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The Upset Report
NFL · 2025 · Week 5 · Sunday, October 5, 2025

New England Patriots upset Buffalo Bills, 23–20

The Patriots closed as 7.5-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 23% chance.

Final23–20
Upset size7.5
Chance to win23%
Rank in 202510th of 52

It was the 3rd-biggest of 6 NFL upsets in 2025 Week 5, and the 10th-biggest of the 2025 season. New England Patriots pulled off 1 other upset in 2025.

Other NFL upsets in 2025 Week 5

  1. 8.5-point underdog22% to winOTRecap
    Upset size8.5
  2. 7.5-point underdog22% to winRecap
    Upset size7.5
  3. 3.5-point underdog34% to winRecap
    Upset size3.5
  4. 3.5-point underdog38% to winRecap
    Upset size3.5
  5. 3.5-point underdog36% to winRecap
    Upset size3.5

New England Patriots’ other 2025 upsets

  1. Week 163.5-point underdog38% to winRecap
    Upset size3.5

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