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Houston 17, Pittsburgh 10 Trench Counter: Texans +0.1, Steelers -0.1 Riding Arian Foster in his first full game of the season, the Houston Texans (3-1) topped the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2) at Reliant Stadium. Foster rushed 30 times for 155 yards and a touchdown, including the game-winning score three minutes into the fourth quarter. Houston was whistled for nine penalties, including an illegal block in the back that reversed a blocked field goal for a touchdown as the first half ended. The Steelers had a chance to tie the game on their final possession, but Ben Roethlisberger threw a game-ending interception. Houston had four three-and-outs, but they didn’t turn the ball over. Rashard Mendenhall was limited to just 25 yards on nine carries, but he did cross the goal line for a score in the third quarter that brought Pittsburgh to within three points. Kansas City 22, Minnesota 17 Trench Counter: Chiefs +2.1, Vikings -2.1 The Kansas City Chiefs (1-3) didn’t score a touchdown until the fourth quarter, but they used five field goals to defeat the Minnesota Vikings (0-4). The Chiefs averaged 8.5 yards per pass, while they struggled to post 3.7 yards per rush attempt without the injured Jamaal Charles. Matt Cassel put the game away early in the fourth with a 52-yard connection with Dwayne Bowe for a touchdown that gave Kansas City a 22-10 lead. Donovan McNabb, who was criticized all week, went 18-for-30 with 202 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. He averaged 6.3 yards per pass and Minnesota was more successful on the ground (averaging 5.0 yards per rush). Adrian Peterson handled the ball 23 times for 80 yards the game after his father made public statements about his displeasure with a perceived lack of touches. Chicago 34, Carolina 29 Trench Counter: Bears -7.6, Panthers +7.6 Cam Newton lit up the box score again, but the Chicago Bears (2-2) got the victory against the Carolina Panthers (1-3) on Sunday afternoon. Newton averaged 8.1 yards per pass, amassing 374 yards, a touchdown and an interception on 27-for-46 passing. He also ran with the ball eight times for 35 yards and two scores. His interception came in the first half (it was returned for a touchdown), while a key fourth down play with just a few minutes remaining in regulation didn’t go Carolina’s way. After calling just 20 running plays combined in the last two weeks, Chicago rode Matt Forte with 25 carries for 205 yards and a touchdown. Marion Barber got in on the fun as well, scoring on a 3-yard run in the fourth quarter that put the game out of reach. The Bears averaged 7.2 yards per carry as Jay Cutler threw the ball just 17 times for 102 yards. New Orleans 23, Jacksonville 10 Trench Counter: Saints +6.5, Jaguars -6.5 The New Orleans Saints (3-1) pulled away from the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-3) in the second half as they outscored the home team 9-0 after halftime. The Saints completed 30 first downs, allowing them to extend drives and hold the football for more than 37 minutes. Drew Brees had 351 passing yards, averaging 7.4 yards per pass, with a touchdown and two interceptions. Jacksonville scored all of their points in the second quarter and they excelled on the ground with 6.1 yards per carry. Unfortunately, rookie Blaine Gabbert struggled in his second start with 196 yards, a touchdown and an interception on 16-for-42 passing. Maurice Jones-Drew was productive, with 11 carries for 84 yards, but the Jaguars were forced to air it out as they trailed for the entire game. Washington 17, St. Louis 10 Trench Counter: Redskins +3, Rams -3 The Washington Redskins (3-1) jumped out to a 17-0 lead and held on against the winless St. Louis Rams (0-4) at the Edward Jones Dome. The St. Louis offensive was awful once again, averaging just three yards per pass and 2.6 yards per rush. They committed just one turnover, but went 6-for-18 on third down. The Rams punted eight times and Sam Bradford was just 20-for-43 with 164 yards and a touchdown. Rex Grossman, meanwhile, managed a very good game. He went 15-for-29 with 143 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions. Ryan Torain ran 19 times for 135 yards and a score as he got more carries than both Roy Helu and Tim Hightower combined. Grossman’s interceptions could have proved more costly than they did as the Rams returned the miscues for a combined 66 yards. Tennessee 31, Cleveland 13 Trench Counter: Titans +3.9, Browns -3.9 The Tennessee Titans (3-1) continued to impress with a win against the Cleveland Browns (2-2) thanks to quarterback Matt Hasselbeck. The Titans averaged 10.5 yards per pass as Hasselbeck