Bucs seek passing spark after Johnson decoy move
Tampa Bay rebuilt its offense after losing the 2002 NFC title, hiring an offensive coordinator and signing Randall McDaniel Jeff Christy and Keyshawn Johnson. The team ranks with a franchise high 336 points but struggles to involve Johnson as a top receiver ahead of the rematch with the St. Louis Rams.
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Rams at Buccaneers clash as Johnson seeks bigger role
Ram at Buccaneers game tonight in Tampa features Johnson seeking more targets amid a low passing game, while Warrick Dunn powers Tampa Bay. The 9-5 Buccaneers aim to clinch a playoff berth against a Rams squad also eyeing a breakthrough. Shaun King has yet to throw a TD in 44 games.
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Chiefs remain undefeated in win over Broncos and Bengals beat Jaguars
In NFL action the Kansas City Chiefs beat Denver 20 to 7 with Peterson kicking twice and Richardson and Moreau scoring. Cincinnati defeated Jacksonville 17 to 14 as Taylor ran 110 yards and Brunell passed for 170.
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Sunday NFL scores and key plays recap
Sunday games included the Packers 33 Vikings 28 with GB Longwell kicking and Favre connecting on several passes. Also Titans 24 Browns 0 with Del Greco field goal and George rushing for a score. Officials listed.
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Saints edge Falcons as playoff hopes rise
New Orleans quarterback Aaron Brooks completed 24 of 35 passes for 285 yards in a 23-7 win over Atlanta boosting the Saints toward their first playoff berth since 1992. At 10-5, they near clinching with only a potential St Louis or Tampa Bay tie threatening.
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Rice bids fond farewell to Frisco in win over Bears
Jerry Rice, likely finishing his 49ers home career at Candlestick, caught seven passes for 76 yards in a 17-0 victory over Chicago. Fans hailed his 16 seasons, as Rice hinted at a June release due to salary cap constraints and eyed one more season elsewhere.
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Matthews Brothers End NFL Careers With Long-Running Seasons
Bruce Matthews surpassed his brother Clay for fifth in NFL career games at 279 after 18 seasons with Tennessee. Clay retired after 19 seasons, 232 as a Browns linebacker, leaving behind a legacy that places them among the league’s durable players.
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