The Ravens, Jets, Chiefs and Eagles clinched playoff berths on Sunday thanks to a combination of victories and losses by the Jaguars, Chargers and Giants. Pittsburgh 27, Carolina 3 Trench Counter: Steelers +24.3, Panthers -24.3 The Pittsburgh Steelers (11-4) dominated the Carolina Panthers (2-13) at Heinz Field on Thursday night. Ben Roethlisberger went 22-for-32 with 320 yards and a touchdown. He also scrambled for a 1-yard score in the third quarter. Rashard Mendenhall rushed 18 times for 65 yards and a touchdown, while Isaac Redman added 43 yards on five touches. Mike Wallace was Pittsburgh?s leading receiver with four catches for 104 yards and a score. Jimmy Clausen struggled with 73 yards and an interception on 10-for-23 passing. Jonathan Stewart rushed 18 times for 71 yards, while Mike Goodson led with the team in receiving with two catches for 23 yards. Goodson also lost a fumble. Carolina had just seven first downs and 119 total net yards. Arizona 27, Dallas 26 Trench Counter: Cardinals +2.5, Cowboys -2.5 Jay Feely hit a 48-yard field goal in the final seconds to give the Arizona Cardinals (5-10) to a victory over the Dallas Cowboys (5-10) on Christmas Night. John Skelton had 183 passing yards and a touchdown. The Cardinals jumped out to a 14-0 lead thanks to a pair of interception returns for touchdowns in the first quarter. Beanie Wells and Tim Hightower combined for 70 yards on 17 rushing attempts. Andre Roberts led Arizona in receiving with five receptions for 110 yards and a touchdown. Jon Kitna went 12-for-20 with 115 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions before leaving with a hip injury, paving the way for Stephen McGee to post 111 yards and a touchdown on 11-for-17 passing. Felix Jones and Marion Barber combined to rush 24 times for 135 yards and a touchdown. Miles Austin (115 yards and a score) and Jason Witten (eight catches for 45 yards and a touchdown) were the Cowboys? leading receiver. New England 34, Buffalo 3 Trench Counter: Patriots +14.7, Bills -14.7 The New England Patriots (13-2) dominated the Buffalo Bills (4-11) on Sunday afternoon. Tom Brady had 140 yards and three touchdowns as New England jumped out to an early lead at Ralph Wilson Stadium. BenJarvus Green-Ellis rushed 19 times for 104 yards and Danny Woodhead added 93 yards and a touchdown on 13 touches. Ron Gronkowski led the Patriots with four receptions for 54 yards and tow touchdowns. Ryan Fitzpatrick went 18-for-37 with 251 yards and three interceptions. Fred Jackson and C.J. Spiller combined to rush for 111 yards on 19 carries. Fitzpatrick?s top target was Naaman Roosevelt, who caught four passes for 74 yards. Fitzpatrick and Spiller also lost two fumbles each in the loss. Chicago 38, N.Y. Jets 34 Trench Counter: Bears +1.4, Jets -1.4 The Chicago Bears (11-4) used a strong third quarter to top the New York Jets (10-5) in a game full of playoff implications. Jay Cutler went 13-for-25 with 215 yards, three touchdowns and an interception. Matt Forte excelled as well, rushing 19 times for 113 yards and a score. Johnny Knox was Chicago?s leading receiver with four receptions for 92 yards and two touchdowns. Mark Sanchez was steady, posting 269 yards, a touchdown and an interception on 24-for-37 passing at Solider Field. Shonn Greene and LaDainian Tomlinson combined to rush for 98 yards and two touchdowns on 25 carries. Dustin Keller had seven receptions for 79 yards and Braylon Edward hauled in six balls for 78 yards, while Santonio Holmes caught a 23-yard pass from Sanchez in the third period. Baltimore 20, Cleveland 10 Trench Counter: Ravens +7, Browns -7 The Baltimore Ravens (11-4) defeated the Cleveland Browns (5-10) to clinch a playoff berth. Joe Flacco went 12-for-19 with 102 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Ray Rice rushed for 92 yards on 25 carries, including a dash of 11 yards. Derrick Mason (four catches for 50 yards) and T.J. Houshmandzadeh (32 yards on four grabs) each caught touchdown passes from Flacco. Colt McCoy had 149 yards and three interceptions and Mohamed Massaquoi tossed a 29-yard touchdown pass to Brian Robiskie in the first quarter. Peyton Hillis, Mike Bell and McCoy combined to rush for 92 yards on 23 touches. Bell had a team-high 48 receiving yards on two catches. Cleveland rookie Joe Haden had a sack, interception and forced fumble. Washington 20, Jacksonville 17 (OT) Trench Counter: Redskins -0.1, Jaguars +0.1 Graham Gano kicked a 31-yard field goal in overtime to push the Washington Redskins (6-9) to a victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars (8-7). Rex Grossman had 182 yards, a touchdown and an interception on 19-for-39 passing. Ryan Torain rushed for 65 yards and a score on 20 carries, including a key run in the fourth quarter. Santana Moss led the team in receiving with five catches for 85 yards. David Garrard went 22-for-38 with 299 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions. He also rushed six times for 39 yards and a score. Rashad Jennings, starting in place of Maurice Jones-Drew, had just 32 yards on 15 rushing attempts. Mike Thomas caught six passes for 96 yards and a score. Kansas City 34, Tennessee 14 Trench Counter: Chiefs +8.4, Titans -8.4 The Kansas City Chiefs (10-5) improved their playoff chances by knocking off the Tennessee Titans (6-9). Matt Cassel had 314 yards and three touchdowns on 24-for-34 passing. Jamal Charles and Thomas Jones combined for 128 yards on 36 carries. Dwyane Bowe was Cassel?s top target, catching six passes for 153 yards and a touchdown. Kansas City sacked Kerry Collins three times. Collins went 14-for-37 with 235 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Chris