went 10-for-20 with 220 yards, three touchdowns and an interception. With the passing game working, Chris Johnson enjoyed his best game of the season with 101 yards on a workman-like 23 carries. The Titans ran just 50 plays, against 87 for the Browns. Colt McCoy threw the ball 61 times, converting 40 passes for 350 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Peyton Hillis returned from last week’s illness to run 10 times for 46 yards. McCoy targeted twelve different receivers, with eleven hauling in at least one reception. He was sacked four times and hit nine more times by Tennessee’s defense. Detroit 34, Dallas 30 Trench Counter: Lions -6.1, Cowboys +6.1 The Dallas Cowboys (2-2) jumped out a 17-0 lead, but the Detroit Lions (4-0) completed yet another huge comeback to steal a win at Cowboys Stadium. Trailing 27-10 with ten minutes left in the third quarter, the Lions scored 24 of the game’s next 27 points. Dallas averaged more yards per pass (6.8 to 5.6) and yards per rush (4.2 to 3.7), but Tony Romo threw a trio of interceptions as Detroit made their comeback. Bobby Carpenter and Chris Houston each returned a Romo interception for a touchdown in the third quarter, in a matter of five minutes, to bring the Lions back into striking distance. Calvin Johnson was relatively quiet until the final period when he caught two touchdown passes from Matthew Stafford. He finished with eight receptions for 96 yards. Cincinnati 23, Buffalo 20 Trench Counter: Bengals +10, Bills -10 The Cincinnati Bengals (2-2) stormed back to hand the Buffalo Bills (3-1) their first loss of the season thanks to a 43-yard field goal by Mike Nugent as time expired. The Bengals had more than twice as many first downs as the Bills, who scored just three points in the second half. The Cincinnati offense outgained Buffalo by nearly 200 yards on the afternoon. Ryan Fitzpatrick looked human, going 20-for-34 with 199 yards. Fred Jackson scored the only offensive touchdown for Buffalo on a three-year run in the second quarter. Bryan Scott scored the game’s first touchdown on a 43-yard interception return of rookie Andy Dalton. The Bills did not commit a turnover, but they were 4-for-14 on third down. San Francisco 24, Philadelphia 23 Trench Counter: 49ers +7.6, Eagles -7.6 Michael Vick finished the game and had a huge offensive day, but the San Francisco 49ers (3-1) handed the reeling Philadelphia Eagles (1-3) their third-straight loss. The Eagles led 23-3 midway through the third quarter, but Alex Smith led the 49ers on three touchdown drives to complete the comeback. On their last four drives, Philadelphia punted, missed two field goals and fumbled. Vick threw for 416 yards and ran for 75 more on eight carries, but LeSean McCoy struggled with nine carries for 18 yards. Frank Gore, meanwhile, rushed 15 times for 127 yards and a score. He entered the game expecting a limited workload because of an ankle injury. There were even reports prior to the game that Gore might be inactive. The game featured four missed field goals with two by David Akers, a former, long-time Eagle, and a pair by Philadelphia rookie Alex Henery. Green Bay 49, Denver 23 Trench Counter: Packers +10.1, Broncos -10.1 The Green Bay Packers (4-0) enjoyed a relatively easy win over the Denver Broncos (1-3) to maintain their perfect record. The Packers were 9-for-13 on third down, allowing them to score touchdowns on six of their eleven drives. Aaron Rodgers averaged 10.2 yards per pass, going 29-for-38 with 408 yards, four touchdowns and an interception. He also rushed for 36 yards and a pair of scores. Willis McGahee picked up Denver’s rush offense with 15 carries for 103 yards and Kyle Orton threw three touchdown passes, but Green Bay was too good. Orton also threw three interceptions and wide receiver Daniel Fells lost a fumble. Tim Tebow carried the football once, losing a yard on the play. New England 31, Oakland 19 Trench Counter: Patriots +7.3, Raiders -7.3 The New England Patriots (3-1) bounced back after a disappointing loss last week to send a statement to the Oakland Raiders (2-2). The Patriots used a dynamic offensive attack with Tom Brady going 16-for-30 for 226 yards and two touchdowns. He averaged 8.8 yards per pass, but they were productive on the ground as well. New England backs carried the ball 30 times for 183 yards (a 6.1 average). Once again, Wes Welker stared. He grabbed nine balls for 158 yards and a score. The Raiders hung with the Patriots until Jason Campbell threw an interception to safety Patrick Chung in the end zone late in the second quarter. New England went on to outscore Oakland 17-9 from then on. Darren McFadden ran all over the Patriots early on, but he finished with 