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AP Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner previews three top games this week in the NFL, including Brett Favre and the Vikings meeting Green Bay. The winless Rams take on the Lions, and the Giants visit the Eagles.

The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing Wednesday into the impact of head injuries on football players. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith both spoke to the committee.

The Saints rallied to beat Miami, 46-34. New Orleans topped 40 points for the fourth time this season. Cowboys defeat Falcons, 37-21, behind three Tony Romo touchdown passes, while the Jets routed the Raiders, 38-0.

The Vikings lost their first game of the season, 27-17, to the Steelers. The Colts remain unbeaten after a 42-6 win over the Rams. The Patriots routed Tampa Bay, 35-7, in London, England.

Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable won't face charges after being investigated over allegations that he assaulted one of his assistants.

Text messages between a woman and former NFL quarterback Steve McNair made in the hours before police say she shot him to death and turned the gun on herself support authorities' contention that she was spiraling out of control.

Tom Brady tied a career high with six touchdown passes in the Patriots 59-0 rout of Tennessee. Raiders upset Eagles in Oakland, 13-9. Arizona beats Seattle, 27-3, on a record-tying day for Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner.