Flutie Returns to Help Bills but Misses Comeback
Doug Flutie, back in the NFL after eight years in Canada, entered after Rob Johnson left with a concussion and threw two second half touchdowns to pull Buffalo within one. A 39-yard field goal miss by Steve Christie preserved a 16-14 Chargers win as Johnson was sidelined and injuries mounted for Buffalo.
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Bengals Carter placed on injured reserve after season opener
Cincinnati Bengals running back Ki Jana Carter is on injured reserve after fracturing his left wrist in the season opener against Tennessee. The No. 1 overall pick in 1995 has suffered multiple injuries in a short career, including a torn knee ligament in 1995 and a rotator cuff tear last season. Brandon Bennett was signed to fill his roster spot, after leading Cincinnati in preseason rushing. Guard Scott Brumfield was released via injury settlement.
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Broncos Rally Past Patriots Behind Elways Comeback
Denver tops New England 27 21 as John Elway adapts to a stacked defense, throwing for 257 yards and a touchdown while Terrell Davis gains 75 yards on 22 carries. Ed McCaffrey and Shannon Sharpe catch key passes, and Denver extends its home winning streak to 17 games.
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Broncos Triumph Over Patriots 27-21 in Turbulent ACC Clash
Denver edges New England 27 to 21 with Elway passing for 257 yards and Davis rushing 75 yards. Elam adds two field goals and key kicks as Sharpe and McCaffrey lead receiving with multiple 50 plus yard plays. Vinatieri misses two field goals for NE in a tight late fourth quarter.
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Moss Shines In Debut As Rookies Impress NFL Week One
Randy Moss, dropping to 21st, caught four passes for 95 yards in Minnesota's 31-7 win over Tampa Bay. Peyton Manning, Ryan Leaf faced ups and downs as rookies. Moss led a wave of impressive openers with several standout plays and a potential draft-steal start.
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Washington's Green to start for Redskins on Monday Night
Washington Redskins name Trent Green the starting quarterback for Monday Night Football against the San Francisco 49ers after Gus Frerotte injures his shoulder. Green impresses in relief, completing 15 of 16 passes as Frerotte struggles with interceptions earlier.
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