Chances are you saw a majority of the twelve games played on Sunday in the NFL's Week Thirteen, but there is no need to worry if you weren?t watching all the action. RealGM is here to help summarize all that went down as NFL teams took the field on Thanksgiving weekend. We will also calculate each team?s Trench Counter*. Tennessee 47, Detroit 10 Team Trench Counter: Titans +26, Lions -26 The Titans (11-1) rebounded from their first loss of the season against the lowly Lions (0-12) on Thursday afternoon. They dominated on the ground, with Chris Johnson (125 yards and two touchdowns) and LenDale White (106 yards and two touchdowns) running wild all over the Detroit defense. Kerry Collins went 11-for-18 with 127 yards, and Vince Young was 1-for-1 with 54 yards in garbage duty. Tennessee also scored on defense, when Dave Ball returned an interception 15 yards for a score in the second quarter. The Titans' defense recorded three sacks and two fumble recoveries. Daunte Culpepper went 13-for-26 with 134 yards, one touchdown and an interception. Rookie running back Kevin Smith struggled against the Titans' defense with 22 yards on twelve carries. Calvin Johnson was held out of the end zone for the fifth time this season, but caught five passes for 66 yards. Drew Henson, who the Lions signed to a two-year contract last week, went 1-for-2 with 20 passing yards with the game decided well before halftime. Dallas 34, Seattle 9 Team Trench Counter: Cowboys +15, Seahawks -15 The Cowboys (8-4) continued their recent run with a drubbing of the Seahawks (2-10) on Thanksgiving afternoon. Tony Romo went 22-for-34 with 331 yards, three touchdowns and an interception. Dallas raced out to a 24-6 lead at the half, even after losing Marion Barber (toe) early on. Barber rushed ten times for 32 yards and a touchdown, while Tashard Choice added 57 yards on eleven carries. Jason Witten, nine receptions for 115 yards and a touchdown, and Terrell Owens, five catches for 98 yards and a score, led the team in receiving. Matt Hasselbeck, even with some of his receivers back in the lineup, struggled once again. He went 22-for-38 with 287 yards and an interception. Julius Jones, who played for the Cowboys last season, rushed eleven times for 37 yards. Tight end John Carlson tallied six receptions for 105 yards, and Deion Branch had five catches for 56 yards in the loss. Dallas sacked Hasselbeck seven times. Philadelphia 48, Arizona 20 Team Trench Counter: Eagles +16.8, Cardinals -16.8 The Eagles (6-5-1) thumped the Cardinals (7-5) on Thursday night to help get both Andy Reid and Donovan McNabb back in the good graces of Philadelphia fans momentarily. McNabb went 27-for-39 with 260 yards and four touchdowns, while Brian Westbrook had 110 rushing yards and scored a franchise-record four scores. DeSean Jackson led the team in receiving, with six catches for 76 yards and a score. Even without Asante Samuel, the Eagles recorded three interceptions. Kurt Warner went 21-for-39 with 235 yards, three touchdowns and the three picks. The Eagles held Arizona's rushing attack in check, limiting Tim Hightower to just 7 yards on seven attempts. Larry Fitzgerald caught two of Warner's touchdowns, grabbing a total of five passes for 65 yards. Steve Breaston was the recipient of the other touchdown, while Anquan Boldin added 63 yards on five catches. N.Y. Giants 23, Washington 7 Team Trench Counter: Giants +10.1, Redskins -10.1 The Giants (11-1) remained red-hot with a dominant victory over the Redskins (7-5). Eli Manning went 21-for-34 with 305 yards, one touchdown and an interception. Brandon Jacobs, returning from a knee injury, ran twenty-one times for 71 yards and a touchdown. Without Plaxico Burress (hamstring, shooting), Amani Toomer (five catches for 85 yards and a score), Derrick Ward (five receptions for 75 yards) and Domenik Hixon (five catches for 71 yards) were Manning's favorite targets. Jason Campbell went 23-for-38 with 232 yards and an interception. Clinton Portis struggled against New York's stifling defense, rushing eleven times for 22 yards. Rookie wide receiver Devin Thomas scored Washington's only touchdown of the game, a 29-yard run in the second quarter that momentarily moved the Redskins within striking distance. Chris Cooley led the team in receiving with six receptions for 71 yards. Tampa Bay 23, New Orleans 20 Team Trench Counter: Buccaneers +6.5, Saints -6.5 Matt Bryant hit a 37-yard field goal in the final minute to give the Buccaneers (9-3) a dramatic win