Sports News - Football Game Summaries
Williams, Slaton lead Texans past Jags 30-17
HOUSTON - Tuesday, 02 December 2008 13:17:52
By KRISTIE RIEKEN - AP Sports Writer
Mario Williams, Steve Slaton and the Houston Texans put on quite a show in their Monday Night Football debut.
Johnson's TD gives Texans a 10-0 lead over Jaguars
HOUSTON - Tuesday, 02 December 2008 10:39:49
By CHRIS DUNCAN - AP Sports Writer
Sage Rosenfels threw a 31-yard touchdown pass to Andre Johnson, Kris Brown kicked a 38-yard field goal and the Houston Texans led the Jacksonville Jaguars 10-0 after the first quarter on Monday night.
Road-field advantage? Visitors win big on Sunday
By The Associated Press
The holiday weekend was a good time for a road trip.
Tough D, long pass lead Vikes past Bears, 34-14
MINNEAPOLIS - Monday, 01 December 2008 12:41:26
By DAVE CAMPBELL - AP Sports Writer
With a gutty goal-line stand and one big heave by Gus Frerotte, the Minnesota Vikings grabbed control of the NFC North and sent Kyle Orton and the Chicago Bears home with a humbling defeat.
Cutler, Hillis lead Broncos past Jets 34-17
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Monday, 01 December 2008 10:46:56
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - AP Sports Writer
The weather conditions were perfect, as far as Jay Cutler was concerned.
Hester stakes Bears to early 7-0 lead over Vikes
MINNEAPOLIS - Monday, 01 December 2008 10:31:58
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - AP Sports Writer
Devin Hester caught a 65-yard touchdown pass from Kyle Orton to give the Chicago Bears a 7-0 lead over the Minnesota Vikings in the first quarter Sunday night.
Ryan, Turner lead Falcons past Chargers
SAN DIEGO - Monday, 01 December 2008 10:20:13
By BERNIE WILSON - AP Sports Writer
It's all but over for the star-studded San Diego Chargers, who were done in Sunday by a rookie quarterback, a rookie head coach and a former teammate.
Steelers' defense stifles Patriots 33-10
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Monday, 01 December 2008 10:15:14
By HOWARD ULMAN - AP Sports Writer
The Steelers snapped the Patriots' spell over them with a plan that has worked all season: knock 'em down, steal the ball and keep them from gaining yards.
Chiefs beat Raiders 20-13 in battle of also-rans
OAKLAND, Calif. - Monday, 01 December 2008 09:10:03
By JOSH DUBOW - AP Sports Writer
Tyler Thigpen put together one effective drive for Kansas City to beat the Oakland Raiders in a matchup between two of the NFL's worst teams.
Steelers top-ranked defense stifles Patriots 33-10
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Monday, 01 December 2008 08:51:14
By HOWARD ULMAN - AP Sports Writer
Pittsburgh's NFL-best defense stopped Matt Cassel's two-game offensive surge and pushed New England closer to strange territory: a sideline seat for the playoffs.