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Week 12 wrap-ups



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Packers 20, 49ers 3
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Hmmm ... when Steve Young went out with a likely season-ending concussion in Week 3? Actually, when Packers QB Brett Favre hit Tyrone Davis for a TD, making it 17-3 with 3:42 left in the third quarter. Favre, who stood tall in miserable conditions, completing 25 of 36 passes for 246 yards and two TDs and zipping tight spirals through the wind and rain. Packers (6-5) at Bears (5-7)

49ers (3-8) at Bengals (2-10).

Bucs 16, Seahawks 3
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Bucs rookie QB Shaun King threw his first career TD pass, a 2-yarder to Patrick Hape that gave Tampa Bay a 13-3 lead early in the fourth quarter. It was the only touchdown of the game and the first in two weeks for the Tampa Bay offense. The Bucs defense. Seattle entered the game with a plus-10 turnover margin, but Tampa Bay forced a whopping six turnovers, including five interceptions by Jon Kitna. Bucs LB Derrick Brooks was the ringleader with eight tackles, an interception and a sack. Bucs (7-4) vs. Vikings (7-4).

Seahawks (8-3) at Raiders (5-6).

Bills 17, Patriots 7
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Bills FB Sam Gash broke several tackles and turned a short pass into a 31-yard TD catch that gave Buffalo a 17-0 lead early in the third quarter. The way the Buffalo defense was playing, that lead was more than safe. Bills DT Ted Washington. In a game like this, we've got to give it to a defensive player. Washington had two of Buffalo's six sacks and anchored a Bills defense that held the explosive Pats to just 267 total yards. Bills (8-4) bye.

Patriots (6-5) vs. Cowboys (6-5).

Panthers 34, Falcons 28
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In the closing minute, Atlanta's Chris Chandler was sacked by Kevin Greene on a second-and-10 at the Atlanta 46-yard line. Chandler had to spike the ball to stop the clock and then threw an incomplete pass on fourth down.Panthers WR Donald Hayes. The Carolina reserve made the most of his increased playing time, catching five passes for 133 yards. The highlight of his big night came in the second quarter -- a 56-yard reception for his first NFL touchdown. Panthers (5-6) vs. Rams (9-2).

Falcons (2-9) vs. Saints (2-9).

Jaguars 30, Ravens 23
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Jaguars RB James Stewart scored on a 4-yard TD run up the middle, and Jimmy Smith's two-point conversion catch gave Jacksonville a 30-23 lead with 1:39 remaining. Ravens QB Tony Banks fumbled on the ensuing possession, ending Baltimore's final threat. Jaguars QB Mark Brunell. With the game on the line in the fourth quarter, Brunell came up huge. He went 10-for-13 for 125 yards and a TD in the final 15 minutes. Brunell finished 27-for-47 for 338 yards with two TDs and two successful two-point conversion passes. Jaguars (10-1) vs. Steelers (5-6).

Ravens (4-7) vs. Titans (9-2).

Chiefs 37, Raiders 34
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Chiefs K Pete Stoyanovich booted a 44-yard field goal as time expired. The kick capped a nine-play, 39-yard drive in the game's final three minutes. Chiefs CB Cris Dishman. Dishman scored TDs on a 47-yard interception return in the third quarter and 40-yard fumble return to tie the score with 6:24 remaining. Chiefs (6-5) at Broncos (4-7).

Raiders (5-6) vs. Seahawks (8-3).

Colts 13, Jets 6
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Indianapolis' Billy Austin broke up two Ray Lucas passes in the Colts' end zone in the final two minutes after the Jets had driven to the Indy 17, ending New York's last chance. Colts rookie RB Edgerrin James, the NFL leader in total yards from scrimmge, ran 24 times for 74 yards and caught seven passes for 53 more. Colts (9-2) at Dolphins (8-3).

Jets (4-7) at Giants (5-6).

Titans 33, Browns 21
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Titans PR Derrick Mason returned a punt 65 for a touchdown, giving Tennessee a 26-14 lead with 1:37 left in the third quarter. The Titans' special teams also set up a TD with a fumble recovery earlier in the quarter. Titans RB Eddie George. The big back took advantage of Cleveland's porous run defense by scampering for 113 yards on 26 carries, including two TDs. George also caught three passes for 21 yards. Titans (9-2) at Ravens (4-7).

Browns (2-10) at Chargers (4-7).

Vikings 35, Chargers 27
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Chargers QB Jim Harbaugh's pass for Freddie Jones was picked off by Robert Griffith at the Vikings' 2-yard line with 4:29 remaining. San Diego had driven 79 yards down to the Vikings' 17 before Griffith's interception sealed the victory for Minnesota. Vikings QB Jeff George. The former backup continued his resurgence with his best game of the year. He completed 28 of 43 passes for 363 yards and four TDs, including a pair of 34-yard scores. Three of his TD passes came in the second quarter. Vikings (7-4) at Bucs (7-4).

Chargers (4-7) vs. Browns (2-10).

Redskins 20, Eagles 17 (OT)
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Washington's Brett Conway connected on a 27-yard field goal just 4:34 into overtime, capping an eight-play, 37-yard drive. Conway redeemed himself for a missed field goal at the end of regulation. Redskins QB Brad Johnson. Johnson's arm accounted for all of Washington's yards in the winning overtime drive. He finished 25-for-36 for 218 yards and a TD. He also recovered his own fumble during a botched field-goal attempt. Redskins (7-4) at Lions (7-4).

Eagles (3-9) at Cardinals (5-6).

Cardinals 34, Giants 24
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Cardinals DT Eric Swann intercepted Kerry Collins' pass near midfield and returned it 42 yards for a TD that put the Cardinals ahead 34-17 with 1:57 remaining. Cardinals QB Jake Plummer. Although he didn't start, Plummer returned from an injury in fine fashion. He rallied Arizona to the victory by completing 12 of 18 passes for 125 yards and two TDs. Cardinals (5-6) vs. Eagles (3-9).

Giants (5-6) vs. Jets (4-7).

Rams 43, Saints 12
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Rams RB Robert Holcombe scored on a 3-yard run, giving St. Louis a 17-point lead with 12:15 left in the fourth quarter. Rams RB Marshall Faulk, who ran for 102 yards and scored twice, and WR Torry Holt, who caught two TD passes, can fight over it. Rams (9-2) at Panthers (5-6).

Saints (2-9) at Falcons (2-9).

Bengals 27, Steelers 20
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Bengals CB Rodney Heath broke up Mike Tomczak's fourth-and-6 pass in the final minute after Pittsburgh, trailing by 7, had driven to the Bengals' 26. Heath, an undrafted rookie, made two first-half interceptions, returned one 58 yards for a touchdown, and had eight tackles, seven solo. Bengals (2-10) vs. 49ers (3-8).

Steelers (5-6) at Jaguars (10-1).

Cowboys 20, Dolphins 0
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Dolphins QB Dan Marino returned to the starting lineup. The vetarn threw five interceptions in his first start since Oct. 17. Cowboys LB Dexter Coakley, who had had six tackles and two interceptions, one of which he returned 46 yards for the Cowboys' first TD. Dolphins (8-3) vs. Colts (9-2).

Cowboys (6-5) at Patriots (6-5).

Lions 21, Bears 17
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Lions QB Gus Frerotte connected on third-down passes of 12, 15 and 13 yards during a possession that ate up the final six minutes. Frerotte, who threw two touchdown passes in the first half, chewed up the clock on the final drive and finished with 309 passing yards. Lions (7-4) vs. Redskins (7-4).

Bears (5-7) vs. Packers (6-5).






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