Rams lead Bears 14-13 after three quarters
Marc Bulger came back from an injured right index finger that necessitated a cameo appearance by Kurt Warner as the St. Louis Rams led the Chicago Bears 14-13 after three quarters Monday night.
( R.B. FALLSTROM, Associated Press, 11/18/2002 10:23 PM EST)

Major injuries sideline Maddox, McNabb and Griese
Tommy Maddox, Donovan McNabb and Brian Griese all suffered major injuries that could shake up NFL playoff races.
( Associated Press, 11/18/2002 08:26 AM EST)

Eagles' McNabb could miss playoffs
Donovan McNabb took the Philadelphia Eagles to first place in the NFC East. Koy Detmer will have to keep them there.
( ROB MAADDI, Associated Press, 11/18/2002 06:07 AM EST)

Maddox's Injury Familiar to Steelers
When Tim Lewis saw quarterback Tommy Maddox crumpled on the field, not moving a muscle as worried teammates clasped hands and prayed he wasn't seriously injured, it was 1986 again for the Steelers defensive coordinator.
( ALAN ROBINSON, Associated Press, 11/18/2002 06:05 AM EST)

NFL Today
Chicago (2-7) at St. Louis (4-5), 9 p.m. EST, ABC-TV. The Bears have lost seven straight, while the Rams are climbing back from an 0-5 start.
( Associated Press, 11/18/2002 01:59 AM EST)

Brady Fumbles, Raiders Top Patriots
No need to go the replay booth this time: Tom Brady definitely fumbled, and the Oakland Raiders deserved the win.
( JANIE McCAULEY, Associated Press, 11/18/2002 12:04 AM EST)

Chargers Beat 49ers in OT, 20-17
Steve Christie, one of the NFL's best kickers in the clutch, made a 40-yard field goal with 4:11 left in overtime, lifting the San Diego Chargers to a 20-17 overtime win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
( BERNIE WILSON, Associated Press, 11/17/2002 10:52 PM EST)

Bucs 23, Panthers 10
Warren Sapp and Co. gathered on the sideline and had a heart-to-heart discussion about the Carolina Panthers.
( FRED GOODALL, Associated Press, 11/17/2002 07:45 PM EST)

Broncos 31, Seahawks 9
Even at 37, Steve Beuerlein still gets butterflies when he goes into a game. Yet the 16-year veteran was steady as could be when the Denver Broncos needed him Sunday.
( TIM KORTE, Associated Press, 11/17/2002 07:42 PM EST)

Jets 31, Lions 14
The New York Jets are beginning to emerge from the huge hole they dug for themselves.
( LARRY LAGE, Associated Press, 11/17/2002 07:39 PM EST)

Dolphins Suffocate Ravens, 26-7
A fast start by Ray Lucas gave the Miami Dolphins some breathing room, and suffocating defense did the rest.
( STEVEN WINE, Associated Press, 11/17/2002 07:21 PM EST)

Jaguars Avenge Previous Texans Loss
The Jacksonville Jaguars didn't take expansion Houston seriously the first time, and it cost them. The Jags were prepared this time, yet they nearly blew it again.
( MICHAEL A. LUTZ, Associated Press, 11/17/2002 06:57 PM EST)

Colts Prolong Cowboys' Losing Skid
Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts were patient Sunday. They stuck to the running game, waited for their opportunities and then seized control.
( MICHAEL MAROT, Associated Press, 11/17/2002 06:55 PM EST)

Denver QB knocked out in Seattle
Denver quarterback Brian Griese left Sunday's game against Seattle late in the third quarter with a sprained left knee and is not expected to return.
( Associated Press, 11/17/2002 06:37 PM EST)