Tennessee Titans (20) - Arizona Cardinals (17)

• Remember the January 2006 Rose Bowl?  Some call it the greatest NCAA Football game ever played.Vince Young out-dueled Matt Leinart again with yet another spectacular winning drive. He hit a leaping Kenny Britt for a 10-yard touchdown as time expired, and the Tennessee Titans rallied to beat the Arizona Cardinals 20-17 Sunday for their fifth straight victory.
• The box score doesn't do enough justice to the poise displayed by Young on Tennessee's final drive, where he completed 10 of 16 passes for 94 yards and ran for another five. Young converted three fourth-downs on the drive, including the winning touchdown on fourth-and-goal from the Cardinals' 10.
• Matt Leinart played ‘safe' going 21/31 for 220 yards, 0 TD's, 0 INT's
• The Titans are now the first team in NFL history to win five straight following an 0-6 start.
• Vince Young's career-high 387 passing yards were the most by a Titans QB since Billy Volek had 492 on Dec. 19, 2004 vs. the Raiders.
• With 154 rushing yards, Titans RB Chris Johnson joins Eric Dickerson (1984) and Earl Campbell (1980) as the only players in NFL history with six consecutive games with 125-plus rushing yards.
• Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald became the second fastest player in NFL history to reach 500 receptions, doing so in 87 games; teammate Anquan Boldin was the fastest, doing it in 80 games.

Tennessee Titans (5-6) Next Colts
Arizona Cardinals (7-4) Next Vikings

Thanksgiving snoosers........

Green Bay Packers (31) - Detroit Lions (12)

• Aaron Rodgers matched a career high with three touchdown passes for dinner and Charles Woodson grabbed two of his team's four interceptions for desert, giving the Green Bay Packers an easy win over Detroit in what is getting to be known as ‘The Annual Turkey Day Massacre' in Detroit.
• Fantasy stud Aaron Rodgers was 28 for 39 for 348 yards, 3 TD's, 0 INT's
• Packers WR Donald Driver had seven receptions for 142 yards and a touchdown.
• Besides their touchdown to open the game and a field goal in the fourth quarter, the rest of the Lions' drives ended with three punts, four interceptions, a missed field goal and a fumble.
• Not much to talk about in this one other than some Thanksgiving trivia.
• The Lions and the Packers are the only teams in the NFL to meet in every season since 1932.
• The Lions have played on Thanksgiving Day 70 times, and their most frequent opponent has been the Packers, whom they have faced 19 times
• The Packers defeated the Lions for the ninth straight time.

Green Bay Packers (7-4) Next Ravens (Mon)
Detroit Lions (2-9) Next @ Bengals

Dallas Cowboys (24) - Oakland Raiders (7)

• Bruce Gradkowski was better than Jamarcus Russell on his best day going 18/35 for 209 yards, 1 TD, and 0 INT. He didn't turn the ball over and that was good but he wasn't able to manufacture anything either.
• Miles Austin got his groove back. The receiver had disappeared over the past couple weeks as the Cowboys' offense went into a slump, but he caught seven passes for 145 yards and a touchdown as Dallas got things rolling again offensively.
• Jason Whitten chipped in with 5 catches for 107 Yards.
• Tony Romo who has never lost on Thanksgiving as a starter was 18/29 for 309 yards, 2 TD's, 0 INT's.
• This one was another non-competitive Thanksgiving miss match.

Dallas Cowboys (8-3) Next @ Giants
Oakland Raiders (3-8) Next @ Steelers

Denver Broncos (26) - New York Giants (6)

• This one completed the trifecta making in three non-competitive games on Thanksgiving. Not exactly what the NFL was looking for and they can't be happy about that.
• Elvis Dumervil was a force on a Denver defense that simply dominated the Giants, finishing with three tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble. Dumervil now has 14 sacks on the season, and leads the league. At only 5-11 this ‘little guy' is doing big thing in a world of giant men.
• After giving up an average of 168.7 rush yards during their four-game losing streak, the Broncos stymied the Giants and allowed just 57 yards on the ground. It was Denver's second lowest total surrendered this season.
• Kyle Orton drove the Broncos on six scoring drives, Matt Prater kicked four field goals and Brian Dawkins led a ferocious defense 48 hours after calling a players-only meeting that obviously struck a chord.
• Eli Manning was 24/40 for 230 yards, 0 TD's, 1 INT
• Brandon Jacobs and Danny Ware had a combined 52 yards rushing, not exactly what the Giants were looking for.
• Kyle Orton was 18/28 for 245 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
• Knowshon Moreno and Correll Buckhalter ran 39 times for 139 yards controlling the clock for more than 35 minutes
• Brandon Marshall led the Broncos with 6 receptions for 86 yards.

