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BILBAO: Athletic Bilbao’s forward Gaizka Toquero (Left) falls past Barcelona’s defender Martin Montoya during the Spanish league football match Athletic Club Bilbao vs FC Barcelona at the San Mames stadium on December 1, 2013. — AFP Broncos edge rival Chiefs as Patriots survive scare

NEW YORK: This was the kind of passing clinic for which Peyton passes and run for five scores during the Panthers’ after its fourth loss in five games. Walsh had to kick that one because Rhett Ellison was called for a Manning has become famous. The four-time league MVP lifted current win streak. “There is no roof, no sky,” defensive end Greg 15-yard face-mask penalty to wipe out a 39-yard make by Walsh the Denver Broncos to the top of the AFC on Sunday by throw- Hardy said. “We’re going up. Every person on this team, every COLTS 22, TITANS 14 that would’ve ended the game. The Bears (6-6) then reached the ing for five and 403 yards in a 35-28 at Kansas City. coach on this team has the same mentality right now. I feel like At Indianapolis, 40-year-old Adam Vinatieri, the best clutch 29-yard line, but coach Marc Trestman called for a field goal on Denver (10-2) swept two games in three weeks against its AFC it’s contagious. Fans are getting it. They feel like they can’t be kicker in NFL history, tied his career high with five field goals, second-and-7. Robbie Gould’s 47-yarder went wide right hours West rival and ensured that by winning out, the Broncos will beat.” Carolina’s defense came in allowing the fewest points in including a 49-yarder to give the Colts the lead for good late in after the birth of his first child, a son. “I’m happy for my wife and have home-field advantage in the conference playoffs for the the league and flexed its muscles again, forcing two turnovers the third quarter. He matched an NFL record with four field goals my little boy. Sorry I couldn’t do it for my teammates like I did for second straight season. and sacking rookie Mike Glennon four times to snap a three- of 40 yards or longer in one game. Vinatieri equaled Jason Elam’s my wife this morning,” said Gould, who arrived in Minnesota “Sometimes, when you play a team close to back-to-back, game winning streak for Tampa Bay (3-9). Glennon had thrown NFL record for 100-point seasons (16). Surprise starter Donald about six hours before the game. there are some ideas that are fresh in your mind,” Manning said. a touchdown pass in an NFL record eight straight games to Brown scored on a 4-yard touchdown run with 1:56 left, giving “We thought there were some chances to get down the field in start his career. Indianapolis (8-4) a three-game lead in the AFC South with four FALCONS 34, BILLS 31 that first game that we never got to. We wanted to get to some to play. It owns the first tiebreaker thanks to a season sweep of At Toronto, Matt Bryant’s 36-yard field goal 3 minutes into of those plays.” Manning’s main man on those plays was Eric EAGLES 24, CARDINALS 21 the Titans (5-7). overtime lifted Atlanta in Buffalo’s annual “home” game in Decker. He had four touchdowns on his eight receptions for a At Philadelphia, Nick Foles threw three touchdown passes, Toronto. Falcons safety William Moore set up the decisive score in career-high 174 yards for the Broncos. two to Zach Ertz, and the Eagles (7-5) won their fourth straight 49ERS 23, RAMS 13 a back-and-fourth game by forcing a on Buffalo’s second On each of Decker’s TDs, the ball was thrown perfectly by to remain tied with Dallas for first place in the NFC East. Foles At San Francisco, Anquan Boldin caught nine passes from play from scrimmage. He punched the ball out of the arms of Bills Manning, who leads the NFL with 4,125 yards passing, the most finished 21 of 34 for 237 yards against a defense ranked eighth. Colin Kaepernick, and Michael Crabtree made his long-awaited tight end Scott Chandler. Robert McClain