Baltimore Ravens 24, Cleveland Browns 17

Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco looked like the player many had pegged for a breakout season...Ravens running back Ray Rice will have an MRI on his knee.

Browns running back Peyton Hillis' career day on the ground wasn't enough...Browns cornerback Eric Wright had a rough day trying to cover Anquan Boldin.

Cincinnati Bengals 20, Carolina Panthers 7

Cincinnati got the win, but the offense remains in a funk...Bengals punter Kevin Huber was a weapon on Sunday.

Panthers rookie quarterback Jimmy Clausen committed three of the team's four turnovers...Carolina's offensive line continues to struggle.

Dallas Cowboys 27, Houston Texans 13

Cowboys wide receiver Roy Williams came to the rescue in a must-win game...Cowboys kicker David Buehler rewarded Wade Phillips for having faith in him.

Penalties, sacks, and turnovers plagued the Texans on Sunday...Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson re-injured his ankle.

Kansas City Chiefs 31, San Francisco 49ers 10

The Chiefs used big play after big play to dominate the 49ers and get to 3-0...Kansas City's pass rush re-emerged with five sacks on Sunday.

San Francisco's running game once again struggled on the road...49ers quarterback Alex Smith and wide receiver Michael Crabtree are clearly not on the same page.

Minnesota Vikings 24, Detroit Lions 10

The Vikings' win over the Lions wasn't pretty, but it was necessary...Minnesota's defense was a stingy mood on Sunday.

Self-inflicted wounds and bad breaks dropped the Lions to 0-3...Detroit's defensive line was the only unit that played well on Sunday...

New England Patriots 38, Buffalo Bills 30

New England's defense, which has allowed 82 points this season, struggled against the anemic Bills' offense...Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's three touchdown passes bailed out the defense.

Though they played better, the Bills aren't happy with the moral victory...Bills first-round running back C.J. Spiller had 228 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns on Sunday.

Atlanta Falcons 27, New Orleans Saints 24 (OT)

The Falcons survived to earn a hard-fought overtime win...Atlanta's running backs followed fullback Ovie Mughelli to set up the game-winning field goal.

Saints kicker Garrett Hartley's overtime miss may cost him a roster spot...Wide receiver Lance Moore had a career-day in place of the injured Reggie Bush.

Tennessee Titans 29, NY Giants 10

The Titans rebounded from last week's loss with a convincing road win...Tennessee's defense gave up nearly 500 yards of offense, but forced key turnovers to get the win.

Giants players insist they were the better team on Sunday...Giants rookie punter Matt Dodge drew the ire of Tom Coughlin after his delay of game penalty led to a missed field goal.

Pittsburgh Steelers 38, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13

Quarterback Charlie Batch's three touchdowns led the Steelers to a blowout win on the road...Steelers defensive lineman Chris Hoke sprained his right knee and will miss a few weeks.

The previously undefeated Buccaneers received a wake-up call on Sunday...After getting burned by Charlie Batch, the Buccaneers may need an upgrade at safety.

Philadelphia Eagles 28, Jacksonville Jaguars 3

Quarterback Michael Vick's play on Sunday takes some of the heat off Andy Reid...Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel is a difference-maker.

The Jaguars were "thoroughly dominated" by the Eagles...Jaguars quarterback David Garrard had no explanation for his rough day.

St. Louis Rams 30, Washington Redskins 16

Rams first-round quarterback Sam Bradford earned his first NFL win on Sunday...Rams running back Steven Jackson hopes to get good news on an MRI of his groin.

Sunday's loss to the Rams was a reminder that the Redskins' rebuilding process may take awhile...The Redskins' defense failed to keep the Rams from converting key third downs.

Arizona Cardinals 24, Oakland Raiders 23

Cardinals running back LaRod Stephens-Howling's 102-yard kick return to open the game won one lucky fan a home...The Cardinals' playoff chances hinge on fixing the offense.

Raiders kicker Sebastien Janikowski missed a 32-yard field goal as time expired...Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha held Larry Fitzgerald to one catch for 18 yards.

Seattle Seahawks 27, San Diego Chargers 20

Seahawks running back Leon Washington played the hero role on Sunday...Seahawks safety Earl Thomas dedicated his two-interception performance to his late friend, Reggie Garrett.

The error-prone Chargers lost a close one...A once-proud Chargers special teams unit has disintegrated, writes Jay Paris.

Indianapolis Colts 27, Denver Broncos 13

With two receivers out with injuries, Austin Collie turned in a career-day...Colts cornerback Jacob Lacey's interception was the result of hours of film study.

Denver's offense continues to struggle inside the red zone...Broncos cornerbacks Champ Bailey and Perrish Cox were picked on by Peyton Manning and his receivers.

New York Jets 31, Miami Dolphins 23

Wide receiver Braylon Edwards expressed his appreciation to play for the Jets...Defensive end Jason Taylor picked up a sack in his return to South Florida.

Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall was not happy after the loss...The Dolphins' back seven and special teams had a bad night.

NFL News and Notes

Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews wants to redefine the linebacker position.

The Chicago Bears are getting their money's worth in Julius Peppers.

Today's NFL birthdays: Cowboys quarterback Stephen McGee (25), Packers practice squad offensive tackle Breno Giacomini (25), free agent offensive linemen Phil Bogle (31), Bobby Lepori (25), Oliver Ross (36) and Brian Stamper (26), defensive end Josh Gaines (25), quarterback Travis Lulay (27), and cornerback Ross Ventrone (24).