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Colts get crafty to keep 19-game streak alive

by The Associated Press
BALTIMORE - The undefeated Indianapolis Colts found yet another way to win a close game, their 19th consecutive win. The 17-15 win secured on former Ravens kicker Matt Stover's go-ahead field goal gave Indianapolis (10-0) the second-longest streak in NFL history behind a 21-game run by the New England Patriots (2006-08).   Much to the dismay of the Ravens and their fans, Stover booted the decisive field goal with 7:02 left. Colts linebacker Gary Brackett then intercepted Joe Flacco's pass at the Indianapolis 13 with 2:42 remaining, and the Colts kept the ball until the closing seconds.

Baltimore's last gasp ended when Ed Reed fumbled on a punt return with 17 seconds left.

Saints 38, Buccaneers 7 TAMPA, Fla. - Drew Brees threw for three touchdowns, and the Saints shrugged off a slow start defensively to remain unbeaten.

Chiefs 27, Steelers 24, OT KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Ryan Succop kicked a 22-yard field goal with 8:28 left in overtime after Chris Chambers' 61-yard catch-and-run, and the Chiefs snapped a team-record 10-game home losing streak.

Raiders 20, Raiders 17 OAKLAND, Calif. - Bruce Gradkowski threw a 29-yard tying touchdown pass to Louis Murphy with 33 seconds left, and Sebastian Janikowski kicked a 33-yard field goal after Andre Caldwell fumbled the ensuing kickoff.

Patriots 31, Jets 14 FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Leigh Bodden had three of the four interceptions thrown by Mark Sanchez, and the Patriots' defense allowed just one touchdown and 226 yards.

Vikings 35, Seahawks 9 MINNEAPOLIS - Brett Favre completed a career-high 88 percent of his passes for 213 yards and four touchdown passes, and the Vikings delivered their most complete performance of the season.

Lions 38, Browns 37 DETROIT - An ailing Matthew Stafford threw his fifth touchdown pass from 1 yard out to Brandon Pettigrew, and Jason Hanson's extra point with no time on the clock gave Detroit a thrilling win.

Giants 34, Falcons 31, OT EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Eli Manning and the offense bailed out the Giants' top-ranked defense. Lawrence Tynes kicked a 36-yard field goal 3:54 into overtime to make up for an earlier miss after the defense blew a two-touchdown lead in the fourth quarter.

Cardinals 21, Rams 13 ST. LOUIS - Kurt Warner spent the second half pacing the sideline after taking a blow to the head, still in uniform but shut down for the day. He threw for 203 yards and two touchdowns while building a 21-3 cushion.

Cowboys 7, Redskins 6 ARLINGTON, Texas - Tony Romo led a single scoring drive, hitting Patrick Crayton for a 10-yard touchdown pass with 2:41 left to preserve first place in the NFC East.

Packers 30, 49ers 24 GREEN BAY, Wis. - Aaron Rodgers made San Francisco pay for a draft-day snub over Alex Smith in 2005. Rodgers threw touchdowns to Greg Jennings and Jordy Nelson, and Ryan Grant rushed for 129 yards and a score.

Jaguars 18, Bills 15 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - David Garrard's second game-winning drive in as many weeks gave the Jaguars their first three-game winning streak in nearly two years.    Eagles 24, Bears 20 CHICAGO - Donovan McNabb threw for 244 yards against his hometown team, and LeSean McCoy scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 10-yard run.