NFL Score Update: Colts hanging close with Patriots

The Buccaneers, Texans, and Cowboys helped the NFL avoid three more ties in Week 11, avoiding confusion for millions.

There are still a few more chances for teams to go the distance however and the Indianapolis Colts are hanging tough against the Patriots as the game nears halftime. Meanwhile, Peyton Manning just hit Brandon Stokely for a 31-yard touchdown just before the half to start to pull away from San Diego.

The Saints don't look like they're anywhere near a chance to go overtime as they are pulling away from the Raiders early with another half yet to go.

Broncos 17, Chargers 7 (2nd Q)

Bengals 28, Chiefs 6

Jets 27, Rams 13

Packers 24, Lions 20

Redskins 31, Eagles 6

Falcons 23, Cardinals 19

Buccaneers 27, Panthers 21 (OT)

Cowboys 23, Browns 20 (OT)

Texans 43, Jaguars 37 (OT)

Bills 19, Dolphins 14 (Thursday)