On Monday night, Tony Romo received two pain injections for his fractured rib to play against the Redskins. For the Sunday afternoon game versus the Lions, Romo said he might still need an injection. "I would say this, there's a test that just goes, come over here (lightly tap his rib area) and see how hard you can do it until I feel it," Romo said after Thursday's practice. "And if I feel it I'm going to need it."

Buffalo 34, New England 31 Trench Counter: Bills +4.4, Patriots -4.4 The New England Patriots (2-1) jumped out to a 21-0 lead thanks to three early touchdown passes by Tom Brady, but the Buffalo Bills (3-0) held strong and outscored the visiting team 24-10 in the second half. Brady added a fourth touchdown pass in the fourth quarter to tie the game, but the NFL's passing leader also threw four interceptions. Ryan Fitzpatrick stood tall against Brady, going 27-for-40 with 369 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Brady threw three interceptions in the second half and Drayton Florence returned one of them 27 yards for a touchdown early in the fourth period. Wes Welker had a huge game, catching 16 passes for 217 yards and two scores, but the balanced offense of the Bills came out on top. N.Y. Giants, 29, Philadelphia 16 Trench Counter: Giants +9.9, Eagles -9.9 The New York Giants (2-1) scored a pair of touchdowns in the first and fourth quarters to hand the Philadelphia Eagles (1-2) a damaging loss at Lincoln Financial Field. The Giants beat the Eagles at their own game, scoring touchdowns on three plays of more than 25 yards. Philadelphia had a 25-14 edge in first downs, but New York’s quick strikes gave them an advantage on Sunday afternoon. Eli Manning led the Giants to a quick 14-0 lead in the first period, but the Eagles rallied to score 16 unanswered points to take control of the game late in the third. Manning took the game over again, however, and the Eagles lost Michael Vick to a broken right hand in the final stanza. Manning connected with Victor Cruz three times for 110 yards and two touchdowns. The win was New York’s first against Philadelphia in six tries. San Francisco 13, Cincinnati 8 Trench Counter: 49ers +0.8, Bengals -0.8 The San Francisco 49ers (2-1) struggled to run the football with Frank Gore, but they were able to edge the Cincinnati Bengals (1-2) nonetheless. The 49ers held the Bengals to two field goals and a safety, while scoring the game’s lone touchdown on a seven-yard scamper by Kendall Hunter. San Francisco rushed 29 times, but averaged just 1.7 yards per carry. Alex Smith was solid, going 20-for-30 with 201 yards, hitting Vernon Davis eight times for 114 yards on nine targets. Cincinnati rookie Andy Dalton had a rough afternoon, throwing two interceptions, but nine of the team’s 14 first downs came through the air. The Bengals averaged four yards per carry, but their three turnovers kept the 49ers in control. San Francisco had the ball for more than 35 minutes at Paul Brown Stadium. Cleveland 17, Miami 16 Trench Counter: Browns -3.2, Dolphins +3.2 Colt McCoy led the Cleveland Browns (2-1) on a late touchdown drive for the win against the Miami Dolphins (0-3). Trailing 16-10, McCoy and the Browns went 80 yards on 13 plays in less than three minutes to record a comeback victory. He finished the game with 210 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Cleveland was without Peyton Hillis (ill), but Montario Hardesty picked up the slack with 14 carries for 67 yards. Miami had more first downs and more yards per pass (8.0 to 5.4), but they were 4-for-13 on third down and committed one more turnover than Cleveland. Daniel Thomas was their workhouse with 23 carries for 95 yards, while Reggie Bush tallied 24 yards on 11 attempts. Brandon Marshall, who has been clamoring for more attention, had four receptions for 43 yards on seven targets. Tennessee 17, Denver 14 Trench Counter: Titans -1.7, Broncos +1.7 Matt Hasselbeck helped lead the Tennessee Titans (2-1) to a close victory over the Denver Broncos (1-2) with 311 passing yards and a pair of touchdown strikes. Chris Johnson disappointed yet again, rushing 13 times for 21 yards, but Tennessee controlled the game through the air. They averaged 8.2 yards per pass, while Kyle Orton struggled (4.4 yards per throw). Hasselbeck connected with Daniel Graham, a former Bronco, for a four-yard touchdown with less than five minutes left in regulation for what turned out to be the game-winning score. Orton threw two interceptions and he got little