STANDINGS

Panthers 20, Lions 14
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Detroit Lions set an NFL record with their 24th straight road loss by a Carolina team that rested five starters. Jake Delhomme threw for two touchdowns and John Kasay kicked a pair of field goals to lead the Panthers (10-5), who already have clinched the NFC South. The Lions (4-11) haven't won on the road since a 10-7 win over the New York Jets at the Meadowlands on Dec. 17, 2000 and are 9-38 overall in the past three seasons. DeShaun Foster, playing for resting Pro Bowler Stephen Davis, ran for 76 yards, and had six catches for 38 yards, including a 10-yard touchdown pass from Delhomme.
Cowboys 19, Giants 3
IRVING, Texas -- Billy Cundiff kicked four field goals as the Cowboys clinched at least a wild-card berth and stayed alive for a shot at the NFC East title. One year to the day since Bill Parcells expressed interest in coaching the Cowboys, Quincy Carter had one of his most efficient outings. The 10 wins in his Parcells' debut year are the most for the Cowboys (10-5) since 1998, the last time they had a winning record. The Giants (4-11) lost their seventh straight game four days after coach Jim Fassel was told he won't be back next season.
Broncos 31, Colts 17
INDIANAPOLIS -- With Clinton Portis out with a knee injury, Quentin Griffin ran for 136 yards, Mike Anderson added 56 more and Jake Plummer ran for two scores. Denver (10-5) won its fourth straight and clinched its first playoff spot since the 2000 season and only its second postseason berth since John Elway retired following the 1998 season. The Broncos also prevented the Colts (11-4) from wrapping up the AFC South and moving into position for a first-round bye. Indianapolis still could win its first division title since 1999 with a win next week at Houston, or a Tennessee loss. But New England (13-2) would have a better overall record and Kansas City (12-3) would have a better conference record even if it loses next week.
Jaguars 20, Saints 19
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Saints scored a touchdown on one of the wackiest plays in NFL history. Then, almost more unbelievably, John Carney missed the extra point with no time left and New Orleans dropped from the playoff race. The Saints (7-8) looked like they had a play to put Joe Horn's cell phone episode of last week behind them. With six seconds left, Aaron Brooks passed to Donte' Stallworth, who then threw crossfield to Michael Lewis. He pitched back to Deuce McAllister, who lateraled to Jerome Pathon, who went the final 20 yards for the 75-yard touchdown. Carney, 35-of-35 this year and 403-for-408 on extra points over his 14-year career, hit a dead push, sailing the kick wide right. The Jaguars (5-10) have all their wins at home.
Titans 27, Texans 24
HOUSTON -- Steve McNair, playing with a cracked bone spur in his left ankle, hit Drew Bennett for a 23-yard touchdown with 17 seconds left to lead Tennessee into the playoffs. Tennessee (11-4) fell behind with 1:48 remaining when Domanick Davis capped a lightning-quick drive by the Texans (5-9) with a 5-yard touchdown run. That put the ball back into the hands of McNair, who drove the Titans 75 yards in the waning seconds.
Rams 27, Bengals 10
ST. LOUIS -- Marshall Faulk scored two touchdowns, Torry Holt had his 10th 100-yard receiving game and Grant Wistrom added 21/2 sacks to help St. Louis knock the Bengals from a first-place tie in the AFC North. Jeff Wilkins added two field goals to give him 37 for the season as the Rams (12-3) clinched a first-round playoff bye and took the lead for home-field advantage in the NFC with the Eagles' loss. Baltimore leads the Bengals (8-7) by a game heading into the final weekend, with the Bengals finishing at home against the Browns and Baltimore at home against the Steelers. The Bengals hold the tiebreakers if the teams end with the same record.
Dolphins 20, Bills 3
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Terrell Buckley returned an interception 74 yards for a touchdown, leading a stifling defensive effort that kept alive the Dolphins' wild-card hopes. Jason Taylor had 21/2 sacks as Miami limited the Bills (6-9) to 177 total yards -- a mere 11 in the first half. Miami (9-6) still needs help to make the playoffs.
Seahawks 28, Cardinals 10
SEATTLE -- Shaun Alexander ran for two touchdowns, Matt Hasselbeck threw for another score and Seattle's defense had eight sacks. Arizona (3-12) lost its seventh straight game and 13th in a row on the road -- including all eight this season. Seattle (9-6) remained alive for a wild-card playoff spot. The Cardinals' Anquan Boldin had 10 receptions, breaking Terry Glenn's rookie record of 91 and giving him 96 for the season.
Bears 27, Redskins 24
CHICAGO -- After shanking two makeable field goals, Paul Edinger kicked a a 45-yarder with five seconds left to give the Bears their fourth win in five games. Anthony Thomas rushed for a season-high 141 yards, and rookie Rex Grossman improved to 2-0 as a starter for the Bears (7-8). Grossman was 19-of-32 for 249 yards against Washington (5-10) and his old Florida coach, Steve Spurrier.
-- Associated Press