The NFL's career rushing leader had his best game since leaving Dallas two years ago, gaining 127 yards in 21 carries. It gave Dennis Green his first victory as Cardinals coach.
Smith, six months past his 35th birthday, tied Walter Payton's record of 77 games with 100 yards. It was his first 100-yard game since Thanksgiving 2002, when he did it for Dallas against Washington.
Jets 17, Dolphins 9
In Miami, the Jets came up with four turnovers by quarterback Jay Fiedler in the second half, including an interception returned 66 yards for a touchdown by Donnie Abraham, to improve to 3-0 for only the third time in franchise history. New York also won its first three games in 1966 and 2000.
The Dolphins fell to 0-4 for the first time since their expansion season in 1966. They've scored two touchdowns this year while committing 14 turnovers and will need dramatic improvement on offense to avoid their first losing season since 1988.
Falcons 27, Panthers 10
In Charlotte, North Carolina, the Panthers finally found a way to contain Michael Vick. And it didn't matter. The Falcons still found a way to win, moving to 4-0 to match the best start in franchise history.
Warrick Dunn had a 38-yard touchdown run and Kevin Mathis returned an interception 35 yards for another score.
Chargers 38, Titans 17
In San Diego, Drew Brees, who's had a tenuous grip on his job since last season, threw for three touchdowns, including a 58-yarder to Reche Caldwell midway through the fourth quarter. LaDainian Tomlinson rushed for 147 yards and one touchdown for the Chargers (2-2).
The Titans (1-3) played without quarterback Steve McNair, who bruised his sternum in a loss to Jacksonville last week. Billy Volek threw for 278 yards and two TDs.
Broncos 16, Bucs 13
In Tampa, Florida, Jake Plummer threw a 5-yard TD pass to Patrick Hape and Jason Elam kicked three field goals for the Broncos (3-1).
Plummer completed 13 of 31 passes for 138 yards, saving his best for the fourth quarter when he took advantage of a 37-yard pass interference penalty to set up Elam's 24-yard field goal that snapped a 13-13 tie with 9:03 to go.
Rams 24, 49ers 14
In San Francisco, Marc Bulger passed for 186 yards, Marshall Faulk rushed for 121 more and St. Louis sent the woeful 49ers to their first 0-4 start in 25 years.
Isaac Bruce had seven catches for 100 yards forthe Rams (2-2). St. Louis built a 24-0 halftime lead.
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