help in the backfield. Willis McGahee rushed 22 times for just 52 yards. The win was big for the Titans, who saw star receiver Kenny Britt get carted off the field with a knee injury. Detroit 26, Minnesota 23 (OT) Trench Counter: Lions -2.3, Vikings +2.3 Trailing 20-0 at the half, Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions (3-0) charged all the way back to top the Minnesota Vikings (0-3) in overtime. The Lions were awful on the ground, rushing a total of 19 times for 20 yards (1.1 average), but Stafford was excellent through the air. He finished 32-for-46 with 378 yards and two touchdowns, both of which went to Calvin Johnson. The Vikings averaged 5.7 yards per carry, but just 5.3 yards per pass as Donovan McNabb was 22-for-36 with 211 yards. Adrian Peterson, who totaled 78 yards, had a 43-yard rush that doubled Detroit’s entire ground game. Ryan Longwell hit a 49-yard field goal with 1:11 left in regular to force overtime, but Jason Hansen answered less than two minutes into overtime with a 32-yarder to win the game. New Orleans 40, Houston 33 Trench Counter: Saints +1.1, Texans -1.1 The Houston Texans (2-1) led 26-17 early in the fourth quarter, but allowed the New Orleans Saints (2-1) to score 23 points in the final ten minutes to record a come-from-behind win. Drew Brees led the comeback with three touchdowns passes in the final period. He finished with 370 yards and two interceptions to go along with his scoring strikes. The teams were very equal on the ground, but New Orleans had six more first downs and weathered Matt Schaub’s early hot passing. He had 373 yards, three touchdowns and an interception. Ben Tate filled in for Arian Foster (hamstring) with 82 yards on 19 carries. Houston’s four possessions in the fourth quarter ended with a punt, an interception, a touchdown and a turnover on downs. Meanwhile, New Orleans scored touchdowns on their final three drives. Carolina 16, Jacksonville 10 Trench Counter: Panthers +0.1, Jaguars -0.1 Cam Newton didn’t have another 400-yard passing game, but he did get his first NFL victory as the Carolina Panthers (1-2) edged the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-2) in a game marred by heavy downpours. Newton threw for 158 yards and a touchdown, while fellow rookie Blaine Gabbert went 12-for-21 with 139 yards, a touchdown and an interception. He was tackled in the end zone by Carolina’s Greg Hardy for the first two points of the game. The difference turned out to be Jacksonville’s inability to score in the second half as they led 10-5 at halftime thanks to a 36-yard pass by Gabbert to Mike Thomas. Both teams averaged 3.8 yards per carry as Maurice Jones-Drew starred with 24 carries for 122 yards. Gabbert actually threw deeper at times than Newton in his first NFL start. The Jaguars averaged 6.1 yards per pass, while the Panthers had a tally of just 4.6 yards per attempt. Newton was not sacked. Oakland 34, N.Y. Jets 24 Trench Counter: Raiders +6.4, Jets -6.4 A sexy pick for an upset this week, the Oakland Raiders (2-1) shocked the New York Jets (2-1) in California. The Jets led 17-7 midway through the second quarter, but the Raiders outscored New York 27-7 over the remainder of the game. The Jets were 0-for-2 on fourth down and couldn’t stop Darren McFadden on the ground. McFadden tallied 171 yards on 19 carries for a 9.0 average and two touchdowns. Jason Campbell also managed a good game, going 18-for-27 with 156 yards and zero turnovers. Meanwhile, the Jets lost the ball twice (interception by Mark Sanchez, fumble by Shonn Greene). Sanchez finished with 369 yards and two touchdowns as New York tried to throw their way back in the game. The Jets scored on 60% of their red zone trips. San Diego 20, Kansas City 17 Trench Counter: Chargers +5.7, Chiefs -5.7 After a scoreless first quarter, the San Diego Chargers (2-1) scored 10 points in the second quarter and held off the Kansas City Chiefs (0-3). The Chiefs had just 13 first downs, but Philip Rivers threw two costly interceptions. Ryan Mathews was the offensive star for the Chargers, rushing 21 times for 98 yards and a pair of touchdowns. San Diego had 123 more yards than Kansas City and held the ball for nearly 35 minutes. The Chargers were 8-for-14 on third down, but the Chiefs outscored them 17-10 in the second half. Matt Cassel and Co. scored on three straight drives other the third and fourth quarters, but a missed 38-yard field goal in the first quarter provided to make the difference. Baltimore 37, St. Louis 