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Divisional Round upset chances
What are the upset odds for the Broncos, Texans, Giants and Niners? Here's a look
Originally Published: January 10, 2012
By Nik Bonaddio and Keith Goldner | numberFire
Last week, we here at numberFire projected the entire NFL playoffs, leading to a Green Bay win in Super Bowl XLVI. This week, we're taking a different tack, looking at the upset chances for every underdog.
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