The morning after, 9.10.07: NFL scoreboard

10 09 2007

The morning after New England’s Ellis Hobbs set an NFL record by taking the second-half kickoff 108 yards for a score…

Steelers 34, Browns 7 — Ben Roethlisberger tossed a career-high 4 TDs in a rout of of Cleveland, 34-7. “Fast Willie” Parker rushed for 109 yards and landed rookie coach Mike Tomlin his first win in his inaugural start.New England's Randy Moss had nice debut versus Jets (AP/Evans)

Patriots 38, Jets 14 — In his New England debut, Randy Moss accumulated 183 yards receiving on nine receptions and nabbed one touchdown and the Patriots cruised to a 38-14 victory over the Jets.

Bears 3, Chargers 14 — The San Diego Chargers passed their first test under new head coach Norv Turner, turning away the Chicago Bears with a 14-3 win. LaDainian Tomlinson had two touchdowns — one rushing and one passing — to help give San Diego all the offense they needed.

Broncos 15, Bills 14 – Veteran Jason Elam hit a 42-yard field goal just before time ran out to lift the Denver Broncos to a 15-14 victory over the Buffalo Bills.


Meanwhile, in the NFC…

Panthers 27, Rams 13 — Steve Smith outsprinted St. Louis’ Tye Hill on a 68-yard catch for the go-ahead play in Carolina’s 27-13 opening victory in St. Louis.

Eagles 13, Packers 16 — Rookie kicker Mason Crosby’s 42-yard field goal with two seconds left gave Isaac Bruce and the St. Louis Rams never shook the fog on offense (AP/Gannam)the Green Bay Packers a 16-13 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. With the win, Brett Favre tied John Elway’s record with his 148th career victory as a starting quarterback.

Bucs 6, Seahawks 20  — In a game that featured four field goals — two accounting for the lone Tampa Bay offense — the Seattle Seahawks soundly defeated the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2006.  Seattle’s Matt Hasselbeck threw for 222 yards and a TD and running back Shaun Alexander racked up 105 yards, scoring a second quarter touchdown that put the ‘Hawks ahead for good.

Giants 35, Cowboys 45 — Dallas’ Tony Romo tossed 4 touchdown passes and 345 yards passing  and tight end Jason Witten grabbed 6 passes for 116 yards and a touchdown in the Cowboys’ 45-35 win over the Giants.

All box scores courtesy of NFL.com.  Outside sources have contributed information to this post.


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