also forced through the first 12 games of a season. He’s in the midst of his He set a team record for most passes without an season debut six months after Achilles tendon surgery. a fumble on the Bills’ final possession of regulation, when he 13th career 4,000-yard season, extending his league record, and (233), breaking Michael Vick’s mark of 224 set in 2010. He also Kaepernick threw for 275 yards and Frank Gore ran for a 3-yard knocked the ball out of the hands of receiver Stevie Johnson at it was Manning’s eighth career game with at least five touch- moved within one TD pass of tying Peyton Manning’s mark of touchdown as the reigning NFC champion Niners (8-4) boosted the Falcons 30 with 20 seconds remaining. Steven Jackson scored down passes, tied with for the most in NFL history. “I 20 and zero to start a season. Carson Palmer their position in the playoff picture. Crabtree had a 60-yard catch, twice, including the tying 1-yard plunge with 1:28 left for the think he showed people why he’s so great,” Decker said. “How threw for 302 yards and three TD passes, but also had two while Vernon Davis hurdled into the on a 17-yard Falcons (3-9), who snapped a five-game skid and won for the first we run our offense, we’re very versatile as far as going inside, interceptions and lost a fumble as the Cardinals (7-5) had their reception. Phil Dawson kicked three field goals, and San time in six road games this season. Fred Jackson scored twice for outside, left, right, whatever it may be.” The Chiefs jumped to a four-game winning streak snapped. Francisco’s swarming defense rattled Kellen Clemens and the Buffalo (4-8). 21-7 lead, but the Broncos answered with 28 points. Alex Smith Rams (5-7) all day. threw for 293 yards and two touchdowns for Kansas City, which BENGALS 17, CHARGERS 10 GIANTS 24, REDSKINS 17 has dropped three straight after winning its first nine. Knile At San Diego, Andy Dalton threw a go-ahead, 21-yard VIKINGS 23, BEARS 20, OT The host Redskins (3-9) were eliminated from contention as Davis returned a kickoff 108 yards for another score. touchdown pass to wide-open AJ Green late in the third quar- At Minneapolis, Blair Walsh’s 34-yard field goal with 1:43 left in their defense of the NFC East title was a dud. Eli Manning com- Also Sunday, it was New England 34, Houston 31; Carolina ter and the AFC North-leading Bengals (8-4), coming off their overtime won it. Adrian Peterson rushed 35 times for 211 yards pleted 22 of 28 passes for 235 yards, and Justin Tuck had four 27, Tampa Bay 6; Philadelphia 24, Arizona 21; Cincinnati 17, San bye, kept a two game lead over Baltimore. San Diego (5-7) lost for the Vikings (3-8-1), who tied Green Bay the previous week. sacks to help shut down Robert Griffin III in the second half. Diego 10; Indianapolis 22, Tennessee 14; San Francisco 23, St. the momentum it gained with a thrilling comeback win at Peterson had two 11-yard runs on the final drive to get well with- Andre Brown had a pair of touchdown runs, including a 1-yarder Louis 13; Minnesota 23, Chicago 20, OT; Atlanta 34, Buffalo 31, Kansas City a week earlier and saw its playoff hopes dwindle in range for Walsh, who missed a 57-yard try earlier in overtime. early in the fourth quarter that put the Giants ahead for good. OT; the New York Giants 24, Washington 17; Jacksonville 32, Griffin was 16 for 17 at halftime, but he went 8 for 15 in the sec- Cleveland 28; and Miami 23, the New York Jets 3. The holiday ond half, and the Redskins managed only 95 total yards after weekend began with Detroit (7-5) beating Green Bay (5-7) 40- halftime. Game officials appeared to mismanage the downs on 10, Dallas (7-5) over Oakland (4-8) 31-24, and Baltimore (6-6) NFL results/standings Washington’s final series, indicating that the Redskins made a first downing Pittsburgh (5-7) 22-20. On Monday night, a matchup Indianapolis 22, Tennessee 14; Jacksonville 32, Cleveland 28; Carolina 27, Tampa Bay 6; Minnesota 23, Chicago 20 (OT); Philadelphia 24, Arizona down before reversing the decision despite moving the chains for top record in the NFC has New Orleans (9-2) at Seattle (10-1). 