NFL : Week 11
NFL roundup week 11
Ravens make late stand, hold off Bengals
Quarterback Joe Flacco (5) of the Baltimore Ravens looks for an open receiver against the Cincinnati Bengals in the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on Nov. 20, 2011 in Baltimore. Flacco threw for 270 yards and two touchdowns, rookie Torrey Smith had six catches for 165 yards, and Baltimore moved into first place in the AFC North with a nerve-racking 31-24 victory over the Bengals.NFL roundup week 11
Browns dodge bullet at gun, beat Jags
Defensive back Joe Haden (23) of the Cleveland Browns celebrates with Kaluka Maiava (56) after their 14-10 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars at Cleveland Browns Stadium on Nov. 20, 2011 in Cleveland. Jacksonville rookie quarterback Blaine Gabbert's pass into the end zone on the game's last play was incomplete.NFL roundup week 11
Stafford's 5 TDs lift Lions
Matthew Stafford (9) of the Detroit Lions throws a first-quarter pass behind Greg Hardy (76) of the Carolina Panthers at Ford Field on Nov. 20, 2011 in Detroit. The Lions quarterback matched a career-best with five touchdown passes, the final one a 7-yarder to Brandon Pettigrew with 2:32 left, and the Lions rallied for a 49-35 win over the Panthers.NFL roundup week 11
Perfect Pack scramble to bounce Bucs
Jordy Nelson (87) of the Green Bay Packers races for the endzone after making a reception against Myron Lewis (23) of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Lambeau Field on Nov. 20, 2011 in Green Bay. With the Packers clinging to a two-point lead and trying to fend off a late rally, Aaron Rodgers threw a 40-yard touchdown to Nelson with 2:55 left and the Packers survived a scare from the Buccaneers for a 35-26 victory.NFL roundup week 11
Reborn Dolphins crush skidding Bills
Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) of the Buffalo Bills is sacked by Jared Odrick (98) of the Miami Dolphins during a game at Sun Life Stadium on November 20, 2011 in Miami. The Dolphins set up two touchdowns with interceptions and mounted a goal-line stand as their improbable midseason surge gained momentum Sunday when they drubbed Buffalo 35-8.NFL roundup week 11
Raiders prevail over Peterson-less Vikes
Carson Palmer (3) of the Oakland Raiders scores a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings in the second quarter on Nov. 20, 2011 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis. Palmer threw for 164 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score in a 27-21 victory over the Vikings.NFL roundup week 11
'Boys rally, outkick 'Skins in overtime
Tony Romo (9) of the Dallas Cowboys throws a pass in overtime against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on Nov. 20, 2011 in Landover, Md. Romo completed 23 of 37 passes for 292 yards and three touchdowns - plus no interceptions and a 100-plus quarterback rating for the third straight week as the Cowboys beat the Redskins 27-24.NFL roundup week 11
49ers upend Cardinals
Alex Smith (11) of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball against the Arizona Cardinals at Candlestick Park on Nov. 20, 2011 in San Francisco. Smith threw for 267 yards and two touchdowns and the 49ers forced five turnovers to blow past the Cardinals 23-7, moving oh-so close to clinching the NFC West in near record-setting fashion.NFL roundup week 11
Rice, Seattle too much for Rams
Sidney Rice (18) of the Seattle Seahawks catches a pass for a touchdown against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome on Nov. 20, 2011 in St. Louis. Rice provided early flash, completing a 55-yard pass to open the game, catching a touchdown pass and drawing a pass interference call to set up a field goal at the end of the half in a 24-7 victory.NFL roundup week 11
Falcons rebound with win over Titans
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) catches a pass in front of Tennessee Titans cornerback Jason McCourty (30) during the second half on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in Atlanta. White had seven receptions for a season-high 147 yards and Atlanta fended off a comeback led by rookie quarterback Jake Locker, beating the Titans 23-17.NFL roundup week 11
Bears best Chargers for fifth straight win
Jay Cutler (6) of the Chicago Bears throws a pass to Earl Bennett against the San Diego Chargers at Soldier Field on Nov. 20, 2011 in Chicago. Cutler threw for 286 yards and two touchdowns, and the Bears won their fifth straight, beating Philip Rivers and the San Diego Chargers 31-20.NFL roundup week 11
Eagles edge Giants on Young's TD pass
Riley Cooper (14) and DeSean Jackson (10) of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrate after Riley scored an 8-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Nov. 20, 2011 in East Rutherford, N.J. Philadelphia marched 80 yards in a roughly nine minutes and defeated the Giants 17-10 on Sunday night on an 8-yard go-ahead touchdown pass from Vince Young to Riley Cooper with 2:45 to play.NFL roundup week 11