over the Saints (6-6) on Sunday afternoon. Jeff Garcia went 9-for-23 with 119 yards and a touchdown, as a variety of options produced well on the ground. Warrick Dunn ran twenty-two times for 74 yards, Garcia scrambled for 42 yards and Cadillac Williams added 20 yards and a touchdown. Antonio Bryant was the leading receiver, catching three passes for 63 yards and a score. Drew Brees went 25-for-47 with 296 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions. Tampa Bay limited New Orleans to just 44 rushing yards on eighteen carries. Marques Colston had one of his best games of the season, catching six passes for 106 yards, while Pierre Thomas and Lance Moore were on the receiving end of touchdown passes from Brees. New Orleans sacked Garcia four times, but wasn't able to enough points on the board against Tampa Bay's tough defense. Miami 16, St. Louis 12 Team Trench Counter: Dolphins +3.3, Rams -3.3 The Dolphins (7-5) limited the Rams (2-10) to four field goals in a close win at Edward Jones Stadium. Chad Pennington went 13-for-23 with 166 yards, as Miami dominated on the ground. Ricky Williams rushed twelve times for 54 yards, Ronnie Brown added 48 yards and a touchdown on fifteen attempts, and even Pennington added 15 yards on the ground. Davone Bess caught six passes for 84 yards, as Miami won with strong defense. Marc Bulger went 16-for-35 with 149 yards and three interceptions. Steven Jackson returned from a thigh injury, rushing twenty-one times for 94 yards in the loss. Dane Looker had six receptions for 52 yards to lead the team, while veteran Torry Holt tallied 30 yards on three carries. St. Louis actually took a 6-0 lead on a pair of Josh Brown field goals in the first quarter, but Miami rebounded with ten points in the second to take a lead they wouldn't relinquish. Carolina 35, Green Bay 31 Team Trench Counter: Panthers +7.8, Packers -7.8 The Panthers (9-3) were victorious over the Packers (5-7) thanks to a 1-yard run by DeAngelo Williams in the final moments. Jake Delhomme managed a great game, going 12-for-17 with 177 yards. Williams ran twenty-one times for 71 yards and an amazing four touchdowns. Delhomme, who rushed twice and gained zero net yards, also ran into the end zone. Steve Smith, the team's leading target, caught four balls for 105 yards. Aaron Rodgers went 29-for-45 with 298 yards, three touchdowns and an interception. Green Bay rallied from an early deficit to take a 31-28 lead late in the fourth quarter on a 19-yard field goal by Mason Crosby before Williams scored his fourth touchdown. Brandon Jackson led the team in rushing with 80 yards on eleven carries. Greg Jennings, who went over the 1,000-yard mark, caught eight passes for 91 yards and a touchdown. Donald Driver and Donald Lee also reached the end zone in the loss. Indianapolis 10, Cleveland 6 Team Trench Counter: Colts +4.9, Browns -4.9 The Colts (8-4) won a hard-fought game against the Browns (4-8) thanks to a 37-yard fumble return for a touchdown by Robert Mathis in the fourth quarter. Peyton Manning went 15-for-21 with 125 yards and two interceptions. Joseph Addai ran fifteen times for 57 yards and lost a fumble, as Indianapolis was held without an offensive touchdown. Reggie Wayne (four receptions for 46 yards) and Marvin Harrison (three catches for 27 yards) led the team in receiving. Derek Anderson, who left late with a knee injury that has placed his season in jeopardy, went 16-for-26 with 110 yards. Jamal Lewis ran twenty-four yards for 77 yards, while Braylon Edwards (two catches for 36 yards) was the only Cleveland receiver to surpass the 20-yard mark. Ken Dorsey relieved Anderson, going 0-for-3 with an interception on the team's final offensive drive. Baltimore 34, Cincinnati 3 Team Trench Counter: Ravens +21.8, Bengals -21.8 The Ravens (8-4) easily handled the Bengals (1-10-1) thanks a big day from rookie Joe Flacco. He went 19-for-29 with 280 yards and two touchdowns, and receiver Mark Clayton threw a 32-yard touchdown pass to Derrick Mason in the third quarter. Le'Ron McClain rushed twenty-five times for 86 yards, and Clayton had five receptions for 164 yards and a touchdown. Todd Heap, who caught four passes for 39 yards, also had a scoring reception for Baltimore in the win. Ryan Fitzpatrick went 12-for-31 with 124 yards, and Jordan Palmer (Carson's brother) had an interception on two pass attempts for Cincinnati. Fitzpatrick led the team in rushing, with three attempts for 29 yards. Cedric Benson and Chris Perry combined