5 biggest surprises from NFL Week 11 games 

Week 11 of the 2021 NFL season featured several surprising results and unexpected performances. More favorites were upset by underdogs as this continues to be one of the most unpredictable seasons. Individual matchups within games produced shocking results as well. Here are the five biggest shockers that happened in NFL Week 11.

#5 - Green Bay Packers upset by Minnesota Vikings

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers

The Green Bay Packers entered Week 11 as one of the hottest teams in the NFL. The last time they lost a game started by quarterback Aaron Rodgers was all the way back in Week 1 against the New Orleans Saints. The Packers came into Week 11 with a ton of momentum and looked like the best team in the NFL.

Green Bay were defeated by the Minnesota Vikings in Week 11 and joined a long list of upsets this season. Rodgers was outdueled by Kirk Cousins, and the Packers defense had a disappointing performance. They were ranked in the top three in total defense prior to the game, but are now ranked outside of the top five.

#4 - Philadelphia Eagles run all over New Orleans Saints

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts

The Philadelphia Eagles' win over the New Orleans Saints in Week 11 was not necessarily a shocking result but the way they achieved the win certainly was. The Saints rank in the top three in the NFL in rushing defense, allowing less than 90 yards per game.

They were torched by the Eagles rushing offense, allowing 242 total rushing yards in the game. Running back Miles Sanders led the way with 94 rushing yards while quarterback Jalen Hurts added 69 rushing yards.

#3 - Dallas Cowboys offense gets shut down by Kansas City Chiefs defense

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones

The Dallas Cowboys entered Week 11 leading the NFL in total offense as well as points scored per game. The Chiefs defense was ranked in the bottom ten in yards allowed and in the bottom half of the NFL in points allowed per game. The matchup in Week 11 was clearly favorable for the Cowboys' high-powered offense.

The Chiefs defense stepped up in this game and completely shut down the Cowboys offense. They forced Dak Prescott to throw two interceptions and didn't allow the Cowboys to score any touchdowns. The pass rush was all over Prescott, with Chris Jones leading the way with 3.5 sacks.

#2 - Jonathan Taylor explodes against NFL's top ranked defense

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor

Jonathan Taylor had a monster game in Week 11. It was one of the best single-game performances by any player in NFL history. His massive performance included 204 total yards and five total touchdowns. He was just one touchdown shy of the single-game NFL record.

Taylor helped the Colts score 41 points while upsetting the Buffalo Bills in a blowout victory. What makes this result so surprising is how good the Bills defense has been. They entered Week 11 leading the NFL in both yards allowed per game and points allowed per game.

#1 - Tennessee Titans upset by Houston Texans

Houston Texans celebrate a touchdown

The Houston Texans executed one of the biggest upsets of the 2021 NFL season when they defeated the surging Tennessee Titans. The Titans entered Week 11 on a six-game winning streak, the longest active in the NFL, while the Texans were on an eight-game losing streak, also the longest active.

This was a battle between the hottest team in the league at the present, the Titans, and the coldest team, the Texans. It was projected to be a fairly easy victory for the Titans, but that's not how it played out. Ryan Tannehill threw four interceptions to give the Texans their first victory since Week 1.