Atlanta Falcons beat Carolina Panthers, 20–6

The Falcons closed as 4.5-point underdogs and won outright.

All 2006 NFL Week 1 upsets, biggest first

An NFL upset is an underdog getting 3.5 or more points on the closing line winning outright. Upset size is the points it overcame. How it’s scored

1. Atlanta Falcons 20, Carolina Panthers 6

   4.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size4.5
2. Minnesota Vikings 19, Washington Commanders 16

   4-point underdogRecap
   Upset size4
3. St. Louis Rams 18, Denver Broncos 10

   3.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size3.5