NASHVILLE, Tennessee, 9 December 2003 — Edgerrin James raced two and five yards for touchdowns and Mike Vanderjagt kicked five field goals to help the Indianapolis Colts (10-3) outlast the Tennessee Titans 29-27 on Sunday.
Vanderjagt, the NFL’s career percentage leader, hit from 21, 35, 36, 23 and 26 yards to give him 37 straight field goals and earn the Colts sole possession of first place in the AFC South Division. Steve McNair scampered two yards for one Tennessee TD and threw for two fourth-quarter scores as the Titans (9-4) came from 29-13 down to make a game of it.
Broncos 45 Chiefs 27
In Denver, Clinton Portis ran for 218 yards and scored five times as the Broncos (8-5) surprised Kansas City 45-27, handing the front-running Chiefs their second loss of the season.
Patriots 12 Dolphins 0
In Foxboro, Massachusetts, Tedy Bruschi returned Jay Fiedler’s errant toss five yards for the only TD in the final period as the New England Patriots blanked the Miami Dolphins 12-0 in the snow for a franchise record ninth straight victory.
Eagles 36 Cowboys 10
In Philadelphia, Donovan McNabb threw for 248 yards and three TDs as the Eagles (10-3) romped 36-10 over Dallas in an NFC East showdown, handing the Cowboys (8-5) their third loss in four games.
Ravens 31 Bengals 13
In Baltimore, NFL rush leader Jamal Lewis ran for 180 yards and three TDs, the longest from 13 yards, as the Ravens (8-5) defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 31-13 to take sole possession of top spot in the AFC North.
Vikings 34 Seahawks 7
In Minneapolis, Daunte Culpepper hooked up with Randy Moss for 47 and 45-yard TDs and also found Kelly Campbell from 43 yards for another as the NFC North-leading Minnesota Vikings (8-5) downed the Seattle Seahawks 34-7.
Buccaneers 14 Saints 7
In New Orleans, defensive tackle Warren Sapp hauled in his second TD toss of the season and Brad Johnson found Ken Dilger from 14 yards for another score as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-7) outlasted the Saints 14-7.
Packers 34 Bears 21
In Green Bay, Brett Favre found Javon Walker from 22 yards for a TD and Ahman Green raced two yards for another as the Packers overcame an early 14-0 deficit to beat the Chicago Bears 34-21.
Steelers 27 Raiders 7
In Pittsburgh, Jerome Bettis ran for 106 yards and a second-quarter TD and Tommy Maddox found Plaxico Burress from 14 yards for another to guide the Steelers (5-8) to a 27-7 triumph over the Oakland Raiders. Redskins 20 Giants 7
In East Rutherford, New Jersey, unheralded Washington Redskins quarterback Tim Hasselbeck passed six yards to Darnerien McCants for one TD and seven yards to Rod Gardner for another in the 20-7 win over the New York Giants.
Jaguars 27 Texans 0
In Jacksonville, Fred Taylor ran for 163 yards and a TD and LaBrandon Toefield raced a yard for another as the Jaguars blanked the Houston Texans 27-0.
Chargers 14 Lions 7
In Detroit, 41-year-old Doug Flutie hooked up with LaDainian Tomlinson for 16 and 73-yard TDs as the San Diego Chargers snapped the three-game home win streak of the Lions with a 14-7 victory.
49ers 50 Cardinals 14
In San Francisco, Jeff Garcia threw for four TDs and ran three and four yards for two more as the 49ers humiliated the Arizona Cardinals 50-14. Garcia hooked up with Terrell Owens for two short scores and also found Tai Streets and Cedrick Wilson for TDs.
Bills 17 Jets 6
In Buffalo, Drew Bledsoe passed six yards to Josh Reed for one TD and Travis Henry raced four yards for another as the Bills eased past the New York Jets 17-6.
Falcons 20 Panthers 14 (OT)
In Atlanta, cornerback Kevin Mathis returned an errant Jake Delhomme pass 32 yards for the game-winning touchdown 1 1/2 minutes into overtime as the Falcons rallied to defeat the Carolina Panthers 20-14.
