49ers use big rally to clinch NFC West

IRVING, Texas -- Terrell Owens made a juggling catch of a 3-yard touchdown pass early in the fourth quarter, then caught an 8-yarder with 12 seconds left, as the San Francisco 49ers clinched their first NFC West title since 1997 with a 31-27 win over the Dallas Cowboys.

Although Owens' first TD catch put the 49ers (9-4) ahead, they fell behind by 10 before Jeff Garcia rallied them to a comeback reminiscent of San Francisco predecessors Joe Montana and Steve Young.

Garcia started the rally with a four-play drive that he capped with a 23-yard strike to Tai Streets with 5:26 left. After Dallas (5-8) missed a 47-yard field goal, Garcia took over at the 37 with no timeouts and 2:16 to go.

A 3-yard keeper on third-and-2 helped keep the drive going, then he had an 11-yard pass to Owens on third-and-10 from the 19. The next play was the game-winner to Owens.

Garcia finished 36-of-55 for 276 yards with no interceptions. Owens had 12 catches for 123 yards.

Browns 21, Jaguars 20

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Quincy Morgan caught a 50-yard desperation pass from Tim Couch with no time left, then waited as officials upheld the play on review as the Browns (7-6) beat the Jaguars (5-8) to stay alive in the AFC playoff race.

Morgan fought off tight coverage from Fernando Bryant on the final play. As the two fell to the ground, Morgan cradled the ball to his body with his right hand. Side judge Bill Spyksma signaled touchdown.

The ball looked as if it might have touched the ground as Morgan hit the turf, but after a review of about 90 seconds, referee Ron Winter said there was no indisputable evidence to overturn the play.

Phil Dawson kicked the extra point for the one-point margin, and the Browns pulled within a half-game of Pittsburgh in the AFC North.

Bucs 34, Falcons 10

TAMPA, Fla. -- Brad Johnson threw for 276 yards and four touchdowns, and the NFL's No. 1 defense shut down Michael Vick for the second time this season as the Bucs (10-3) ended the Falcons' (8-4-1) eight-game unbeaten streak.

The Bucs limited the Falcons to a field goal until Vick threw a 5-yard TD pass to Alge Crumpler early in the fourth quarter.

Johnson completed 23 of 31 passes, including TD throws of 10 and 13 yards to Joe Jurevicius and 14 and 27 yards to Keenan McCardell.

The Falcons (8-4-1) lost for the first time since being dominated by the Bucs on Oct. 6, falling 1 1/2 games behind in the division. Vick completed just 12 of 25 passes for 125 yards and had 15 yards on five carries.

Texans 24, Steelers 6

PITTSBURGH -- Aaron Glenn scored twice on long interception returns, and the Texans (4-9) stunned the Steelers (7-5-1) despite gaining just 47 yards -- the fewest ever by a winning team in NFL history.

The Texans scored the first three defensive touchdowns in their history, all off Tommy Maddox turnovers.

Raiders 27, Chargers 7

SAN DIEGO -- Rich Gannon and Jerry Rice overwhelmed San Diego's young stars as the Raiders (9-4) beat the Chargers (8-5) to take sole possession of first place in the AFC West.

Eagles 27, Seahawks 20

SEATTLE -- Duce Staley ran for 100 yards and third-string quarterback A.J. Feeley threw for 190 yards and two touchdowns as the Eagles (10-3) beat the Seahawks (4-9).

Saints 37, Ravens 25

BALTIMORE -- Deuce McAllister ran for 127 yards and three touchdowns as the Saints (9-4) downed the Ravens (6-7).

Patriots 27, Bills 17

FOXBORO, Mass. -- Tom Brady outplayed former teammate Drew Bledsoe for the second time this season as the Patriots (8-5) beat the Bills (6-7) and took over first place in the AFC East.

Titans 27, Colts 17

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Despite sore ribs that kept him from practicing for a second straight week, Steve McNair threw for 237 yards and a touchdown to lead the Titans (8-5) past the Colts (8-5).

Jets 19, Broncos 13

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Laveranues Coles went over 1,000 yards receiving and made a spectacular diving touchdown catch as the Jets (7-6) beat the Broncos (7-6) to keep their dim playoff hopes alive.

Giants 27, Redskins 21

LANDOVER, Md. -- The Giants (7-6) took advantage of five turnovers to beat the Redskins (5-8) and keep their minuscule playoff hopes alive.

Cardinals 23, Lions 20, OT

TEMPE, Ariz. -- Bill Gramatica kicked a 42-yard field goal with 10:48 left in overtime as the Cardinals (5-8) beat the Lions (3-10) to snap a six-game losing streak. It was the 21st game this season to go to overtime, tying the 1995 league record.

Panthers 52, Bengals 31

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Steve Smith scored three touchdowns -- two on punt returns -- and had a career-high 313 total yards to lead the Panthers (5-8) past the Bengals (1-12).

Packers 26, Vikings 22

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Tony Fisher's 14-yard touchdown run with 1:06 left gave Green Bay its first lead of the game and lifted the Packers (10-3) over the Vikings (3-10).

-- From wire reports