#NFL News and Notes - October 18, 2010
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Seattle Seahawks 23, Chicago Bears 20
Seattle's struggling offense put the ball in the end zone three times on Sunday...The Seahawks pass rush got to Jay Cutler six times.
Bears quarterback Jay Cutler is beginning to look lost after another six sacks on Sunday...Bears wide receiver Devin Hester tied an NFL record with his 13th career return touchdown.
Miami Dolphins 23, Green Bay Packers 20 (OT)
Dolphins linebacker Cameron Wake posted three sacks and a drew a key holding penalty...Miami's special teams units got the job done on Sunday.
The Packers' ailing pass rush couldn't get close to Dolphins quarterback Chad Henne...After the game, Green Bay traded a conditional draft choice to the Jaguars for safety Anthony Smith.
Houston Texans 35, Kansas City Chiefs 31
Texans quarterback Matt Schaub crafted a fourth-quarter comeback that included the game-winning touchdown with 28 seconds left...Texans linebacker DeMeco Ryans was lost for the season to a torn Achilles.
The Chiefs missed an opportunity to widen their lead over the Chargers and Broncos...Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe had a big game in the loss.
New England Patriots 23, Baltimore Ravens 20(OT)
New England exorcised a 2009 playoff demon on Sunday...Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch had nine receptions for 98 yards and a touchdown in his return to Foxborough.
The biggest fourth-quarter collapse of the John Harbaugh Era cost the Ravens a win...Ravens fullback Le'Ron McClain picked the wrong time to lose control of his emotions.
New York Giants 28, Detroit Lions 20
The Giants hung on against the lowly Lions to win their third straight game...Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw and Brandon Jacobs are proving to be a formidable backfield duo.
Penalties, turnovers, and an injured starting quarterback contributed to the Lions losing their 24th straight road game...Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is expected to start after the bye week.
Philadelphia Eagles 31, Atlanta Falcons 17
Eagles quarterback Kevin Kolb took apart the Falcons' secondary...Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson was concussed after a brutal collision early in the second quarter.
The Falcons couldn't recover after spotting the Eagles a 21-point lead...Falcons wide receiver Michael Jenkins caught five passes in his first game back from a shoulder injury.
Pittsburgh Steelers 28, Cleveland Browns 10
Despite some early rust, Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger tossed three touchdowns in his return from a four-game suspension...Steelers linebacker James Harrison knocked a pair of Browns out of the game.
An injury-depleted Browns team couldn't keep up with the Steelers...Browns cornerback Eric Wright was burned for two touchdowns on Sunday.
St. Louis Rams 20, San Diego Chargers 17
Chargers tight end Antonio Gates and wide receiver Malcolm Floyd may have suffered significant injuries...The Chargers choked on the easiest part of their schedule, writes Tim Sullivan of the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Steven Jackson and the offensive line sealed the impressive win in the fourth quarter...Rams rookie wide receiver Danario Alexander had a spectacular NFL debut.
New Orleans Saints 31, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6
Saints rookie running back Chris Ivory's breakout performance keyed the blowout win on the road...Saints cornerback Malcolm Jenkins touched off a series of scuffles in the fourth quarter.
The Buccaneers still can't run the ball...Buccaneers first-round defensive tackle Gerald McCoy is looking for ways to make an impact.
New York Jets 24, Denver Broncos 20
The Jets overcame mistakes to get their fifth win in a row...Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis plans to rest his hamstring during the bye week.
Broncos cornerback Renaldo Hill was flagged for pass interference on a desperation fourth down pass with 1:26 remaining...Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton knows the AFC West title is still available.
San Francisco 49ers 17, Oakland Raiders 9
A conservative approach got the 49ers their first win of the season...49ers running back Frank Gore ran for 149 yards on Sunday.
Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell struggled, posting a 10.7 passer rating in his first start since his benching...The Raiders denied an ESPN report that all of their players are available for trade.
Minnesota Vikings 24, Dallas Cowboys 21
Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin breathed life into the Metrodome by returning the opening kick of the second half for a touchdown...Vikings linebacker E.J. Henderson intercepted Tony Romo twice on Sunday.
At 1-4, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is not optimistic about his team's playoff hopes...Jean-Jacques Taylor of the Dallas Morning News writes that the Cowboys have become an NFL joke.
Indianapolis Colts 27, Washington Redskins 24
The Colts made just enough plays to earn a narrow win on the road...Colts rookie linebacker Pat Angerer made 11 tackles in his first NFL start.
Washington's defense could not stop Peyton Manning on Sunday night...Redskins running back Ryan Torain topped 100 yards with a pair of touchdowns in the loss.
Today's NFL birthdays: Cardinals long-snapper Mike Leach (34), Bengals practice squad wide receiver Shay Hodge (23), Lions cornerback Chris Houston (26), Texans linebacker Xavier Adibi (26), Dolphins center Cory Procter (28), Vikings safety Madieu Williams (29), Steelers long-snapper Greg Warren (29), free agent wide receiver Brandon Rideau (28) and quarterback Kyle Wright (26), former NFL safety Deke Cooper (32), defensive end John Engelberger (34), center Chukky Okobi (32), and offensive tackle Bob Whitfield (39). Hall of Fame offensive lineman Forrest Gregg (77) and tight end Mike Ditka (71).

