Cardinals 31, Rams 10: Arizona Cruises To Easy Win Against Lowly St. Louis
Glendale, AZ (Sports Network) - Kurt Warner tossed two touchdowns and became just the second player in NFL history to throw at least 100 TDs for two teams, as the NFC West-champion Cardinals earned their third consecutive season sweep of pitiful St. Louis behind a 31-10 decision.
Warner finished with 313 yards on 24-of-38 attempts for Arizona (10-5), which posted its first 10-win season since 1976. Anquan Boldin hauled in eight balls for 116 yards, and Larry Fitzgerald caught a TD for the victors.
Read Article >Browns 23, Raiders 9: Browns Take Win In Battle Of Futility
Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) – Jerome Harrison followed up his record performance last weekend with 148 yards and a touchdown on 39 carries, as the Cleveland Browns earned a 23-9 win over the Oakland Raiders.Harrison had 286 yards rushing on 34 handles and three scores in last Sunday’s 41-34 victory over Kansas City, eclipsing Hall of Famer Jim Brown’s single- game franchise rushing mark of 237 yards set in 1961.
Derek Anderson completed 8-of-17 throws for 121 yards and a touchdown, while Mohamed Massaquoi had three catches for 61 yards and a score for the Browns (4-11), who have won three straight.
Read Article >Texans 27, Dolphins 20: Houston Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive
Miami, FL (Sports Network) – Matt Schaub threw for 286 yards with a pair of touchdowns, as Houston kept its playoff hopes alive with a 27-20 win over Miami at Land Shark Stadium.
Arian Foster ran for 97 yards with a score for Houston (8-7), which has won three straight and continued its mastery of Miami with its fifth win in as many tries against the Dolphins. The Texans need a home victory next week over New England to finish with a winning record for the first time in franchise history, and with some help could also reach the playoffs.
Read Article >Packers 48, Seahawks 10: Green Bay Secures Playoff Berth
Green Bay, WI (Sports Network) – Brandon Jackson scored three touchdowns and Ryan Grant rushed for two more, as Green Bay rolled to a 48-10 thrashing of Seattle and got some help to clinch a postseason berth.
“It feels great to make the playoffs,” Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said. “Our focus all along was to get to 10 wins, which we did today. We’re excited about getting into the playoffs, and the momentum you take from this kind of game should keep us going.”
Read Article >Bengals 17, Chiefs 10: Cincinnati Clinches AFC North
Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Chad Ochocinco’s touchdown catch with 2:03 left in the fourth quarter was the difference, as the Cincinnati Bengals clinched the AFC North title with a 17-10 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.
Carson Palmer completed 17-of-25 passes for 139 yards, with two scores and an interception, for the Bengals (10-5), who last won the division in 2005. It is Cincinnati’s second division championship since it won the then-AFC Central in 1990.
Read Article >Live Game Threads For Week 16’s 4 P.M. Games
Four games kick off just after 4:00 Sunday, two of which carry significant playoff implications. If the Jets can best the undefeated Colts, their playoff hopes remain alive.
Perhaps of more significance: if the Broncos beat the Eagles, they’re in good standing to take a wild card spot. But if they lose, the AFC wild card picture remains a confusing mess that won’t become clear until the regular season is over.
Read Article >Week 16, 1 P.M.: All Will Be Revealed, Maybe
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