NFL: Week 4
NFL Week 4 roundup
Bengals win on last-second FG
Jerome Simpson (89) of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates with Mike Nugent (2) after Nugent kicked the game-winning field goal against the Buffalo Bills at Paul Brown Stadium on October 2, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Nugent's 43-yard field goal as time ran out gave the Bengals a 23-20 victory over the previously-unbeaten Bills in front of the smallest crowd in Paul Brown Stadium's history.NFL Week 4 roundup
Titans throttle Browns for third straight victory
Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) of the Tennessee Titans throws a pass as he gets a block from Michael Roos (71) on linebacker Chris Gocong (51) of the Cleveland Browns, at Cleveland Browns Stadium on Oct. 2, 2011 in Cleveland. The 13-year veteran quarterback threw three touchdown passes in the first half, and safety Jordan Babineaux returned an interception 97 yards for a TD as the Titans thumped the Browns 31-13.NFL Week 4 roundup
Lions stun Cowboys with rally from 24 down
Calvin Johnson (81) of the Detroit Lions makes a touchdown pass reception for the win over Terence Newman (41) of the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium on Oct. 2, 2011 in Arlington. A week after turning a 20-point halftime deficit into an overtime win, the Lions provided further proof they're a legitimate contender by turning a 24-point, third-quarter deficit into a 34-30 victory over the Cowboys.NFL Week 4 roundup
Texans drop Steelers
Running back Arian Foster (23) of the Houston Texans rushes as he is pursued by Keenan Lewis (23) and Troy Polamalu (43) of the Pittsburgh Steelers at Reliant Stadium on October 2, 2011 in Houston. Foster rushed for 155 yards and scored the go-ahead touchdown, leading the Texans to a 17-10 win over the Steelers.NFL Week 4 roundup
Brees, Sproles lead Saints over toothless Jags
Drew Brees (9) of the New Orleans Saints passes during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on Oct. 2, 2011 in Jacksonville. Brees threw for 351 yards and a touchdown, Darren Sproles added 188 all-purpose yards, and the Saints beat the Jaguars 23-10 in a game that was more lopsided than the score indicated.NFL Week 4 roundup
Cassel finds Bowe to lift Chiefs over now 0-4 Vikes
Quarterback Matt Cassel (7) of the Kansas City Chiefs passes the ball to the outside against the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter on October 2, 2011 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Cassel hit Dwayne Bowe for a 52-yard fourth-quarter touchdown pass, Ryan Succop was perfect on five field-goal attempts, and the Chiefs held off the Vikings 22-17.NFL Week 4 roundup
Niners pull road surprise
Running back Frank Gore (21) of the San Francisco 49ers is tackled by cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha (24) of the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 2, 2011 in Philadelphia. Gore capped a 77-yard drive with a 12-yard TD run with 3 minutes remaining, as the 49ers surged back from a 20-point deficit to beat the Eagles 24-23.NFL Week 4 roundup
Reserve Torain helps rush 'Skins over winless Rams
Ryan Torain (46) of the Washington Redskins scores a touchdown against Justin King (21) of the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome on Oct. 2, 2011 in St. Louis, Mo. Ryan Torain ran for 135 yards and a 20-yard score, and Washington overcame a potentially devastating late turnover with two of its seven sacks, as Stephen Bowen and Brian Orakpo made plays that backed St. Louis out of scoring position in a 17-10 victory.NFL Week 4 roundup
Giants rally back late to stun Cardinals on road
Quarterback Eli Manning (10) of the New York Giants throws a pass against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on Oct. 2, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. Manning, playing at the scene of his 2008 Super Bowl triumph, threw two touchdown passes in a 58-second span late in the game and the Giants rallied to stun the Cardinals 31-27.NFL Week 4 roundup
Falcons survive late rally, hold off Seahawks
Kicker Steven Hauschka (4) of the Seattle Seahawks and holder Jon Ryan (9) react to missing a 61-yard field goal attempt late in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons, at CenturyLink Field on Oct. 2, 2011 in Seattle. The Falcons won the game 30-28. In the background Brent Grimes (20) of the Falcons celebrates.NFL Week 4 roundup
Rodgers has career outing, Packers blitz Broncos
Aaron Rodgers (12) of the Green Bay Packers scores a touchdown past the defense of Rahim Moore (26) and Brian Dawkins (20) of the Denver Broncos at Lambeau Field on Oct. 2, 2011 in Green Bay, Wis. Rodgers threw for a career-high 408 yards and tied a career best with four touchdown passes. Rodgers was perhaps most pleased with his two rushing touchdowns in the Packers' 49-23 rout of the Broncos.NFL Week 4 roundup
Mistake-free Brady helps Pats rebound
Tom Brady (12) of the New England Patriots passes the ball as he is pressured by Jarvis Moss (94) of the Oakland Raiders at O.co Coliseum on Oct. 2, 2011 in Oakland, Calif. Brady bounced back from a four-interception performance by throwing for two touchdowns to pass Montana on the career list and committing no turnovers to help the Patriots beat the mistake-prone Raiders 31-19.NFL Week 4 roundup
Bolts send Dolphins to 0-4 start
Quarterback Philip Rivers (17) of the San Diego Chargers throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins at Qualcomm Stadium on Sept. 25, 2011 in San Diego, Calif. Rivers was 21 of 31 for 307 yards and one touchdown, Mike Tolbert ran for another score, and the Chargers beat the winless Dolphins 26-16.NFL Week 4 roundup
Fumbles knock down Jets
Jameel McClain (53) of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates his touchdown against the New York Jets at M&T Bank Stadium on Oct. 2, 2011 in Baltimore, Md. Baltimore's three scores on defense were the most in the franchise's history. Jameel McClain took a fumble by Sanchez 6 yards for a score on New York's first offensive play, Jarret Johnson scored on a 26-yard fumble return, and Lardarius Webb put the Ravens up by 17 points in the third quarter by taking an interception 73 yards into the end zone. The Ravens won 34-17.NFL Week 4 roundup
Freeman guides Buccaneers past winless Colts
Quarterback Josh Freeman (5) of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs for a gain against the Indianapolis Colts Oct. 3, 2011 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. Freeman threw for 287 yards and a touchdown, Blount ran for 127 yards and a score, and the Buccaneers beat the Colts 24-17 in prime time.NFL Week 4 roundup