COLTS 34, SEAHAWKS 17
In Indianapolis, Indiana, Peyton Manning led the Colts to touchdowns on four of their first five drives, tied milestones established by Fran Tarkenton and Dan Marino and extended Indianapolis’ regular-season victory streak to 13.
Manning finished 31 of 41 for 353 yards, marking the first time in 12 NFL seasons he has topped 300 yards in four consecutive games.
It not only gave the Colts (4-0) a 21-3 halftime lead, but also gave Manning a share of third place on the NFL’s career touchdowns passing list. Only Dan Marino (420) and Brett Favre (469) have thrown more.
GIANTS 27, CHIEFS 16
In Kansas City, Missouri, Eli Manning threw for 292 yards and three touchdowns as the Giants remained unbeaten.
Kansas City are winless this season and have lost 27 of their last 29 games.
From the first quarter, when Jamaal Charles fumbled the opening kickoff and Manning converted it into a quick touchdown, it wasn’t going to be their day.
REDSKINS 16, BUCCANEERS 13
In Landover, Maryland, Jason Campbell made up for a pair of first-half interceptions with two second-half touchdowns and the Redskins scored on three straight possessions for the first time this season.
Trailing 10-0, the Redskins started their rally when DeAngelo Hall intercepted a pass from second-year quarterback Josh Johnson, making his first NFL start. Washington converted the turnover into a field goal, but Campbell hit Chris Cooley for a 17-yard touchdown and Santana Moss for a 59-yard score on the next two series.
TEXANS 29, RAIDERS 6
In Houston, Texas, Steve Slaton scored two touchdowns, Jacoby Jones returned a kickoff for a score and the Texans (2-2) finally found their running game.
BEARS 48, LIONS 24
In Chicago, Jay Cutler threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score as the Bears pulled away in the second half a week after the Detroit Lions snapped their 19-game losing streak.
The Lions were celebrating a win over the Washington Redskins that snapped a slide that matched the second longest in league history.
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