for 28 yards on thirteen carries. T.J. Houshmandzadeh (four receptions for 65 yards) and Chad "Ocho Cinco" Johnson (four catches for 45 yards) led the team in receiving. San Francisco 10, Buffalo 3 Team Trench Counter: 49ers -9, Bills +9 The 49ers (4-8) shocked the Bills (6-6) on Sunday at Ralph Wilson Stadium thanks to a strong defensive performance. Shaun Hill went 14-for-23 with 161 yards and a touchdown, a 12-yard pass to Isaac Bruce in the first quarter. Frank Gore added 66 yards on the ground, and Joe Nedney kicked a 50-yard field goal in the second quarter to complete San Francisco's scoring in the victory. The defense was strong, posting three sacks and forcing a pair of fumbles (one was recovered). Trent Edwards, who left with a groin injury, went 10-for-21 with 112 yards. J.P. Losman, who took over for Edwards, was 11-for-17 with 93 yards in the loss. Marshawn Lynch was the lone offensive star for Buffalo, rushing sixteen times for 134 yards. Lee Evans had seven receptions for 80 yards, while Josh Reed added five catches for 58 yards in the tough loss. Atlanta 22, San Diego 16 Team Trench Counter: Falcons +10.8, Chargers -10.8 The Falcons (8-4) were terrific defensively against the struggling, but explosive Chargers (4-8) in San Diego. Matt Ryan went 17-for-23 with 207 yards and two touchdowns, and Michael Turner ran thirty-one times for 120 yards. Roddy White led Atlanta in receiving with 120 yards, but Justin Pelle and Harry Douglas were on the receiving end of Ryan's scoring strikes. The Falcons had three sacks and kept the Chargers in check despite not forcing any turnovers. Philip Rivers went 17-for-30 with 149 yards and rushed four times for 18 yards as well. Jacob Hester led San Diego with a 28-yard rush, while LaDainian Tomlinson ran fourteen times for 24 yards and a touchdown. Malcolm Floyd had five receptions for 59 yards, while Tomlinson added 42 receiving yards to his rushing total. Kansas City 20, Oakland 13 Team Trench Counter: Chiefs +5.2, Raiders -5.2 The Chiefs (2-10) scored 10 points in the fourth quarter to knock off the Raiders (3-9) at McAfee Coliseum. Tyler Thigpen went 15-for-22 with 162 yards and an interception. Larry Johnson continued to break out of his slump, rushing twenty-times for 92 yards and a touchdown. Thigpen added 48 yards on eleven scrambles. Tony Gonzalez led Kansas City with eight receptions for 110 yards. Maurice Leggett scored the team's other touchdown on a 67-yard fumble return in the second quarter. JaMarcus Russell went 10-for-28 with 132 yards as he was inaccurate in the loss. Justin Fargas led the team in rushing with 82 yards and a touchdown on eighteen carries. Russell had 37 yards on two scrambles. Rookie Darren McFadden struggled, posting 13 yards on seven carries. Tight end Zach Miller led Oakland in receiving with 79 yards on five receptions. McFadden boosted his poor rushing statistics with three catches for 50 yards. Pittsburgh 33, New England 10 Team Trench Counter: Steelers +5.9, Patriots -5.9 The Steelers (9-3) scored 30-straight points against the Patriots (7-5) as they dominated in the second half. Ben Roethlisberger went 17-for-33 with 179 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Willie Parker rushed for 87 yards on sixteen carries, and Mewelde Moore added 67 yards on twelve carries in the win. Heath Miller led the team in receiving with 60 yards on four receptions. Pittsburgh sacked Matt Cassel five times and forced five turnovers. Cassel went 19-for-39 with 169 yards and two interceptions, and also lost a pair of fumbles. Kevin Faulk rushed six times for 73 yards, and Sammy Morris added 45 yards and touchdown on eleven attempts in the damaging loss. Faulk led New England in receiving as well, catching seven passes for 48 yards. Randy Moss (45 yards) and Wes Welker (30 yards) both caught four passes. Denver 34, N.Y. Jets 17 Team Trench Counter: Broncos -0.3, Jets +0.3 The Broncos (7-5) kept the Jets (8-4) in check to extend their lead in the horrendous AFC West. Jay Cutler went 27-for-43 with 357 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Fullback Peyton Hillis rushed twenty-two times for 129 yards and a touchdown, helping Denver take an early lead against New York. Tony Scheffler led the team with seven receptions for 90 yards, while Eddie Royals (84 yards) and Brandon Stokley (44 yards) scored touchdowns. Vernon Fox got things started for the Broncos, returning a fumble 23 yards midway through the first quarter to give the team a 7-0 