NFL: Week 5

Fred Jackson runs against the Eagles — Getty Images/Rick Stewart

Fred Jackson (22) of the Buffalo Bills runs against the Philadelphia Eagles at Ralph Wilson Stadium on Oct. 9, 2011 in Orchard Park, N.Y. Jackson finished with a combined 196 yards from scrimmage and scored on a 5-yard run in a 31-24 victory. Linebacker Nick Barnett had two of Buffalo's four interceptions.

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Saints edge Panthers on late Brees-to-Thomas TD

Pierre Thomas scores the game winning touchdown — Getty Images/Streeter Lecka

Pierre Thomas (23) of the New Orleans Saints scores the game-winning touchdown against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Oct. 9, 2011 in Charlotte. Drew Brees found Thomas wide open on the right side for a 6-yard touchdown with 50 seconds left, helping the Saints rally past the Panthers 30-27.

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Raiders hang on in Houston day after owner Davis dies

Oakland Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell throws in the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans, Oct. 9, 2011, in Houston. The Raiders won the day after their maverick owner Al Davis died, beating the Houston Texans 25-20 behind Campbell's two touchdown passes.

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Raiders owner Al Davis dead at 82

Chiefs ride Cassel's 4 TD passes past Colts

Matt Cassel throws against the Colts — AP Photo/AJ Mast

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel throws against the Indianapolis Colts in the first quarter in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. Cassel threw four touchdown passes - two each to Bowe and Breaston - leading the Chiefs back from a 17-point first-half deficit for a 28-24 victory over the winless Colts.

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Peterson powers Vikings to first win

Adrian Peterson avoids a tackle — Getty Images/Hannah Foslien

Adrian Peterson (28) of the Minnesota Vikings avoids a tackle by the Arizona Cardinals in the second quarter on October 9, 2011 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis. Peterson rushed 29 times for 122 yards and powered in for three first-quarter touchdowns to build a lead large enough even Minnesota couldn't lose it, and the Vikings finally earned their first victory by beating the bumbling Cardinals 34-10.

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Bengals score twice in final two minutes

Andy Dalton scrambles out of the pocket — AP Photo/Stephen Morton

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) scrambles out of the pocket in the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Jacksonville, Fla. Dalton threw two touchdown passes, Bernard Scott scored with 1:56 remaining, and the Bengals beat the Jaguars 30-20.

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Big Ben's five TDs fuel Steelers rout of Titans

Ben Roethlisberger throws a shovel pass — Getty Images/Jared Wickerham

Ben Roethlisberger (7) of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a shovel pass while being tackled by Derrick Morgan (90) of the Tennessee Titans during the game on Oct. 9, 2011 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. Roethlisberger tied a team record by throwing for five touchdowns, including two to Hines Ward, as the Steelers rolled past the Titans 38-17.

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Late pick-six seals Seahawks comeback win

Eli Manning walks to the bench after throwing an interception — Getty Images/Jeff Zelevansky

Eli Manning (10) of the New York Giants walks to the bench after throwing an interception that went for a touchdown during a game against the Seattle Seahawks at MetLife Stadium on October 9, 2011 in East Rutherford, N.J. Backup quarterback Charlie Whitehurst threw a 27-yard touchdown pass to Doug Baldwin with 2:37 to play, and Brandon Browner returned an interception 94 yards to thwart a desperate, late rally by the Giants, as the Seahawks posted a 36-25 victory.

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Smith's three TDs key beatdown of Bucs

San Francisco 49ers' Vernon Davis celebrates in the end zone after scoring a touchdown on a 14-yard pass during the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in San Francisco. Alex Smith threw two of his three touchdown passes to Davis, Frank Gore ran for a score in his second straight 100-yard rushing game, and the 49ers beat the Buccaneers 48-3 for their best start in nine years.

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Green-Ellis, Patriots hand Jets third straight loss

New England Patriots running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis runs for a gain against the New York Jets during the second half in Foxborough, Mass., Oct. 9, 2011. Green-Ellis ran for a career-high 136 yards and two touchdowns as the Patriots beat the New York Jets 30-21. Tom Brady had another strong game, completing 24 of 33 passes for 321 yards and one touchdown as the Patriots scored at least 30 points for the 13th straight regular-season game.

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Tebow's rally falls short as Chargers survive Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the San Diego Chargers in the fourth quarter, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Denver. Tebow threw for one touchdown and ran for another after replacing Kyle Orton to start the third quarter, and had one final shot for the win before his pass fell incomplete in the end zone on the final play.

Philip Rivers overcame an interception and a fourth-quarter fumble to lead the San Diego Chargers to a 29-24 win over Denver despite Tim Tebow's best efforts to rally the Broncos from a 16-point deficit.

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Rodgers outduels Ryan as Packers rally past Falcons

Aaron Rodgers passes against the Atlanta Falcons — Getty Images/Scott Cunningham

Aaron Rodgers (12) of the Green Bay Packers passes against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on October 9, 2011 in Atlanta. Rodgers threw for 396 yards and a pair of touchdowns to rally Green Bay from an early 14-point hole, keeping the Packers unbeaten with a 25-14 victory.

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Lions down Bears on Monday night, improve to 5-0

Jahvid Best rushes for a first down — Getty Images/Leon Halip

Jahvid Best (44) of the Detroit Lions rushes for a first down during the 4th quarter against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on Oct. 10, 2011 in Detroit. Best's 88-yard run later in the period gave the Lions a double-digit lead in a 24-13 win over the Chicago Bears. Detroit (5-0) is undefeated through five games for the first time since 1956 -- the year before its last NFL title.