outright in overtime. The betting market gave them a 32% chance.

Final (OT)36–30
Upset size5.5
Chance to win32%
Rank in 202425th of 36

It was the biggest of 3 NFL upsets in 2024 Week 16, and the 25th-biggest of the 2024 season. Carolina Panthers pulled off 4 other upsets in 2024.

Other NFL upsets in 2024 Week 16

  1. Dallas Cowboys 26, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24
    4.5-point underdog34% to winRecap
    Upset size4.5
  2. Washington Commanders 36, Philadelphia Eagles 33
    4-point underdog34% to winRecap
    Upset size4

Carolina Panthers’ other 2024 upsets

  1. Carolina Panthers 44, Atlanta Falcons 38
    Week 187.5-point underdog24% to winOTRecap
    Upset size7.5
  2. Carolina Panthers 23, New Orleans Saints 22
    Week 97-point underdog26% to winRecap
    Upset size7
  3. Carolina Panthers 20, New York Giants 17
    Week 106.5-point underdog28% to winOTRecap
    Upset size6.5
  4. Carolina Panthers 36, Las Vegas Raiders 22
    Week 35.5-point underdog32% to winRecap
    Upset size5.5

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