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Cowboys Nearly Cough Up 17-Point Lead

Colts stun Texans with late surge; Redskins run over Eagles

By Laurel Jorgensen,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 5, 2008 6:28 PM CDT
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(Newser) – The Dallas Cowboys nearly blew a big lead today, and the Indianapolis Colts overcame one against the winless Houston Texans:

  • The Cincinnati Bengals whittled down the Cowboys' 17-point lead in the fourth quarter, but blew it when receiver Miles Austin couldn't catch an endzone pass, Dallascowboys.com reports. Cowboys 31, Bengals 22.
  • The Colts scored 21 points in just over 2 minutes in the fourth quarter, beating the Texans 31-27. Peyton Manning threw two TDs and linebacker Gary Brackett returned a Houston fumble for another score, USA Today reports.

  • New coach Jim Zorn led the Redskins to a 23-17 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, improving the team’s record to 4-1. Clinton Portis ran for 145 yards and one touchdown, USA Today reports.
  • Solid defense and a late touchdown drive kept the Tennessee Titans undefeated. The Titans rallied to beat the Baltimore Ravens, 13-10.
  • The Miami Dolphins upset the defending AFC West champion San Diego Chargers 17-10. The victory marks the first back-to-back wins for Miami in nearly 2 years.
See more scores by clicking on the USA Today link below.

Washington Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell (17) hands off the ball during the fourth quarter of the Redskins' 23-17 win.
Washington Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell (17) hands off the ball during the fourth quarter of the Redskins' 23-17 win.   (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
Indianapolis Colts defensive back Tim Jennings celebrates with teammates on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008 in Houston.
Indianapolis Colts defensive back Tim Jennings celebrates with teammates on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008 in Houston.   (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)
Indianapolis Colts running back Joseph Addai breaks away during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008 in Houston.
Indianapolis Colts running back Joseph Addai breaks away during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008 in Houston.   (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo looks to pass against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, in Irving, Texas.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo looks to pass against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, in Irving, Texas.   (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Indianapolis Colts tight end Tom Santi (86) catches a touchdown pass as Houston Texans safety Brandon Harrison (31) defends during the fourth quarter of the Colts' win in Houston.
Indianapolis Colts tight end Tom Santi (86) catches a touchdown pass as Houston Texans safety Brandon Harrison (31) defends during the fourth quarter of the Colts' win in Houston.   (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) throws a pass during the fourth quarter in Houston. The Colts beat the Texans 31-27.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) throws a pass during the fourth quarter in Houston. The Colts beat the Texans 31-27.   (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)
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