75 yards (14 carries) as Michael Bush ran late. San Diego 26, Miami 16 Trench Counter: Chargers +12.4, Dolphins -12.4 The San Diego Chargers (3-1) knocked Chad Henne out of the game (shoulder) and then proceeded to top the Miami Dolphins (0-4) at Qualcomm Stadium. Philip Rivers was sharp and efficient, averaging 9.5 yards per pass as he totaled 307 yards and a touchdown. Ryan Mathews and Mike Tolbert combined to rush for 98 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries (a 4.1 team average). San Diego took care of the football, while Miami committed two turnovers. Matt Moore took over the Henne, who attempted just four passes, going 17-for-26 with 167 yards and an interception. With Daniel Thomas out, Reggie Bush was the lead running back and he carried the ball 13 times for 50 yards. Lex Hilliard gained 20 yards and a touchdown on six carries as the No. 2 option. The Dolphins scored a touchdown on their second drive, but managed just three field goals in remaining eight possessions. Atlanta 30, Seattle 28 Trench Counter: Falcons +4.8, Seahawks -4.8 The Atlanta Falcons (2-2) led 27-7 early in the third quarter, but needed a late defensive stop to avoid a collapse against the Seattle Seahawks (1-3) at CenturyLink Field. Matt Ryan played well, throwing for 291 yards and a touchdown while completing 67% of his passes. Michael Turner helped pace the Atlanta offense with two touchdowns and 26 carries for 70 yards. The Falcons had the ball for more than forty minutes as the Seahawks didn’t have a possession that lasted longer than 3:39. Seattle did, however, score on four of their final five drives. Three of those drives resulted in touchdowns as Tarvaris Jackson led the team on a furious comeback. He threw for 319 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. Steven Hauschka missed a 61-yard field goal with just a few seconds left on the clock that could have won the game. N.Y. Giants 31, Arizona 27 Trench Counter: Giants +5.1, Cardinals -5.1 Trailing by 10 points with a little more than five minutes remaining, Eli Manning led the New York Giants (3-1) to a comeback win over the Arizona Cardinals (1-3) on the road. New York got 16 of their 24 first downs through the air and averaged 7.7 yards per pass. Manning finished with 321 yards and a pair of scores on 27-for-40 attempts. The Giants struggled mightily on the ground, gaining just 54 yards on 24 attempts but they did punch it in twice in the red zone. After scoring in less than two minutes, the Giants forced a three-and-out by the Arizona offense. They won the game with a touchdown on the next possession. The Cardinals were just 3-for-12 on third down in the game. They also had a disappointing 118 yards on 11 penalties. Beanie Wells exploded in the losing effort, rushing 27 times for 138 yards and three touchdowns. Kolb threw what appeared to be an innocent interception early in the fourth quarter, New York didn’t score, but an extended drive at that point in the game could have put things out of reach. Baltimore 34, N.Y. Jets 17 Trench Counter: Ravens +14.5, Jets -14.5 The Baltimore Ravens (3-1) thumped the New York Jets (2-2) in a game that was highlighted by five defensive/special teams touchdowns. Ray Rice scored the only offensive touchdown of the game on a 3-yard run in the first quarter. Both teams struggled on the ground, averaging less than three yards per carry. The Jets had just 150 total yards and the Ravens scored three touchdowns directly off of their four turnovers. Shonn Greene continued to struggle mightily, carrying the football 10 times for 23 yards. Mark Sanchez had three rushing yards and three fumbles, to go along with his interception. Joe Flacco had two turnovers (a fumble and an interception). Leading 27-7 in the second quarter, the Jets scored 10 straight points to close the gap to 27-17 but they didn't score in the second half. Tampa Bay 24, Indianapolis 17 Trench Counter: Buccaneers +3.7, Colts -3.7 LeGarrette Blount scored on a 35-yard run with 3:15 left in regulation to give the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-1) a win over the Indianapolis Colts (0-4). Tampa Bay scored the game's final 14 points after Curtis Painter had led the Colts to a 17-10 with a pair of touchdown passes to Pierre Garcon. The Colts averaged 8.5 yards per pass, but just 3.4 yards per rush. Painter fumbled in the first half before righting the ship. The Buccaneers sacked Painter four times and hit him on six other occasions. Josh Freeman, who went 25-for-39 with 287 yards and a touchdown, led his team on yet another late, game-winning drive in the fourth quarter. Tampa Bay averaged 5.3 yards per rush, with Blount leading the way (25 carries for 127 yards).
