NFL Week 11 Game Recaps

Final Score: Kansas City 17, Oakland 13

Kansas City, MO (MySportsbook) - Larry Johnson rushed for 154 yards on 31 carries with a pair of touchdowns and rookie Jarrad Page intercepted a potentially game-winning pass in the end zone, as the Kansas City Chiefs held off the Oakland Raiders, 17-13, at Arrowhead Stadium. Trent Green returned to the field to complete 9-of-16 passes for 102 yards for the Chiefs (6-4), who have won four of their last five. Michael Bennett rushed for 43 yards on three attempts, and Samie Parker caught three balls for 44 yards. Aaron Brooks, who strained his right shoulder against Baltimore in Week 2, returned to the starting lineup for the first time since September 17. He completed 13- of-22 passes for 179 yards with a touchdown and the game-ending interception for the Raiders (2-8), who lost their second straight game. Oakland's top running back LaMont Jordan left with 4:18 remaining in the first after suffering a torn left MCL on a 12-yard run, and failed to return. Justin Fargas rushed for 52 yards on 19 carries, and Curry had five receptions for 85 yards in defeat.

Final Score: Baltimore 24, Atlanta 10

Baltimore, MD (MySportsbook) - Jamal Lewis scored three second-half touchdowns and B.J. Sams ignited the offense with six kick returns for 212 yards to lead the Baltimore Ravens to a 24-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons at M&T Bank Stadium. Lewis ran for 91 yards on 22 carries for the Ravens (8-2), who have won four straight since dropping two in a row before their bye week. Sams returned three kickoffs for 91 yards and had three punt returns for 121. Steve McNair had a solid day, completing 24-of-34 passes for 236 yards without an interception in the victory. Michael Vick completed just 11-of-21 passes for 127 yards with a touchdown and was Atlanta's leading rusher with 54 yards on six scrambles. The Falcons (5-5) have lost three in a row, but still trail New Orleans and Carolina by one game for first place in the NFC South. Atlanta will host the Saints next Sunday.

Final Score: Carolina 15, St. Louis 0

Charlotte, NC (MySportsbook) - DeAngelo Williams ran for 114 yards and Mike Rucker had two sacks, including one for a safety, to lead a Panthers defense that held St. Louis to just 111 yards of offense, as Carolina came away with a 15-0 win over the Rams at Bank of America Stadium. Jake Delhomme finished 13- of-25 for 191 yards with a touchdown and an interception for the Panthers (6-4), who have won two straight and moved into a first-place tie with the Saints atop the NFC South. New Orleans lost to Cincinnati on Sunday, 31-16. Steve Smith added 90 yards and touchdown on four receptions for Carolina, which literally ran all over the Rams. The Panthers recorded a franchise- record 242 yards on the ground. Thomas Davis, Chris Draft and Damione Lewis had 1 1/2 sacks each, as the Panthers sacked Marc Bulger a franchise-record seven times. Steven Jackson had 27 of the 31 yards rushing for the Rams, who had only eight first downs, converted only 2-of-12 third downs and lost the time of possession battle nearly 2-to-1. Bulger ended 19-of-34 for 142 yards with an interception for St. Louis (4-6), which has lost five in a row.

Final Score: Pittsburgh 24, Cleveland 20

Cleveland, OH (MySportsbook) - Ben Roethlisberger threw for 224 yards and two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, leading three scoring drives in the final 15 minutes capped by a four-yard TD toss to Willie Parker with 32 seconds left, as the Pittsburgh Steelers rallied to stun the Cleveland Browns, 24-20. The game was still in doubt until Charlie Frye's last-gasp pass in the end zone with no time left on the clock fell to the ground following Braylon Edwards' failed attempt to haul in the pass on a tip drill. Roethlisberger finished 25-of-44 for 272 yards, as Pittsburgh (4-6) won its second straight with an important date with division-leading Baltimore next Sunday. Frye was 17-of-27 for 224 yards, while Edwards hauled in a career- high seven passes for a career-high 137 yards for Cleveland (3-7), losers in two of its last three. They will host Cincinnati next Sunday.

Final Score: New England 35, Green Bay 0

Green Bay, WI (MySportsbook) - Tom Brady completed 20-of-31 passes for 244 yards and four touchdowns as the New England Patriots routed the Green Bay Packers, 35-0, at Lambeau Field. Benjamin Watson made five catches for 74 yards and a score while Reche Caldwell hauled in three catches for 70 yards and a TD for the Patriots (7-3), who avoided their first three-game losing streak since 2002. Laurence Maroney ran the ball 19 times for 82 yards and caught four passes for 34 yards and a touchdown for New England, which tied a franchise record for its seventh consecutive road win (2003-04). The Pats played at Lambeau Field for the first time since 1979. Brett Favre, who started his 231st consecutive game, was 5-of-15 for 73 yards before injuring his right arm before the end of the second quarter. He did not return to the contest. Aaron Rodgers didn't fare much better, completing just 4-of-12 passes for 32 yards for Green Bay (4-6), which had won the previous three meetings, including Super Bowl XXXI.

