Vikings lead Saints 20-10 at halftime

The Minnesota Vikings forced three turnovers and used two big plays by cornerback Antoine Winfield to take a 20-10 halftime lead over the New Orleans Saints on Monday night.

Warner increasing thoughts of retirement

By BOB BAUM

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner says that after this season he will take his closest look yet at retiring from the NFL.

NFL Inactives (Monday, October 6, 2008)

By Sports Network

The following is a list of inactive players for tonight's NFL game.

Status of Bills QB Edwards uncertain

By JOHN WAWROW

Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards was described as alert but still experiencing post-concussion symptoms Monday, leaving his status uncertain as the team enters its bye week.

Former Broncos RB Henry has trial moved to Montana

By PAT GRAHAM

Former Denver Broncos running back Travis Henry appeared in court Monday, handcuffed and wearing yellow prison clothes for a hearing that stemmed from his arrest last week over an alleged cocaine deal.

Report: Vikings' Henderson placed on injured reserve

By Sports Network

Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker E.J. Henderson has reportedly been placed on injured reserve after dislocating two toes on his left foot, ending his season.

Westbrook has 2 broken ribs

All-Pro running back Brian Westbrook broke two ribs in the Eagles' 23-17 loss to Washington on Sunday, though he stayed in and finished the game.

Packers to rest Rodgers until Thursday

By Sports Network

Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy said in his press conference on Monday that quarterback Aaron Rodgers will not participate in practice until Thursday at the earliest.

Rams place TE McMichael on IR

By Sports Network

The St. Louis Rams have placed tight end Randy McMichael on injured reserve because of a broken right tibia and ligament damage.

Unapologetic Plaxico Burress returns to Giants

By TOM CANAVAN

An unapologetic Plaxico Burress rejoined the New York Giants on Monday, noting he didn't lose any sleep after the Super Bowl champions suspended him for a game. Burress missed a team meeting two weeks ago without bothering to telephone the Giants.

Pack's Rodgers expected to play Sunday vs. Seattle

By CHRIS JENKINS

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will miss some practice again this week, but is expected to play at Seattle next Sunday.

New York safety Smith appealing suspension for hit on Boldin

By Sports Network

New York Jets safety Eric Smith has appealed his one game suspension and $50,000 fine that the NFL levied on him for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin in the Jets' 56-35 victory in Week 4.

Jets' Smith appealing suspension for hit on Boldin

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.

New York Jets safety Eric Smith appealed his one-game suspension and $50,000 fine by the NFL for his helmet-to-helmet hit last week on Arizona receiver Anquan Boldin.

Titans, Colts stage stunning rallies in wins

The Titans were beaten for the first time. The Colts were headed for a 1-3 start.

Recap: Jacksonville vs. Pittsburgh

By Sports Network

Ben Roethlisberger racked up 309 yards passing, including the go-ahead eight-yard scoring strike to Hines Ward with 1:53 left in the fourth quarter, leading the Pittsburgh Steelers in a 26-21 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Steelers end 4-game slide against Jaguars

By MARK LONG

Big Ben's big night gave the Pittsburgh Steelers a big boost in the AFC North. Ben Roethlisberger threw for 309 yards and three touchdowns, helping the Steelers overcome their offensive woes and leading them to a 26-21 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday night.

Griese questionable; Garcia could start

By Sports Network

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Brian Griese left in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos with an apparent shoulder injury.

Bills unsure of Edwards' status after concussion

By Sports Network

Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards was forced to leave Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals with a concussion.

Eagles' Westbrook has fractured ribs

By Sports Network

Eagles running back Brian Westbrook has been activated for Philadelphia's game against the Washington Redskins on Sunday, but right guard Shawn Andrews will miss another game.

Recap: San Francisco vs. New England

By Sports Network

Randy Moss caught five passes for 111 yards and scored one touchdown to lead the New England Patriots to a 30-21 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Week 5 action.

Recap: Arizona vs. Buffalo

By Sports Network

Kurt Warner threw a pair of touchdown passes and Tim Hightower scored twice, as the Arizona Cardinals cruised past the previously unbeaten Buffalo Bills, 41-17.

Pats get back to winning ways, 30-21 over 49ers

By GREG BEACHAM

From Randy Moss' dynamic 66-yard touchdown catch to Kevin Faulk's score on a direct snap, the New England Patriots returned to their usual regular-season form in an unusual place.

Recap: Dallas vs. Cincinnati

By Sports Network

Tony Romo threw for three touchdowns, including two in the fourth quarter, to lead the Dallas Cowboys to a 31-22 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals at Texas Stadium.

Line of Scrimmage: Holmgren's Swan Song More Like a Swan Dive

By Tony Moss, Sports Network

In their nine years under head coach Mike Holmgren, the Seattle Seahawks have achieved things well beyond the realm of what the organization had previously experienced.

Cowboys blow 17-point lead, hold off Bengals 31-22

By JAIME ARON

When the pass went through Miles Austin's hands at the 1 and into Patrick Crayton's hands in the end zone, everyone on the Dallas Cowboys was smiling and laughing. It was mostly relief.

Recap: Denver vs. Tampa Bay

By Sports Network

Matt Prater nailed all three of his field goal attempts, including a 55-yarder, and Brandon Stokley accounted for Denver's only touchdown, as the Broncos grinded out a 16-13 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Bills lose Edwards, 1st game of season to Cards

By BOB BAUM

The Buffalo Bills lost their quarterback and, emphatically, their first game of the season. Rookie Tim Hightower had a pair of touchdown runs and Kurt Warner threw to Larry Fitzgerald twice for scores to lead the Arizona Cardinals to a 41-17 victory over the Bills on Sunday.

