The 10-2 Philadelphia Eagles were a 12.5-point favorite on Sunday against the lowly Carolina Panthers, who were 3-9 entering the game. However, the Panthers proved to be tough customers and were driving late in the game to try and take the lead with the Eagles leading 22-16 .

One of the largest bets ever reported on an NFL regular-season game -- $3.1 million to win over $442,000 on the Philadelphia Eagles -- was in jeopardy until the last minute Sunday and had to survive a potential go-ahead touchdown pass that was dropped on the underdog Carolina Panthers' final drive.

A bettor in Kentucky placed a record-breaking $3.1 million wage on the Philadelphia Eagles to win and is now reaping the benefits of such a risky bet.