Final Score: Buffalo 24, Houston 21

Houston, TX (MySportsbook) - Peerless Price's 15-yard touchdown reception with just nine seconds left in the game, gave the Buffalo Bills a thrilling 24-21 victory over the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium. Lee Evans finished with 11 receptions for a career-high 265 yards and two touchdowns. Evans also set a franchise record with 205 yards receiving in the first quarter. J.P. Losman was 26-of-38 for 340 yards with three touchdowns and an interception for the Bills (4-6), who have won two of their last three games. Houston quarterback David Carr, who came into the game listed as probable with a bruised right shoulder, completed 25-of-30 passes for 223 yards with an interception. Carr also completed 22 straight passes and tied Washington's Mark Brunell's record for most consecutive passes completed in a single game, set earlier this season against Houston. Carr dumped a short pass off to Wali Lundy for no gain to tie Brunell's mark in the fourth quarter, and on the following play, overthrew Andre Johnson on an out route.

Final Score: Miami 24, Minnesota 20

Miami, FL (MySportsbook) - Renaldo Hill returned a fumble for a touchdown and Jason Taylor scored on an interception return in the fourth quarter, as the Miami Dolphins rallied for a 24-20 victory over the Minnesota Vikings at Dolphin Stadium. Joey Harrington, who was 0-6 against Minnesota during his tenure with Detroit, threw for 254 yards with a touchdown and an interception for the Dolphins (4-6). Miami won its third straight game despite an anemic rushing attack that was held to minus-three yards by Minnesota's top-ranked rushing defense. The Dolphins were outgained 361-251 overall, but three fourth-quarter turnovers proved to be the difference. Chester Taylor ran for 80 yards with a pair of touchdowns for the Vikings, but fumbled twice. His second fumble of the fourth quarter was returned 48 yards by Hill for the go- ahead touchdown. Minnesota quarterback Brad Johnson completed 26-of-44 passes for 262 yards, but his fourth-quarter interception was returned 51 yards by Jason Taylor for the game-sealing touchdown. The Vikings (4-6) have lost four in a row.

Final Score: Cincinnati 31, New Orleans 16

New Orleans, LA (MySportsbook) - Chad Johnson's six receptions for 190 yards and three touchdowns led the Cincinnati Bengals to a 31-16 win over the New Orleans Saints at the Superdome. Carson Palmer completed 14-of-22 passes for 275 yards, three touchdowns and one pick. Rudi Johnson rumbled for 111 yards on 27 carries for the Bengals (5-5), who broke a three-game losing streak in impressive fashion. Drew Brees set a Saints single-game passing record by throwing for 510 yards on 37-of-52 completions and two touchdowns, but also threw three costly interceptions. Joe Horn caught three balls for 93 yards and a touchdown, and Terrance Copper hauled in six receptions for 87 yards and one score for the Saints (6-4), who have lost three of their last four games. New Orleans' loss coupled with Carolina's home win over St. Louis puts both teams in a tie atop the NFC South. The Saints will face the Atlanta Falcons (5-5) next Sunday.

Final Score: Chicago 10, NY Jets 0

East Rutherford, NJ (MySportsbook) - Thomas Jones gained 121 yards on 23 carries as the Chicago Bears eeked out a 10-0 win over the New York Jets at Giants Stadium. Rex Grossman completed 11-of-22 passes for 119 yards and a touchdown for the Bears (9-1), who beat the Giants, 38-20, at Giants Stadium last Sunday night. Mark Bradley hauled in four passes for 80 yards and a score. Brian Urlacher made 11 tackles and picked off a pass while Nathan Vasher also intercepted a ball for Chicago, which is 9-1 for the first timce since 1990. Chad Pennington was 19-of-35 for 162 yards with two interceptions, including one in the Chicago end zone, while Laveranues Coles made eight catches for 80 yards for the Jets (5-5), who were shutout twice for the first time in a season since 1989. Cedric Houston ran the ball 11 times for 50 yards for New York, which has lost two of its last three games.

Final Score: Tennessee 31 Philadelphia 13

Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - Travis Henry rushed for 143 yards and a touchdown to guide the Tennessee Titans to a 31-13 upset win over the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. In even more devastating news for the Eagles, Donovan McNabb left the game early in the second quarter with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. Head coach Andy Reid said after the game that the injury will require surgery and an 8-12 month recovery time. Jeff Garcia came in to replace McNabb and ended 26-of-48 for 189 yards and a touchdown for Philadelphia (5-5), which has dropped four of its last five. Brian Westbrook had 148 total yards in defeat.Vince Young was 8-of-22 for 101 yards with a TD toss and added 49 yards rushing while Pacman Jones returned a punt 90 yards for a touchdown for the Titans (3-7), who snapped a two-game losing streak.

