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Football News Archives for December 24, 2005

McGee's two TDs help Bills upset Bengals
Dec 24 2005 10:18PM (CT)
CINCINNATI (AP) - Chad Johnson set a merry mood, pulling championship T-shirts, caps and footballs out of his Santa bag and flinging them into the stands after his first-half touchdown.
 
Anderson tweaks ankle, will miss finale
Dec 24 2005 9:21PM (CT)
DENVER (AP) - Broncos running back Mike Anderson stayed healthy just long enough to top 1,000 yards for the second time in his career.
 
Road to Super Bowl goes through Seattle
Dec 24 2005 9:12PM (CT)
SEATTLE (AP) - A matchup of the two best teams in the NFL became a coronation of Seattle as the top team in NFC. Now, after the Seahawks' 28-13 win over a depleted Indianapolis squad Saturday, the road to Detroit goes through the damp and cool Pacific Northwest. Pack the umbrellas for a wet January in the Emerald City.
 
Seahawks too much for depleted Colts
Dec 24 2005 8:29PM (CT)
SEATTLE (AP) - A team in mourning was no match for one with so much to gain.
 
Bucs nip Falcons in OT to stay alive
Dec 24 2005 7:45PM (CT)
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Given a second chance, Matt Bryant redeemed himself and moved the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a step closer to the playoffs for the first time since winning the Super Bowl three seasons ago.
 
Cardinals defeat Eagles in stadium finale
Dec 24 2005 7:38PM (CT)
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - The Arizona Cardinals and Josh McCown left Sun Devil Stadium a winner. McCown threw touchdown passes to Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin and the Cardinals beat the depleted Philadelphia Eagles 27-21 on Saturday.
 
Broncos gain bye with rout of Raiders
Dec 24 2005 7:33PM (CT)
DENVER (AP) - They won the AFC West, earned a week off and routed the Raiders. All in all, the Denver Broncos couldn't have asked for a more satisfying day.
 
Alexander ties Holmes' mark of 27 TDs
Dec 24 2005 7:12PM (CT)
SEATTLE (AP) - Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander tied the NFL record for most touchdowns in a single season Saturday, scoring three times against Indianapolis.
 
Panthers' Smith ejected against Cowboys
Dec 24 2005 6:22PM (CT)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Steve Smith successfully kept his temper in check through 14 games this season. When he finally erupted, it came at the worst possible time for the Carolina Panthers.
 
Redskins QB Brunell may miss finale
Dec 24 2005 6:12PM (CT)
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) - Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Brunell left Saturday's 35-20 victory over the New York Giants with a sprained ligament in his right knee and could miss next weekend's regular-season finale.
 
Jaguars playoff bound after beating Texans
Dec 24 2005 6:10PM (CT)
HOUSTON (AP) - The Jacksonville Jaguars are heading to the playoffs for the first time since 1999, but not without a scare from the suddenly scrappy Houston Texans.
 
Crowd pays respects to Dungy's family
Dec 24 2005 5:30PM (CT)
SEATTLE (AP) - A capacity crowd of approximately 67,000 at Qwest Field observed a moment of silence for Indianapolis coach Tony Dungy and his family about 15 minutes before kickoff of the Colts-Seahawks game Saturday.
 
Moss' 3 TDs spark Redskins past Giants
Dec 24 2005 5:14PM (CT)
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) - The Washington Redskins looked like a team of confusion when Patrick Ramsey replaced Mark Brunell. After four plays, Ramsey had already used two timeouts.
 
Seattle CB Trufant leaves with back injury
Dec 24 2005 5:10PM (CT)
SEATTLE (AP) - Seahawks cornerback Marcus Trufant left Saturday's game against Indianapolis in the first quarter with a lower back bruise, further depleting the Seattle secondary.
 
Cowboys capitalize on gaffe, top Panthers
Dec 24 2005 5:08PM (CT)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Terry Glenn dropped one foot, then dragged the other along the ground _ long enough to keep the Dallas Cowboys' fading playoff hopes alive.
 
Steelers rout Browns, help playoff chances
Dec 24 2005 5:06PM (CT)
CLEVELAND (AP) - The Pittsburgh Steelers didn't overlook the Cleveland Browns. They overran, overpowered and overwhelmed them instead.
 