lead. Brett Favre went 23-for-43 with 247 and an interception. Thomas Jones excelled, rushing sixteen times for 138 yards and two interceptions, but untimely turnovers doomed the Jets. Dustin Keller recorded seven receptions for 77 yards, and running back Leon Washington posted 60 yards on three catches. Despite the loss, the Jets still have a one-game lead over the Patriots and Dolphins in the AFC East title race. Minnesota 34, Chicago 14 Team Trench Counter: Vikings +19.1, Bears -19.1 The Vikings (7-5) took the lead in the NFC North with a convincing win over the Bears (6-6) at the Metrodome. Gus Frerotte, who went 16-for-25 with 210 yards, one touchdown and an interception, gave way to both Adrian Peterson and Chester Taylor on the ground. Peterson had 131 yards and a score, while Taylor added 46 yards and a score of his own. Frerotte also reached the end zone on a sneak late in the second quarter. Bernard Berrian, who hooked up with Frerotte for a 99-yard touchdown, finished the game with four receptions for 122 yards. Kyle Orton struggled, going 11-for-29 with 153 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions. The Minnesota defense also sacked him three times, all by defensive end Jared Allen. Rookie Matt Forte rushed twenty-two times for 96 yards, and caught four passes for 29 yards and a touchdown. Devin Hester caught a 65-yard touchdown pass from Orton in the first quarter that gave the Bears a 7-0 lead, but the Vikings scored 17 in the second to take a lead that would prove to be insurmountable. Houston 30, Jacksonville 17 Team Trench Counter: Texans +7.5, Jaguars -7.5 The Texans (5-7) jumped out to a 13-0 lead on Monday night in their defeat of the Jaguars (4-8). Sage Rosenfels went 14-for-24 with 200 yards, one touchdown and an interception. Rookie running back Steve Slaton starred with 130 rushing yards and two touchdowns on twenty-one carries. Andre Johnson, undoubtedly one of the league's top receiver, caught seven passes for 75 yards and a score. David Garrard went 25-for-35 with 287 yards, one touchdown and an interception. Matt Jones was Garrard's top target, catching eight passes for 104 yards. Reggie Williams, however, had five receptions for 55 yards and a score. Fred Taylor and Maurice Jones-Drew had success on the ground, combining for 116 rushing yards and a touchdown. However, turnovers doomed Jacksonville, as both Garrard and Jones-Drew lost fumbles in the defeat. *Explaining The Trench Counter

The Eagles cruised to an easy victory over the Cardinals on Thursday night, on the wings of Donovan McNabb and Brian Westbrook. McNabb went 27-for-39 with 260 yards and four touchdowns, with two of the scores coming on receptions by Westbrook. Westbrook, who rushed twenty-two times for 110 yards, also scored a pair of touchdowns on the ground. The Eagles made headlines all week after the very public benching of McNabb by coach Andy Reid at halftime against the Ravens just four days ago. Kurt Warner, who looked like a lock to win the NFL MVP before facing off against back-to-back NFC East opponents, went 21-for-39 with 235 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions. Philadelphia shut Arizona down on the ground, holding the Cardinals to just 25 yards on ten carries. Larry Fitzgerald had a strong game, catching five passes for 65 yards and two touchdowns. Westbrook's four touchdowns tied a franchise record.

Sources close to decision-makers claim that the Eagles seem more inclined to blame the team's offensive line and wide receivers for their struggles than coach Andy Reid or quarterback Donovan McNabb. "I unalterably believe these two things: We have a significant amount of talent, and that Andy is a real good head coach," the source said. "I know it's difficult to reconcile those beliefs with what's happening on the field, but you can't just forget about what has happened here over the last 10 years."

Those around Eagles' head coach Andy Reid believe that there is a "zero percent chance" that he will voluntarily step down after the season. Philadelphia could decide to fire Reid, who has two years remaining on his current contract.

Donovan McNabb will start when the Philadelphia Eagles host the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night. McNabb was benched for the first time in his career at halftime of Philadelphia's 36-7 loss at Baltimore on Sunday. Second-year pro Kevin Kolb played poorly against the Ravens, and Eagles' coach Andy Reid said Monday he's going back to McNabb.