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Houston 17, Pittsburgh 10 Trench Counter: Texans +0.1, Steelers -0.1 Riding Arian Foster in his first full game of the season, the Houston Texans (3-1) topped the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2) at Reliant Stadium. Foster rushed 30 times for 155 yards and a touchdown, including the game-winning score three minutes into the fourth quarter. Houston was whistled for nine penalties, including an illegal block in the back that reversed a blocked field goal for a touchdown as the first half ended. The Steelers had a chance to tie the game on their final possession, but Ben Roethlisberger threw a game-ending interception. Houston had four three-and-outs, but they didn’t turn the ball over. Rashard Mendenhall was limited to just 25 yards on nine carries, but he did cross the goal line for a score in the third quarter that brought Pittsburgh to within three points. Kansas City 22, Minnesota 17 Trench Counter: Chiefs +2.1, Vikings -2.1 The Kansas City Chiefs (1-3) didn’t score a touchdown until the fourth quarter, but they used five field goals to defeat the Minnesota Vikings (0-4). The Chiefs averaged 8.5 yards per pass, while they struggled to post 3.7 yards per rush attempt without the injured Jamaal Charles. Matt Cassel put the game away early in the fourth with a 52-yard connection with Dwayne Bowe for a touchdown that gave Kansas City a 22-10 lead. Donovan McNabb, who was criticized all week, went 18-for-30 with 202 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. He averaged 6.3 yards per pass and Minnesota was more successful on the ground (averaging 5.0 yards per rush). Adrian Peterson handled the ball 23 times for 80 yards the game after his father made public statements about his displeasure with a perceived lack of touches. Chicago 34, Carolina 29 Trench Counter: Bears -7.6, Panthers +7.6 Cam Newton lit up the box score again, but the Chicago Bears (2-2) got the victory against the Carolina Panthers (1-3) on Sunday afternoon. Newton averaged 8.1 yards per pass, amassing 374 yards, a touchdown and an interception on 27-for-46 passing. He also ran with the ball eight times for 35 yards and two scores. His interception came in the first half (it was returned for a touchdown), while a key fourth down play with just a few minutes remaining in regulation didn’t go Carolina’s way. After calling just 20 running plays combined in the last two weeks, Chicago rode Matt Forte with 25 carries for 205 yards and a touchdown. Marion Barber got in on the fun as well, scoring on a 3-yard run in the fourth quarter that put the game out of reach. The Bears averaged 7.2 yards per carry as Jay Cutler threw the ball just 17 times for 102 yards. New Orleans 23, Jacksonville 10 Trench Counter: Saints +6.5, Jaguars -6.5 The New Orleans Saints (3-1) pulled away from the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-3) in the second half as they outscored the home team 9-0 after halftime. The Saints completed 30 first downs, allowing them to extend drives and hold the football for more than 37 minutes. Drew Brees had 351 passing yards, averaging 7.4 yards per pass, with a touchdown and two interceptions. Jacksonville scored all of their points in the second quarter and they excelled on the ground with 6.1 yards per carry. Unfortunately, rookie Blaine Gabbert struggled in his second start with 196 yards, a touchdown and an interception on 16-for-42 passing. Maurice Jones-Drew was productive, with 11 carries for 84 yards, but the Jaguars were forced to air it out as they trailed for the entire game. Washington 17, St. Louis 10 Trench Counter: Redskins +3, Rams -3 The Washington Redskins (3-1) jumped out to a 17-0 lead and held on against the winless St. Louis Rams (0-4) at the Edward Jones Dome. The St. Louis offensive was awful once again, averaging just three yards per pass and 2.6 yards per rush. They committed just one turnover, but went 6-for-18 on third down. The Rams punted eight times and Sam Bradford was just 20-for-43 with 164 yards and a touchdown. Rex Grossman, meanwhile, managed a very good game. He went 15-for-29 with 143 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions. Ryan Torain ran 19 times for 135 yards and a score as he got more carries than both Roy Helu and Tim Hightower combined. Grossman’s interceptions could have proved more costly than they did as the Rams returned the miscues for a combined 66 yards. Tennessee 31, Cleveland 13 Trench Counter: Titans +3.9, Browns -3.9 The Tennessee Titans (3-1) continued to impress with a win against the Cleveland Browns (2-2) thanks to quarterback Matt Hasselbeck. The Titans averaged 10.5 yards per pass as Hasselbeck