Week 5: 1 p.m. Scores, Recaps, and Civil Discussions

Charlotte, NC (Sports Network) – Jonathan Stewart’s eight-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter proved to be the difference, as the Carolina Panthers picked up a 20-17 win over the Washington Redskins at Bank of America Stadium.Jake Delhomme threw for 181 yards on 16-of-25 passing with a touchdown and an interception, while Stewart rushed for 39 yards on 10 touches for Carolina (1-3), which suffered a 21-7 loss to Dallas on September 28 prior to their bye week.

Jeff King had a TD grab and DeAngelo Williams was limited to 40 yards on 18 carries for the Panthers, who won for only the second time in nine tries against Washington. Steve Smith had five catches for 65 yards, including a two-point conversion reception.

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) – Donovan McNabb returned to the Eagles’ lineup and threw for 264 yards and three scores, as Philadelphia took a 33-14 victory over Tampa Bay, keeping the Buccaneers winless.McNabb had missed the last two games with a cracked rib suffered in the Eagles’ season-opening win over Carolina. Philadelphia had a bye last week to allow McNabb to further heal, and he returned Sunday to lead the Eagles’ explosive offense.

McNabb completed 16-of-21 throws, including touchdowns of 51 and 40 yards to rookie Jeremy Maclin, who finished with six catches for 142 yards. Brian Westbrook had a rushing score and Leonard Weaver caught a touchdown pass for the Eagles (3-1), who have won two in a row.

St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) – Brett Favre threw a touchdown pass and Adrian Peterson added two rushing scores, as the Minnesota Vikings defeated the lowly St. Louis Rams, 38-10, at the Edward Jones Dome.

Minnesota was aided by three ill-timed turnovers committed by the Rams inside the red zone.

Buffalo, NY (Sports Network) – Billy Cundiff’s 18-yard field goal in the waning moments of the fourth quarter lifted Cleveland over Buffalo, 6-3, at Ralph Wilson Stadium.

Jamal Lewis gained 117 yards on 31 carries for the Browns (1-4), who finally gave new head coach Eric Mangini his first victory with Cleveland.

Detroit, MI (Sports Network) – Ben Roethlisberger threw three touchdowns as the Pittsburgh Steelers downed the Detroit Lions, 28-20, at Ford Field.

Roethlisberger went 23-for-30 with 277 yards and a pick while Rashard Mendenhall had 77 yards on 15 carries with a score for the Steelers (3-2), who have won their past two games. Hines Ward, Heath Miller and Mike Wallace each caught a score in the win.

Baltimore, MD (Sports Network) – Carson Palmer threw a 20-yard touchdown pass to Andre Caldwell with 22 seconds to play in the fourth quarter, complementing a sterling effort by an emotional Bengals defense in a 17-14 upset of the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.The play from Palmer to Caldwell was the culmination of an 11-play, 80-yard drive that was extended by three Baltimore penalties, including a personal foul for Ray Lewis on a pass attempt to Chad Ochocinco over the middle of the field, and a pass interference call on Ravens safety Ed Reed.

The drive was emblematic of what was a frustrating day for the Ravens (3-2) defense.

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