Steelers hold on to hand Vikings first loss

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers turned three major defensive stands into a 27-17 victory Sunday to hand the Minnesota Vikings their first loss.

Saints 46, Dolphins 34

MIAMI -- The unbeaten Saints overcame an early 21-point deficit.

Patriots 35, Bucs 7

WEMBLEY, England -- Tom Brady threw three TD passes in the win.

Cowboys 37, Falcons 21

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Miles Austin proved his breakout game was no fluke by coming up with big play after big play.

Bengals 45, Bears 10

CINCINNATI -- Carson Palmer threw five touchdown passes for the Bengals.

Texans 24, 49ers 21

HOUSTON -- Steve Slaton scored two touchdowns for the Texans.

Jets 38, Raiders 0

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Mark Sanchez ran for one TD and threw for another.

Packers 31, Browns 3

CLEVELAND -- Ryan Grant rushed for 148 yards in the win.

Chargers 37, Chiefs 7

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Philip Rivers threw three touchdowns passes.

Bills 20, Panthers 9

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Jairus Byrd had two more interceptions for Buffalo.

Cardinals 24, Giants 17

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Arizona forced four turnovers in the win.

-- Associated Press