went 10-for-20 with 220 yards, three touchdowns and an interception. With the passing game working, Chris Johnson enjoyed his best game of the season with 101 yards on a workman-like 23 carries. The Titans ran just 50 plays, against 87 for the Browns. Colt McCoy threw the ball 61 times, converting 40 passes for 350 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Peyton Hillis returned from last week’s illness to run 10 times for 46 yards. McCoy targeted twelve different receivers, with eleven hauling in at least one reception. He was sacked four times and hit nine more times by Tennessee’s defense. Detroit 34, Dallas 30 Trench Counter: Lions -6.1, Cowboys +6.1 The Dallas Cowboys (2-2) jumped out a 17-0 lead, but the Detroit Lions (4-0) completed yet another huge comeback to steal a win at Cowboys Stadium. Trailing 27-10 with ten minutes left in the third quarter, the Lions scored 24 of the game’s next 27 points. Dallas averaged more yards per pass (6.8 to 5.6) and yards per rush (4.2 to 3.7), but Tony Romo threw a trio of interceptions as Detroit made their comeback. Bobby Carpenter and Chris Houston each returned a Romo interception for a touchdown in the third quarter, in a matter of five minutes, to bring the Lions back into striking distance. Calvin Johnson was relatively quiet until the final period when he caught two touchdown passes from Matthew Stafford. He finished with eight receptions for 96 yards. Cincinnati 23, Buffalo 20 Trench Counter: Bengals +10, Bills -10 The Cincinnati Bengals (2-2) stormed back to hand the Buffalo Bills (3-1) their first loss of the season thanks to a 43-yard field goal by Mike Nugent as time expired. The Bengals had more than twice as many first downs as the Bills, who scored just three points in the second half. The Cincinnati offense outgained Buffalo by nearly 200 yards on the afternoon. Ryan Fitzpatrick looked human, going 20-for-34 with 199 yards. Fred Jackson scored the only offensive touchdown for Buffalo on a three-year run in the second quarter. Bryan Scott scored the game’s first touchdown on a 43-yard interception return of rookie Andy Dalton. The Bills did not commit a turnover, but they were 4-for-14 on third down. San Francisco 24, Philadelphia 23 Trench Counter: 49ers +7.6, Eagles -7.6 Michael Vick finished the game and had a huge offensive day, but the San Francisco 49ers (3-1) handed the reeling Philadelphia Eagles (1-3) their third-straight loss. The Eagles led 23-3 midway through the third quarter, but Alex Smith led the 49ers on three touchdown drives to complete the comeback. On their last four drives, Philadelphia punted, missed two field goals and fumbled. Vick threw for 416 yards and ran for 75 more on eight carries, but LeSean McCoy struggled with nine carries for 18 yards. Frank Gore, meanwhile, rushed 15 times for 127 yards and a score. He entered the game expecting a limited workload because of an ankle injury. There were even reports prior to the game that Gore might be inactive. The game featured four missed field goals with two by David Akers, a former, long-time Eagle, and a pair by Philadelphia rookie Alex Henery. Green Bay 49, Denver 23 Trench Counter: Packers +10.1, Broncos -10.1 The Green Bay Packers (4-0) enjoyed a relatively easy win over the Denver Broncos (1-3) to maintain their perfect record. The Packers were 9-for-13 on third down, allowing them to score touchdowns on six of their eleven drives. Aaron Rodgers averaged 10.2 yards per pass, going 29-for-38 with 408 yards, four touchdowns and an interception. He also rushed for 36 yards and a pair of scores. Willis McGahee picked up Denver’s rush offense with 15 carries for 103 yards and Kyle Orton threw three touchdown passes, but Green Bay was too good. Orton also threw three interceptions and wide receiver Daniel Fells lost a fumble. Tim Tebow carried the football once, losing a yard on the play. New England 31, Oakland 19 Trench Counter: Patriots +7.3, Raiders -7.3 The New England Patriots (3-1) bounced back after a disappointing loss last week to send a statement to the Oakland Raiders (2-2). The Patriots used a dynamic offensive attack with Tom Brady going 16-for-30 for 226 yards and two touchdowns. He averaged 8.8 yards per pass, but they were productive on the ground as well. New England backs carried the ball 30 times for 183 yards (a 6.1 average). Once again, Wes Welker stared. He grabbed nine balls for 158 yards and a score. The Raiders hung with the Patriots until Jason Campbell threw an interception to safety Patrick Chung in the end zone late in the second quarter. New England went on to outscore Oakland 17-9 from then on. Darren McFadden ran all over the Patriots early on, but he finished with 