Broncos' defense shows up in 16-13 win over Bucs

By ARNIE STAPLETON

The high-flying Broncos finally discovered a defense, generating a pass rush that sent Brian Griese to the sideline with an injured throwing shoulder and yet another bad memory of Denver.

Pats RB Jordan leaves game in San Francisco

By Sports Network

New England Patriots running back LaMont Jordan left Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter with a left leg injury.

Niners retire Hall of Fame QB Steve Young's jersey

By JOSH DUBOW

As Steve Young listened to the Candlestick Park crowd roar at his jersey retirement ceremony, he looked at Jerry Rice and wished he was in his old No. 8 uniform instead of a suit.

Pats RB LaMont Jordan knocked out with leg injury

Patriots running back LaMont Jordan was sidelined with a left leg injury in the second quarter of New England's game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.

Bucs lose QB Griese, Broncos WR Royals hurts ankle

Tampa Bay quarterback Brian Griese injured his shoulder and Denver rookie Eddie Royal sprained his ankle on separate plays in the third quarter Sunday.

Bears' Orton has career day in 34-7 win over Lions

By LARRY LAGE

Like many NFL players, Kyle Orton seems to love playing the Detroit Lions. Orton set career highs in passing yards, completions and quarterback rating while throwing two touchdowns to lead the Chicago Bears to a 34-7 win over Detroit on Sunday.

Bills quarterback Trent Edwards suffers concussion

Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards went down with a concussion on the third play of the game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Safety Adrian Wilson blitzed untouched and leveled the second-year quarterback, slamming him to the ground.

Recap: Green Bay vs. Atlanta

By Sports Network

Michael Turner finished with 121 yards and a touchdown as the Atlanta Falcons downed the Green Bay Packers, 27-24, at Lambeau Field.

Recap: Baltimore vs. Tennessee

By Sports Network

Alge Crumpler caught the game-winning touchdown pass with just under two minutes to play, as the Tennessee Titans remained unbeaten with a thrilling 13-10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.

Recap: Detroit vs. Chicago

By Sports Network

Kyle Orton threw for 334 yards and two touchdowns as Chicago routed Detroit, 34-7, in the latest installment of their 79-year-old rivalry at Ford Field.

Texans QB Rosenfels' miscues lead to loss to Colts

By KRISTIE RIEKEN

Peyton Manning turned a colossal collapse by the Houston Texans into a stunning victory for the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts scored 21 points in a late span of 2:10 - two touchdowns thanks to fumbles by Sage Rosenfels - then intercepted Rosenfels' last-ditch comeback attempt for a 31-27 win Sunday.

Recap: Houston vs. Indianapolis

By Sports Network

Peyton Manning's five-yard touchdown pass to Reggie Wayne with just under two minutes to go capped a furious Indianapolis comeback as the Colts stunned Houston, 31-27.

Recap: Philadelphia vs. Washington

By Sports Network

Clinton Portis gained 145 yards on 29 carries with a touchdown, and the surprising Washington Redskins came back to stun the Philadelphia Eagles, 23-17.

Titans use late score, big defense to beat Ravens

By DAVID GINSBURG

The Tennessee Titans are still unbeaten, thanks to a late touchdown drive and a defense that outperformed the top-ranked unit in the league.

Recap: Miami vs. San Diego

By Sports Network

Ronnie Brown ran for 125 yards and a touchdown, leading the Miami Dolphins to a 17-10 victory over the San Diego Chargers at Dolphin Stadium.

Portis' 145 yards rushing leads 'Skins past Eagles

By ROB MAADDI

Another road win against a division opponent has the Washington Redskins in perfect position to make a run at the NFC East. Clinton Portis ran for 145 yards and one touchdown, wide receiver Antwaan Randle El threw a TD pass and the Redskins beat the Philadelphia Eagles 23-17 on Sunday.

Recap: NY Giants vs. Seattle

By Sports Network

Brandon Jacobs gashed the Seahawks defense for 136 yards and two touchdowns on just 15 carries, as the New York Giants remained perfect on the young season after a 44-6 rout of Seattle.

Recap: Carolina vs. Kansas City

By Sports Network

DeAngelo Williams ran for two touchdowns and caught another in Carolina's 34-0 drubbing of the listless Kansas City Chiefs.

Panthers dominate Chiefs 34-0 to move to 4-1

By MIKE CRANSTON

Forgive Herm Edwards if he may want to avoid his old college buddy from now on. Every time he coaches against John Fox, the Carolina Panthers are playing their best.

Rodgers tough but Ryan shines as Falcons beat Pack

By CHRIS JENKINS

Aaron Rodgers played hurt and played hard. But he was upstaged by Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons.

Giants rout Seahawks 44-6 for best start since '90

By TOM CANAVAN

The New York Giants are this year's New England Patriots - so far. In a nearly flawless performance, Eli Manning threw two touchdowns, Brandon Jacobs ran for two more and the unbeaten Giants scored on their first five possessions in a 44-6 victory that embarrassed the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.

Surprising Dolphins beat Chargers 17-10

By STEVEN WINE

The Miami Dolphins are winning the old-fashioned way. The single wing helped build a lead, and a goal-line stand preserved it.

Bills' McGee among inactives for Bills-Cards game

Buffalo cornerback Terrence McGee was among the players inactive for Sunday's game between the Bills and the Arizona Cardinals.