Chances are you saw a majority of the fourteen games played on Sunday in the NFL's Week 12, but there is no need to worry if you weren?t watching all the action. RealGM is here to help summarize all that went down as NFL teams took the field in the weekend before Thanksgiving. We will also calculate each team's Trench Counter*. Pittsburgh 27, Cincinnati 10 Team Trench Counter: Steelers +11.4, Bengals -11.4 The Steelers (8-3) pulled away in the second half against the Bengals (1-9-1) on Thursday night. Ben Roethlisberger went 17-for-30 with 243 yards and a touchdown and added 13 rushing yards and a score while Mewelde Moore and Willie Parker combined to rush for 93 yards on twenty-nine carries in the win. Santonio Holmes led Pittsburgh with 88 receiving yards, and the defense limited Cincinnati to just 208 total yards. Ryan Fitzpatrick went 20-for-37 for 168 yards, one touchdown. and an interception. Cedric Benson, the team?s top rusher by default, rushed sixteen times but managed just 35 yards. The Bengals were without Chad ?Ocho Cinco? Johnson after he was deactivated prior to the game. Cincinnati took a quick 7-0 lead on a 10-yard connection between Glenn Holt and Fitzpatrick in the first, but the Bengals only managed a field goal in the game?s final forty-eight minutes. N.Y. Jets 34, Tennessee 13 Team Trench Counter: Jets +9.8, Titans -9.8 The Jets (8-3) handed the Titans (10-1) their first loss of the season on Sunday afternoon, thanks to a strong performance by Leon Washington. Brett Favre went 25-for-32 with 224 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. Thomas Jones had 117 total yards and a score while Washington tallied 82 rushing yards and a pair of touchdowns. New York limited Tennessee?s stellar rushing attack to only 45 yards on the ground. Kerry Collins was respectable, going 21-for-39 with 243 yards and a touchdown. However, they didn?t dominate on the ground as the Titans had grown accustomed to this season. In addition to their difficulty gaining yardage, Chris Johnson lost a fumble in the team?s first loss since San Diego defeated them 17-6 on Jan. 6. Chicago 27, St. Louis 3 Team Trench Counter: Bears +24.2, Rams -24.2 Rookie Matt Forte led the Bears (6-5) to an important win over the Rams (2-9) at Edwards Jones Stadium. Kyle Orton went 18-for-29 with 139 yards and touchdown, and Forte rushed for 132 yards and a pair of scores in the dominant victory. Devin Hester led Chicago in receiving with five catches for 57 yards while the defense limited St. Louis to just 207 and forced four turnovers. Marc Bulger left in the first quarter with a concussion, and Trent Green struggled mightily. Green went 16-for-30 with 219 yards and four interceptions, as he accounted for all of the team?s turnovers. The Rams managed a mere fourteen yards on the ground, with Steven Jackson missing yet another game with a thigh injury. Torry Holt led the team with 84 receiving yards on four catches in the loss. New England 48, Miami 28 Team Trench Counter: Patriots +9.4, Dolphins -9.4 The Dolphins (6-5) scored a touchdown in every quarter, but the Patriots (7-4) pulled away in the second half with 31 points. Matt Cassel had 415 passing yards ? his second-straight week over the 400-yard mark ? and three touchdowns on 30-for-43 passing. New England also scored three times on the ground, with Kevin Faulk, Cassel, and BenJarvus Green-Ellis each finding the end zone. Randy Moss exploded, having his best game of the season, tallying 125 yards and three touchdowns on eight receptions. Wes Welker also starred, grabbing 8 balls for 120 yards. Chad Pennington was strong, going 24-for-41 with 341 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception. Pennington added a rushing score while Ronnie Brown (37 yards on 10 carries), and Ricky Williams (21 yards on six attempts) struggled against New England?s rush defense. Ted Ginn Jr. (88 yards), Davone Bess (87 yards), and Greg Camarillo (75 yards and a score) led Miami in receiving. Buffalo 54, Kansas City 31 Team Trench Counter: Bills +4.5, Chiefs -4.5 The Bills (6-5) hung more points on the Chiefs (1-10) than anyone in history on Sunday as they scored 40 points over the second and third quarters. Trent Edwards went 24-for-32 with 273 yards and two touchdowns while Marshawn Lynch led on the ground with 79 yards and a score. Edwards joined Lynch, rushing six times for 38 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Lee Evans hooked up with Edwards five times for 110 yards while Josh Reed caught five passes for 50 yards and a score. Tyler Thigpen went 17-for-31 with 240 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions, and Quinn Gray went 7-for-8 with 76 yards and a touchdown in garbage time. Larry Johnson