7 Trench Counter: Ravens +27.2, Rams -27.2 The Baltimore Ravens (2-1) jumped out to an early lead and never looked back against the St. Louis Rams (0-3) at the Edwards Jones Dome. The Ravens averaged eight yards per pass as Joe Flacco connected with rookie receiver Torrey Smith three times for touchdowns. Smith finished with five catches for 152 yards. With the game in hand, Baltimore ran the ball rushed 26 times for 168 yards (6.5 per carry). The Rams seemingly couldn’t get out of their own way. They were whistled for eight penalties for 117 yards and they averaged more yards per rush (4.3) than per pass (4.1). Steven Jackson was active, but limited. He totaled 32 yards on four carries, while Cadillac Williams handled the load with 75 yards on 18 touches. Sam Bradford struggled, going 16-for-32 with 166 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Green Bay 27, Chicago 17 Trench Counter: Packers +14.5, Bears -14.5 The defending-champion Green Bay Packers (3-0) edged the Chicago Bears (1-2) in another pass-heavy game. Both teams averaged more than 7.5 yards per pass and Aaron Rodgers starred with 297 yards, three touchdowns and an interception. Jermichael Finley caught all three of Rodgers’ scoring strikes. Jay Cutler had 302 yards and two touchdowns, but two costly interceptions. Chicago was penalized 10 times for 70 yards, but Green Bay didn’t get any first downs via penalty. However, the Packers did dominate time-of-possession (37:29). Cutler was sacked three times and hit on four other occasions. Seattle 13, Arizona 10 Trench Counter: Seahawks +2.6, Cardinals -2.6 The Seattle Seahawks (1-2) got their first win of the season, against the Arizona Cardinals (1-2), thanks to a third-quarter scramble by Tarvaris Jackson. The quarterback was just 18-for-31 for 171 yards and an interception as a passer, but he ran four times for 20 total yards. Sidney Rice, making his debut for Seattle, had eight catches for 109 yards. Arizona had fewer penalties, more first downs, total yards and yards per pass, but Kolb threw two interceptions in Seattle territory. The Seahawks won the close game despite punting on their final five drives. Tampa Bay 16, Atlanta 13 Trench Counter: Buccaneers +1.4, Falcons -1.4 The Atlanta Falcons (1-2) scored 10 points in the fourth quarter to put some fear into the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-1), but Raheem Morris held on to beat the divisional rival for the first time. Josh Freeman had 180 yards and two interceptions, but a one-yard run by the quarterback and three Connor Barth field goals were enough. Matt Ryan awoke from an early slumber to finish with 330 yards, a touchdown and an interception, with Roddy White (nine catches for 140 yards) and Julio Jones (six grabs for 115 yards) starring. Tampa Bay limited Michael Turner, holding him to 20 yards on 11 touches. As a team, the Falcons averaged just two yards per rushing attempt. Pittsburgh 23, Indianapolis 20 Trench Counter: Steelers +2.6, Colts -2.6 The Indianapolis Colts (0-3) put up an amazing fight, but the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-1) came away victorious thanks to a field goal in the final moments. Pittsburgh had five more first downs and averaged 9.2 yards per pass, but they struggled on the ground and committed three turnovers. The Colts lost Kerry Collins (concussion) and were forced to go with Curtis Painter late in the game. Indianapolis didn't click offensively, but their defense forced an interception and two fumbles by Ben Roethlisberger, one of which was returned 47 yards for a touchdown by Jamaal Anderson in the second quarter. Dallas 18, Washington 16 Trench Counter: Cowboys +1.3, Redskins -1.3 The Dallas Cowboys (2-1) edged the Washington Redskins (2-1) in a Monday night game that featured nine field goals, including six by Dallas rookie Dan Bailey. The Cowboys were more efficient offensively, but they couldn't convert in Washington territory and failed to score a touchdown. Tony Romo played well despite a rib/lung injury, going 22-for-36 with 255 yards and one interception. Felix Jones helped Dallas move the chains with 14 carries for 115 yards, including a 40-yard dash. The Redskins scored the game's only touchdown on a 1-yard pass from Rex Grossman to Tim Hightower in the third quarter, but they couldn't keep the Cowboys out of field goal range most of the night. Each team punted just twice in Texas. Washington was limited on the ground, totaling 65 yards on 22 carries for a 3.0 average.