Johnson was limited to just 58 yards on 14 carries. Jared Cook (five catches for 96 yards) and Kenny Britt (89 yards on four receptions) were Tennessee?s top targets. Detroit 34, Miami 27 Trench Counter: Lions +3.1, Dolphins -3.1 The Detroit Lions (5-10) upset the Miami Dolphins (7-8) in South Florida. Shaun Hill went 14-for-26 with 222 yards and two touchdowns. Jahvid Best and Maurice Morris combined to rush for 46 yards and a score on 18 carries. Brandon Pettigrew (four catches for 74 yards) and Best (a 53-yard catch-and-run) both reached the end zone. Chad Henne had 278 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions on 29-for-44 passing. Ricky Williams totaled 71 yards on 14 carries, while Ronnie Brown had 37 yards and a touchdown on 12 touches. Brandon Marshall starred with 10 receptions for 102 yards and Davone Bess hauled in five catches for 34 yards and a touchdown. St. Louis 25, San Francisco 17 Trench Counter: Rams +10.9, 49ers -10.9 The St. Louis Rams (7-8) scored 10 points in the fourth quarter to end the playoff hopes of the San Francisco 49ers (5-10). Sam Bradford went 28-for-37 with 292 yards and a touchdown. Steven Jackson rushed 24 times for 48 yards and a score. Danario Alexander led with six receptions for 99 yards, while Laurent Robinson posted 25 yards and a score on three catches. Troy Smith started, going 7-for-19 with 153 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Mike Singletary then inserted Alex Smith into the game; he finished with 120 yards on 10-for-15 passing. Brian Westbrook had 40 rushing yards on 10 carries. Michael Crabtree was the offensive star of the game, catching six passes for 122 yards and a touchdown, while Vernon Davis recorded three receptions for 70 yards. Denver 24, Houston 23 Trench Counter: Broncos +3.3, Texans -3.3 The Denver Broncos (4-11) scored 14 points in the fourth quarter to top the Houston Texans (5-10). Tim Tebow went 16-for-29 with 308 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Correll Buckhalter had 92 total yards and two touchdowns. Tebow also ran for 27 yards and a score on the ground. Brandon Lloyd was Denver?s leading receiver with five receptions for 111 yards. Matt Schaub had 310 yards, a touchdown and an interception on 23-for-33 passing. Arian Foster rushed 19 times for 91 yards and a score. Jacoby Jones led Houston with five catches for 115 yards, while Owen Daniels tallied eight catches for 73 yards and a score. Indianapolis 31, Oakland 26 Trench Counter: Colts +11.7, Raiders -11.7 The Indianapolis Colts (9-6) continued their surge with a victory over the Oakland Raiders (7-8). Peyton Manning went 16-for-30 with 179 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. Dominic Rhodes rushed 17 times for 98 yards, while Joseph Addai totaled 45 yards and a touchdown on 12 touches. Jacob Tamme led Indianapolis with seven catches for 78 yards and a score. Pierre Garcon and Blair White also caught touchdown passes from Manning. Jason Campbell had 231 yards and a touchdown on 29-for-42 passing. Darren McFadden had 45 yards on 11 carries and Michael Bush added three touches for 19 yards. Zach Miller led Oakland with nine catches for 66 yards and a touchdown. Cincinnati 34, San Diego 20 Trench Counter: Bengals +7.6, Chargers -7.6 The Cincinnati Bengals (4-11) played spoiler to the San Diego Chargers (8-7) by ending the team?s playoff hopes and handing them a rare December loss. Carson Palmer went 16-for-21 with 269 yards and four touchdowns, while Cedric Benson had 24 rushes for 52 yards and Bernard Scott recorded 50 yards and a score on 11 touches. Jerome Simpson led Cincinnati with six catches for 124 yards and two touchdowns. Philip Rivers had 256 yards, a touchdown and an interception on 27-for-40 passing. Ryan Mathews had 55 rushing yards and a score on 12 attempts against the Bengals? run defense. Kelley Washington caught a 5-yard pass in the fourth quarter, while Legedu Naanee hauled in four catches for 59 yards. Tampa Bay 38, Seattle 15 Trench Counter: Buccaneers +23.4, Seahawks -23.4 The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-6) scored 28 points over the second and third quarters to down the Seattle Seahawks (6-9). Josh Freeman had 237 yards and five touchdowns on 21-for-26 passing. Rookie LeGarrette Blount rushed for 164 yards on 18 carries in the victory. Kellen Winslow (seven catches for 98 yards) and Mike Williams (three grabs for 44 yards) both caught two scoring strikes from Freeman. Matt Hasselbeck went 3-for-4 with 24 yards and a 1-yard touchdown rush before leaving with a hip injury in the first quarter. Charlie Whitehurst had 66 yards on 11-for-18 passing, but he couldn?t get Seattle?s offense going. Marshawn Lynch rushed 14 times for 53 yards, while tight end John Carlson had a team-high three catches for 27 yards. Green Bay 45, N.Y. Giants 17 Trench Counter: Packers +21, Giants -21 The New York Giants (9-6) couldn?t stop Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers (9-6) at Lambeau Field. Rodgers went 25-for-37 with 404 yards and four touchdowns, while also rushing twice for 26 yards. Brandon Jackson, Dimitri Nance and John Kuhn combined to rush 33 times for 93 yards and two touchdowns. Greg Jennings led with seven receptions on 142 yards, while Jordy Nelson, James Jones, Kuhn and Donald Lee caught scoring passes from Rodgers. Eli Manning had 301 yards, two touchdowns and four interceptions on 17-for-33 passing. Brandon Jacobs tallied 44 yards on just eight carries, but he lost a key fumble in the second half. Mario Manningham led New York in receiving with four receptions for 132 yards and a touchdown, while Hakeem Nicks had 93 yards and a score on four catches.

