Thursday's NFL Roundup
Steve Spurrier will have to wait at least another month to deliver the game ball he promised Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder.
( Associated Press, 11/28/2002 10:10 PM EST)

Cowboys 27, Redskins 20
Steve Spurrier stirred up most of the Dallas Cowboys with a comment he made 10 months ago.
( JAIME ARON, Associated Press, 11/28/2002 09:35 PM EST)

Patriots 20, Lions 12
Getting a punt blocked, throwing an interception in the red zone and racking up nine penalties usually is a recipe for defeat. Unless the opponent is the Detroit Lions.
( LARRY LAGE, Associated Press, 11/28/2002 04:46 PM EST)

Eagles Take Down 49ers in 38-17 Win
When the game of Koy Detmer's life abruptly ended with a scary elbow injury, A.J. Feeley capably backed up the backup - and the Philadelphia Eagles rolled on to an impressive win.
( GREG BEACHAM, Associated Press, 11/26/2002 04:55 AM EST)

Colts Skate Past Broncos in OT
Apparently, all Mike Vanderjagt needed was a little snow to end his slump.
( JOHN MARSHALL, Associated Press, 11/25/2002 08:31 AM EST)

Bucs Defense Shuts Down Packers
If the Green Bay Packers have to come back to Tampa Bay later this season, it sure will be a heated game.
( Associated Press, 11/25/2002 08:12 AM EST)

Dolphins Damage Chargers 30-3
Ricky Williams already had 83 yards rushing at halftime when he lobbied quarterback Ray Lucas for more carries.
( STEVEN WINE, Associated Press, 11/25/2002 01:35 AM EST)

Texans Trick NY Giants, 16-14
The Houston Texans aren't just beating bad teams anymore. They've improved enough to hurt the ones with playoff aspirations - like the New York Giants.
( MICHAEL A. LUTZ, Associated Press, 11/25/2002 12:57 AM EST)

Buccaneers Pounce on Packers 21-7
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers left no doubt about who has the NFL's best defense, and Warren Sapp made no apologies for a hit that led to a nasty shouting match with Green Bay coach Mike Sherman.
( FRED GOODALL, Associated Press, 11/24/2002 10:52 PM EST)

Redskins 20, Rams 17
The St. Louis Rams were just a chip shot away from overtime when Kurt Warner lost the ball.
( JOSEPH WHITE, Associated Press, 11/24/2002 10:27 PM EST)

Raiders Crunch Cardinals 41-20
The Raider Nation came to the desert by the thousands, and Rich Gannon made them feel right at home.
( BOB BAUM, Associated Press, 11/24/2002 09:27 PM EST)

Browns Smash Saints 24-15
With Deuce McAllister out with an ankle injury for New Orleans, the Cleveland Browns did most of the running.
( MARY FOSTER, Associated Press, 11/24/2002 08:47 PM EST)

Seahawks 39, Chiefs 32
The young Seattle Seahawks realize they'll make plenty of mistakes when they lose. Matt Hasselbeck and Orlando Huff showed they're also learning how to get it right.
( TIM KORTE, Associated Press, 11/24/2002 08:01 PM EST)

Redskins 20, Rams 17
The St. Louis Rams were just a chip shot away from overtime when Kurt Warner lost the ball.
( JOSEPH WHITE, Associated Press, 11/24/2002 06:04 PM EST)