AFC

AFC
Colts 51, Titans 24
INDIANAPOLIS -- Peyton Manning threw three touchdown passes, Edgerrin James ran for two more scores and Indianapolis returned a blocked field goal for another TD as the Colts moved closer to clinching the AFC South. Indianapolis (9-3) won its fifth straight by tying the NFL record for most consecutive 40-point games with four. Only two other teams have done it: the 2000 St. Louis Rams and the 1960 San Diego Chargers. The Titans (4-8) have lost three of four, allowing their most points since a 52-25 loss to the Oakland Raiders on Sept. 29, 2002. Titans coach Jeff Fisher's strategy turned the game into a wild contest as he called three onside kicks in the first quarter, then attempted a fake punt in the third quarter. Manning still threw for 317 yards in the first half, when receivers Brandon Stokley and Marvin Harrison each topped 100 yards. Manning finished 25-for-33 for 425 yards with two interceptions as he moved within four TD passes of Dan Marino's single-season record (48).
Bills 42, Dolphins 32
MIAMI -- In a shootout worthy of Dan Marino and Jim Kelly, Drew Bledsoe threw four touchdown passes, and the Bills forced seven turnovers. The Bills (6-6) have scored 117 points in the past three games, all wins, and they're in playoff contention despite an 0-4 start. They completed a season sweep of the Dolphins (2-10), who fell to 0-8 against AFC opponents. A.J. Feeley threw three touchdown passes, all in the first 12 1/2 minutes, for Miami. He also had a hand in six turnovers, including an interception returned 20 yards for the game's final score by 317-pound tackle Pat Williams with 1:55 left.
Jets 29, Texans 7
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- While Chad Pennington's return from a strained right rotator cuff was far from perfect, Curtis Martin was stellar yet again. Pennington, back after missing three games, directed three second-half touchdown drives and Martin added his seventh 100-yard game of the season to help the Jets (9-3) stay in the thick of the AFC playoff race. The Jets had another solid defensive effort, shutting out the Texans (5-7) in the second half.
Chargers 20, Broncos 17
SAN DIEGO -- The Chargers -- yes, the Chargers -- took firm control of the AFC West by hanging on to beat the Broncos. LaDainian Tomlinson ran for two touchdowns, and San Diego's defense saved the win by intercepting Jake Plummer four times, including in the end zone in the closing minutes. On a rainy, cold and windy afternoon, the Chargers proved that water and electricity do mix, although it took them until the final play to do so. Playing their biggest game in 10 years, the Chargers (9-3) clinched their first winning season since 1995 and took a two-game lead in the division over Denver (7-5).
Chiefs 34, Raiders 27
OAKLAND, Calif. -- Trent Green completed 14 of 15 passes after halftime for 229 of his 340 yards and hit Eddie Kennison for a tiebreaking 70-yard touchdown with 2:04 left. Kennison's winning catch came at the 35-yard line, then he ran out of the grasp of rookie safety Stuart Schweigert. The Chiefs (4-8) scored on all four second-half possessions to end a four-game losing streak.
NFC
Buccaneers 27, Falcons 0
TAMPA, Fla. -- Making Michael Vick look ordinary for much of the day, the Bucs (5-7) kept the first-place Falcons (9-3) from clinching the NFC South. Simeon Rice became the 22nd player in league history to reach 100 sacks, getting Vick on the ground twice and forcing a fumble to set up a touchdown. Rice boosted his career total to 101 in nine seasons. Derrick Brooks also made it a miserable day for the Atlanta quarterback, tipping an ill-advised pass that Dwight Smith intercepted in the end zone and sacking Vick once to force a fumble that led to a field goal.
Bears 24, Vikings 14
CHICAGO -- Chad Hutchinson, who was surfing in California a little more than two months ago, made his first Chicago start a memorable one, throwing three TD passes. Since the Bears (5-7) signed Hutchinson in September following a season-ending knee injury to Rex Grossman, he has spent most of time as a third-stringer. In three previous games, the offense had produced just one touchdown. Minnesota (7-5) saw its playoff chances hurt for the second straight year by a late-season loss to the Bears.
Panthers 32, Saints 21
NEW ORLEANS -- John Kasay kept the Carolina Panthers' late-run for a playoff berth on track with six field goals, a team record. It was the Panthers' fourth victory in a row and, in the weak NFC, their 5-7 record has them in the middle of the wild-card race. The Panthers have shaken off the loss of 14 players to injuries. The defending NFC champions put the game out of reach early and stopped the Saints' second-half effort with two interceptions, including one on the Carolina 11-yard line.
Lions 26, Cardinals 12
DETROIT -- Kevin Jones played like the running back the Lions have been searching for since Barry Sanders abruptly retired five years ago. Jones ran for 196 yards and a touchdown, ending the Lions' five-game losing streak and keeping their playoff hopes alive in the muddled and mediocre NFC. Jason Hanson was 4-for-4 on field goals and Dre' Bly had two interceptions for the Lions (5-7). Arizona (4-8) lost its third straight with its third quarterback in four weeks.
Eagles 47, Packers 17
PHILADELPHIA -- Donovan McNabb threw a career-high five touchdown passes in the first half and finished with a team-record 464 yards passing. Brian Westbrook had 11 catches for 156 yards and three TDs and Terrell Owens caught eight passes for 161 yards and one score. McNabb set a team record by completing his first 14 passes and finished 32-of-43. Meanwhile, Brett Favre threw two interceptions that led to Philadelphia's first two scores. His streak of games with a TD pass was snapped at 37, second in NFL history to Johnny Unitas' 47 straight.
Redskins 31, Giants 7
LANDOVER, Md. -- The Redskins finally scored 20 points. The historic moment occurred with 41 seconds left in the first half, when tight end Robert Royal cradled Patrick Ramsey's 9-yard pass for Royal's first career touchdown. The Redskins (4-8) broke a three-game losing streak and broke the 20-point barrier for the first time since Joe Gibbs returned as coach, ending their longest such drought since the 1930s.