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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Ryan Longwell kicked a 30-yard field goal with 13 seconds remaining to lift the visiting Minnesota Vikings past the New Orleans Saints 30-27 on Monday.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Ryan Longwell kicked a 30-yard field goal with 13 seconds remaining to lift the Minnesota Vikings to a 30-27 road victory over the New Orleans Saints on Monday.

The Indianapolis Colts were handed a game by the Houston Texans on Sunday.

NEW ORLEANS - The Minnesota Vikings forced three turnovers and used two big plays by cornerback Antoine Winfield to take a 20-10 halftime lead over the New Orleans Saints on Monday night.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - An unapologetic Plaxico Burress rejoined the New York Giants on Monday, noting he didn't lose any sleep after the Super Bowl champions suspended him for a game. Burress missed a team meeting two weeks ago without bothering to telephone the Giants.

TAMPA, Florida (Reuters) - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Brian Griese is an injury doubt for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers.

DENVER - Former Denver Broncos running back Travis Henry appeared in court Monday, handcuffed and wearing yellow prison clothes for a hearing that stemmed from his arrest last week over an alleged cocaine deal.

TEMPE, Ariz. - Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner says that after this season he will take his closest look yet at retiring from the NFL.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - New York Jets safety Eric Smith appealed his one-game suspension and $50,000 fine by the NFL for his helmet-to-helmet hit last week on Arizona receiver Anquan Boldin.

The Titans were beaten for the first time. The Colts were headed for a 1-3 start.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Big Ben's big night gave the Pittsburgh Steelers a big boost in the AFC North. Ben Roethlisberger threw for 309 yards and three touchdowns, helping the Steelers overcome their offensive woes and leading them to a 26-21 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday night.

DENVER - The high-flying Broncos finally discovered a defense, generating a pass rush that sent Brian Griese to the sideline with an injured throwing shoulder and yet another bad memory of Denver.

SAN FRANCISCO - From Randy Moss' dynamic 66-yard touchdown catch to Kevin Faulk's score on a direct snap, the New England Patriots returned to their usual regular-season form in an unusual place.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards was described as alert but still experiencing post-concussion symptoms Monday, leaving his status uncertain as the team enters its bye week.

PHILADELPHIA - Another road win against a division opponent has the Washington Redskins in perfect position to make a run at the NFC East. Clinton Portis ran for 145 yards and one touchdown, wide receiver Antwaan Randle El threw a TD pass and the Redskins beat the Philadelphia Eagles 23-17 on Sunday.

PHILADELPHIA - All-Pro running back Brian Westbrook broke two ribs in the Eagles' 23-17 loss to Washington on Sunday, though he stayed in and finished the game.

GLENDALE, Ariz. - The Buffalo Bills lost their quarterback and, emphatically, their first game of the season. Rookie Tim Hightower had a pair of touchdown runs and Kurt Warner threw to Larry Fitzgerald twice for scores to lead the Arizona Cardinals to a 41-17 victory over the Bills on Sunday.

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will miss some practice again this week, but is expected to play at Seattle next Sunday.

IRVING, Texas - When the pass went through Miles Austin's hands at the 1 and into Patrick Crayton's hands in the end zone, everyone on the Dallas Cowboys was smiling and laughing. It was mostly relief.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Forgive Herm Edwards if he may want to avoid his old college buddy from now on. Every time he coaches against John Fox, the Carolina Panthers are playing their best.

GLENDALE, Ariz. - Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards went down with a concussion on the third play of the game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Safety Adrian Wilson blitzed untouched and leveled the second-year quarterback, slamming him to the ground.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - The New York Giants are this year's New England Patriots — so far. In a nearly flawless performance, Eli Manning threw two touchdowns, Brandon Jacobs ran for two more and the unbeaten Giants scored on their first five possessions in a 44-6 victory that embarrassed the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.

SAN FRANCISCO - As Steve Young listened to the Candlestick Park crowd roar at his jersey retirement ceremony, he looked at Jerry Rice and wished he was in his old No. 8 uniform instead of a suit.

BALTIMORE - The Tennessee Titans are still unbeaten, thanks to a late touchdown drive and a defense that outperformed the top-ranked unit in the league.

SAN FRANCISCO - Patriots running back LaMont Jordan was sidelined with a left leg injury in the second quarter of New England's game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.

DETROIT - Like many NFL players, Kyle Orton seems to love playing the Detroit Lions. Orton set career highs in passing yards, completions and quarterback rating while throwing two touchdowns to lead the Chicago Bears to a 34-7 win over Detroit on Sunday.

DENVER - Tampa Bay quarterback Brian Griese injured his shoulder and Denver rookie Eddie Royal sprained his ankle on separate plays in the third quarter Sunday.

HOUSTON - Peyton Manning turned a colossal collapse by the Houston Texans into a stunning victory for the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts scored 21 points in a late span of 2:10 — two touchdowns thanks to fumbles by Sage Rosenfels — then intercepted Rosenfels' last-ditch comeback attempt for a 31-27 win Sunday.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Tony Gonzalez got his record, but not much else.