75 yards (14 carries) as Michael Bush ran late. San Diego 26, Miami 16 Trench Counter: Chargers +12.4, Dolphins -12.4 The San Diego Chargers (3-1) knocked Chad Henne out of the game (shoulder) and then proceeded to top the Miami Dolphins (0-4) at Qualcomm Stadium. Philip Rivers was sharp and efficient, averaging 9.5 yards per pass as he totaled 307 yards and a touchdown. Ryan Mathews and Mike Tolbert combined to rush for 98 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries (a 4.1 team average). San Diego took care of the football, while Miami committed two turnovers. Matt Moore took over the Henne, who attempted just four passes, going 17-for-26 with 167 yards and an interception. With Daniel Thomas out, Reggie Bush was the lead running back and he carried the ball 13 times for 50 yards. Lex Hilliard gained 20 yards and a touchdown on six carries as the No. 2 option. The Dolphins scored a touchdown on their second drive, but managed just three field goals in remaining eight possessions. Atlanta 30, Seattle 28 Trench Counter: Falcons +4.8, Seahawks -4.8 The Atlanta Falcons (2-2) led 27-7 early in the third quarter, but needed a late defensive stop to avoid a collapse against the Seattle Seahawks (1-3) at CenturyLink Field. Matt Ryan played well, throwing for 291 yards and a touchdown while completing 67% of his passes. Michael Turner helped pace the Atlanta offense with two touchdowns and 26 carries for 70 yards. The Falcons had the ball for more than forty minutes as the Seahawks didn’t have a possession that lasted longer than 3:39. Seattle did, however, score on four of their final five drives. Three of those drives resulted in touchdowns as Tarvaris Jackson led the team on a furious comeback. He threw for 319 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. Steven Hauschka missed a 61-yard field goal with just a few seconds left on the clock that could have won the game. N.Y. Giants 31, Arizona 27 Trench Counter: Giants +5.1, Cardinals -5.1 Trailing by 10 points with a little more than five minutes remaining, Eli Manning led the New York Giants (3-1) to a comeback win over the Arizona Cardinals (1-3) on the road. New York got 16 of their 24 first downs through the air and averaged 7.7 yards per pass. Manning finished with 321 yards and a pair of scores on 27-for-40 attempts. The Giants struggled mightily on the ground, gaining just 54 yards on 24 attempts but they did punch it in twice in the red zone. After scoring in less than two minutes, the Giants forced a three-and-out by the Arizona offense. They won the game with a touchdown on the next possession. The Cardinals were just 3-for-12 on third down in the game. They also had a disappointing 118 yards on 11 penalties. Beanie Wells exploded in the losing effort, rushing 27 times for 138 yards and three touchdowns. Kolb threw what appeared to be an innocent interception early in the fourth quarter, New York didn’t score, but an extended drive at that point in the game could have put things out of reach. Baltimore 34, N.Y. Jets 17 Trench Counter: Ravens +14.5, Jets -14.5 The Baltimore Ravens (3-1) thumped the New York Jets (2-2) in a game that was highlighted by five defensive/special teams touchdowns. Ray Rice scored the only offensive touchdown of the game on a 3-yard run in the first quarter. Both teams struggled on the ground, averaging less than three yards per carry. The Jets had just 150 total yards and the Ravens scored three touchdowns directly off of their four turnovers. Shonn Greene continued to struggle mightily, carrying the football 10 times for 23 yards. Mark Sanchez had three rushing yards and three fumbles, to go along with his interception. Joe Flacco had two turnovers (a fumble and an interception). Leading 27-7 in the second quarter, the Jets scored 10 straight points to close the gap to 27-17 but they didn't score in the second half. Tampa Bay 24, Indianapolis 17 Trench Counter: Buccaneers +3.7, Colts -3.7 LeGarrette Blount scored on a 35-yard run with 3:15 left in regulation to give the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-1) a win over the Indianapolis Colts (0-4). Tampa Bay scored the game's final 14 points after Curtis Painter had led the Colts to a 17-10 with a pair of touchdown passes to Pierre Garcon. The Colts averaged 8.5 yards per pass, but just 3.4 yards per rush. Painter fumbled in the first half before righting the ship. The Buccaneers sacked Painter four times and hit him on six other occasions. Josh Freeman, who went 25-for-39 with 287 yards and a touchdown, led his team on yet another late, game-winning drive in the fourth quarter. Tampa Bay averaged 5.3 yards per rush, with Blount leading the way (25 carries for 127 yards).