A look back at Week 9

Bears beat Lions to keep lead in NFC North

Playing alongside Matt Forte in a game situation only verified what Rex Grossman thought about the rookie running back all along.

Bironas gets second chance, kicks winner in OT as Titans beat Green Bay 19-16

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans remained perfect — even if they needed a little extra time to stay that way.

Streak stopper: Vikings force 3 turnovers, Frerotte throws 3 TDs in 28-21 victory over Texans

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Andre Johnson was silenced until the very end, and Houston's winning streak ended with a harsh welcome by Minnesota's defense.

Eli Manning throws for 3 TDs, Giants pick off Tony Romo-less Cowboys 3 times in 35-14 rout

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — With injured quarterback Tony Romo watching from the sidelines, the New York Giants had no problem burying the Dallas Cowboys in more ways than one.

Peyton Manning TD pass to Anthony Gonzalez gives Colts 18-15 win over Pats into halftime

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Peyton Manning's 12-yard touchdown pass to Anthony Gonzalez gave the Indianapolis Colts a 18-15 win over the New England Patriots at the end of two quarters of their Sunday night game.

McNabb recovers from rocky start, Eagles roll past inept Seahawks 26-7
SEATTLE (AP) — Backup tight ends. Tackle-eligibles. Doesn't matter who Donovan McNabb is throwing to these days. He's connecting with them all.

Bengals survive late Jaguars' threat, hold on for first win of season, 21-19

CINCINNATI (AP) — No one can call these Bengals the worst ever. Cedric Benson ran for over 120 yards.

Dolphins pick off Jay Cutler 3 times, ride defense to 26-17 win over befuddled Broncos

DENVER (AP) — The Miami Dolphins bottled up Denver's ground game and intercepted Jay Cutler three times in a 26-17 win over the befuddled Broncos on Sunday.

Turnovers, big plays fuel Cardinals' 24-point second quarter against Rams

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Kurt Warner and the Cardinals used a 24-point second quarter to win another one in their former home city.

Bryant's 34-yard field goal in overtime leads Tampa Bay past Kansas City 30-27

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Tampa Bay had four turnovers and a raft of injured starters. No matter, they were in Kansas City — and caught an incredibly lucky break.

Flacco throws for 2 TDs, Stover kicks 3 field goals as Ravens rally for 37-27 win over Browns

CLEVELAND (AP) — Baltimore's rookies came through and the Ravens' old man kicked it in, too.

Elam TD INT return secures Jets' 26-17 win over bumbling Bills in key AFC East matchup

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Abram Elam and the New York Jets' defense made Brett Favre's job easy, negating the need for any late-game comebacks. And suddenly, the AFC East race is a whole lot tighter.

Ryan throws for 2 TDs, Falcons hold Raiders to negative yards in first half of 24-0 victory

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Even in the depths of the Michael Vick- and Bobby Petrino-inspired despair last year in Atlanta, the Falcons never sank as low as they sent the Oakland Raiders on Sunday.