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Around The NFL: Bucs on board

Seattle held off Detroit as Matt Hasselbeck passed the 300-yard mark. ELAINE THOMPSON / AP

By Associated Press
Published: 11/9/2009 2:24 AM
Last Modified: 11/9/2009 10:04 AM

The 2008 Detroit Lions can enjoy some bubbly. Thanks to Tampa Bay's 38-28 win against Green Bay on Sunday, the Lions will remain the only NFL team to go through a 16-game schedule winless.

As suprising as Tampa Bay winning was the guy who led the way. Coming out of Kansas State, Josh Freeman was a first-round draft pick in April despite less-than impressive numbers during his college career.

But Freeman made the Bucs' pick look like a wise move in his first NFL start, throwing for 205 yards and three touchdowns, including a pair of scoring strikes in the fourth quarter as Tampa Bay rallied from a 21-17 deficit.

"I felt really relaxed," Freeman said. "I didn't get too high or two low. I can't say I did anything spectacular. I just played within myself, and when we had opportunities I took them."

The Bucs were the last team in the league to win a game this season. Four other teams have a 1-7 record - Cleveland, Kansas City, Detroit and St. Louis.

The loss could be a crippling one for Green Bay's playoff hopes. One week after Aaron Rodgers traded punches with Brett Favre in a shootout, he threw three interceptions, including the clinching pick by Tanard Jackson, who returned it 35 yards for a score with 35 seconds left.

"It's pretty frustrating," said Rodgers, who was sacked six times Sunday and has been sacked 37 times in eight games this year. "I think our offense and special teams put our defense in a tough position."

Tough day for Bears' Harris

Chicago defensive tackle Tommie Harris, who starred at Oklahoma, was ejected from Sunday's game against Arizona after just 65 seconds of play for slugging Cardinals offensive tackle Deuce Lutui.

At the end of an Arizona running play, Harris and Lutui ended up on the ground and a replay showed Harris hitting Lutui near the face.

The Bears got a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty and Harris got a quick shower after referee Ed Hochuli announced he had slugged Lutui and was ejected.

Curses: Hall to file complaint

Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall says Atlanta coach Mike Smith cursed at him and a Falcons assistant tried to "get some licks in" during a sideline melee Sunday.

Hall said he plans to file a complaint with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell that Smith "cussed me out" and Falcons director of athletic performance Jeff Fish and others "put their hands on me."

Hall said he was trying to pull teammate LaRon Landry away from the Atlanta sideline after Landry was called for a late hit on Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan. Hall and Landry immediately were surrounded by Falcons players and staff members.

"After that, coach Smith came over to me, talking (expletive) to me, saying they were going to kick my (butt)," Hall said. "I stay in Atlanta during the offseason, so if Mike Smith wants to see me, he can definitely find me."

Milestones

Kurt Warner of the Cardinals tied a career high with five touchdown passes i

n Arizona's 41-21 win over Chicago. ... Randy Moss of the Patriots scored his 140th touchdown receiving, tying Terrell Owens for second place behind Jerry Rice's 197. ... Green Bay running back Ahman Green gained 45 yards rushing and has 8,208 yards rushing with the Packers, surpassing Hall of Famer Jim Taylor (8,207) for the most yards rushing in franchise history. ... The Colts' Jim Caldwell became the NFL's first rookie coach to start 8-0 since Potsy Clark in 1931. Peyton Manning tied Hall of Famer Fran Tarkenton for fourth in car

eer victories (125) and became the first player in league history to throw for 40,000 yards in one decade. Reggie Wayne moved past Hall of Famer Raymond Berry and into second on the Colts' career receptions list.

Vick as a Buffalo Bill?

Tony Dungy says Michael Vick could potentially wind up in Buffalo, which he says previously discussed signing the quarterback.

Dungy has served as an adviser to Vick since the Super Bowl-winning coach retired from the Colts after last season. Now a commentator for NBC, Dungy confirmed during the pregame show Sunday night before Philadelphia hosted Dallas that the Bills and Vick "talked originally" when Vick was searching for a team after serving 18 months in federal prison for running a dogfighting ring.

The Eagles signed Vick to a $1.6 million contract for 2009, with a team option for the second year at $5.2 million. But he has played sparingly.

Speaking

"The link between me and Eli is always going to be there. So yeah, it's a little special. Any time you play against a team that won the Super Bowl, it's fun." — Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers after leading a rally to beat Eli Manning and the Giants 21-20."The Patriots' 59-0 rout of Tennessee on Sunday ranked among the worst in league history. It was the largest margin of victory since Los Angeles crushed Atlanta by the same score during the 1976 season.

Quarterbacks

Matt Hasselbeck, Seahawks: Finished 39 for 51 for 329 yards and a touchdown for Seattle.

Jay Cutler, Bears: Finished 29 for 47 for 369 yards and three touchdowns for Chicago.

Tom Brady, Patriots: Completed 25 of 37 passes for 332 yards and a touchdown for New England.

Drew Brees, Saints: Was 24 of 35 for 330 yards and a touchdown for New Orleans.

Running backs

DeAngelo Williams, Panthers: Had 21 carries for 149 yards and two touchdowns for Carolina.

Cedric Benson, Bengals: Finished with 34 carries for 117 yards and a touchdown for Cincinnati.

Maurice Jones-Drew, Jaguars: Had 97 yards and a touchdown on 29 carries for Jacksonville.

Frank Gore, 49ers: Had 158 total yards, including 83 rushing, and a TD for San Francisco.

Receivers/tight ends

Mike Sims-Walker, Jaguars: Had six receptions for 147 yards and a touchdown for Jacksonville.

Randy Moss, Patriots: Had six receptions for 147 yards and a touchdown for New England.

Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals: Had nine receptions for 123 yards and two touchdowns for Arizona.

Andre Johnson, Texans: Had 10 receptions for 103 yards for Houston.

Defense/special teams

Ronde Barber, Buccaneers: Returned a blocked punt 31 yards for a touchdown for Tampa Bay.

Stephen Gostkowski, Patriots: Was 4-for-4 on field goals for New England.

Cortland Finnegan, Titans: Returned an interception 39 yards for a touchdown for Tennessee.

Josh Wilson, Seahawks: Returned an interception 61 yards for a touchdown for Seattle.

Colts: Remaining schedule

The Colts survived a scare Sunday, edging the Texans 20-17. Remaining tests include home games against the Patriots, Broncos and Jets, and road games vs. the Ravens and Texans.

Sunday NEW ENGLAND
Nov. 22 Baltimore
Nov. 29 Houston
Dec. 6 TENNESSEE
Dec. 13 DENVER
Dec. 17 Jacksonville
Dec. 27 N.Y. JETS
Jan. 3 Buffalo

Saints: Remaining schedule

The Saints outscored the Panthers 17-0 down the stretch to remain undefeated. Remaining tests include home games vs. the Pats and Cowboys, and a road game against the Falcons.

Sunday St. Louis
Nov. 22 Tampa Bay
Nov. 30 NEW ENGLAND
Dec. 6 Washington
Dec. 13 Atlanta
Dec. 19 DALLAS
Dec. 27 TAMPA BAY
Jan. 3 Carolina

By Associated Press

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