#NFL News and Notes - October 4, 2010
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New York Jets 38, Buffalo Bills 14
The Jets put together a complete game in the 24-point win...Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez is continuing to mature as the Jets improve to 3-1.
A bulkier Bills defense couldn't keep the Jets from racking up nearly 300 yards on the ground...Bills running back Fred Jackson has become the NFL's least visible runner, writes Allen Wilson of the Buffalo News.
Cleveland Browns 23, Cincinnati Bengals 20
Special teams, pass rush, and a pounding running game got the Browns their first win of the Mike Holmgren Era...Browns rookie safety T.J. Ward won't change his style of play.
The Bengals defense couldn't make stops at key moments on Sunday...Bengals wide receiver Terrell Owens had a big day, and came to the defense of a teammate.
Baltimore Ravens 17, Pittsburgh Steelers 14
Baltimore's defense set-up the offense for a a divisional road win...The Ravens offensive line was the difference on Sunday.
The Steelers were less than two minutes away from starting the season 4-0...Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger returns from his four-game suspension.
Denver Broncos 26, Tennessee Titans 20
Denver's run defense shut down Titans running back Chris Johnson...The Broncos need to improve their protection of Kyle Orton, writes Mark Kiszla of the Denver Post.
Titans rookie return man Marc Mariani had a thrilling return, and a critical mistake...It's gut-check time for the 2-2 Titans.
Green Bay Packers 28, Detroit Lions 26
Despite their struggles, the Packers are still tied for the division lead...Packers rookie safety Morgan Burnett injured his knee on Sunday.
Results are slow to come, but the Lions are headed in the right direction...Lions cornerback Chris Houston finally got an official interception to validate his solid play.
Atlanta Falcons 16, San Francisco 49ers 14
Last-minute heroics by Roddy White and Matt Bryant got the Falcons past the 49ers on Sunday...Falcons linebacker Stephen Nicholas stepped up and made some plays in place of injured Sean Weatherspoon.
The 49ers continue to dig themselves a deeper hole...49ers second-round safety Taylor Mays made an impact in his first NFL start.
New Orleans Saints 16, Carolina Panthers 14
46-year old kicker John Carney's three field goals lifted the Saints to a narrow win...Saints safety Usama Young's tackle of DeAngelo Williams lit a fire on the defense.
For the third time in franchise history, the Panthers are 0-4...Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith suffered a high ankle sprain in the loss.
St. Louis Rams 20, Seattle Seahawks 3
Injured running back Steven Jackson came up big as the Rams stopped two losing streaks...The Rams defense is coming together.
The Seahawks' offense was M.I.A. on Sunday...Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck accepts the blame for his poor performance.
Jacksonville Jaguars 31, Indianapolis Colts 28
Jaguars kicker Josh Scobee's 59-yard field goal has kept the team alive in the AFC South...Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew had another good game against the Colts.
Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne's record-setting day means nothing to him without a "W"...Colts cornerback Kelvin Hayden couldn't hang onto an interception during the Jaguars' final drive.
Houston Texans 31, Oakland Raiders 24
Texans running back Arian Foster was benched to start the game, apologized, then racked up 187 total yards and 2 touchdowns...Texans safety Troy Nolan set the tone defensively.
The revamped Raiders run defense was trampled for 249 yards...Raiders running back Darren McFadden injured his hamstring.
Washington Redskins 17, Philadelphia Eagles 12
Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb got the win in his return to Philadelphia...The Redskins' running game hit its stride on Sunday.
Eagles quarterback Michael Vick left Sunday's game with a chest injury...Eagles head coach Andy Reid is again drawing criticism for his (lack of) time management skills.
San Diego Chargers 41, Arizona Cardinals 10
Chargers linebacker Shaun Phillips lead an impressive defensive performance in the 41-10 win...After missing Week 3, Chargers first-round running back Ryan Mathews was eased into action.
The Cardinals were humiliated on Sunday...Arizona's defense couldn't stop the run or Antonio Gates.
New York Giants 17, Chicago Bears 3
The Giants notched 10 quarterback sacks and a pair of rushing touchdowns to get a much-needed win...Giants defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka said he might play next week, despite a bulging disc in his neck.
Bears quarterback Jay Cutler suffered a concussion in the first half..Mike Martz and the Bears offensive line contributed to Cutler's concussion.

