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Cleveland Survives Blizzard, Bills

Steelers outmuscled by Jags; Packers blow away Rams

By Mike Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 16, 2007 7:12 PM CST
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(Newser) – Browns Stadium looked better suited for the Winter Olympics, but instead hosted football today, and its tenants defeated Buffalo 8-0. Cleveland's formula was simple: hand off to running back Jamal Lewis instead of throwing into 40-mph winds. Kicker Phil Dawson somehow managed to make two field goals as the Browns (9-5) tied Pittsburgh for first place. In other action:

  • Fred Taylor had the winning score inside of two minutes remaining as part of 147 yards rushing as playoff-bound Jacksonville made a statement, winning at Pittsburgh.
  • Brett Favre broke Dan Marino's record for career passing yardage as the Packers clinched a first-round bye in the playoffs with an easy win over St. Louis. Favre had two TD passes.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Derek Anderson dives through the snow in the end zone after the Browns beat the Buffalo Bills 8-0 in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Derek Anderson dives through the snow in the end zone after the Browns beat the Buffalo Bills 8-0 in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony...   (Associated Press)
Cleveland Browns running back Jamal Lewis, center, runs through the snow and Buffalo Bills defenders Angelo Crowell (55), Keith Ellison (56), Chris Kelsay (90) and Kyle Williams (95) for four yards in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, in Cleveland. Lewis gained 163 yards...
Cleveland Browns running back Jamal Lewis, center, runs through the snow and Buffalo Bills defenders Angelo Crowell (55), Keith Ellison (56), Chris Kelsay (90) and Kyle Williams (95) for four yards in...   (Associated Press)
Cleveland Browns place kicker Phil Dawson (4) kicks a 49 yard field goal out of the hold of Dave Zastudil in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, in Cleveland. Dawson's two field goals, both in the first half, and...
Cleveland Browns place kicker Phil Dawson (4) kicks a 49 yard field goal out of the hold of Dave Zastudil in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007,...   (Associated Press)
Buffalo Bills running back Marshawn Lynch (23) runs for 29 yards against the Buffalo Bills in the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Buffalo Bills running back Marshawn Lynch (23) runs for 29 yards against the Buffalo Bills in the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)   (Associated Press)
Buffalo Bills cornerback Jabari Greer (33) breaks up a pass for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards in the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Buffalo Bills cornerback Jabari Greer (33) breaks up a pass for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards in the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark...   (Associated Press)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard (9) scrambles for six yards during first quarter of NFL football action against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007. The Jaguars won 29-22. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard (9) scrambles for six yards during first quarter of NFL football action against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007. The Jaguars...   (Associated Press)
Jacksonville Jaguars defenders Terry Cousin (21), Rashean Mathis (27) and Reggie Nelson (25) celebrate as they run past Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman in the background, after stopping the Steelers with less than a minute to go in the fourth quarter of their NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 16,...
Jacksonville Jaguars defenders Terry Cousin (21), Rashean Mathis (27) and Reggie Nelson (25) celebrate as they run past Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman in the background, after stopping the Steelers...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Willie Parker (39) is stopped in the falling snow by Jacksonville Jaguars safety Sammy Knight (26) after a short first-quarter gain in NFL football action in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007. Parker rushed for 100 yards in a 29-22 loss to the Jaguars. (AP Photo/Gene J....
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Willie Parker (39) is stopped in the falling snow by Jacksonville Jaguars safety Sammy Knight (26) after a short first-quarter gain in NFL football action in Pittsburgh,...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Hines Ward (86) pushes into the endzone between Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Daryl Smith, left, and safety Sammy Knight, right, for a fourth quarter touchdown in NFL football action in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007. The Jaguars won 29-22. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Hines Ward (86) pushes into the endzone between Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Daryl Smith, left, and safety Sammy Knight, right, for a fourth quarter touchdown in NFL football...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) is hit by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Daryl Smith (52) as Roethlisberger releases a pass to running back Willie Parker for a 27-yard gain during fourth quarter NFL football action in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007. The Jaguars won, 29-22. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) is hit by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Daryl Smith (52) as Roethlisberger releases a pass to running back Willie Parker for a 27-yard gain during...   (Associated Press)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre celebrates after throwing a 4-yard touchdown pass to Packers tight end Donald Lee during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre celebrates after throwing a 4-yard touchdown pass to Packers tight end Donald Lee during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams,...   (Associated Press)
St. Louis Rams wide receiver Torry Holt, right, can't come up with a pass in the end zone as Green Bay Packers cornerback Al Harris, left, defends during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, in St. Louis. The Packers won the game 33-14. (AP...
St. Louis Rams wide receiver Torry Holt, right, can't come up with a pass in the end zone as Green Bay Packers cornerback Al Harris, left, defends during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday,...   (Associated Press)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre throws a pass during the fourth quarter of a football game against the St. Louis Rams on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, in St. Louis. The pass was complete breaking Dan Marino's record and making Favre the NFL career leader in yards passing. The Packers...
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre throws a pass during the fourth quarter of a football game against the St. Louis Rams on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, in St. Louis. The pass was complete breaking Dan...   (Associated Press)
St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger is slow getting up after being sacked during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, in St. Louis. The Packers won 33-14. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger is slow getting up after being sacked during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, in St. Louis. The Packers...   (Associated Press)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre (4) walks off the field at the end of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, in St. Louis. The Packers won, 33-14. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre (4) walks off the field at the end of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, in St. Louis. The Packers won, 33-14. (AP Photo/Tom...   (Associated Press)
Cleveland Browns kicker Phil Dawson (4) celebrates after hitting a 49-yard field goal late in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns kicker Phil Dawson (4) celebrates after hitting a 49-yard field goal late in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, in Cleveland....   (Associated Press)
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Packers 33 Rams 14

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Packers whip Rams as Favre breaks record
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Jaguars 29 Steelers 22

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Garrard leads Jacksonville over Pittsburgh
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