Rookies ruled Week 1 of the 2011 NFL season with Randall Cobb, Ryan Kerrigan and Cam Newton all enjoying exceptional debuts. Green Bay 42, New Orleans 34 Trench Counter: Packers +1.7, Saints -1.7 The New Orleans Saints (0-1) will certainly miss Marques Colston (collar bone) in the next few weeks, but the wide receiver’s first-quarter fumble on Thursday night was a turning point in their loss to the Green Bay Packers (1-0). The turnover allowed Aaron Rodgers, who threw for 312 yards and three touchdowns, to lead the Packers to an early 14-0 lead in the first game of the 2011 season. Drew Brees was no slouch, totaling 419 yards and three scores of his own, but New Orleans was engaged in an uphill battle for the remainder of the game even though they had a chance to force overtime on their final drive. Green Bay’s James Starks was the game’s leading rusher with 57 yards and touchdown, while Devery Henderson of New Orleans led all receivers with six catches for 100 yards and a score. Philadelphia 31, St. Louis 13 Trench Counter: Eagles +3.7, Rams -3.7 In a game that was close statistically, the Philadelphia Eagles (1-0) ran away from the St. Louis Rams (0-1), who were beset by injuries. Steven Jackson gave the Rams a 7-0 lead on the team’s first offensive play of the season, but left soon after with a left leg injury. As the game progressed, St. Louis also lost wide receiver Danny Amendola (elbow) and quarterback Sam Bradford (hand). Cadillac Williams (91 yards on 19 carries) filled in nicely for Jackson, but the Eagles dominated with 237 total rushing yards and a sparkling 7.6 per carry average. LeSean McCoy led the way with 15 touches for 122 yards and a touchdown. Michael Vick, who threw for 187 yards and two scores, added 98 yards on the ground. Chicago 30, Atlanta 12 Trench Counter: Bears +1.4, Falcons -1.4 The Atlanta Falcons (0-1) moved the ball well, but three turnovers (two fumbles and an interception) doomed one of the favorites in the NFC against the sharp Chicago Bears (1-0). The Falcons turned the ball over on consecutive possessions in the first quarter and Jay Cutler, who passed for 312 yards, two touchdowns and an interception, was accurate on 69% of his pass attempts. Michael Turner tallied 100 yards on just 10 touches, helping Atlanta average 7.9 yards per carry against Chicago’s average of 3.3, but turnovers proved to be the difference. Matt Forte was an all-around star for the Bears, rushing for 68 yards and catching five passes for 90 yards and a touchdown. Cincinnati 27, Cleveland 17 Trench Counter: Bengals +10.7, Browns -10.7 The Cincinnati Bengals (1-0) needed two quarterbacks, but they were able to outlast the Cleveland Browns (0-1) thanks to a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns. Bruce Gradkowski found rookie A.J. Green for a 41-yard scoring strike with 4:28 left to give the Bengals a 20-17 lead after fellow freshman Andy Dalton went down with a wrist injury. Cedric Benson then locked up the victory with a 39-yard scamper with 1:49 left in regulation. Browns quarterback Colt McCoy threw an interception when the game’s outcome was already determined as his team was hampered by inefficiency on third down. Cleveland punted eight times as they were just 4-for-15 facing third down at home. Benson was the game’s offensive star, rushing for 121 yards and a score on 25 carries. Buffalo 41, Kansas City 7 Trench Counter: Bills +13.3, Chiefs -13.3 The Buffalo Bills (1-0) dominated the Kansas City Chiefs (0-1) in nearly every facet of the game at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs averaged just 2.9 yards per pass as Matt Cassel played through a rib injury, but they did average a very good 6.0 yards per rush (18 attempts). No receiver had more than 26 yards in the game and star Dwyane