Sunday's NFL results 10/21/07

Titans 38, Texans 36

HOUSTON -- Rob Bironas made an NFL-record eight field goals, including a 29-yarder as time expired to give the Tennessee Titans (4-2) a wild victory Sunday over the Houston Texans.

Bironas also connected from 52, 43, 25, 21, 30, 29 and 28 yards to break the previous record of seven field goals held by four players. His 26 points also established a mark for a kicker in one game.

The kick foiled a spirited comeback by the Texans (3-4), who scored 29 points in the fourth quarter.

Patriots 49, Dolphins 28

MIAMI -- Tom Brady was flawless, even returning to the game to throw a team-record sixth touchdown pass. Brady's touchdown total exceeded his career high of five, set last week against Dallas.

Brady completed his first 11 passes for 220 yards and four scores.

The Patriots improved to 7-0 for the first time in their 48-year history, while the Dolphins fell to 0-7 for the first time in their 41 seasons.

Bears 19, Eagles 16

PHILADELPHIA -- Desperately needing a victory to stay in the NFC hunt, Chicago's Brian Griese connected with Muhsin Muhammad for a 15-yard touchdown pass with 9 seconds left to beat the Eagles (2-4).

The Bears (3-4) were pinned on the 3-yard line with 1:57 left.

Cowboys 24, Vikings 14

IRVING, Texas -- Chris Canty swatted a potential go-ahead field goal by Minnesota (2-4) and Pat Watkins returned it 68 yards for a go-ahead touchdown.

Minnesota (2-4) lost for the third time in four games.

Tony Romo was 31-of-39 for 277 yards, with a touchdown for Dallas (6-1).

Chiefs 12, Raiders 10

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Larry Johnson scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 1-yard run early in the fourth quarter and the Chiefs (4-3) beat the Raiders (2-4) for the ninth straight time, winning in Priest Holmes' return from a two-year absence.

Holmes rushed four times for 9 yards.

Bengals 38, Jets 31

CINCINNATI -- Kenny Watson ran for 130 yards and three touchdowns in the best performance of his career, and the Bengals (2-4) turned the Jets' second-half meltdown into their first victory in five games.

The Jets (1-6) couldn't hold a 13-point lead and matched their loss total from last season.

Giants 33, 49ers 15

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Osi Umenyiora scored on a 75-yard fumble return and the New York defense helped account for 24 points as the Giants (5-2) won their fifth straight.

New York forced four turnovers by the 49ers (2-4) and sacked Trent Dilfer six times.

Redskins 21, Cardinals 19

LANDOVER, Md. -- In a game marred by bad penalties and boneheaded mistakes, the Redskins (4-2) had the only thing resembling a normal scoring drive. But they finished the day with only 160 total yards and survived a 55-yard field goal attempt by Neil Rackers that was barely wide left with 2 seconds remaining.

Rackers' attempt was set up when the Cardinals (3-4) recovered an onside kick following a touchdown and a failed 2-point conversion.

Lions 23, Buccaneers 16

DETROIT -- The Lions scored touchdowns after Jeff Garcia's two fumbles, including wide receiver Calvin Johnson's 32-yard run midway through the fourth quarter, to beat their former teammate.

Detroit (4-2) pulled within a game of idle Green Bay in the NFC North, while Tampa Bay (4-3) lost a chance to move past idle Carolina in the NFC South.

Saints 22, Falcons 16

NEW ORLEANS -- Reggie Bush scored on 4-yard pass to push New Orleans (2-4) past Atlanta (1-6). Bush spun free and overpowered three Falcons and dove across the goal line on the third-and-goal screen pass.

Bills 19, Ravens 14

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Making good on an opportunity to secure the starting job, rookie quarterback Trent Edwards went 11-of-21 for 153 yards and engineered five scoring drives for Buffalo (2-4).

The Ravens (4-3) featured three rookie offensive linemen and were minus starting quarterback Steve McNair.

Broncos 31, Steelers 28

DENVER -- Jason Elam kicked a 49-yard field goal as time expired as the Broncos (3-3) defeated the Steelers (4-2).

Rookie Tim Crowder had a 50-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown and Jay Cutler threw three touchdown passes for Denver.

-- AP