The Falcons clinched a playoff berth after the Giants lost to the Eagles and they celebrated it by topping the Seahawks. Philadelphia needed 28 points in the final seven-plus minutes to storm back and beat New York. San Diego 34, San Francisco 7 Trench Counter: Chargers +20.7, 49ers -20.7 The San Diego Chargers (8-6) never trailed as they defeated the San Francisco 49ers (5-9) on Thursday night. Philip Rivers went 19-for-25 with 273 yards and three touchdowns, all of which went to Vincent Jackson. With an early lead, San Diego leaned on Ryan Mathews (17 carries for 56 yards) and Mike Tolbert (17 touches for 46 yards and a touchdown). Jackson hauled in five passes for 113 yards and the three scores. Randy McMichael made a number of impressive catches and finished with five receptions for 55 yards. Alex Smith didn?t get much help and had just 165 yards and an interception on 19-for-29 passing. Anthony Dixon (33 yards) and Brian Westbrook (22 yards and a touchdown) weren?t very productive thanks to San Diego?s stingy defense. San Francisco was forced to punt the ball six times. Josh Morgan led the 49ers in receiving with seven catches for 109 yards in the loss. Baltimore 30, New Orleans 24 Trench Counter: Ravens +14, Saints -14 The Baltimore Ravens (10-4) beat the New Orleans Saints (10-4) on two Billy Cundiff field goals in the fourth quarter. Joe Flacco went 10-for-20 with 172 yards and two touchdowns, while Ray Rice shined. Rice ran 31 times for 153 yards and caught five passes for 80 yards and had two total touchdowns. Drew Brees had 267 yards, three touchdowns and an interception. New Orleans lacked a ground game, getting just 27 yards on 14 carries by Pierre Thomas, Julius Jones and Reggie Bush. Marques Colston was the team?s leading receiver with six catches for 80 yards, but Jeremy Shockey (29 yards and two touchdowns) and Lance Moore (26 yards and a score) caught scoring passes from Brees. Carolina 19, Arizona 12 Trench Counter: Panthers +8.5, Cardinals -8.5 The Carolina Panthers (2-12) earned just their second win of the season by topping the Arizona Cardinals (4-10). Jimmy Clausen had 141 yards and a touchdown on 13-for-19 passing. Jonathan Stewart ran 27 times for 137 yards and Mike Goodson added 21 yards on 10 touches. Tight end Jeff King caught a touchdown pass from Clausen, while Brandon LaFell had three catches for 33 yards. John Skelton struggled for Arizona, going 17-for-33 with 196 yards and an interception. The Cardinals managed just 43 net yards rushing. Larry Fitzgerald was the team?s lone offensive star, catching nine passes for 125 yards, including a 41-yarder. Steve Breaston recovered a Tim Hightower fumble and ran two yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter. Cincinnati 19, Cleveland 17 Trench Counter: Bengals +1.6, Browns -1.6 The Cincinnati Bengals (3-11) held off the Cleveland Browns (5-9) despite losing Terrell Owens in the first quarter with a knee issue. Carson Palmer had 209 passing yards as the Bengals leaned on Cedric Benson. He rushed 31 times for 150 yards and a touchdown, the team?s only trip to the end zone. They got four field goals from kicker Clint Stitser. Andre Caldwell was Palmer?s top target, catching four passes for 89 yards. Colt McCoy went 19-for-25 with 243 yards and two touchdowns, including a 46-yarder to Brian Robiskie that brought Cleveland to within striking distance. Peyton Hillis didn?t find the end zone, but he did rush 14 times for 58 yards. Benjamin Watson was McCoy?s top target, hauling in seven catches for 92 yards. Dallas 33, Washington 30 Trench Counter: Cowboys +8, Redskins -8 After jumping out to an early lead, the Dallas Cowboys (5-9) needed a field goal to record a win over the Washington Redskins (5-9). Jon Kitna went 25-for-37 with 305 yards and two touchdowns. Tashard Choice ran for 53 yards and a touchdown, while Felix Jones tallied 117 total yards (70 rushing, 47 receiving). Jason Witten led with 10 receptions for 140 yards and a touchdown. Washington fell behind early, but Rex Grossman finished with 322 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions. Ryan Torain was a game-time decision and had 53 yards on 11 carries. Anthony Armstrong had five catches for 100 yards, while Santana Moss (72 yards and two touchdowns), Chris Cooley (62 yards) and Torain (48 yards) all caught touchdown passes. Indianapolis 34, Jacksonville 24 Trench Counter: Colts +6.4, Jaguars -6.4 The Indianapolis Colts (8-6) pulled even with the Jacksonville Jaguars (8-6) in the AFC South thanks to a win at Lucas Oil Stadium. Peyton Manning had 229 yards and two touchdowns, which both came in the first half. Donald Brown excelled for the Colts, rushing 14 times for 129 yards and a score. Austin Collie, who left the game with his second concussion of the season, caught eight passes for 87 yards and two touchdowns. David Garrard went 24-for-38 with 294 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. The Colts held Maurice Jones-Drew to just 46 rushing yards on 15 carries. Garrard threw a pair of scoring strikes to Mike Sims-Walker, who had four catches for 42 yards. Buffalo 17, Miami 14 Trench Counter: Bills +1.1, Dolphins -1.1 The Buffalo Bills (4-10) played spoiler by beating the Miami Dolphins (7-7) on Sunday. Ryan Fitzpatrick went 16-for-26 with 223 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Fred Jackson rushed 15 times for 36 yards, while C.J. Spiller added 16 yards on nine carries. Steve Johnson (six receptions for 69 yards and a touchdown) and Donald Nelson (three catches for 61 yards and a score) were Buffalo?s leading receivers. Chad Henne had 276 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Ronnie Brown rushed 10 times for 39 yards and a touchdown and Ricky Williams added just 19 yards on seven touches. Brandon Marshall had 11 catches for 106 yards and a score, while Davone Bess caught nine balls for 78 yards. Philadelphia 38, N.Y. Giants 31 Trench Counter: Eagles +8.9, Giants -8.9 DeSean Jackson scored on a 65-yard punt return as time