Bowe caught just two passes for 17 yards despite eight targets. Both teams were well-disciplined; Buffalo was penalized five times for just 30 yards. Kansas City was whistled just one for three yards. Ryan Fitzpatrick tossed four touchdown passes for the Bills, with two coming in the first quarter and another pair coming in the third. Detroit 27, Tampa Bay 20 Trench Counter: Lions +11, Buccaneers -11 Josh Freeman nearly led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-1) to overtime, but the Detroit Lions (1-0) proved to be too efficient offensively on Sunday afternoon. Matt Stafford threw for 305 yards, three touchdowns and an interception, averaging 9.2 yards per pass. Calvin Johnson, who hauled in six passes for 88 yards and two touchdowns, was his main target, while Jahvid Best paced the offensive with 72 rushing yards. Detroit held Tampa Bay in check on the ground, holding the Buccaneers’ running backs to just 30 yards on 12 carries. Freeman, who had 26 rushing yards, was the team’s leading rusher. Before a pair of Stafford touchdown passes in the second quarter, Tampa Bay grabbed the momentum on a 28-yard interception return for a touchdown by Aqib Talib midway through the first period. Jacksonville 16, Tennessee 14 Trench Counter: Jaguars +4.8, Titans -4.8 The Jacksonville Jaguars (1-0) edged the Tennessee Titans (0-1) in a hotly-contested game. The Jaguars jumped out to a 13-0 lead and held on despite two second-half connections between Matt Hasselbeck and Kenny Britt. The Titans struggled on third down, going 4-for-11, while Jacksonville had a 50% success rate. Hasselbeck, who had 263 yards, two touchdowns and an interception on 21-for-34 passing, played well in his debut with Tennessee, but Luke McCown did just enough (175 yards on 24 attempts) to put Maurice Jones-Drew (97 yards and a score) in control of Jacksonville’s offense. Britt was the game’s leading receiver with five catchers for 136 yards and two scores. Baltimore 35, Pittsburgh 7 Trench Counter: Ravens +19.4, Steelers -19.4 The Pittsburgh Steelers (0-1) committed an unspeakable seven turnovers in an embarrassing Week 1 loss to the rival Baltimore Ravens (1-0). Ben Roethlisberger threw for 280 yards and a touchdown, but threw three interceptions and also lost a pair of fumbles. Pittsburgh running back Rashard Mendenhall and Mewelde Moore also each lost a fumble. Baltimore’s offense didn’t have to be too sharp to win, but Joe Flacco was on point and Ray Rice rushed for 107 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries. Flacco threw for 224 yards and three touchdowns on 29 attempts, with Anquan Boldin, Ed Dickson and Rice each catching a scoring pass. The Ravens had just 73 more total yards than the Steelers, but the home team scored three more touchdowns. Houston 34, Indianapolis 7 Trench Counter: Texans +13.2, Colts -13.2 The Houston Texans (1-0) dealt the Indianapolis Colts (0-1) a blow of reality in their first game without Peyton Manning in 13 years. The Texans scored 17 points in the first quarter and held the Colts scoreless until the 9:17 mark of the fourth quarter when Kerry Collins found Reggie Wayne for a 6-yard touchdown. Houston dominated the game offensively, gaining 11 more first downs and averaging 9.0 yards per pass. Even without reigning rushing leader Arian Foster (hamstring), Houston ran for 167 yards thanks to strong efforts by Ben Tate (116 yards and a touchdown) and Derrick Ward (39 yards and a score). Collins didn’t throw an interception, but he lost a pair of fumbles, which stalled early drives. Houston’s defense, now led by Wade Phillips, sacked Collins three times. Arizona 28, Carolina 21 Trench Counter: Cardinals -1.6, Panthers +1.6 Cam Newton registered a historic debut performance, but the Carolina Panthers (0-1) still