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Cardinals win first NFL game outside U.S.
Oct 2 2005 11:43PM (CT)
MEXICO CITY (AP) - The NFL threw a fiesta at Azteca Stadium, and the biggest regular-season crowd in league history turned up wearing vibrant colors and singing raucous cheers. Mexico's 103,467 fans created a thrilling atmosphere at the league's first regular-season game outside the United States _ even though the Arizona Cardinals' 31-14 victory over the San Francisco 49ers wasn't exactly the most savory version of "futbol americano."
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Michael Vick hurt in Falcons-Vikings game
Oct 2 2005 9:08PM (CT)
ATLANTA (AP) - Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was knocked out of Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings with a sprained right knee ligament, but said the injury wasn't serious.
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Tagliabue sees more foreign games in NFL
Oct 2 2005 9:05PM (CT)
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Even before the first snap, commissioner Paul Tagliabue declared the NFL's first regular-season game outside the United States a rousing success _ and a prelude to the sport's future.
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Falcons lose Vick but lick Vikings 30-10
Oct 2 2005 8:15PM (CT)
ATLANTA (AP) - Michael Vick played about 22 minutes Sunday, more than enough for the Atlanta Falcons to beat the hapless Minnesota Vikings. Vick went down midway through the second quarter with a sprained right knee, watching the rest of the game from the sideline as backup Matt Schaub and the Falcons' defense finished off a 30-10 rout of the Vikings.
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McNabb rallies Eagles in win over Chiefs
Oct 2 2005 7:47PM (CT)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Donovan McNabb can dish out pain as well as he can endure it. Playing with a bruised chest, a sore leg and an aching abdominal strain, McNabb rallied the Eagles on Sunday from an 18-point deficit for a 37-31 victory over Kansas City.
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Raiders clip Cowboys 19-13 for first win
Oct 2 2005 7:21PM (CT)
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - This was supposed to be the week Randy Moss got more involved in the offense. Instead, two Raiders who had struggled in the first three games helped Oakland to its first win.
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Ravens top wounded Jets 13-3 for first win
Oct 2 2005 6:14PM (CT)
BALTIMORE (AP) - For a third straight game, the Baltimore Ravens mustered one measly touchdown. This time, however, it proved to be more than enough offense to beat a New York Jets attack that sputtered and stalled under the direction of third-string quarterback Brooks Bollinger.
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Saints march over Bills 19-7, halt slide
Oct 2 2005 6:14PM (CT)
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - The Alamodome certainly felt like home for the New Orleans Saints. Aaron Brooks ran for a touchdown, John Carney kicked four field goals and the defense kept Buffalo's floundering offense bottled up after the first quarter. New Orleans snapped a two-game losing streak with a 19-7 win Sunday at the Saints' temporary home.
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49ers' Peterson, Jennings, Battle inactive
Oct 2 2005 6:01PM (CT)
MEXICO CITY (AP) - San Francisco linebacker Julian Peterson, left tackle Jonas Jennings and receiver Arnaz Battle were deactivated before Sunday night's game against the Arizona Cardinals, leaving the 49ers without three key starters because of injuries.
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Rams TE Williams likely lost for season
Oct 2 2005 5:58PM (CT)
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - St. Louis Rams starting tight end Roland Williams dislocated his right knee in Sunday's game against the New York Giants and will likely miss the rest of the season, head coach Mike Martz said.
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Late Walter Payton's son in first NFL game
Oct 2 2005 5:15PM (CT)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Running back Jarrett Payton, son of the late Walter Payton, finally played in his first NFL game Sunday when the Tennessee Titans promoted him from the practice squad.
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Manning, Harrison tie mark for TD duos
Oct 2 2005 5:07PM (CT)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Peyton Manning and Marvin Harrison tied Steve Young and Jerry Rice for the NFL record of most touchdown passes between a quarterback and a receiver with their 85th connection Sunday.
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Manning passes Giants past Rams 42-24
Oct 2 2005 4:41PM (CT)
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Eli Manning is giving his more accomplished older sibling a challenge for family bragging rights. The New York Giants' second-year quarterback had his second straight outstanding performance Sunday, throwing for 296 yards and a career-high four touchdowns in a 44-24 win over the St. Louis Rams.
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Bolts deal Pats 1st home loss in 22 games
Oct 2 2005 4:06PM (CT)
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - This was finally the week the New England Patriots couldn't plug the holes left by injuries _ not against Drew Brees and San Diego's explosive offense. The Chargers handed the Patriots their first loss at Gillette Stadium in 22 games Sunday, beating them 41-17 as Brees threw for two touchdowns, LaDainian Tomlinson ran for two more and Antonio Gates had six catches for 108 yards.
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Tampa's defense stops Lions in 17-13 win
Oct 2 2005 4:05PM (CT)
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Carnell "Cadillac" Williams has been such a big part of Tampa Bay's success that the rest of the Buccaneers offense has gone mostly unnoticed in the team's first 4-0 start since 1997.
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Redskins stave off Seahawks 20-17 in OT
Oct 2 2005 3:59PM (CT)
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) - Josh Brown raised both hands in victory after his kick on the last play of regulation _ until the ball hit the left upright.
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Bengals knock off Texans 16-10, reach 4-0
Oct 2 2005 3:54PM (CT)
CINCINNATI (AP) - T.J. Houshmandzadeh is the Cincinnati receiver who doesn't dance, but the way these Bengals are going, he may want to brush up on the "Ickey Shuffle."
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Plummer throws 2 TDs, Broncs rip Jags 20-7
Oct 2 2005 3:47PM (CT)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The Denver Broncos could have used any number of excuses had they played poorly against Jacksonville. Short week. Long trip. Early start. History in Florida. They didn't need any of them.
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Bengals lose both centers to injuries
Oct 2 2005 1:16PM (CT)
CINCINNATI (AP) - The Bengals lost both centers to knee injuries during the first half Sunday, forcing guard Eric Steinbach to take off his gloves and play the position.
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Broncos waive RB Quentin Griffin
Oct 2 2005 1:11PM (CT)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The Denver Broncos waived running back Quentin Griffin on Sunday and signed safety Curome Cox from the practice squad.
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Emmons, Bruce inactive for Rams-Giants
Oct 2 2005 12:40PM (CT)
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - St. Louis Rams wide receiver Isaac Bruce and New York Giants linebacker Carlos Emmons were inactive for Sunday's game at Giants Stadium.
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49ers, Cardinals set to play in Mexico
Oct 2 2005 9:26AM (CT)
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Don't expect the NFL to stick around Mexico very long after Sunday's game between the Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers, the first regular-season game played outside the United States.
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