expired to complete a thrilling comeback by the Philadelphia Eagles (10-4) against the New York Giants (9-5). Michael Vick went 21-for-35 with 242 yards, three touchdowns and an interception. Vick also rushed 10 times for 130 yards and a score. The Eagles scored 28 points in the final eight minutes of the game to recover from a 31-10 deficit. Brent Celek (two receptions for 72 yards and a touchdown) and Jeremy Maclin (seven catches for 59 yards and two scores) were Philly?s leading receivers. Eli Manning went 23-for-39 with 289 yards, four touchdowns and an interception. Ahmad Bradshaw and Brandon Jacobs combined to rush 31 times for 110 yards. Mario Manningham starred with eight catches for 113 yards and two touchdowns, while Hakeem Nicks (63 yards) and Kevin Boss (59 yards) also made it into the end zone. Kansas City 27, St. Louis 13 Trench Counter: Chiefs +16.2, Rams -16.2 The Kansas City Chiefs (9-5) got a much-needed win against the St. Louis Rams (6-8) on Sunday. Matt Cassel had 184 yards, a touchdown and an interception in his return from an appendectomy. Jamaal Charles and Thomas Jones combined to rush 33 times for 188 yards and two touchdowns. Dwyane Bowe was Cassel?s top target, catching two passes for 53 yards. Rams defensive end Wallace Gilberry sacked Sam Bradford three times. Bradford went 21-for-43 with 181 yards and two interceptions. Steven Jackson rushed 19 times for 67 yards and a touchdown, which came on a five-yard dash in the fourth quarter. After Sunday?s action, the Rams are tied with the Seahawks atop the NFC West with the 49ers just one game back. Detroit 23, Tampa Bay 20 (OT) Trench Counter: Lions +2.6, Buccaneers -2.6 The Detroit Lions (4-10) ended their 26-game road losing streak with an overtime victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-6). Drew Stanton went 23-for-37 with 252 yards and a touchdown. Maurice Morris led Detroit with 15 rushes for 109 yards and a score, while Calvin Johnson led in receiving with 10 catches for 152 yards. Nate Burleson rushed once for 25 yards and hauled in four passes for 28 yards and a score. Dave Rayner sent the game to OT with a kick and won it on a 34-yarder. Josh Freeman had 251 yards and a touchdown on 21-for-32 passing. The Buccaneers led 14-7 midway through the second quarter. LeGarrette Blount rushed 15 times for 110 yards and a touchdown and Cadillac Williams tallied 38 yards on seven touches. Mike Williams had six catches for 96 yards and a score, while Kellen Winslow had 46 yards on four receptions. Tennessee 31, Houston 17 Trench Counter: Titans +8.5, Texans -8.5 The Tennessee Titans (6-8) scored 21 points in the first quarter and cruised to a win over the Houston Texans (5-9) at LP Field. Kerry Collins went 14-for-24 with 237 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Chris Johnson rushed 24 times for 130 yards and a touchdown and Javon Ringer had 19 yards and a score on four touches. Kenny Britt led the Titans in receiving with six catches for 128 yards, while Nate Washington and Justin Gage score touchdowns. Matt Schaub went 35-for-54 with 325 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Tennessee held Arian Foster to just 15 yards on 11 carries. Kevin Walter (seven receptions for 79 yards) and Andre Johnson (58 yards on six grabs) both caught touchdown passes from Schaub. Atlanta 34, Seattle 18 Trench Counter: Falcons +9.7, Seahawks -9.7 The Atlanta Falcons (12-2) pulled away from the Seattle Seahawks (6-8) in the third quarter as they scored all their points in the second and third periods. Matt Ryan had 174 yards, three touchdowns and an interception. Michael Turner carried the ball 25 times for 82 yards as Atlanta milked the clock in the second half. Roddy White led the Falcons with seven catches for 65 yards and a score. Michael Jenkins and Jason Snelling also reached the end zone. Matt Hasselbeck went 10-for-17 with 71 yards and two interceptions before coach Pete Carroll replaced him with Charlie Whitehurst, who finished 8-for-16 with 83 yards. Marshawn Lynch rushed 12 times for 60 yards and a touchdown. Whitehurst scored on a one-yard scramble in the fourth quarter. Mike Williams caught a team-high eight passes for 66 yards. Oakland 39, Denver 23 Trench Counter: Raiders +10. Broncos -10 The Oakland Raiders (7-7) scored 16 points in the fourth quarter to down the Denver Broncos (3-11) in Tim Tebow?s first NFL start. Jason Campbell had 238 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions. Darren McFadden rushed 20 times for 119 yards and Michael Bush added 24 yards and two touchdowns on 12 touches. Jacoby Ford dashed 71 yards for a score, while also catching three passes for 47 yards. Marcel Reece led Oakland in receiving with two catches for 79 yards and a touchdown. Tim Tebow went 8-for-16 with 138 yards and a touchdown, while rushing eight times for 78 yards and a score. Brandon Lloyd led Denver in receiving with four catches for 79 yards and a touchdown. Tebow scored on a 40-yard run in the first quarter, while connecting with Lloyd on a 33-yard pass on the team?s next possession. N.Y. Jets 22, Pittsburgh 17 Trench Counter: Jets -5.2, Steelers +5.2 The New York Jets (10-4) outlasted the Pittsburgh Steelers (10-4) with a strong defensive stand on the game?s final possession. Mark Sanchez went 19-for-29 with 170 yards and finished the game without a turnover. LaDainian Tomlinson and Shonn Greene totaled 89 yards on 23 carries, while Sanchez scrambled three times for 15 yards and a touchdown. Braylon Edwards was New York?s leading receiver with eight catches for 100 yards. Brad Smith opened the game with a 97-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. Ben Roethlisberger went 23-for-44 with 264 yards and a touchdown, which came on a nine-yard pass to Matt Spaeth in the second quarter. Rashard Mendenhall rushed 17 times for 100 yards and a touchdown, while Roethlisberger rushed twice for 25 yards. Mike Wallace caught seven passes for 102 yards and Emmanuel Sanders had seven grabs for 78 yards.

