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NFL: Patriots approach perfect season

HISTORIC The Patriots became the first 15-0 team in the NFL and are one win away from the first perfect regular-season mark since the Dolphins' 14-0 of 1972

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Eagles 38, Saints 23

In New Orleans, Donovan McNabb passed for 263 yards and three touchdowns, jeopardizing the Saints' chances for making the playoffs.

McNabb scrambled 40 yards on the third play that led to a bizarre touchdown after his fumble was recovered in the end zone by Kevin Curtis.

McNabb also had touchdown passes of 31 yards to Reggie Brown and 7 yards to Curtis.

Drew Brees threw for 289 yards and a touchdown, but lost his best receiver when Marques Colston left the game in the first half with a chest contusion.

Seahawks 27, Ravens 6

In Seattle, Matt Hasselbeck overcame two interceptions to throw two touchdown passes and Shaun Alexander had his biggest rushing day since Week 4 as the Seahawks clinched the No. 3 seed in the NFC.

Hasselbeck's scores gave him a career-high 27 TD throws this season. One went to Alexander, on a screen pass of 14 yards. That gave Seattle (10-5) a 21-0 lead late in the first half.

Alexander turned a season of being jeered at home into holiday cheers by gaining 73 yards on 13 carries.

49ers 21, Buccaneers 19

In San Francisco, Shaun Hill passed for three touchdowns to remain unbeaten as an NFL starter, and Michael Clayton landed out of bounds with his catch on a 2-point conversion attempt with 1:20 left for Tampa Bay (9-6).

In Sunday's other games it was:

* Bears 35, Packers 7

* Colts 38, Texans 15

* Cardinals 30, Falcons 27, OT

* Lions 25, Chiefs 20

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