Washington Commanders upset New Orleans Saints, 40–32

The Commanders closed as 9.5-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 23% chance.

All 2012 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. Washington Commanders 40, New Orleans Saints 32

   9.5-point underdog23% to winRecap
   Upset size9.5
2. San Francisco 49ers 30, Green Bay Packers 22

   6-point underdog30% to winRecap
   Upset size6
3. Dallas Cowboys 24, New York Giants 17

   3.5-point underdog37% to winRecap
   Upset size3.5