The Patriots clinched the NFL's first playoff berth by routing the Bears, while the Colts, Falcons, Jaguars, Steelers, Buccaneers, Saints and Chargers all improved their postseason chances. Indianapolis 30, Tennessee 28 Trench Counter: Colts +2.4, Titans -2.4 The Indianapolis Colts (7-6) got back on track with a narrow win over the Tennessee Titans (5-8) on Thursday night. Peyton Manning went 25-for-35 with 319 yards and two touchdowns, which both went to Pierre Garcon. Javarris James and Donald Brown combined for 87 rushing yards and a touchdown. Reggie Wayne had four receptions for 106 yards, while Garcon posted six catches for 93 yards and the aforementioned scores. Kerry Collins played very well with 244 yards and three touchdowns, including two in the fourth quarter. Chris Johnson rushed 22 times for 111 times and a score, while also catching eight passes for 68 yards. Tennessee tight end Bo Scaife caught four passes for just 20 yards, but he hauled in two touchdowns. Buffalo 13, Cleveland 6 Trench Counter: Bills +10.6, Browns -10.6 The Buffalo Bills (3-13) got their third win in five games as they topped the Cleveland Browns (5-8) at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Ryan Fitzpatrick went 14-for-23 with 142 yards and a touchdown, which came on a second-quarter pass to wide receiver David Nelson. Fred Jackson led the Bills in rushing with 29 rushes for 112 yards. Jake Delhomme went 12-for-20 with just 86 yards and an interception. Peyton Hillis surpassed the 1,000-yard mark for the season with 108 yards and one lost fumble in defeat. Mohamed Massaquoi led with three catches for 43 yards. Atlanta 31, Carolina 10 Trench Counter: Falcons +9.6, Panthers -9.6 The Atlanta Falcons (11-2) jumped out to an early lead and didn?t look back against the Carolina Panthers (1-12). Matt Ryan went 20-for-34 with 227 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Michael Turner was one of the week?s top offensive stars with 112 yards and three rushing touchdowns. Roddy White hauled in eight catches for 79 yards, while Tony Gonzalez had four receptions for 28 yards and a touchdown. Jimmy Clausen had 107 passing yards and an interception. Carolina excelled on the ground, getting 133 yards from Jonathan Stewart and 70 yards and a touchdown from Mike Goodson. Clausen?s top target was Brandon LaFell, who had six receptions for 38 yards. Detroit 7, Green Bay 3 Trench Counter: Lions +3, Packers -3 The Detroit Lions (3-10) earned an upset victory over the Green Bay Packers (8-5) after Aaron Rodgers was lost to a concussion. Drew Stanton played well, going 10-for-22 with 117 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions. Detroit ran the ball an eye-popping 41 times, with seven players combining for 190 yards on the ground. Calvin Johnson had just one reception, but it went for a team-high 44 yards. Rodgers was 7-for-11 with 46 yards and an interception before his injury and Matt Flynn went 15-for-26 with 177 yards and an interception in his place. Rodgers ran for a team-high 25 yards and was injured on a scramble. Andrew Quarless was Green Bay?s leading receiver with five grabs for 62 yards. Jacksonville 38, Oakland 31 Trench Counter: Jaguars -5.4, Raiders +5.4 Maurice Jones-Drew ran for a 30-yard touchdown to break a tie late to give the Jacksonville Jaguars (8-5) a win over the Oakland Raiders (6-7). David Garrard went 11-for-22 with 159 yards, three touchdowns and an interception. Rashad Jennings rushed five times for 109 yards and a score, while Jones-Drew added 101 yards and a score on 23 touches. Marcedes Lewis, Jason Hill and Mike Sims-Walker caught touchdown passes from Garrard. Jason Campbell had 324 yards and two touchdowns, but Darren McFadden was the game?s biggest offensive star. He rushed 16 times for 123 yards and two touchdowns and added three catches for 86 yards and another score. Campbell?s other scoring strike came on a 8-yard pass to Louis Murphy in the second quarter. Pittsburgh 23, Cincinnati 7 Trench Counter: Steelers +11.7, Bengals -11.7 The Pittsburgh Steelers (10-3) scored the last 23 points of the game in their win over the Cincinnati Bengals (2-11) at Heinz Field. Ben Roethlisberger went 21-for-33 with 258 yards, while adding 23 yards on three rushes. Rashard Mendenhall rushed 18 times for 66 yards. Pittsburgh didn?t score an offensive touchdown, but they returned two interceptions for touchdowns. Carson Palmer had 178 yards, a touchdown and three interceptions. The Steelers held the Bengals to just 34 rushing yards on 14 carries. Chad Ochocinco led Cincinnati with six catches for 71 yards, while tackle Andrew Whitworth caught a one-yard touchdown pass from Palmer in the first quarter. Tampa Bay 17, Washington 16 Trench Counter: Buccaneers -1.3, Redskins +1.3 The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-5) earned a victory after the Washington Redskins (5-8) flubbed an extra point attempt in the final seconds that would have tied the game. Josh Freeman had 266 yards and a touchdown, while rookie LeGarrette Blount rushed 15 times for 68 yards. Arrelious Benn led the Buccaneers in receiving with four catches for 122 yards and tight end Kellen Winslow added two catches for 52 yards and a touchdown. Donovan McNabb went 22-for-35 with 