Denver Broncos (7-4) Next @ Chiefs
NY Giants (6-5) Next Cowboys

Indianapolis Colts (35) - Houston Texans (27)

• For a game that was this high scoring there were quite a few important defensive plays.
• Matt Schaub started 14 of 17 for 152 yards and a touchdown while staking the Texans to a 20-7 halftime lead, but turned the ball over three times (two interceptions, one fumble) in the second half as Houston was outscored 28-7 by the Colts the rest of the way.
• Peyton Manning threw for three touchdowns and the Colts rallied from a 13-point halftime deficit for their 20th straight regular-season victory. Indianapolis (11-0) is one win shy of the New England Patriots' NFL-record 21-game run from 2006-08. The Colts can tie the record if they beat Tennessee at home next weekend.
• Peyton Manning was 27/35 for 244 yards, 3TD's, 2 INT's
• Matt Shaub was 31/42 for 284 yards, 2 TD's, 2 INT's

Indianapolis Colts (11-0) Next Titans
Houston Texans (5-6) Next @ Jaguars

Atlanta Falcons (20) - Tampa Bay Buccaneers (17)

• Falcons starting QB Matt Ryan was knocked out of the game in the first quarter, and backup Chris Redman was up to the task of filling in. He was far from perfect, but when it mattered most he drove the Falcons 59 yards on 15 plays, connecting with Roddy White on the winning TD pass.
• Roddy White caught a 5-yard touchdown on fourth-and-goal with 26 seconds to play, putting the Falcons ahead 20-17. White's tough reception in traffic was reviewed by the booth and upheld. The Bucs' subsequent possession ended in a desperation hook-and-ladder play that went for naught.
• The Bucs dominated the game at times, but they were undone by several costly penalties. They were called for eight infractions, two of which gave the Falcons crucial first downs.
• Josh Freeman was and efficient 20/29 for 250 yards, 2 TD's, 0 INT's
• Chris Redman was 23/41 for 243 yards, 2 TD's, 0 INT's
• Michael Turner was largely ineffective with 12 carries for 33 yards
• Tony Gonzalez has proved to be a great pick-up and is playing at a high level. He had 9 catches for 83 yards.
• Love the Falcons old Red helmets!

Atlanta Falcons (6-5) Eagles
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-10) Next @ Panthers

Philadelphia Eagles (27) - Washington Redskins (24)

• David Akers kicked a 32-yard field goal with 1:48 remaining to put the Eagles ahead for good.
• In a game that was very evenly played, it was the Eagles' ability to force turnovers that proved to be the difference. Philadelphia intercepted Campbell twice and turned that into six points, while Washington scored three points off its lone interception.
• LeSean McCoy and Leonard Weaver paced the Eagled with 23 carries for a combined 120 yards.
• Jason Campbell had 231 yards passing, two TDs and 2 INT's for Washington, which fell short at the end for the second straight week.
• Donovan McNabb was 21/35 for 260 with 1 TD, 1 INT

Philadelphia Eagles (7-4) @ Falcons
Washington Redskins (3-8) Next Saints

Seattle Seahawks (27) - St. Louis Rams (17)

• St. Louis dominated in passing yardage (282-102), but Kyle Boller threw two costly interceptions, which Seattle turned into 10 points. Seahawks starter Matt Hasselbeck did not have an interception.
• RB Justin Forsett took advantage of another start with Julius Jones again out of action. Forsett rushed for 130 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Seattle battled back from notching only four rushing yards against Minnesota in Week 11.
• The Rams have now been outscored 60-16 in the first quarter.
• Steven Jackson was a game-time decision and played. He played well again rushing 23 times for 89 yards.

Seattle Seahawks (4-7) @ 49ers
St. Louis Rams (1-10) Next @ Bears

Buffalo Bills (31) - Miami Dolphins (14)

• The Dolphins were intercepted four times, including three picks by Chad Henne and another from RB Ricky Williams. Miami has now turned the ball over 17 times after committing a record-low 13 last season.
• The Dolphins couldn't take advantage of Ricky Williams' third consecutive 100-yard rushing game. Williams finished with 115 yards and a touchdown.
• Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick had his second consecutive solid outing since taking over after Perry Fewell, interim head coachl benched starter Trent Edwards. He finished 17 of 26 for 246 yards and helped the Bills generate 336 yards of offense -- the second straight week Buffalo's broken 300 yards.
• Terrell Owens showed up at the game and had 5 receptions for 96 yards including a 51 yard TD that put Bills ahead for good.

Buffalo Bills (4-7) Next Jets (Game @ the Rogers Centre in Toronto)
Miami Dolphins (5-6) Next Patriots

New York Jets (17) - Carolina Panthers (6)

• On a day when both offenses made mistakes -- Carolina had four turnovers to New York's three -- it was the Jets' ability to capitalize that made all the difference. They scored 14 points off turnovers, while the Panthers could only muster three.
• New York held the No. 3-ranked Panthers rushing attack (159.1 yards per game) to 75 yards. ...
• Jake Delhomme threw four interceptions, moving his season total to 18.
• Mark Sanchez, armed with his secret codes was an efficient 13 for 17 for 154 yards when they let him throw the ball.
• Not only did Jets CB Darrelle Revis shut down All-Pro WR Steve Smith (one catch for five yards), but he also came up with two interceptions, including one that he returned 67 yards for a touchdown. It was the second two-interception game of Revis' career. Best corner in the league.