amassed 81 yards on just seven carries, helping the Chiefs average an astounding 12.2 yards per carry. Four different Kansas City players caught touchdowns ? Tony Gonzalez (10 catches, 113 yards), Dwayne Bowe (3 catches, 58 yards), Mark Bradley (2 catches, 52 yards), and Jamaal Charles (3 catches, 45 yards) in the loss. Minnesota 30, Jacksonville 12 Team Trench Counter: Vikings +12, Jaguars -12 The Vikings (6-5) improved their playoff chances with an impressive win over the struggling Jaguars (4-7) on Sunday. Gus Frerotte struggled, going 12-for-20 with 120 yards and an interception, but Adrian Peterson and Chester Taylor picked up the slack on the ground. Peterson rushed seventeen times for 80 yards and a touchdown, and Taylor added 25 yards and a score on nine carries. Minnesota got on the board early, just thirteen seconds into the game, thanks to a 27-yard fumble return by Napoleon Harris. David Garrard went 27-for-45 with 317 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions for the Jaguars. The Vikings limited Jacksonville?s dynamic rushing tandem, holding Maurice Jones-Drew and Fred Taylor to just 24 yards on nine carries. Jones-Drew, however, excelled as a receiver, catching nine passes for 113 yards. In addition to Garrard?s interceptions, the Jaguars lost three fumbles in defeat. Tampa Bay 38, Detroit 20 Team Trench Counter: Buccaneers +12.7, Lions -12.7 The Lions (0-11) stormed out of the gates to take a 17-0 lead but couldn?t keep the Buccaneers (8-3) off the scoreboard in the second and third quarters en route to yet another loss. Jeff Garcia went 13-for-18 with 165 yards and two touchdowns while Warrick Dunn performed well with 90 rushing yards and a score on fourteen carries. Cadillac Williams, in his return from a career-threatening knee injury, had 27 yards on sixteen attempts. Tampa Bay held Detroit to 207 total yards after putting the clamps on the Lions in the second period. Daunte Culpepper went 8-for-20 with 121 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. He was relieved by Drew Stanton, who went 2-for-6 with 13 yards, but was forced back into the game after Stanton suffered a concussion. Kevin Smith ran well, tallying 86 yards on sixteen attempts. Calvin Johnson was the team?s lone offensive star, catching three passes for 66 yards and a touchdown at Ford Field. Dallas 35, San Francisco 22 Team Trench Counter: 49ers +0.8, Cowboys -0.8 Terrell Owens and the Cowboys (7-4) broke out of their offensive slump against the 49ers (3-8) on Sunday. Tony Romo went 23-for-39 with 341 yards and three touchdowns while Marion Barber rushed nineteen times for 59 yards. Owens, who hadn?t topped the 100-yard mark all season, caught seven passes for 213 yards and a touchdown. Romo, who lost a fumble for the team?s only turnover of the afternoon, also connected with Roy Williams three times for 36 yards. Shaun Hill was decent for the 49ers, going 21-for-33 with 303 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. Frank Gore struggled, however, rushing for just 26 yards on fourteen attempts. Isaac Bruce was Hill?s main target, recording eight receptions for 125 yards and a score in the loss. San Francisco allowed Dallas to tally 408 total yards while they managed just 304 themselves. Houston 16, Cleveland 6 Team Trench Counter: Texans +9.7, Browns -9.7 The Texans (4-7) won an ugly contest over the Browns (4-7) simply because they made fewer mistakes. Sage Rosenfels went 24-for-32 with 275 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. Steve Slaton (73 yards on 21 carries) and Ahman Green (39 yards on 13 attempts) helped Houston control the clock. Andre Johnson was the team?s offensive star, catching 10 passes for 116 yards in the victory. Brady Quinn, who went 8-for-18 with 94 yards and two interceptions, was replaced by Derek Anderson in the second half. Anderson didn?t fare much better, going 5-for-14 with 51 yards and a pick of his own. Jamal Lewis, who lost a fumble, rushed for 58 yards on ten carries. Braylon Edwards was the only bright spot for Cleveland, recording five receptions for 85 yards. No other receiver had more than 18 yards receiving for the Browns in the loss. Baltimore 36, Philadelphia 7 Team Trench Counter: Ravens +18.6, Eagles -18.6 The Ravens (7-4) defeated the Eagles (5-5-1) in a game that was highlighted by the benching of Donovan McNabb in the second half. Rookie Joe Flacco went 12-for-26 with 183 yards and two touchdowns, while Le?Ron McClain tallied 88 rushing yards and a score on eighteen carries. Mark Clayton led Baltimore in receiving with two catches for 76 yards and a trip to the end zone. The defense feasted on the struggling Eagles, grabbing four interceptions, a fumble and scoring on a 108-yard pick return