lost to the Arizona Cardinals (1-0). Newton threw for 422 yards, tying Matthew Stafford’s rookie single-game record and breaking Peyton Manning’s mark for passing yards by a rookie in Week 1. Newton, who rushed for 18 yards and a score, threw for a pair of scores and tossed an interception. Steve Smith, who requested a trade in the offseason, caught eight balls for 178 yards and two touchdowns. Kevin Kolb had a great debut with the Cardinals, going 18-for-27 with 309 yards and two touchdown passes. He lost a fumble, but Carolina punted on the next possession. The Cardinals scored a touchdown after a Newton interception in the third quarter. The Panthers had a chance to tie the game in the final minutes, but Newton overthrew a number of receivers. San Diego 24, Minnesota 17 Trench Counter: Chargers +16.8, Vikings -16.8 The Minnesota Vikings (0-1) jumped out to a 17-7 lead, but an inept passing attack doomed them against the San Diego Chargers (1-0). Michael Jenkins caught a 3-yard touchdown pass from Donovan McNabb in the second quarter for Minnesota’s only offensive touchdown. McNabb went 7-for-15 for 39 yards, erasing the effectiveness of Adrian Peterson’s 98 yards and their 159 team total. San Diego was far from perfect, especially with lingering issues on special teams, but Philip Rivers was just good enough. He had 335 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions on 48 attempts. Ryan Mathews and Mike Tolbert combined for 80 yards and three total touchdowns. The Chargers punted just three times. San Francisco 33, Seattle 17 Trench Counter: 49ers +5.1, Seahawks -5.1 Ted Ginn Jr. almost single-handedly led the San Francisco 49ers (1-0) to a win over the Seattle Seahawks (0-1) with a pair of touchdown returns in the final minutes of the fourth quarter. With San Francisco leading 19-17, Ginn returned a kickoff 102 yards for a score and he added a 55-yard punt return touchdown less than a minute later. Alex Smith ran in for a score and went 15-for-20 with 124 yards in the win. Tarvaris Jackson had an uncomfortable debut with Seattle, getting sacked five times and completing just 21 of his 37 attempts. He threw two touchdowns, but threw an interception and lost two fumbles. The 49ers didn’t commit a single turnover, allowing them to recover from a 1-for-12 performance on third down. Washington 28, N.Y. Giants 14 Trench Counter: Redskins +5.5, Giants -5.5 With the game knotted at 14 in the third quarter, rookie Ryan Kerrigan returned an interception nine yards for a touchdown to give the Washington Redskins (1-0) the momentum against the New York Giants (0-1) at FedEx Field. Rex Grossman outshined Eli Manning just a few days after he was named Washington’s starting quarterback. He went 21-for-34 with 305 yards and two touchdowns, while Tim Hightower helped move the chains with 72 yards and a score. Manning went 18-for-32 with 268 yards and an interception and New York’s ground game wasn’t able to pick him up. The Redskins averaged a paltry 2.8 yards per game, but the Giants’ 3.8 average was especially disappointing because of their passing inefficiency. Hakeem Nicks was the game’s leading receiver with seven catches for 122 yards, including a 68-yard connection with Manning. N.Y. Jets 27, Dallas 24 Trench Counter: Jets +2.3, Cowboys -2.3 Down 14 points early in the fourth quarter, the New York Jets (1-0) used their special teams and defense to notch a comeback win against the Dallas Cowboys (0-1). Tony Romo, who threw for 342 yards and two touchdowns, helped the Jets storm back with turnovers on back-to-back drives to end the game. New York had two turnovers against the three Dallas committed, but the Jets failed to commit a single penalty on Sunday night. While Romo and Mark Sanchez, who went 26-for-44 with 335 yards, two