What are the top 10 upsets in Super Bowl history? - ESPN

The Super Bowl represents a matchup between the two best teams in the NFL that season, but some matchups are more lopsided than others.

On paper, at least.

We've seen undefeated juggernauts, record-setting offenses and burgeoning dynasties take the field on the NFL's biggest stage with the public expecting those teams to hoist the Lombardi Trophy, only to fall to backup quarterbacks, double-digit underdogs and habitual Super Bowl losers.

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Of the 60 Super Bowls that have taken place since 1967, we examined the 10 biggest upsets using a variety of data points: pregame spread, margin of victory and cultural impact. Some teams are repeat underdogs (we're looking at you, New York Giants), while others were so dominant in their era that any loss they suffered in a Super Bowl was considered an upset.

Here are the 10 biggest upsets in Super Bowl history, starting with the game that had the 1972 Dolphins popping champagne yet again.

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When: Feb. 3, 2008

Where: University of Phoenix Stadium (Glendale, Ariz.)

Pregame betting line: Patriots -12

Final Score: Giants 17, Patriots 14

The 2007 New England Patriots were the