Owens Burns Panthers in San Francisco Win
San Francisco beat Carolina 24 14 as Garcia threw two touchdown passes to Owens who totaled 118 yards. Weinke threw three interceptions and barely avoided a bigger hole, while the 49ers defense pressured the young Panthers quarterback late in the game.
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Panthers face terrorist fears before 49ers game
Panthers players, gathered in Burlingame hotel rooms, watched Afghanistan bombing coverage hours after the attacks. They spoke of fear yet supported Sunday’s nationally televised game, stressing faith, resilience, and football as a coping outlet amid war anxieties.
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Goings sits as Biakabutuka starts for Panthers at 49ers
Panthers inactive running back Nick Goings and starter Jeff Mitchell miss Sunday night action against San Francisco. Richard Huntley and Tshimanga Biakabutuka carry the load, while rookie Steve Smith fumbles early and Jarrod Cooper fights spill over into an on field altercation with Derrick Deese.
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Bucs Defeat Packers To End Streak In Tampa
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers upset Green Bay 14-10 as Warren Sapp led a stiff defense that intercepted Brett Favre three times. Shelton Quarles returned a 98-yard pick, Mike Alstott sprinted 39 yards for the winning TD, and Tampa Bay improved to 2-1 while Green Bay fell to 3-1.
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Browns top Chargers as Couch saves season on late TD
Browns linebacker Jamie Miller cheered a 3-1 start after Tim Couch connected with Kevin Johnson for a 19 yard TD with 1 15 left to seal a 20 16 win over San Diego. Doug Flutie nearly rallied the Chargers with two long end zone fades but Cleveland held. Davis noted he recalls Flutie’s 1984 Hail Mary with Boston College and admitted relief at beating San Diego.
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