The unbeaten Colts sidestepped another potential obstacle in their march toward NFL history.
The Colts kept Baltimore out of the end zone yesterday and got the go-ahead field goal from former Ravens kicker Matt Stover in a 17-15 victory in Baltimore, their 19th straight win over two seasons.
Indianapolis (10-0) overcame three turnovers, including two interceptions by Peyton Manning. The Colts’ 19-game streak is the second-longest in NFL history behind a 21-game run by the Patriots (2006-08). In addition, their eight consecutive 10-win seasons ranks second behind San Francisco’s 16 (1983-98).
Linebacker Gary Brackett intercepted Joe Flacco’s pass at the Indianapolis 13 with 2:42 remaining, and the Colts kept the ball until the closing seconds.
Saints 38, Bucs 7
In Tampa, Drew Brees threw for three touchdowns and the Saints shrugged off a slow start defensively to remain unbeaten.
Robert Meacham caught touchdown passes of 4 and 6 yards in the first half. Third-string running back Mike Bell scored on runs of 3 and 1 yards in the second half, when New Orleans gained 147 of its 183 yards rushing. The Saints (10-0) have their first 10-game winning streak in franchise history.
Chiefs 27, Steelers 24 (OT)
In Kansas City, Ryan Succop kicked a 22-yard field goal with 8:28 left in overtime after Chris Chambers’ 61-yard catch-and-run, and the Chiefs snapped a team-record 10-game home losing streak.
The Super Bowl champs, with Charlie Batch replacing a shaken-up Ben Roethlisberger in overtime, had to punt on their first possession. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Roethlisberger’s injury was a “concussion-oriented thing.”
Eagles 24, Bears 20
In Chicago, Donovan McNabb threw for 244 yards against his hometown team, LeSean McCoy scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 10-yard run following Antonio Dixon’s field goal block, and Philadelphia came away with the victory after back-to-back close losses.
The struggling Bears were leading 20-17 when Dixon blocked a 48-yard field goal by Robbie Gould with 11 minutes left. McNabb then led the Eagles (6-4) on a 62-yard scoring drive, sending Chicago (4-6) to its fifth loss in six games.
Raiders 20, Bengals 17
In Oakland, Bruce Gradkowski threw a 29-yard tying touchdown pass to Louis Murphy with 33 seconds left and Sebastian Janikowski kicked a 33-yard field goal after Andre Caldwell fumbled the ensuing kickoff to give the Raiders a huge upset.
Lions 38, Browns 37
In Detroit, an ailing Matthew Stafford threw his fifth touchdown pass from 1 yard to Brandon Pettigrew, and Jason Hanson’s extra point with no time on the clock gave the Lions a thrilling win. Detroit was given the untimed play because safety Hank Poteat was called for pass interference in the end zone.
Brady Quinn threw four TDs and helped the Browns (1-9) score 24 points in the first quarter.
Chargers 32, Broncos 3
Philip Rivers and a dominant defense led the visiting Chargers into sole possession of first place in the AFC West. The Chargers (7-3) have won five straight and the Broncos (6-4) have dropped four in a row.
Vikings 35, Seahawks 9
In Minneapolis, Brett Favre completed a career-high 88 percent of his passes (22 of 25)for 213 yards and four touchdown passes and the Vikings (9-1) delivered their most complete performance of the season.
Cowboys 7, Redskins 6
In Arlington, Texas, Tony Romo led a single scoring drive, hitting Patrick Crayton for a 10-yard touchdown pass with 2:41 left as the Cowboys (7-3) remained in first place in the NFC East.
Packers 30, Niners 24
In Green Bay, Aaron Rodgers threw touchdowns to Greg Jennings and Jordy Nelson, and Ryan Grant rushed for 129 yards and a score. The Packers (6-4) saw outside linebacker Aaron Kampman injure his left knee and cornerback Al Harris also injured a knee.
Cardinals 21, Rams 13
In St. Louis, Kurt Warner threw for 203 yards and two touchdowns while building a 21-3 cushion, and the NFC West-leading Cardinals (7-3) hung on after he left with an apparent head injury late in the first half.
Jaguars 18, Bills 15
In Jacksonville, David Garrard threw a touchdown pass to Mike Sims-Walker with 56 seconds left for his second game-winning drive in as many weeks. That gave the Jaguars (6-4) their first three-game winning streak in nearly two years and spoiled Perry Fewell’s debut as interim coach of the Bills.
