NFL: Week 3

Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) of the Buffalo Bills throws a pass against the New England Patriots at Ralph Wilson Stadium on Sept. 25, 2011 in Orchard Park, N.Y. Fitzpatrick and the new-look, resilient, win-in-the-clutch Bills are showing they're for real after producing their second consecutive stunning comeback victory, 34-31.

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Newton leads Panthers to first win

Nate Collins (98) of the Jacksonville Jaguars tries to tackle Cam Newton (1) of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on Sept. 25, 2011 in Charlotte, N.C. The No. 1 overall draft pick led a clutch drive that secured his first NFL victory, 16-10, over the Jaguars.

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Hunter's late touchdown lifts 49ers over Bengals

Kendall Hunter runs for a seven-yard touchdown — AP Photo/Ed Reinke

San Francisco 49ers running back Kendall Hunter (32) runs past past Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Michael Johnson (93) and linebacker Thomas Howard (53) for a seven-yard touchdown during the second half, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Cincinnati. Hunter ran 7 yards for the game's only touchdown with 3:59 to go, rallying the 49ers to a 13-8 victory.

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McCoy drives Browns to winning TD in final minute

Starting quarterback Colt McCoy (12) of the Cleveland Browns drops back to pass during the first quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Cleveland Browns Stadium on Sept. 25, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio. McCoy threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Mohamed Massaquoi with 43 seconds left, capping an 80-yard drive to rally the Browns to a 17-16 win.

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Lions rally from 20 down, beat Vikes in OT

Matthew Stafford is chased by Chad Greenway — Getty Images/Adam Bettcher

Matthew Stafford (9) of the Detroit Lions is chased by Chad Greenway (52) of the Minnesota Vikings in the third quarter at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on Sept. 25, 2011 in Minneapolis. Stafford threw two touchdown passes in the second half to help Detroit get to overtime, and Jason Hanson kicked a 32-yard field goal to finish off a 26-23 victory.

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Saints erupt late to hand Texans first defeat

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) passes the ball as the Houston Texans defend during the second half on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in New Orleans. Brees was intercepted twice, but made up for it with 370 yards passing and three second-half touchdown passes, including a 27-yard strike to Graham as the Saints (2-1) began to claw back from a 26-17 fourth-quarter deficit, to win 40-33.

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Eagles fall to Giants

Victor Cruz catches a 28 yard touchdown pass — Getty Images/Chris Trotman

Victor Cruz (80) of the New York Giants catches a 28-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter over Nnamdi Asomugha (24) of the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 25, 2011 in Philadelphia. Filling in because Mario Manningham and Domenik Hixon are out, Cruz had three catches for 110 yards and his first two career scores, as the Giants defeated the Eagles 29-16.

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Titans battle past Broncos

Daniel Graham (86) of the Tennessee Titans makes the game-winning touchdown catch in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at LP Field on Sept. 25, 2011 in Nashville. QB Matt Hasselbeck threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Graham with 4:24 left, as the Titans rallied for a 17-14 victory over the Broncos.

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McFadden's career day helps Raiders defeat Jets

Darren McFadden runs all over the New York Jets — Getty Images/Jed Jacobsohn

Darren McFadden (20) of the Oakland Raiders runs against the New York Jets at O.co Coliseum on Sept. 25, 2011 in Oakland. McFadden ran for 171 yards and two touchdowns, and the Raiders added two more touchdowns on the ground as part of the most productive rushing day against the Jets since Rex Ryan took over. The Raiders won 34-24.

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Matthews scores twice, helps Chargers outlast Chiefs

Running back Ryan Mathews (24) of the San Diego Chargers carries the ball over the goal line on a four-yard touchdown carry past cornerback Travis Daniels (34) of the Kansas City Chiefs in the third quarter at Qualcomm Stadium on Sept. 25, 2011 in San Diego. Mathews rushed for 98 yards and scored twice as the Chargers held on for a 20-17 victory.

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Rookie WR's three scores help Ravens whip Rams

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith (82) is brought down by St. Louis Rams' Justin King (21) and James Laurinaitis, right, after catching a pass for an 11-yard gain during the second quarter on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in St. Louis. Smith caught long touchdown passes from Joe Flacco totaling 133 yards on his first three career receptions, a huge first half that sparked a franchise record-setting day on offense by the Ravens in a 37-7 rout of the defenseless Rams.

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Rodgers-to-Finley helps Pack down Bears

Aaron Rodgers (12) of the Green Bay Packers moves out of the pocket under pressure from Julius Peppers (90) of the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Sept. 25, 2011 in Chicago. Rodgers threw for 297 yards, including three touchdown passes to Jermichael Finley, and the Packers shut down Jay Cutler and the Bears on the way to a 27-17 victory.

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Rice's big day helps Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks' Sidney Rice, left, runs on a 23-yard pass reception as Arizona Cardinals' Kerry Rhodes (25) is kept back by Seahawks' Anthony McCoy, right, and Zach Miller in the second half on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Seattle. Rice had eight catches for 109 yards as the Seahawks won 13-10.

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Freeman, Bucs snap five-game skid against Falcons

Josh Freeman celebrates with teammates — AP Photo/Brian Blanco

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) celebrates with teammate running back Earnest Graham (34) after scoring on a second quarter, one-yard touchdown run against the Atlanta Falcons during, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Tampa, Fla. Freeman did a little bird dance in celebration of his quarterback sneak that snapped a 3-3 tie in the second quarter. The Buccaneers ended three years of frustration against their NFC South rivals with a 16-13 victory.

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Steelers edge Colts on late FG

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Shaun Suisham (6) kicks a 38-yard field goal out of the hold of punter Daniel Sepulveda (9) during the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. Pittsburgh Steelers won 23-20.

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Cowboys defeat Redskins on six FGs

Dan Bailey (5) of the Dallas Cowboys kicks the game winning field goal during their game against the Washington Redskins at Cowboys Stadium on Sept. 26, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. Bailey kicked six field goals, including a go-ahead 40-yarder with 1:52 left, and linebacker Anthony Spencer forced a fumble that teammate Sean Lee recovered with 28 seconds left, giving the Cowboys an 18-16 victory.

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