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Monday, November 26, 2012 • Page B5 Broncos 17, Chiefs 9
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Peyton Manning was wooed by the Chiefs early in the offseason, after the four-time MVP had been cut loose by Indianapolis and before he signed a five-year deal with Denver. On Sunday, he showed exactly why Kansas City was after him. Manning threw for 285 yards and two touchdowns, and led the Broncos (8-3) down the field in the final minutes when the Chiefs (1-10) were frantically trying to get a stop, setting up a field goal that sealed a victory and their sixth consecutive win. It allowed Manning to break a tie with his boss and Broncos vice president John Elway with his 149th win as a starting quarterback, trailing only Brett Favre (186) for most in NFL history. Jamaal Charles ran for 107 yards for the Chiefs.
Dolphins 24, Seahawks 21
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New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora knocks the ball away from Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the first half Sunday night in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won, 38-10.
GIANTS 38, PACKERS 10
Giants pummel Packers Loss leaves Green Bay game behind Bears for 1st By BARRY WILNER The Associated Press EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – So much for that tired arm for Eli Manning, and that offensive slump for the New York Giants. They got it fixed in their bye week, then routed the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night, 38-10. The Packers certainly can attest to New York’s turnaround after a week off. The showcase game was decided early as the Giants outscored the Packers, 31-10, in the opening half and cruised. Manning reached 200 career TD passes by throwing for three scores as New York (7-4) snapped a two-game slide, ended Green Bay’s five-game winning streak, and opened a two-game lead in the NFC East. The Packers (7-4) were missing such key starters as linebacker Clay Matthews, defensive back Charles Woodson and receiver Greg Jennings, and it showed as they fell a game behind the first-place Bears
in the NFC North. After being manhandled in last season’s playoffs by the Giants, who went on to win the Super Bowl, the Packers weren’t much more competitive this time. Aaron Rodgers was sacked five times, including twice by Mathias Kiwanuka, who spent much of the game at defensive tackle rather than in his usual linebacker spot. New York’s balanced attack was guided by Manning, who had his first strong game in a month with 249 yards passing, and Ahmad Bradshaw, who gained a combined 119 yards and scored a touchdown. He had the first big play of the night to begin the offensive onslaught. New York struck early with a brilliantly conceived screen pass to Bradshaw off a fake reverse to Victor Cruz. Bradshaw sped down the field before being caught at the Green Bay 2, a 59-yard pickup that led to Andre Brown’s scoring run. Brown later broke his leg; coach Tom Coughlin did not say which leg after the game.
“It will be a tough loss, he is an important player,” Manning said. Green Bay didn’t flinch, with Jordy Nelson getting behind Corey Webster in single coverage down the right sideline for a 61-yard TD reception from Rodgers. The scoring flurry went back in the Giants’ favor when Manning hit rookie Rueben Randle in the back of the end zone for a 16-yard TD, Randle’s first NFL score. It was Manning’s first touchdown throw in four games, and he set it up with a scramble in which he laid his shoulder into Packers cornerback Tramon Williams for a 13-yard gain. Webster’s interception led to Lawrence Tynes’ 43-yard field goal late in the first quarter for a 17-7 lead, and the Giants weren’t nearly done. Manning’s 9-yard connection with Cruz tied him for the club record with 199 career TD passes, and after Osi Umenyiora’s strip-sack of Rodgers was recovered by Jason Pierre-Paul at the Green Bay 23, Bradshaw scored from the 13.
MIAMI – Ryan Tannehill moved the Dolphins 65 yards in six plays to set up a 43-yard field goal by Dan Carpenter at the final gun, and Miami rallied to beat Russell Wilson and Seattle. Carpenter hit the winning kick on his 27th birthday, and Miami (5-6) broke a three-game losing streak. The Seahawks (6-5), unbeaten at home this year, lost for the fifth time in six road games.
Browns 20, Steelers 14
CLEVELAND – Chris Rainey’s fumble with 2:25 left – Pittsburgh’s seventh turnover – was recovered by Cleveland’s Phil Taylor, and the Browns handed their hated rivals a potentially devastating loss. Charlie Batch, forced to start at quarterback for Pittsburgh because of injuries to Ben Roethlisberger and Byron Leftwich, was picked off three times, and the Steelers (6-5) lost five fumbles, the last on a final-play lateral to help the Browns (3-8) beat Pittsburgh for just the second time in 18 games.
Falcons 24, Buccaneers 23
TAMPA, Fla. – Atlanta stumbled into a hole, only to find a way to escape again. Matt Ryan threw for 353 yards and overcame two critical turnovers by leading another late touchdown drive to rally the Falcons (10-1) to a victory over Tampa Bay (6-5). Michael Turner’s 3-yard TD run put Atlanta ahead for good with 7:55 left. Connor Barth missed a 56-yard goal for Tampa Bay in the closing minutes, and the Bucs’ four-game winning streak ended when Josh Freeman’s desperation pass fell incomplete in the end zone with no time remaining.
Colts 20, Bills 13
INDIANAPOLIS – Colts receiver T.Y. Hilton made history Sunday. Indianapolis’ other emerging rookie star returned a punt 75 yards for one touchdown and caught an 8-yard pass from Andrew Luck in the third quarter to lead the Colts (7-4) past Buffalo (4-7).
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SUNDAY’S ROUNDUP The win strengthened Indy’s playoff position, Andrew Luck joined the 3,000-yard club, Reggie Wayne moved up two spots on the NFL’s career receptions list and Hilton became the first player in franchise history to score on a receiving touchdown and a kick return in the same game.
Bengals 34, Raiders 10
CINCINNATI – Carson Palmer had a horrid homecoming. Andy Dalton threw three touchdown passes, taking advantage of Oakland’s dreadful defense, and Cincinnati (6-5) showed its former franchise quarterback that it has moved on without him, beating the Raiders (3-8). BenJarvus Green-Ellis ran for 129 yards and a touchdown against the NFL’s most generous defense.
Jaguars 24, Titans 19
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Chad Henne provided another spark for the NFL’s worst offense, this one in a winning effort. Making his first start in more than 13 months, Henne threw two touchdown passes, and Jacksonville (2-9) beat Tennessee (4-7).
Ravens 16, Chargers 13 (OT)
SAN DIEGO – Baltimore converted a fourthand-29 on a dazzling catch-and-run by Ray Rice, forced overtime and then beat San Diego (4-7) on Justin Tucker’s 38-yard field goal with 1:07 left. Baltimore (9-2) took a firmer grip on the AFC North, increasing its lead to three games over Pittsburgh, which lost to Cleveland, and Cincinnati, which beat Oakland. The Ravens won their fourth straight.
Rams 31, Cardinals 17
GLENDALE, Ariz. – No NFL rookie since 1960 and no Rams rookie ever accomplished what cornerback Janoris Jenkins did Sunday. The second-round draft pick with off-the-field issues through his college career returned two interceptions for touchdowns, and St. Louis (46-1) dominated the second half to hand Arizona (4-7) its seventh loss in a row
49ers 31, Saints 21
NEW ORLEANS – Ahmad Brooks and Donte Whitner returned interceptions for touchdowns, the 49ers sacked Drew Brees five times, and San Francisco (8-2-1) ended a three-game winning streak by New Orleans (5-6). Colin Kaepernick was solid in his second career start at quarterback for the 49ers while Alex Smith watched from the sideline. Kaepernick passed for 231 yards, including a short touchdown to Frank Gore. He also ran for a 7-yard score. He threw his first career interception, but it was inconsequential. – The Associated Press
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