by Ed Reed. McNabb went 8-for-18 with 59 yards, two interceptions and a fumble in the first half before being replaced by Kevin Kolb, who went 10-for-23 with 73 yards and two picks as well. Brian Westbrook, without a passing game on his side, rushed for just 39 yards on fourteen carries. Rookie DeSean Jackson, who rushed once for 12 yards, caught five passes for 47 yards in the tough loss. The Eagles would have been held scoreless by the Ravens had Quintin Demps not returned a kickoff 100 yards near the end of the second quarter. At the half, when McNabb?s benching, the first of his career, took place the score was 10-7 in favor of Baltimore. Oakland 31, Denver 10 Team Trench Counter: Raiders +12.6, Broncos -12.6 JaMarcus Russell was nearly perfect as the Raiders (3-8) shocked the Broncos (6-5) at Invesco Field. Russell went 11-for-12 with 152 yards and a touchdown, and Justin Fargas and Darren McFadden dominated on the ground. Fargas rushed twenty-four times for 107 yards, while McFadden added 38 yards and two touchdowns on ten rushes. Ashley Lelie appears to have decent chemistry with Russell, as he caught four passes for 92 yards and a score in the win. Jay Cutler struggled mightily, going 16-for-37 with 204 yards and an interception. Peyton Hillis, the fullback turned leading rusher, ran seventeen times for 74 yards and a touchdown, Denver?s only trip to the end zone of the afternoon. As usual, Brandon Marshall led the Broncos in receiving with four receptions for 84 yards. Oakland receiver Johnnie Lee Higgins returned a punt 89 yards for a key touchdown in the second quarter. Washington 20, Seattle 17 Team Trench Counter: Redskins +10.9, Seahawks -10.9 The Redskins (7-4) held off the Seahawks (2-9) on Sunday to keep pace in the tight NFC East. Jason Campbell was steady, going 20-for-33 with 206 yards and a touchdown. Clinton Portis, who was a game-time decision with a knee injury, rushed twenty-nine times for 143 yards against Seattle. Santana Moss led the Redskins in receiving with 72 yards, while Antwaan Randle El caught two passes for 18 yards and a touchdown. Matt Hasselbeck went 12-for-24 with 103 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in the loss. Seattle had a chance to shock Washington, but Hasselbeck threw a pick on first down with 1:28 left on the team?s own 22-yard line. Maurice Morris rushed fourteen times for 103 yards, and added three catches for 10 yards and a touchdown. The Seahawks, who have lost four-straight, are amazingly just a game out of second place in the NFC West. N.Y. Giants 37, Arizona 29 Team Trench Counter: Giants +0, Cardinals -0 The Giants (10-1) continue to defeat formidable opponents, having knocked off the Cardinals (7-4) in Arizona. Eli Manning went 26-for-33 with 240 yards and three touchdowns, even without Plaxico Burress, who left early with a lingering hamstring injury. Derrick Ward ? starting in the place of Brandon Jacobs (knee injury) ? rushed twenty times for 69 yards and a score. Manning spread the ball around nicely, connecting with five different receivers at least four times. Kurt Warner went 32-for-52 with 351 yards, one touchdown, d an interception. Warner did a majority of the team?s offensive damage through the air, but rookie Tim Hightower benefited from numerous red zone touches. Hightower rushed for just 21 yards on eleven carries, but reached the end zone twice. Anquan Boldin had eleven catches for 87 yards and a score; Larry Fitzgerald grabbed five balls for 71 yards; and Steve Breaston had six receptions for 86 yards. Warner, who entered the game as a favorite to be named the league?s MVP, also lost a fumble. Atlanta 45, Carolina 28 Team Trench Counter: Falcons +0.5, Panthers -0.5 The Falcons (7-4) scored 28 points in the fourth quarter en route to a huge divisional win over the Panthers (8-3) at the Georgia Dome. Matt Ryan went 17-for-27 with 259 yards but leaned on Michael Turner heavily in the red zone. Turner rushed twenty-four times for 117 yards and four touchdowns. Turner scored three of his touchdowns in the fourth quarter while Harry Douglas added a 61-yard punt return in the final fifteen minutes. Douglas also caught four passes for 92 yards in the win. Jake Delhomme broke out of his recent skid, going 21-for-35 with 295 yards and a touchdown and added a 12-yard touchdown run in the fourth. DeAngelo Williams excelled on the ground, rushing nineteen times for 109 yards and a score. Muhsin Muhammad caught four passes for 40 yards and a trip to the end zone while Steve Smith had eight receptions for 168 yards in the loss. Indianapolis 23, San Diego 20 Team Trench Counter: Colts -6.6, Chargers +6.6 Adam Vinatieri kicked a 51-yard field goal as time expired to give the Colts (7-4) a win