Lions edge Saints 13-12 on Hanson's kick
Dec 24 2005 4:49PM (CT)
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - The New Orleans Saints had to figure they'd lost a game just about every way possible. Think again. Jason Hanson rushed onto the field and kicked a 39-yard knuckleball field goal as the final seconds ticked off, giving the Detroit Lions a 13-12 victory Saturday in a game that, for three quarters, featured the worst of two of the NFL's tailenders.
 
Chiefs stay strong at home, romp Chargers
Dec 24 2005 4:48PM (CT)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - If the Kansas City Chiefs could play all their games in December, and at home, they might never lose. Larry Johnson went over 100 yards rushing for the eighth game in a row and the Chiefs won their 18th straight December home game with a 20-7 victory over San Diego on Saturday, eliminating the defending AFC West champion Chargers from playoff contention and clinching the division title for Denver.
 
Ricky Williams excels against Titans
Dec 24 2005 4:30PM (CT)
MIAMI (AP) - Ricky Williams showed he can still thrive in a workhorse role. With his best performance since returning from a one-year retirement, Williams rushed for 172 yards and helped the Miami Dolphins cap a perfect December by beating the Tennessee Titans 24-10 Saturday.
 
49ers' running backs spark victory
Dec 24 2005 4:22PM (CT)
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Two long runs hurt the San Francisco 49ers in the Reggie Bush sweepstakes. Frank Gore scored the deciding touchdown on a 30-yard run with 4:05 to go and seldom-used Maurice Hicks scored untouched on a 73-yarder on the game's first snap in a 24-20 comeback victory over the sagging St. Louis Rams on Saturday.
 
Harrison, June, Sanders inactive for Colts
Dec 24 2005 4:14PM (CT)
SEATTLE (AP) - Colts receiver Marvin Harrison, linebacker Cato June, safety Bob Sanders and four others were inactive for Saturday's game against Seattle.
 
Redskins QB Brunell leaves in second half
Dec 24 2005 3:23PM (CT)
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) - Redskins quarterback Mark Brunell left Saturday's game against the Giants with a sprained knee after being sacked on Washington's first possession of the third quarter.
 
Titans' McNair out with pectoral injury
Dec 24 2005 3:09PM (CT)
MIAMI (AP) - Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair left Saturday's game against the Miami Dolphins in the second quarter with a strained pectoral muscle.
 
Dallas' Rivera ends 113-game streak
Dec 24 2005 2:13PM (CT)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Dallas Cowboys right guard Marco Rivera sat out Saturday's game against the Carolina Panthers, ending his streak of 113 consecutive starts.
 
Bengals' O'Neal out with knee injury
Dec 24 2005 2:10PM (CT)
CINCINNATI (AP) - Cornerback Deltha O'Neal hurt his right knee on the Bengals' first defensive play Saturday against Buffalo and left the field for an exam.
 
Texans' Walker out with triceps injury
Dec 24 2005 1:44PM (CT)
HOUSTON (AP) - Houston Texans defensive end Gary Walker left Saturday's game with Jacksonville after injuring his right triceps.
 
Dolphins' Brown inactive against Titans
Dec 24 2005 1:05PM (CT)
MIAMI (AP) - Miami Dolphins rookie running back Ronnie Brown was inactive Saturday against the Tennessee Titans because of ankle and knee injuries.
 
Houston's Davis inactive against Jags
Dec 24 2005 12:38PM (CT)
HOUSTON (AP) - Houston running back Domanick Davis was inactive for Saturday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars because of inflammation in his knee.
 
Caldwell takes Colts reins as Dungy mourns
Dec 24 2005 11:37AM (CT)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Jim Caldwell is keeping things in perspective as he takes over as coach of the Indianapolis Colts while Tony Dungy deals with the death of his son.
 
NYT: School called 'diploma mill' to close
Dec 24 2005 10:15AM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - A Miami correspondence academy that drew the scrutiny of the NCAA and state officials amid growing concerns about "diploma mills" is shutting down, the school's founder told The New York Times.
 
Clean-cut Damon puts on the pinstripes
Dec 24 2005 4:30AM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - After getting his Yankee clipping, Johnny Damon was ready to take over the job made famous by the Yankee Clipper.
 
   

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