New York Jets (5-6) Next @ Bills (Game @ the Rogers Centre in Toronto)
Carolina Panthers (4-7) Next Buccaneers

Cincinnati Bengals (16) - Cleveland Browns (6)

• With starting RB Cedric Benson missing his second straight game, the Bengals turned to Bernard Scott and Larry Johnson to deliver -- and did they ever. In his first extensive action since signing with Cincinnati, Johnson rushed 22 times for 107 yards, while Scott finished with 87 yards on 18 carries.
• Neither team threw it much - the Bengals by design, the Browns by default. Cleveland's Brady Quinn caught a pass from Joshua Cribbs and ran for a touchdown during his first start in the rivalry, but repeatedly was off-target while passing for only 100 yards.
• Carson Palmer was 13/24 for 110 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT's
• No Browns highlights as they only averaged 3.1 yards per play on the day.

Cincinnati Bengals (8-3) Next Lions
Cleveland Browns (1-10) Next Chargers

San Diego Chargers (43) - Kansas City Chiefs (14)

• The Chargers are finally starting to live up to the talent expectations everyone has labeled them with for years. The Chiefs were simply overmatched.
• The Chargers forced four Chiefs turnovers and scored a touchdown following each takeaway.
• Antonio Gates was Philip Rivers' favorite target in the first half and he came through in a big way. He made a sensational one-handed catch on a 19-yard touchdown in the first quarter, and followed that up with a 15-yard score in the second quarter. His early impact set the tone as San Diego cruised to the blowout victory.
• LaDainian Tomlinson scored two touchdowns and moved into 10th on the NFL's all-time rushing list. Philip Rivers threw two touchdown passes to Antonio Gates as the Chargers improved to 8-3.
• Philip Rivers was 21/28 for 317 yards, 2 TD's, 0 INT's
• Matt Cassel was 19/31 for 178 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
• Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles has a nice game with 14 rushes for 93 yards and a TD but it didn't help.

San Diego Chargers (8-3) Next @ Browns
Kansas City Chiefs (3-8) Next Broncos

San Francisco 49ers (20) - Jacksonville Jaguars (3)

• The 49ers opened up the passing game, and QB Alex Smith answered the call. Working mostly out of the shotgun, Smith completed 27 of 41 passes for 232 yards and two touchdowns. Just as important, he didn't throw an interception for the first time this season. Smith completed short touchdown passes to Frank Gore and Vernon Davis in his best game yet this season, highlighting an all-around sound day for San Francisco.
• Joe Nedney kicked field goals of 46 and 27 yards for the Niners who snapped the Jaguars' three-game winning streak and spoiled the Bay Area homecoming of Jacksonville coach Jack Del Rio and running back Maurice Jones-Drew.
• The Jaguars were 0-for-4 in the red zone, including two fumbles by QB David Garrard.
• 49ers TE Vernon Davis tied the franchise single-season record by a tight end with his ninth touchdown catch.
• David Garrard was 25/36 for 307 with 0 INT's but couldn't get it in the endzone.
• Maurice Jones Drew was held to 75 yards on 15 carries.

San Francisco 49ers (5-6) Next @ Seahawks
Jacksonville Jaguars (6-5) Next Texans

Minnesota Vikings (36) - Chicago Bears (10)

• Vikings QB Brett Favre played in his 282nd consecutive regular-season game, tying Jim Marshall's NFL record for most consecutive games played by a position player. Favre finished with 392 yards passing and three touchdowns while setting a franchise record by hitting five different receivers at least five times each. After Peterson's TD run, Favre took a seat on the bench, finishing 10 yards shy of his career-high for passing yards in a game.
• The Vikings amassed 537 total yards to the Bears' 169. It was the most yards a team has racked up against Chicago since 1982.
• The Bears have lost four straight and six of their last seven games following a 3-1 start.
• The Vikings have not allowed a 100-yard rusher in 34 straight games, which is the longest active streak in NFL.
• Jay Cutler's turnover problems continue. He was 18/23 for 147 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT's

Minnesota Vikings (10-1) Next @ Cardinals
Chicago Bears (4-7) Next Rams

Baltimore Ravens (20) - Pittsburgh Steelers (17)

• With only 1 snap of NFL experience Dennis Dixon almost pulled off the upset. The Steelers were driving for the winning field goal in overtime when he threw a costly pick. The Ravens were able to capitalize on the turnover and kick the winning field goal.
• Ray Rice continues to not only build up fantasy points put has proved to be perhaps the most versatile duel threat in the league. Rice ran for 88 yards on 19 carries and caught 5 passes of 67 yards.

Baltimore Ravens (6-5) Next @ Packers (Mon)
Pittsburgh Steelers (6-5) Next Raiders

Tonight's game should be a great one as he New England Patriots travel to New Orleans to play the Saints.

• The Patriots have lost both games they have played against teams that currently have winning records (Broncos, Colts). Although the two defeats came by a total of four points
• The Patriots have won six straight games on Monday Night Football
• Tom Brady has posted five straight 300-yard passing games, which is the longest such streak of his career.
• The Saints have the league's highest-scoring offense with an average of 36.9 points per game. -Mike Cardano

Mike is the founder of Around the Horn Baseball Blog & Extra Point Football.

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