#NFL News and Notes - October 11, 2010

Jacksonville Jaguars 36, Buffalo Bills 26

For the second straight week, the Jaguars dug themselves out of an early hole to get a win...Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis' timing and rapport with David Garrard has improved this season.

Even when using a 4-man line, the Bills defense continued to struggle against the run...The Bills have hit a new low.

Baltimore Ravens 31, Denver Broncos 17

The Ravens' punishing ground attack steamrolled the Broncos...For the most part, Baltimore's secondary put the clamps on the Broncos' aerial attack.

After being manhandled on Sunday, Mark Kiszla of the Denver Post wonders if the Broncos are tough enough...The Kyle Orton-to-Brandon Lloyd connection was one bright spot that emerged from the blowout loss.

Indianapolis Colts 19, Kansas City Chiefs 9

A strong defensive effort got a much-needed win for the Colts...Third-string running back Mike Hart capped off a crazy week with a game-sealing touchdown.

The Chiefs' passing game couldn't make the key play when it needed to...Kansas City's defense is showing signs of being for real.

Washington Redskins 16, Green Bay Packers 13(OT)

Redskins safety LaRon Landry's interception set up Graham Gano's game-winning field goal in overtime...Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo was a disruptive presence on Sunday.

Green Bay couldn't find a way to finish off the Redskins on Sunday...The Packers' growing injury list is a major concern.

Detroit Lions 44, St. Louis Rams 6

The Lions left no doubt as they got their first win of the season...After missing two weeks, Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson had a big impact in his return to the starting lineup.

Sunday's blowout loss wasn't just a reality check for the Rams, it was a beatdown...Rams wide receiver Mark Clayton suffered a season-ending knee injury on Sunday.

Chicago Bears 23, Carolina Panthers 6

It hasn't been pretty, but all that matters is that the Bears are 4-1...Bears defensive lineman Israel Idonije had three sacks on Sunday.

Panthers second-round quarterback Jimmy Clausen was booed and benched for the first time in his professional career...The 2010 Panthers are worse than the 1-15 team from 2001, writes Scott Fowler of the Charlotte Observer.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24, Cincinnati Bengals 21

Three was the magic number for the Buccaneers on Sunday...Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman survived Mike Zimmer's blitz packages.

Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer's two interceptions late in the fourth quarter gave the Buccaneers a chance for their comeback win...The Bengals wasted a 144-yard effort by running back Cedric Benson.

Atlanta Falcons 20, Cleveland Browns 10

Falcons defensive end Kroy Biermann's interception return for a touchdown secured the win...Falcons first-round linebacker Sean Weatherspoon will have an MRI on his injured knee.

A limping Browns' offense couldn't overcome the Falcons...Browns quarterbacks Seneca Wallace and Jake Delhomme availability for next Sunday's game against the Steelers is unknown.

New York Giants 34, Houston Texans 10

Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks has emerged as Eli Manning's go-to target...Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora's first quarter sack set the tone for the defense on Sunday.

A franchise-low 24 yards rushing was a reason for the Texans' 24-points loss...Texans linebacker Brian Cushing had little impact in his first game back.

Arizona Cardinals 30, New Orleans Saints 20

The Cardinals defense and special teams units stepped up to get a win in rookie quarterback Max Hall's first NFL start...Hall provides the Cardinals with hope at the game's most important position.

Miscues, including three interceptions from Drew Brees, helped the Saints erase an early 10-0 lead on Sunday...The Saints are running out of explanations for what's going wrong this season.

Tennessee Titans 34, Dallas Cowboys 27

Sunday's thrilling win on the road could give the Titans some momentum as they head into a tough part of their schedule...Titans linebacker Gerald McRath was a key contributor in his first game back from suspension.

Mistakes on both sides of the ball negated a productive yardage day from the Cowboys' offense...As the Cowboys' losses increase, so too does the likelihood of a new head coach for 2011.

Oakland Raiders 35, San Diego Chargers 27

Two first-quarter blocked punts helped end the Raiders' losing streak to the Chargers...Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell had a sterling performance in place of an injured Bruce Gradkowski.

Mistakes are becoming the norm for the Chargers...Wide receiver Malcolm Floyd's elite performance was wasted on Sunday.

Philadelphia Eagles 27, San Francisco 49ers 24

A more assured Kevin Kolb led an injury-depleted Eagles to a road win...Playing with a broken rib, Eagles running back LeSean McCoy had 23 touches for 138 yards and a touchdown.

49ers quarterback Alex Smith had the craziest game of his six-year NFL career...49ers head coach Mike Singletary hasn't ruled out a quarterback change before next week's game.

Bye Week and MNF News and Notes

New England Patriots linebacker Shawn Crable has been one of the team's top practice players, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports.

Wide receiver Santonio Holmes will make his New York Jets debut tonight.

Special teams, "Wildcat" production, and run defense are the major problems facing the Miami Dolphins.

The Pittsburgh Steelers won't abandon the running game with Ben Roethlisberger back under center.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre has never faced this kind of adversity before, writes Tom Pelissero of 1500ESPN.com.

With the Cardinals win and Rams loss, the Seattle Seahawks sit in second place in the NFC West as they come off the bye week, writes Greg Johns of seattlepi.com.

Today's NFL birthdays: Ravens linebacker/defensive end Terrell Suggs (28), Bears tight end Kellen Davis (25) and defensive end Henry Melton (24), Eagles seventh-round linebacker Jamar Chaney (24), 49ers first-round offensive tackle Anthony Davis (21) and wide receiver Dominique Ziegler (26), Buccaneers offensive lineman Demar Dotson (25), free agent tight end Brad Listorti (26), cornerbacks Chris Richards (23) and Stoney Woodson (25), fullback Olaniyi Sobomehin (26), linebacker Josh Stamer (33), offensive tackle Vince Vance (23), Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young (49), retired NFL defensive linemen Chidi Ahanotu (40) and Joe Nash (50), linebacker Chris Spielman (45)

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