The biggest upsets in NFL history have often been the most memorable games. Here are 13 of the most shocking results in NFL history:
Super Bowl III: New York Jets vs. Baltimore Colts
In what is widely considered the biggest upset in Super Bowl history, the New York Jets pulled off a stunning 16-7 victory over the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III. Led by quarterback Joe Namath, the Jets were heavy underdogs against a Colts team that was heavily favored to win. But Namath and the Jets put together a masterful performance to pull off one of the most iconic upsets in sports history.
1980 San Francisco 49ers vs. Dallas Cowboys
In another huge upset, the San Francisco 49ers stunned the heavily favored Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Championship game en route to winning Super Bowl XVI. The 49ers were massive underdogs against a Cowboys team that had won 12 games in a row, but they put together a dominant performance to win by a final score of 28-27.
1969 New York Jets vs. Baltimore Colts
One of the most famous upsets in NFL history, the New York Jets pulled off a stunning victory over the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III. The Colts were heavily favored to win, but the Jets used a strong defensive performance to win by a final score of 16-7.
2007 New England Patriots vs. New York Giants
In one of the biggest upsets in NFL history, the New York Giants pulled off a stunning upset of the undefeated New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII. The Patriots had entered the game as heavy favorites, but Eli Manning and Co. put together a masterful performance to shock the world and hand New England their first loss of the season.
2010 Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles
In another recent upset, the Green Bay Packers knocked off the heavily favored Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. The Packers were 10-6 and entered the game as underdogs, but they put together a masterful performance to win 21-16.
2009 New Orleans Saints vs. Indianapolis Colts
In one of the most emotional games in NFL history, the New Orleans Saints pulled off a dramatic 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV. The Saints were heavy underdogs against a Colts team that featured Peyton Manning, but they put together a stunning performance to win their first ever Super Bowl.
2010 Green Bay Packers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
In one of the most thrilling games in NFL history, the Green Bay Packers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25 in Super Bowl XLV. The Packers were heavy underdogs against a Steelers team that was heavily favored to win, but they put together a masterful performance to pull off the upset and win their fourth Super Bowl title.
2011 New York Giants vs. New England Patriots
In one of the most dramatic games in NFL history, the New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI. The Giants were heavy underdogs against a Patriots team that was heavily favored to win, but they put together a masterful performance to pull off the upset and win their fourth Super Bowl title.
2012 Baltimore Ravens vs. Denver Broncos
In one of the most recent upsets on this list, the Baltimore Ravens knocked off the heavily favored Denver Broncos in the AFC Divisional Round of the playoffs. The Broncos were coming off a 13-3 regular season and were expected to cruise to victory, but the Ravens put together a dominant performance to win 38-35 in double overtime.
2012 San Francisco 49ers vs. Baltimore Ravens
In one of the most exciting games in NFL history, the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Baltimore Ravens 34-31 in Super Bowl XLVII. The 49ers were heavy underdogs against a Ravens team that was heavily favored to win, but they put together a masterful performance to pull off the upset and win their sixth Super Bowl title.
2013 Seattle Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos
In one of the most lopsided games in Super Bowl history, the Seattle Seahawks routed the Denver Broncos 43-8 in Super Bowl XLVIII. The Seahawks were heavy favorites against a Broncos team that was heavily favored to win, but they put together a dominant performance to win their first ever Super Bowl title.
2014 New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks
In one of the most thrilling games in NFL history, the New England Patriots defeated the Seattle Seahawks 28-24 in Super Bowl XLIX. The Patriots were heavy underdogs against a Seahawks team that was heavily favored to win, but they put together a masterful performance to pull off the upset and win their fourth Super Bowl title.
2015 Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers
In one of the most surprising results in Super Bowl history, the Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-10 in Super Bowl 50. The Broncos were heavy underdogs against a Panthers team that was heavily favored to win, but they put together a dominant performance to win their third Super Bowl title.
These are 13 of the most shocking upsets in NFL history.
Each one resulted in an underdog team winning against a heavily favored opponent.
These upsets are remembered for their shock value and for the teams that were able to pull them off.