228 yards and two touchdowns. Ryan Torain was red-hot in the first half and finished with 172 rushing yards on 24 touches. Santana Moss was McNabb?s top target with seven receptions for 82 yards and a score. Graham Gano missed two field goals and the line botched the snap after a late touchdown that kept Washington from tying the game. New Orleans 31, St. Louis 13 Trench Counter: Saints -1.3, Rams +1.3 The New Orleans Saints (10-3) thumped the St. Louis Rams (6-7) on Sunday afternoon. Drew Brees had 221 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. Meanwhile, New Orleans used a three-headed rushing attack to control the clock. Chris Ivory, Pierre Thomas and Reggie Bush combined to rush for 125 yards on 28 carries. Lance Moore had five catches for 70 yards and a touchdown, while Marques Colston tallied 46 yards and two scores on five receptions. Sam Bradford went 18-for-32 with 231 yards and a pair of interceptions. Steven Jackson rushed 16 times for 96 yards, giving him more than 1,000 yards on the season. Bradford scrambled twice for five years and score on the ground. Brandon Gibson led St. Louis in receiving with four catches for 67 yards, while Laurent Robinson had two receptions for 61 yards. San Francisco 40, Seattle 21 Trench Counter: 49ers +17.5, Seahawks -17.5 Alex Smith starred as the San Francisco 49ers (5-8) topped the Seattle Seahawks (6-7). Smith had 255 yards and three touchdowns. Anthony Dixon and Brian Westbrook combined to rush for 83 yards on 23 carries. Smith threw touchdown passes to Brian Westbrook (six catches for 87 yards), Josh Morgan (three receptions for 82 yards) and Vernon Davis (five grabs for 70 yards). Matt Hasselbeck went 27-for-42 with 285 yards, two touchdowns and four interceptions. Michael Robinson led Seattle with 33 rushing yards, while Marshawn Lynch added just 29 yards on 10 carries. Ruvell Martin (73 yards and a touchdown) and Deon Butler (68 yards and a score) were Hasselbeck?s top targets. New England 36, Chicago 7 Trench Counter: Patriots +23.4, Bears -23.4 The New England Patriots (11-2) made a statement with a snowy victory over the Chicago Bears (9-4) at Solider Field. Tom Brady had 369 yards and two touchdowns despite the conditions, while BenJarvus Green-Ellis and Danny Woodhead combined for 108 yards and a touchdown. Deion Branch excelled with eight catches for 151 yards and a touchdown and Wes Welker added 115 yards on eight receptions. Jay Cutler went 12-for-26 with 152 yards and two interceptions. New England held Matt Forte to just nine carries for 25 yards. Chicago had just 12 first downs in the game and had 185 total net yards to the Patriots? 475 total yards. Earl Bennett led the Bears with three catches for 53 yards. Arizona 43, Denver 13 Trench Counter: Cardinals +17.2, Broncos -17.2 The Arizona Cardinals (4-9) scored 24 points in the fourth quarter as they knocked off the Denver Broncos (3-10). John Skelton went 15-for-37 with 146 yards in his first-ever NFL start. Tim Hightower rushed 18 times for 148 yards and two touchdowns, while Arizona?s defense/special teams scored a pair of touchdowns. Jay Feely kicked five field goals and ran five yards for a score in the second quarter. Kyle Orton went 19-for-41 with 166 yards and three interceptions. Knowshon Moreno rushed 19 times for 81 yards and a touchdown. Lance Ball added 38 yards on eight carries. Jabar Gaffney led Denver with three receptions for 48 yards. In addition to Orton?s three interceptions, the Broncos also lost three fumbles. Miami 10, N.Y. Jets 6 Trench Counter: Dolphins -9.9, Jets +9.9 The Miami Dolphins (7-6) earned a somewhat surprising win over the New York Jets (9-4) at The New Meadowlands. Chad Henne had just 55 yards and a touchdown, while Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams had 89 total rushing yards. Brandon Marshall caught a touchdown pass, while Anthony Fasano had a team-high 33 receiving yards. Mark Sanchez went 17-for-44 with 216 yards and an interception. New York lost despite limiting Miami to just 131 total net yards and only six first downs. LaDainian Tomlinson rushed 19 times for 48 yards and Jericho Cotchery led the Jets with five catches for 69 yards. San Diego 31, Kansas City 0 Trench Counter: Chargers +22, Chiefs -22 The San Diego Chargers (7-6) shutout the Kansas City Chiefs (8-5), who were without Matt Cassel in a very important divisional game. Philip Rivers went 18-for-24 with 226 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Mike Tolbert, Ryan Mathews and Darren Sproles combined for 184 yards and two touchdowns in the win. Malcolm Floyd was San Diego?s top receiver with four catches for 51 yards and two scores. Brodie Croyle started and went 7-for-17 with 40 yards and was replaced by Tyler Palko on Kansas City?s last offensive series. Jamaal Charles, who signed a lucrative contract on Sunday, rushed ten times for 40 yards. The Chiefs were forced to punt eight times and they had just 67 net yards.

The Raiders didn't just sweep the season series from the Chargers for the first time since 2001 on Sunday, they also ended a historic run. San Diego had won their last 18 games in December, tying an NFL record for the most consecutive wins in a single month. The Chargers last lost in the month on Dec. 31, 2005.

