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Indianapolis rallied to beat Houston, 35-27, behind Peyton Manning's three touchdown passes. Brett Favre threw for a season-high 392 yards as the Vikings topped Chicago, 36-10. San Diego, Philadelphia and Atlanta were also winners.

AP Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner previews three top games in the NFL this week, including the Colts meeting the Texans. The Saints take on the Patriots, while the defending Super Bowl champion Steelers play the Ravens.

SF 49ers' Vernon Davis stepped on the ice to give the olympic sport of curling a try. Curling is played by more than a million Canadians and is expected to be a major draw at the upcoming Vancouver Games.

Brett Favre completed 22 of 35 passes in Minnesota's win over Seattle. The Colts stayed unbeatean by edging Baltimore. New Orleans is also unbeaten after a rout of Tampa Bay. Chiefs surprise Steelers in overtime.

An AP survey finds a significant number of NFL players are wary of reporting concussions. Are they just a by-product of a violent sport?

The Buffalo Bills fired Dick Jauron who was in his fourth season as the team' s head coach. Defensive coordinator Perry Fewell has been named an interim replacement.

AFC North leader Cincinnati strengthened its roster Tuesday with the signing of veteran running back Larry Johnson, who was recently cut by Kansas City.

The Colts and Saints go down to the wire before improving to 9-0. The Bengals complete a Steeler sweep. The Falcons fall to the Panthers. LaDainian Tomlinson leads the Chargers to a share of the AFC West lead

The 49ers snapped a four-game losing streak, beating the visiting Bears Thursday night, 10-6. Frank Gore ran for 104 yards and a touchdown. Bears quarterback Jay Cutler threw a career-high five interceptions.

AP Sports Writer Rachel Cohen previews three key games in the NFL this week, including the Patriots visiting the Colts. Two 6-2 teams meet as the Bengals play the Steelers. The Cowboys also tangle with the Packers.

Tyrone Carter returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown as the Steelers beat the Broncos, 28-10, Monday night. Pittsburgh kept its' share of the AFC North lead with the win. Denver fell to 6-2 with its' second consecutive loss.

Saints rally to beat Panthers, 30-20, to improve to 8-0 for the first time in team history. Cowboys defeat Eagles, 20-16. Chargers beat Giants with late touchdown pass, 21-20. Titans defeat 49ers, 34-27.

Saints rally to beat Panthers, 30-20, to improve to 8-0 for the first time in team history. Chargers beat Giants with late touchdown pass, 21-20. Titans defeat 49ers, 34-27.

Colts hang on to beat Texans, 20-17, for their 17th straight regular season win. Tom Brady throws for 332 yards as New England tops Miami, 27-17. Kurt Warner's five touchdown passes lead Arizona over Chicago. Bengals beat Ravens.

AP Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner previews three top games in the NFL this week, including Dallas visiting Philadelphia. The undefeated Colts host the Texans, while the Super Bowl champion Steelers travel to Denver.

A key lawmaker said Tuesday that recent court decisions blocking suspensions of two NFL players threaten to undermine progress made in reducing performance-enhancing drug use among athletes at all levels.

Brett Favre made his return to Green Bay Sunday with his new team, as the Vikings beat his former club, the Packers. Before the game, fans for both teams talked about the quarterback who spent 16 seasons with Green Bay.

Ravens hand Broncos their first loss, 30-7. Joseph Addai throws for a touchdown as Colts edge 49ers, 18-14. Eagles rout Giants, 40-17. Ted Ginn Jr. returns two kickoffs for touchdowns in Miami's win. Rams break losing streak.