San Francisco 49ers 24, Denver Broncos 16

The 49ers got a win and may have found their new starting quarterback...49ers head coach Mike Singletary took issue with two roughing the passer penalties that negated two sacks.

Denver's offense struggled across the pond, leading to a fourth straight loss..Broncos linebacker Jarvis Moss' block-in-the-back penalty negated a 78-yard punt return for a touchdown by Eddie Royal.

Jacksonville Jaguars 35, Dallas Cowboys 17

Jaguars quarterback David Garrard returned from his concussion to have one of the best games of his NFL career...The Jaguars running game got going against the Cowboys.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones should fire Wade Phillips now, writes Tom Cowlishaw of the Dallas Morning News...The Cowboys defense continued its crumble on Sunday.

Miami Dolphins 22, Cincinnati Bengals 14

Kicker Dan Carpenter helped the Dolphins win their fourth straight road game...Dolphins cornerback Sean Smith's insertion to the lineup helped put the clamps on the Bengals' passing game.

The Bengals lost a must-win game, putting their playoff hopes in jeopardy...Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer struggled mightily in the final three quarters.

Kansas City Chiefs 13, Buffalo Bills 10 (OT)

Chiefs kicker Ryan Succop's 35-yard field goal in overtime avoided a tie...The Chiefs' defense employed a bend-don't-break strategy on Sunday.

The Bills found a new, heart-breaking way to lose on Sunday...Buffalo's struggling run defense was gashed for a season-high 274 yards.

Detroit Lions 37, Washington Redskins 25

Detroit Lions first-round defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh had a pair of quarterback sacks and returned a fumble for a touchdown...Playing on a bad shoulder, Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson scored a career-high three touchdowns.

The Redskins' flaws were exposed during a fourth-quarter meltdown that included the benching of Donovan McNabb...Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan thought Rex Grossman gave the team a better chance to win in the two-minute offense.

St. Louis Rams 20, Carolina Panthers 10

The Rams gutted out their fourth straight home win of the season...Rams first-round quarterback Sam Bradford was accurate and efficient in the win.

Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith took responsibility for his dropped passes and fumble...The Panthers defense is missing the play-making ability of linebacker Thomas Davis.

Green Bay Packers 9, New York Jets 0

Green Bay's injury-riddled defense came up big on Sunday...Punter Tim Masthay helped the Packers win the field position battle in a windy Meadowlands Stadium.

A healthy supply of mistakes led to the Jets getting shut out at home...Jets wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery's pair of drops in the fourth quarter added up to a frustrating day.

San Diego Chargers 33, Tennessee Titans 25

After trailing early, the Chargers rallied for a much-needed win...Despite a bad foot, Chargers tight end Antonio Gates was his dominant self on Sunday.

The Titans lost their eighth straight game to the Chargers...Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt is out indefinitely with a hamstring injury.

New England Patriots 28, Minnesota Vikings 18

The now 6-1 Patriots continue to find ways to win...Patriots wide receiver Brandon Tate had a Moss-like performance.

Despite being knocked out of the game with a laceration, Vikings quarterback Brett Favre says he'll be ready to play next week...Judd Zulgad of the Star Tribune chronicles the soap opera that the 2010 Vikings have become.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38, Arizona Cardinals 35

Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib and linebacker Geno Hayes made big plays at the right time...Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris won't waver from his declaration that his team is the best in the NFC.

Turnovers on offense and a defense that gave up long scoring drives contributed to the Cardinals' first two-game losing streak in two years...Derek Anderson should be the starting quarterback, writes Paola Boivin of The Arizona Republic.

Oakland Raiders 33, Seattle Seahawks 3

For the first time since 2008, the Raiders have back-to-back wins...Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha left Sunday's game with a right ankle injury.

A previously stingy Seahawks defense gave up a ten-pack of 20+ yard plays on Sunday...Seahawks defensive lineman Red Bryant went down with a potentially serious knee injury in the first half.

New Orleans Saints 20, Pittsburgh Steelers 10

The Saints rose to the challenge in their much-needed 20-10 win over the Steelers...New Orleans' short passing game emulates a running game.

Steelers tight end Heath Miller had a costly fumble in the fourth quarter...Pittsburgh's pass defense could not stop Drew Brees.

NFL News and Notes

Cleveland Browns safety Abe Elam is looking to find miracles in a life of gloom, writes Branson Wright for the Cleveland Plain-Dealer.

Jamison Hensley of the Baltimore Sun previews the second half of the Baltimore Ravens' season.

The Indianapolis Colts feel better about their offensive line heading into their rematch with the Texans.

Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing is ready to man the middle tonight against Indianapolis.

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning needs some help from his receivers, writes Mike Garafolo of The Star-Ledger.

Former Philadelphia Eagles fullback Kevin Turner has been diagnosed with ALS.

Dan Pompei of the Chicago Tribune foresees a promising second half of the Chicago Bears' season.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith has pushed all the right buttons since arriving in 2008, writes Paul Newberry of the Savannah Morning News.

Today's NFL birthdays: Ravens defensive tackle Kelly Gregg (34), Bengals guard Evan Mathis (29), Vikings guard Steve Hutchinson (33), Titans linebacker David Thornton (32), free agent fullback Julius Crosslin (27), wide receiver Keith Eloi (26), guard Brandon Rodd (25), Hall of Fame linebacker Ted Hendricks (63) and guard Tom Mack (67).