Beuerlein hopes bad week is over
Panthers quarterback Steve Beuerlein endured a water-damaged home, vertigo illness, and a brutal 24-6 loss to the Saints with a broken nose. He hopes the string of misfortune is finished as doctors expect vertigo not to linger. Panthers coach George Seifert defends the offensive line amid a franchise record eight sacks.
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Panthers Notebook Reflects OLine Struggles and Injury Updates
Panthers coach Seifert cites collective offensive line and back protection issues as the main on-field problem. Rashard Anderson avoids ACL surgery but is out two weeks with a knee sprain, with Ray Green stepping into dime defense. Wesley Walls may play despite rib attachment pain. Beuerlein notes poor play quality overall. Uwaezuoke replaces Bates at punt returner. Hayes play under review for a controversial DPI call. Jason Peter and Reggie White injuries loom for upcoming games. Hetherington to wear a walking cast but expected back soon.
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Beuerlein plays through illness as Panthers fall to Saints
Beuerlein, sick with an acute flu, starts for Carolina after vomiting prior to kickoff. The Panthers’ offense struggles, sack-heavy performance leads to 141 total yards and no touchdowns while the Saints outrun 397-141. Beuerlein earns teammates' respect for gut and endurance. blame shifts to the offensive line rather than Beuerlein.
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NFL Glance Results and Week Schedule
Summary of Sunday results: Giants 19 over Cowboys 14, Rams 45 over Falcons 29, Bills 27 over Chargers 24 in OT, Redskins 10 over Ravens 3, Raiders 20 over Chiefs 17, Saints 24 over Panthers 6, Steelers 15 over Bengals 0, Broncos 44 over Browns 10, Colts 37 over Seahawks 24, Jets 34 over Patriots 17, Eagles 33 over Cardinals 14, Packers 31 over 49ers 28, Vikings 28 over Bears 16. Open teams Miami and Detroit. Monday night Tennessee 27 over Jacksonville 13. Thursday Detroit at Tampa Bay 8:20 p.m. Schedule lists Arizona at Dallas, New Orleans at Atlanta, Denver at Cincinnati, New England at Indianapolis, St Louis at Kansas City, Chicago at Philadelphia, Tennessee at Baltimore, San Francisco at Carolina, Buffalo at Minnesota, Seattle at Oakland, Cleveland at Pittsburgh, Washington at Jacksonville, open San Diego, Giants, Green Bay. Monday 9 p.m. Miami at Jets.
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Titans dominate Jaguars again in prime time
In Nashville Tennessee, the Titans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-13 as Eddie George rushed for 165 yards on 30 carries and Steve McNair passed for 234 yards with two TDs. Frank Wycheck scored on a tipped TD catch, while Tennessee’s defense logged five sacks and moved to first in the AFC Central. Jacksonville dropped its fourth straight game with Jimmy Smith injuring a knee early.
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Titans Gate Delay Over Suspicious Duffel Bag
More than 68,000 fans waited nearly an hour as Adelphia Coliseum rechecked gates after a blue duffel bag prompted a bomb squad response. The bag contained clothes, not explosives, and gates opened after a stadium-wide sweep.
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