touchdowns and an interception, both had productive nights, neither team was able to get a ground game going. The Cowboys rushed 26 times for 64 yards (a 2.5 average) and the Jets totaled just 45 yards on 16 attempts (a 2.8 average). Darelle Revis, who didn't have a single interception in 2010, caught a Romo pass and returned in 20 yards to set up the game-winning field goal. New England 38, Miami 24 Trench Counter: Patriots +7.4, Dolphins -7.4 The New England Patriots (1-0) defeated the Miami Dolphins (0-1) thanks to a 517-yard performance by Tom Brady. New England averaged 10.8 yards per pass, boosted by a 99-yard touchdown connection between Brady and Wes Welker in the fourth quarter. The Patriots held the Dolphins to just two third-down conversions in fourteen chances. Chad Henne had 416 passing yards in the high-yardage affair, but the team's inefficiency on third down forced them to punt six times. Miami pulled to within 21-17 on a Dan Carpenter field goal with 3:36 left in the third quarter, but New England scored the next 17 points to take control of the game. In his first game as a "feature" back, Reggie Bush rushed 11 times for 38 yards. He added nine catches for 56 yards and a touchdown. Welker was the game's leading receiver with eight grabs for 160 yards and two scores. Oakland 23, Denver 20 Trench Counter: Raiders -0.3, Broncos +0.3 The Oakland Raiders (1-0) dominated the second quarter and held on to defeat the Denver Broncos (0-1) in the second game of Week 1's Monday Night Football doubleheader. The Raiders scored 16 points in the second quarter, including a record-tying 63-yard field goal by Sebastian Janikowski. Jason Campbell had just 105 passing yards, but Darren McFadden dominated on the ground. He rushed for 150 yards on 22 carries, while Denver averaged just 2.9 yards per carry. Kyle Orton had 304 yards, a touchdown and an interception and was showered with boos late in the game as fans also cheered for backup Tim Tebow. Knowshon Moreno struggled with 22 yards on eight carries. There was a total of 25 flags thrown, with the two teams penalized for a combined 262 yards.

Panthers rookie quarterback Cam Newton, the first overall pick in April's NFL Draft, has set an NFL record in his debut. Newton (24-for-36) had 422 passing yards, with three total touchdowns (one rushing) in Carolina's 28-21 loss to Arizona. Peyton Manning set the previous record for passing yards by a rookie in Week 1 with 302 yards back in 1998. Newton's passing total also ties Matthew Stafford's record for yards by a rookie in an NFL game. Stafford had 422 yards in Week 10 of his rookie season with the Lions.

Rookie Nick Fairley won't be ready for Detroit's season opener Sunday against Tampa Bay. Fairley, the 13th overall pick out of Auburn, has not practiced since having surgery on his fractured left foot early last month. He's no longer in a walking boot.

Lions second-year running back Jahvid Best is excited for the upcoming NFL season. Best scored a touchdown in Detroit's first preseason game, left the second contest with concussion-like symptoms, didn't play in the third and started but played briefly in the finale. "I definitely feel comfortable," Best said. "I don't know – (I played) five or four or, maybe, six plays. Not too much, but is was good to just get out there and play. I wish I could play a little bit more, but that's how it goes. I'll be playing a lot next week." Best had an injury-plagued rookie season. "I'm really excited," he said. "I mean, I'm not going out there to prove anything. I'm going out there to just play, but I'm really excited about week one."

Former Cowboys center Andre Gurode will visit with the Patriots on Saturday, according to a report. Gurode visited Detroit on Friday after being cut by Dallas on Monday.