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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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Giants Upend Tumbling Cowboys

Tennessee lands 19-16 overtime win against Packers

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(Newser) – Tony Romo's injured pinkie spelled doom for the Dallas Cowboys again as the New York Giants pummeled them 35-14 today, the Newark Star-Ledger reports. In other games:

  • The Tennessee Titans continued their unbeaten streak by outlasting the Green Bay Packers 19-16 in overtime, USA Today reports.
  • The Atlanta Falcons held the Oakland Raiders to no first downs and negative yards in the first half of a debilitating 24-0 victory.

  • The New York Jets' defense led the team to a 26-17 win over the Buffalo Bills; Abram Elam returned an interception for the winning touchdown.
  • A late fourth quarter INT did in the Cleveland Browns as the Baltimore Ravens rallied for a 37-27 victory.
  • The Arizona Cardinals’ Kurt Warner shone in his 45th 300-yard passing game, defeating the St. Louis Rams—his former team—34-13.
  • The Minnesota Vikings’ defense held off the Houston Texans for a 28-21 win, ending the Texans’ three-game winning streak.
  • The Cincinnati Bengals scored a 21-19 upset over the Jacksonville Jaguars, thanks to Maurice Jones-Drew's last-minute 1-yard run.
See more scores by clicking on the USA Today link below.

New York Jets quarterback Brett Favre throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008. The Jets won 26-17.
New York Jets quarterback Brett Favre throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008. The Jets won 26-17.   (AP Photo/David Duprey)
Green Bay Packers cornerback Charles Woodson watches as Tennessee Titans celebrate in an NFL game in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008.
Green Bay Packers cornerback Charles Woodson watches as Tennessee Titans celebrate in an NFL game in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008.   (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Green Bay Packers linebacker A. J. Hawk brings down Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson in an NFL game in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008.
Green Bay Packers linebacker A. J. Hawk brings down Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson in an NFL game in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008.   (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
New York Giants tight end Kevin Boss reacts after scoring a touchdown in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, in East Rutherford, N.J.
New York Giants tight end Kevin Boss reacts after scoring a touchdown in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, in East Rutherford, N.J.   (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Martellus Bennett is tackled by New York Giants linebacker Danny Clark in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Martellus Bennett is tackled by New York Giants linebacker Danny Clark in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008.   (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants cornerback Corey Webster runs after intercepting a pass in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
New York Giants cornerback Corey Webster runs after intercepting a pass in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.   (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws a pass in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 35-14.
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws a pass in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 35-14.   (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Arizona Cardinals running back Tim Hightower, right, slips past St. Louis Rams cornerback Fakhir Brown on his way to a 12-yard gain.
Arizona Cardinals running back Tim Hightower, right, slips past St. Louis Rams cornerback Fakhir Brown on his way to a 12-yard gain.   (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Minnesota Vikings fans whistle and cheer on their team in the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 28-21.
Minnesota Vikings fans whistle and cheer on their team in the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 28-21.   (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Ocho Cinco (85) catches a two-yard touchdown pass against Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Rashean Mathis (27).
Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Ocho Cinco (85) catches a two-yard touchdown pass against Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Rashean Mathis (27).   (AP Photo/Tony Tribble)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Brandon Jones, right, breaks a tackle by Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Ryan Pickett, left.
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Brandon Jones, right, breaks a tackle by Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Ryan Pickett, left.   (AP Photo/John Russell)
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