Final Score: Tampa Bay 20, Washington 17

Tampa, FL (MySportsbook) - Bruce Gradkowski threw a pair of touchdown passes and Cadillac Williams ran for 122 yards to lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers over the Washington Redskins, 20-17, at Raymond James Stadium. Gradkowski finished 14-of-21 for 178 yards for the Bucs (3-7), who ended a three-game slide. Joey Galloway added 64 yards and a touchdown on four catches for Tampa Bay, which scored 17 second-half points on its way to defeating the beat-up Redskins. Washington was playing without starting running back Clinton Portis and starting wide receiver Santana Moss, and had a starting quarterback making his NFL debut. Jason Campbell, taking over for the ineffective Mark Brunell under center, ended 19-of-34 for 196 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions. He was solid in his first game after being inactive for the first 27 contests of his career, but without a strong running game the Redskins were doomed. Ladell Betts started in place of Portis, who is out for the year with a broken hand. He ended with 18 yards on seven carries for Washington (3-7), which has lost two straight and five of six. T.J. Duckett led the Redskins' rushing game with 26 yards on five carries and Chris Cooley had five catches for 58 yards with a touchdown.

Final Score: Arizona 17, Detroit 10

Glendale, AZ (MySportsbook) - Matt Leinart completed 19-of-29 passes for 233 yards with one touchdown passing and one rushing to lead the Arizona Cardinals to a 17-10 victory over the hapless Detroit Lions in a battle of last-place teams. The Lions (2-8) squandered a number of scoring chances on their way to their second consecutive loss, and their third of four. Jon Kitna was 23-of-38 for 248 yards and one interception in the loss. Arlen Harris, who replaced Kevin Jones after he left in the second quarter with an ankle injury, rushed 10 times for 40 yards and one touchdown. Mike Furrey caught six balls for 67 yards for the Lions. Edgerrin James rushed 22 times for 96 yards for the Cardinals (2-8), who snapped an eight-game losing streak with the win. Anquan Boldin caught five balls for 87 yards for the Cardinals. Bryant Johnson added 47 yards on four catches with a touchdown for Arizona.

Final Score: San Francisco 20, Seattle 14

San Francisco, CA (MySportsbook) - Frank Gore rushed for a team record 212 yards as the San Francisco 49ers ruined Shaun Alexander's return to the Seattle lineup with a 20-14 victory at Monster Park. Arnaz Battle caught five passes for 47 yards and a touchdown for the 49ers (5-5), who have rattled off three straight wins for the first time since the 2002 season and are now one game behind Seattle in the NFC West. San Francisco quarterback Alex Smith completed 19-of-25 passes for 163 yards and two touchdowns, one through the air and one on the ground. Alexander returned to action for Seattle after missing the last six games with a cracked bone in his foot and rushed for just 37 yards on 17 carries. Seneca Wallace started in place of Matt Hasselbeck, who has missed the last four games with a sprained knee was listed as Seattle's third quarterback. Wallace struggled, completing 19-of-31 passes for 255 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions. Deion Branch hauled in seven passes for 113 yards and a touchdown for the Seahawks (6-4), who were aiming for their third straight victory.

Final Score: Dallas 21, Indianapolis 14

Irving, TX (MySportsbook) - Marion Barber rushed for a pair of touchdowns in the fourth quarter as the Dallas Cowboys scored 14 unanswered points to down the previously unbeaten Indianapolis Colts, 21-14, at Texas Stadium. Barber had 35 yards on nine carries while fellow tailback Julius Jones had 79 rushing yards for the Cowboys (6-4), who have won three of their last four games. Tony Romo finished 19-of-23 for 226 yards and an interception. He improved to 3-1 as a starter since taking over for Drew Bledsoe. Peyton Manning, meanwhile, went 20-of-39 for 254 yards with a pair of touchdowns and interceptions for Indianapolis (9-1), which was the only team in NFL history to start the season 9-0 in back-to-back seasons. Reggie Wayne had seven catches for 111 yards and a TD, and Marvin Harrison hauled in six balls for 94 yards.

Final Score: San Diego 35, Denver 27

Denver, CO (MySportsbook) - LaDainian Tomlinson rushed for 105 yards and three touchdowns as San Diego came back from a 17-point deficit to stun Denver, 35-27, at Invesco Field. Tomlinson carried the ball 20 times and also had three catches for 74 yards and a score for the Chargers (8-2), who scored 42 second-half points en route to a 49-41 defeat of Cincinnati last week. Tomlinson also became the fastest player to reach 100 touchdowns, accomplishing the feat in 89 career games. The previous record was shared by Jim Brown and Emmitt Smith, who did it in 93 games Philip Rivers threw for 222 yards on 19-of-26 passing with two touchdowns and a pair of interceptions and Vincent Jackson had three catches for 39 yards and a score in San Diego's fourth consecutive victory. Mike Bell ran for 90 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries while Jake Plummer completed 13 of his 28 passes for 183 yards and one interception for the Broncos (7-3), who had a two-game winning streak halted. Javon Walker hauled in four passes for 68 yards and Damien Nash had 52 yards rushing on 10 touches in defeat.

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