New England Patriots (4-11) bettors received the biggest gift under the tree when QB'Bailey Zappe and Co. won straight up as 7.5-point underdogs in a 26-23 victory at the'Denver Broncos (7-8) Sunday — the biggest upset of Week 16 heading into Monday Night Football.
Dallas Cowboys (10-5) fans were less fortunate when their team failed to cover the closing line as 1.5-point underdogs in a 22-20 last-second loss at the Miami Dolphins (11-4).
Takeaways from the week include the Detroit Lions (11-4) winning the NFC North for the 1st time since 1993 after a 30-24 win at the Minnesota Vikings (7-8), the Seattle Seahawks (8-7) improving their playoff chances with a 20-17 win at the Tennessee Titans (5-10), and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-7) winning their 4th straight with a 30-12 victory vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars (8-7).
Week 17 kicks off with 38-year-old QB Joe Flacco'— who has thrown for over 300 yards in 3 straight games for the 1st time in his career — and the'Cleveland Browns (10-5) hosting the New York Jets (6-9) on Thursday Night Football.