Michael Vick added to his MVP resume, the Cowboys downed the Colts in overtime and the Falcons kept pace in the NFC South with a win over the Buccaneers. Philadelphia 34, Houston 24 Trench Counter: Eagles -6.2, Texans +6.2 The Philadelphia Eagles (8-4) scored 14 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to comeback and beat the Houston Texans (5-7) on Thursday night. Michael Vick had 302 yards, two touchdowns and an interception while also rushing 10 times for 48 yards and another score. LeSean McCoy (44 yards and a touchdown) and Jerome Harrison (three rushes for 20 yards) also excelled on the ground. McCoy was Vick?s top target, catching eight passes for 86 yards and a score. DeSean Jackson had three receptions for 84 yards. Matt Schaub went 22-for-36 with 337 yards, two touchdowns and a costly interception. Arian Foster rushed for 83 yards and a score and also hauled in two passes for 26 yards and another touchdown. Andre Johnson left briefly with an ankle issue, but he was able to finish with six receptions for 149 yards in the loss. Houston was able to intercept Vick, who has thrown just two this season. New Orleans 34, Cincinnati 30 Trench Counter: Saints +3.6, Bengals -3.6 The New Orleans Saints (9-3) scored a late touchdown to defeat the Cincinnati Bengals (2-10). Drew Brees had 313 yards, two touchdowns and an interception on 24-for-29 passing. Chris Ivory dominated on the ground, rushing 15 times for 117 yards and a pair of scores. Drew targeted Robert Meachem (106 yards and a touchdown), Jimmy Graham (three catches for 72 yards) and Marques Colston (65 yards and a score) often. Carson Palmer played well, going 23-for-33 with 249 yards and a touchdown, but he was sacked on the final play of the game. Cedric Benson carried the offensive load for the Bengals, rushing 19 times for 49 yards and two scores. Chad Ochocinco (96 yards) and Terrell Owens (six catches and a touchdown) both had productive afternoons. Chicago 24, Detroit 20 Trench Counter: Bears +3.1, Lions -3.1 Jay Cutler threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Manumaleuna midway through the fourth quarter to give the Chicago Bears (9-3) a comeback win over the Detroit Lions (2-10). Cutler finished with 234 yards on 21-for-24 attempts. Matt Forte and Chester Taylor combined to rush 22 times for 97 yards and a pair of touchdowns (one each). Earl Bennett led Chicago with seven receptions for 104 yards. Drew Stanton went 16-for-24 with 178 yards and a touchdown, while also scrambling five times for 12 yards and score. Jahvid Best and Maurice Morris combined to rush for 102 yards on 19 attempts. Calvin Johnson was Stanton?s top target with three receptions for 66 yards and a score. Green Bay 34, San Francisco 16 Trench Counter: Packers +10.3, 49ers -10.3 After being shut out in the first quarter, the Green Bay Packers (8-4) exploded in the second and third quarters against the San Francisco 49ers (4-8) at Lambeau Field. Aaron Rodgers had 298 yards and three touchdowns, including a pair of strikes to Greg Jennings. Rookie running back James Starks made his NFL debut with 73 yards on 18 carries. Jennings finished with six catches for 122 yards, while Donald Driver also hauled in four passes for 73 yards and a score. Troy Smith went 10-for-25 with 194 yards, a touchdown and an interception. With Frank Gore out for the season, Anthony Dixon and Brian Westbrook combined to rush for 67 yards on 18 touches. Vernon Davis was San Francisco?s lone offensive star with four catches for 126 yards and a score. Kansas City 10, Denver 6 Trench Counter: Chiefs +1.9, Broncos -1.9 The Kansas City Chiefs (8-4) outlasted the Denver Broncos (3-9) in a low-scoring affair at Arrowhead Stadium. Matt Cassel went 17-for-31 with 196 yards and a scoring strike to Leonard Pope in the first quarter for the game?s only touchdown. Jamaal Charles rushed 21 times for 116 yards and Thomas Jones added 53 yards on 11 attempts. Jones and tight end Tony Moeaki led Kansas City in receiving with four receptions for 54 yards each. Kyle Orton was just 9-for-28 for 117 yards, but running back Knowshon Moreno dominated with 161 yards on 23 carries. Orton also lost a fumble, costing Denver a vital possession. As usual, Brandon Lloyd was Denver?s top receiver but he had just two catches for 31 yards, including an 18-yard receptions. Cleveland 13, Miami 10 Trench Counter: Browns +3.2, Dolphins -3.2 Chad Henne threw a late interception that gave the Cleveland Browns (5-7) great field position to kick a game-winning field goal against the Miami Dolphins (6-6). Jake Delhomme went 24-for-34 with 217 yards and a touchdown in his second-straight start. Miami?s defense limited Peyton Hillis to 57 yards on 18 carries and nearly caused a fumble late in the fourth quarter. Benjamin Watson (100 yards and a touchdown) and Mohammed Massaquoi (four catches for 81 yards) were always in Delhomme?s line of sight. Henne went 16-for-32 with 174 yards, a touchdown and three interceptions. Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams combined to rush 26 times for 98 yards in the loss. Davone Bess was Miami?s top receiver with six catches for 67 yards and Anthony Fasano grabbed four balls for 41 yards and a touchdown. Minnesota 38, Buffalo 14 Trench Counter: Vikings +18.1, Bills -18.1 Brett Favre was injured on his first pass attempt but the Minnesota Vikings (5-7) rallied around Tarvaris Jackson and beat the Buffalo Bills (2-10). Jackson went 15-for-22 with 187 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions. Adrian Peterson starred with 107 yards and three scores on 16 carries despite being hobbled all week. Sidney Rice excelled as well, grabbing five receptions for 105 yards and two touchdowns. Ryan Fitzpatrick went 15-for-25 with 158 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Fred Jackson (11 carries for 42 yards) and C.J. Spiller (seven attempts for 35 yards) couldn?t help Buffalo hold onto a very early lead. Lee Evans had three receptions for 72 yards, while Drayton Florence returned Favre?s only pass 40 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter. N.Y. Giants 31, Washington 7 Trench Counter: Giants +16.6, Redskins -16.6 The New York Giants (8-4) ran all over the Washington Redskins (5-7) on Sunday afternoon. Eli Manning had 161 yards and an interception as Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw excelled on the ground. Jacobs rushed just eight times but gained 103 yards and two touchdowns, while Bradshaw tallied 97 yards and two scores on 25 touches. Manning?s top target was Derek Hagan, who had seven catches for 65 receiving yards. Donovan McNabb went 26-for-44 with 296 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions. James Davis and Keiland Williams combined to rush for 69 yards on 14 carries as Washington was forced to throw the ball after falling behind by two touchdowns early. Anthony Armstrong (97 yards and a touchdown) and Chris Cooley (six receptions for 61 yards) were McNabb?s top receivers. Jacksonville 17, Tennessee 6 Trench Counter: Jaguars +14.9, Titans -14.9 The Jacksonville Jaguars (7-5) jumped out to a 17-0 lead and held on against the Tennessee Titans (5-7). David Garrard went 14-for-19 with 126 yards and also rushed 10 times for 19 yards and a score. Maurice Jones-Drew exploded for 186 yards on 31 carries and Rashad Jennings totaled 44 yards and a score on 10 attempts. No Jacksonville receiver had more than 36 yards or four receptions. Kerry Collins returned, but struggled going 14-for-32 with 169 yards and two interceptions. Chris Johnson was limited for the second-straight week, rushing 13 times for 53 yards. Tight end Jared Cook caught a team-high four passes for 47 yards, while Nate Washington had three receptions for 40 yards in defeat. Oakland 28, San Diego 13 Trench Counter: Raiders +1.3, Chargers -1.3 The Oakland Raiders (6-6) jumped out to a 21-3 lead and topped the San Diego Chargers (6-6) to keep the AFC West division extremely tight. Jason Campbell had 117 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 37 yards and a score. Darren McFadden and Michael Bush combined to rush 42 times for 192 yards and two scores. The Raiders sacked Philip Rivers four times in San Diego. Rivers went 23-for-39 with 280 yards, a touchdown and an interception, posting his second-straight disappointing offensive performance. The Chargers only got 16 yards out of Mike Tolbert on seven carries as they fell behind very early. Antonio Gates played despite being limited in practice and caught six passes for 73 yards and a score. Atlanta 28, Tampa Bay 24 Trench Counter: Falcons +0.9, Buccaneers -0.9 The Atlanta Falcons (10-2) scored 14 unanswered points to knock off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-5) and maintain their edge in the NFC South. Matt Ryan had 205 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions, while Michael Turner rushed 24 times for 88 yards and a score. Ryan?s top target was Roddy White, who caught seven passes for 74 yards, while Michael Jenkins and Ovie Mughelli caught scoring strikes. Josh Freeman played well, posting 181 yards, a touchdown and an interception on 19-for-38 passing. Earnest Graham threw a 2-yard touchdown pass to John Gilmore in the fourth quarter to briefly give Tampa Bay a 10-point lead. LeGarrette Blount had 103 yards and a score on 20 carries, while Mike Williams led Tampa Bay in receiving with five receptions for 59 yards and a score. St. Louis 19, Arizona 6 Trench Counter: Rams +7.4, Cardinals -7.4 Steven Jackson starred as the St. Louis Rams (6-6) topped the Arizona Cardinals (3-9) on Sunday. Sam Bradford had 187 yards and an interception, but Jackson picked up the slack. He had 28 carries for 102 yards and a touchdown. Brandon Gibson was Bradford?s top target, catching six passes for 54 yards in the victory. Derek Anderson posted 93 yards and an interception before suffering a concussion and he was replaced by John Skelton and Max Hall (left shoulder injury). Tim Hightower was Arizona?s lone offensive star, rushing for 81 yards on 15 carries. Steve Breaston and Larry Fitzgerald combined for seven receptions for 123 yards between the three quarterbacks that were used. Dallas 38, Indianapolis 35 (OT) Trench Counter: Cowboys +10.3, Colts -10.3 The Dallas Cowboys (4-8) continued to play well under Jason Garrett while sending the Indianapolis Colts (6-6) to another loss. Jon Kitna went 18-for-26 with 167 yards and a touchdown, while Tashard Choice and Felix Jones gashed the Colts? defense. Choice had 100 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries, while Jones totaled 83 yards on 22 touches. Jason Witten had five catches for 42 yards and a score. Peyton Manning went 36-for-48 with 365 yards, two touchdowns and four interceptions, including two that were returned for touchdowns. Javarris James rushed for just 18 yards on six touches, but scored a pair of touchdowns. Reggie Wayne had the biggest receiving day of Week 13, catching 14 passes for 200 yards and a score. Seattle 31, Carolina 14 Trench Counter: Seahawks +10.9, Panthers -10.9 The Seattle Seahawks (6-6) scored 21 points in the third quarter en route to a win over the Carolina Panthers (1-11). Matt Hasselbeck had 229 yards and two interceptions, but Marshawn Lynch starred with 83 yards and three touchdowns. Justin Forsett helped with six rushes for 60 yards, while Lofa Tatupu returned an interception 26 yards for a score. Jimmy Clausen went 18-for-34 with 169 yards and an interception as Carolina jumped out to a 14-0 lead. Jonathan Stewart had 92 yards and a score, while Mike Goodson rushed for 19 yards and a touchdown on three carries. Steve Smith had three catches for 54 yards in the loss.