over the Chargers (4-7). Peyton Manning went 32-for-44 with 255 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. Joseph Addai added 70 yards on sixteen carries, also catching seven passes for 31 yards. Anthony Gonzalez led Indianapolis with six receptions for 95 yards and a touchdown. Philip Rivers went 24-for-31 with 288 yards and two touchdowns, and a lost fumble in the loss. LaDainian Tomlinson continued to show signs of a resurgence with 84 yards on twenty-one carries. Chris Chambers led San Diego with six catches for 61 yards. The Chargers are still alive in the AFC playoff picture, as they trail the Broncos by just two games in the AFC West. New Orleans 51, Green Bay 29 Team Trench Counter: Saints +18.3, Packers -18.3 Drew Brees aired it out as the Saints (6-5) thumped the Packers (5-6) on Monday Night Football. Brees went 20-for-26 with 323 yards and four touchdowns, outplaying Aaron Rodgers mightily in Louisiana. Pierre Thomas ran fifteen times for 87 yards and two touchdowns, while Lance Moore once again led New Orleans in receiving with five catches for 115 yards and a pair of scores. Rodgers went 23-for-41 with 248 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions. It was the secondary of the Saints, not the hyped unit of the Packers, that played a key role in the game. Ryan Grant carried the ball eighteen times for 67 yards, and Rodgers added 36 rushing yards on eight scrambles. Greg Jennings led Green Bay in receiving, catching eight passes for 101 yards and a touchdown. *Explaining The Trench Counter

Donovan McNabb was awful in the first half and subsequently benched in the Baltimore Ravens' 36-7 win over the Eagles. Seven turnovers in seven quarters was evidently enough for Philadelphia coach Andy Reid, who turned to Kevin Kolb, a second-round pick who didn't throw a pass as a rookie last year and had attempted nine throws this season. Kolb went 10-for-23 for 73 yards and two interceptions. This was the first time in McNabb's career that he was benched for ineffectiveness.

Eagles' coach Andy Reid is still confident in the abilities of quarterback Donovan McNabb. "The easy thing is to point fingers at Donovan," Reid said. "I'm not saying he isn't responsible, but there are other people that also have a piece of that, and we need to get that straightened out." Reid will not turn to second-year quarterback Kevin Kolb in the near future. McNabb's passer rating is 84.7, which is 18th in the NFL and would be his lowest rating since 2003. He is 22d in completion percentage at 59.4. On third down, his passer rating is 78.4, which is 15th in the NFL.

Eagles' quarterback Donovan McNabb claimed after Sunday's tie game against the Bengals that he didn't know the rule was in the NFL's rulebook. "I've never been a part of a tie. I never even knew that was in the rule book," McNabb said. "It's part of the rules, and we have to go with it. I was looking forward to getting the opportunity to get out there and try to drive to win the game. But unfortunately, with the rules, we settled with a tie." The rule isn't an obscure one. It was adopted fully by the NFL in 1974, and 17 games have since ended tied. "I guess we're aware of it now," McNabb said. "In college, there are multiple overtimes, and in high school and Pop Warner. I never knew in the professional ranks it would end that way. I hate to see what would happen in the Super Bowl and in the playoffs." McNabb wasn't the only one confused by the rules. "Me and Greg Lewis were discussing it on the sideline, so we asked one of our trainers, and he told us it ends in a tie," running back Correll Buckhalter said. "I found out while we were in OT," rookie wideout DeSean Jackson said. "I thought we kept playing," linebacker Omar Gaither said.

Bengals' cornerback Jonathan Joseph claims that the Eagles have been predictable on offense this season. "From watching film, other teams in the league have been successful against them," said Joseph, who recorded one of the three Bengals' interceptions in the 13-13 tie. "They may have a lot of yards or whatever, but teams have been successful getting them off the field. They have tendencies you can pick up on, and you have a good idea of what's going on." The Eagles were 3-for-18 on third down against the Bengals on Sunday. "They run those 14-yard curl routes - they ran them like four or five times today - so when they do that, the safeties were going to be aggressive and the corners were going to be over the top," Joseph said. "On that particular play, that's what happened. He overthrew it a little bit, and I had a chance to make a play on the ball. I just took my eyes off it. It's one of those things that you think is an easy play, and the ball goes through your hands."