21; Miami 23, NY Jets 3; New England 34, Houston 31; Atlanta 34, Buffalo 31 (OT); San Francisco 23, St. Louis 13; Cincinnati 17, San Diego 10; and switching the down markers. Denver 35, Kansas City 28; NY Giants 24, Washington 17. PATRIOTS 34, TEXANS 31 Conference National Football Conference JAGUARS 32, BROWNS 28 At Houston, the Patriots (9-3) came on again in the second AFC East NFC East At Cleveland, Cecil Shorts caught a 20-yard touchdown pass half to extend the Texans’ franchise-record slide to 10 games. W L T OTL PF PA PCT Dallas 7 5 0 0 329 303 .583 from Chad Henne with 40 seconds left, rallying the Jaguars. It was Tom Brady threw for 371 yards and two scores, and Stephen New England 9 3 0 1 322 261 .750 Philadelphia 7 5 0 0 300 281 .583 a dream moment for Shorts, who grew up in Cleveland. Henne Gostkowski made two 53-yard field goals in the fourth quarter. Miami 6 6 0 0 252 248 .500 NY Giants 5 7 0 0 237 297 .417 drove the Jaguars (3-9) 80 yards in nine plays for the winning TD. “I wish we could start fast and put the foot on the gas pedal the NY Jets 5 7 0 0 189 310 .417 Washington 3 9 0 0 269 362 .250 The Browns (4-8) had taken a 28-25 lead on Brandon Weeden’s whole way,” Brady said. Gary Kubiak coached from the sideline Buffalo 4 8 0 2 267 307 .333 NFC North 95-yard TD pass to Josh Gordon with 3:55 remaining. Gordon for the first time since suffering a mini-stroke Nov 3. He missed AFC North Detroit 7 5 0 0 326 287 .583 returned from a head injury and finished with 10 catches for a Cincinnati 8 4 0 2 292 216 .667 one game before working the last two games from the booth. Chicago 6 6 0 1 323 332 .500 team record 261 yards. Gordon is the first player in NFL history to Baltimore 6 6 0 1 249 235 .500 New England overcame a 24-point first-half deficit last week to Green Bay 5 6 1 0 294 305 .458 have consecutive 200-yard games. He had 237 in a loss last week Pittsburgh 5 7 0 0 263 278 .417 beat the Broncos 34-31 in overtime. The Patriots trailed by 10 at Minnesota 3 8 1 0 289 366 .292 against Pittsburgh. halftime in this one and the lead changed five times in a wild Cleveland 4 8 0 0 231 297 .333 AFC South NFC South second half. Ben Tate ran for 102 yards and three touchdowns New Orleans 9 2 0 0 305 196 .818 DOLPHINS 23, JETS 3 for the Texans (2-10), who haven’t won since Sept. 15. Indianapolis 8 4 0 0 285 274 .667 Ryan Tannehill threw for 331 yards and two touchdowns, Carolina 9 3 0 0 285 157 .750 Tennessee 5 7 0 1 264 267 .417 leading Miami past the listless Jets to keep the Dolphins in the Tampa Bay 3 9 0 1 217 285 .250 PANTHERS 27, BUCCANEERS 6 Jacksonville 3 9 0 0 174 352 .250 playoff mix. The visiting Dolphins (6-6) played with more of a Houston 2 10 0 1 230 323 .167 Atlanta 3 9 0 0 261 340 .250 At Charlotte, NC, the Panthers won their record eighth sense of urgency while sending the Jets (5-7) to their third AFC West NFC west straight regular-season game when Cam Newton threw for 263 straight loss. New York also has a quarterback controversy on its Denver 10 2 0 1 464 317 .833 Seattle 10 1 0 0 306 179 .909 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another score. Newton hands as Geno Smith was benched in favor of Matt Simms after a Kansas City 9 3 0 0 298 214 .750 San Francisco 8 4 0 0 297 197 .667 threw touchdown passes to Brandon LaFell and Ted Ginn Jr and dismal first half. Brian Hartline and Mike Wallace had touchdown San Diego 5 7 0 1 279 277 .417 Arizona 7 5 0 0 275 247 .583 leaped over the pile for another score as the Panthers (9-3) out- receptions for Miami, while Tannehill finished 28 for 43 with an Oakland 4 8 0 0 237 300 .333 St. Louis 5 7 0 0 279 278 .417 gained the Buccaneers 426-206. Newton has thrown for 13 interception. — AP