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Plummer helps Broncos beat 49ers 26-21
Aug 20 2005 11:34PM (CT)
DENVER (AP) - Jake Plummer was close to perfect for the Denver Broncos. Tim Rattay, meanwhile, looked more than good enough to keep San Francisco's starting quarterback job in limbo for a while longer. Plummer completed 7 of 9 passes for 95 yards and a score to lift the Broncos to 10 early points en route to a 26-21 preseason victory Saturday night.
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Ramsey makes big plays - both good and bad
Aug 20 2005 11:25PM (CT)
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) - Patrick Ramsey improved, but only from ineffective to inconsistent. The Washington Redskins quarterback demonstrated some long-ball chemistry with new receiver David Patten, completed four passes for 20-plus yards after having none the previous week, and led his first two scoring drives of the preseason. He also connected with James Thrash on a nice post-pattern touchdown while accumulating 190 yards passing in just one half of play.
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Cardinals rally to clock Chiefs 24-17
Aug 20 2005 11:05PM (CT)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - If success this season hinges on backup quarterbacks, the Arizona Cardinals appear to be in much better shape than the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Webster sparkles as Giants beat Panthers
Aug 20 2005 10:55PM (CT)
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Corey Webster's nose for the ball convinced the New York Giants to use their top draft pick on the LSU cornerback. In his first prime-time NFL action, the rookie justified the decision.
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Steelers smash fumbling Dolphins 17-3
Aug 20 2005 10:50PM (CT)
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Nick Saban must be wondering why he left LSU for this. The Miami Dolphins lost five fumbles in the first half and seven overall in a miserably played game, exhibition or not, and the Pittsburgh Steelers had just enough offense to capitalize in a 17-3 victory Saturday night.
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Bears clip inefficient Colts 24-17
Aug 20 2005 10:43PM (CT)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Chicago's backups were better than Indianapolis' starters. Adrian Peterson and Antoineo Harris each ran for a touchdown, the Bears returned a punt for another TD and the Colts' high-scoring offense never got in sync as Chicago held on for a 24-17 victory Saturday night.
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Eagles take advantage of Ravens' turnovers
Aug 20 2005 10:37PM (CT)
BALTIMORE (AP) - The Baltimore Ravens made it easy for the Philadelphia Eagles to overcome the absence of Terrell Owens. Dexter Wynn returned a punt 74 yards for a score, Donovan McNabb threw a 51-yard touchdown pass to Brian Westbrook, and the Eagles benefited from three turnovers by Kyle Boller in a 20-14 preseason victory Saturday night.
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Texans tip Raiders 19-17
Aug 20 2005 10:29PM (CT)
HOUSTON (AP) - Randy Moss has yet to show flash or find the end zone. In the meantime, Doug Gabriel did plenty of both for the Oakland Raiders on Saturday night. Gabriel scored two first-quarter touchdowns and the Raiders' starting offense moved the ball at will in the first half before the Texans rallied to win the preseason game 19-17 on a pair of fourth-quarter field goals of 53 and 46 yards by Kris Brown. The winner came with eight seconds left.
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Jaguars beat Bucs 20-17 in preseason
Aug 20 2005 10:15PM (CT)
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Carnell "Cadillac" Williams gained 2 yards the first time he touched the ball, then picked up 5 on the next play. The crowd even roared when he lost 1 on his third carry. The Jacksonville Jaguars beat Tampa Bay 20-17 Saturday night, but Buccaneers fans left reasonably happy after getting their first closeup view of the rookie running back who's the new centerpiece of Jon Gruden's offense.
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Losman helps Bills paste Packers 27-7
Aug 20 2005 8:33PM (CT)
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Quarterback J.P. Losman, who has replaced Drew Bledsoe as the Bills' starter, engineered scoring drives on each of his first three possessions to lead Buffalo to a 27-7 win over Green Bay on Saturday.
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Dallas' Ferguson, Rivera to miss game
Aug 20 2005 7:16PM (CT)
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) - Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Jason Ferguson has reinjured his right ankle and will miss another preseason game.
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Chargers' Gates holds out, to be suspended
Aug 20 2005 5:32PM (CT)
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Antonio Gates didn't meet the San Diego Chargers' ultimatum to sign a contract by Saturday afternoon, meaning the defending AFC West champions will be without their All-Pro tight end for at least the season opener against Dallas.
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Titans tackle suspended for season opener
Aug 20 2005 5:29PM (CT)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The NFL suspended Tennessee left tackle Brad Hopkins for the season opener after he pleaded guilty to assaulting his wife.
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Rookie from Michigan bails out Browns
Aug 20 2005 5:11PM (CT)
DETROIT (AP) - It looked like just another Saturday afternoon in Michigan for Braylon Edwards. The former Wolverines star leaped over a defender for a go-ahead 7-yard touchdown reception with 54 seconds left, lifting the Cleveland Browns to a 21-13 victory over the Detroit Lions in Edwards' professional debut.
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Pennington's debut gives Jets high hopes
Aug 20 2005 2:05PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Justin McCareins took one look at Chad Pennington in the huddle and couldn't wait for the season to start. Pennington looked sharp in his first game since offseason shoulder surgery, throwing one touchdown pass in the Jets' preseason win over the Minnesota Vikings on Friday.
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Browns CB Baxter out with concussion
Aug 20 2005 1:45PM (CT)
DETROIT (AP) - Cleveland's secondary took another hit Saturday when cornerback Gary Baxter left an exhibition game against Detroit with a concussion.
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Merriman hopes to 'flip switch' vs. Rams
Aug 20 2005 11:43AM (CT)
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Shawne Merriman is ready to flip the switch. Of course, to do that, Merriman is going to need to come up with his first sack when he makes his exhibition debut for the San Diego Chargers on Sunday against the St. Louis Rams.
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Tedford's pupils have yet to make a splash
Aug 20 2005 10:10AM (CT)
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) - Nate Longshore and Joe Ayoob drop back with short steps, almost as if their ankles are tied together with a short rope. They both hold the ball up near their ears as they scan the field, and they fire quick passes with near-perfect form.
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Chad Pennington shows he's still healthy
Aug 20 2005 5:48AM (CT)
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Just after the ball landed halfway down the field, Chad Pennington looked over at his coach on the sideline. Herman Edwards gave Pennington a soothing nod, knowing the New York quarterback's surgically repaired right shoulder had just passed its biggest test.
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Pennington leads Jets past Vikings, 28-21
Aug 20 2005 3:09AM (CT)
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - So his first few passes didn't zing. So he dumped one off here and threw another short one there. Once he got warmed up, Jets quarterback Chad Pennington made everything look easy. Playing in his first game since offseason surgery on his right shoulder, Pennington went 9-of-10 for 86 yards and a touchdown, helping the Jets beat the Vikings 28-21 in a preseason game Friday night.
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