Browns 24, Saints 15
In New Orleans, Saints quarterback Aaron Brooks gave up the ball four times to all but hand the Cleveland Browns (6-5) a 24-15 triumph.
Brooks had three passes intercepted and fumbled once. Browns quarterback Tim Couch was also far from perfect, he had two passes picked off.
Couch was able to find Kevin Johnson for a 24-yard score late in the third quarter to give Cleveland a 21-12 advantage. Rookie William Green ran for 114 yards and a touchdown.
Bears 20, Lions 17 (OT)
In Chicago, the Bears snapped a franchise record eight-game losing skid with a 20-17 overtime win over the Detroit Lions (3-8).
Paul Edinger was the hero, booting a 22-yard field goal with time about to expire to knot it at 17-17, then winning the game with a 40-yard effort in overtime.
Jim Miller drew the Bears close with a touchdown toss to Dez White at 12:27 of the fourth as the Lions blew a 17-7 lead. Miller threw for 250 yards in relief of starter Chris Chandler.
Cowboys 21, Jaguars 19
In Dallas, Chad Hutchinson twice hooked up with Joey Galloway for touchdowns as the Cowboys won for only the fourth time this season, edging the Jacksonville Jaguars 21-19.
Emmitt Smith, the NFL's all-time rush leader, got Dallas's other six-pointer on a one-yard plunge. He rushed for 73 yards overall.
Mark Brunell found Kevin Lockett for a late touchdown to draw Jacksonville (5-6) close. Fred Taylor rambled for 100 yards for the Jags.
Dolphins 30, Chargers 3
In Miami, running back Ricky Williams raced for 143 yards and two touchdowns as the Dolphins (7-4) cruised to a 30-3 win over the San Diego Chargers (7-4). Olindo Mare chipped in with three field goals, the longest from 38 yards.
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