Cundiff's 52 yarder fuels Cowboys overtime win over Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD Billy Cundiff, once a Drake standout, converts a 52 yard field goal to force overtime and then ties an NFL record with his seventh field goal from 25 yards as Dallas defeats New York 35 32. Parcells earns his first Cowboys win against his former team. Joe Jurevicius injures knee in TB OT loss to Carolina. Hawthorne signs with Packers and eyes DB and possibly WR roles.
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Plummer Portis Expected to Practice After San Diego Game
Denver quarterback Jake Plummer and running back Clinton Portis likely to practice this week after both missed the second half versus the Chargers. Plummer’s right shoulder remains sore but tests show no ligament damage. Portis injured on the last first half play, had 129 yards on 12 carries, and did not return. Miami backup Brian Griese resumes limited throwing but won’t practice this week due to a ligament toe injury sustained August 22.
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Weekend NFL slate with noon kickoffs across venues
The schedule lists weekend games including Minnesota at Detroit Tampa Bay at Atlanta Kansas City at Houston New Orleans at Tennessee Jets at New England Jacksonville at Indianapolis Pittsburgh at Cincinnati St Louis at Seattle Giants at Washington Green Bay at Arizona Baltimore at San Diego Cleveland at San Francisco Buffalo at Miami plus Monday night Oakland at Denver. Also listed are Dallas Philadelphia Chicago and Carolina with Associated Press coverage.
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Lewis's record surge defines Ravens star Jamal Lewis
Jamal Lewis, aiming to rank among NFL greats, shattered the single-day rushing record with 295 yards on 30 carries against the Cleveland Browns. The 2000 No. 5 overall pick had long aspired to lead NFL rushing, surpassing Corey Dillon's 278-yard mark set in 2000, and his 82-yard opening rush capped a landmark performance.
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Iowans in the NFL star players from Iowa colleges
Iowa natives and Iowa college alumni contributed across NFL games last weekend. Notables include Jason Baker with five punts for 43.5 yards average and two inside the 20, Ladell Betts with 14 rushes for 34 yards and a touchdown, Matt Bowen with four tackles and an interception, Dallas Clark with five catches for 81 yards, Billy Cundiff tying an NFL record with seven field goals in a game, Jared DeVries and Trent Green among others contributing in defense and offense for their teams.
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Clarett to challenge NFL draft rule faces scrutiny
The Ohio State tailback Clarett plans to challenge the NFL rule requiring three years post high school before entering the draft. Analysts note running backs' short careers and recent early entries by Jamal Lewis, Willis McGahee, and others, while critics question the rule's fairness and readiness concerns.
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Fantasy football focus weekly update
The Gazette surveys the fantasy landscape with a look back at Jamal Lewis's record 295 rushing yards and long TD runs, plus ahead to likely week outcomes. It highlights quarterback standings, pickup opportunities, and injury notes including Steve McNair's finger issue and potential backups to bench him.
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