St. Petersburg Times
Online: Tech Times
 tampabay.com
Print storySubscribe to the Times

NFL

Around the NFC

By Wire services
Published September 30, 2003

EAGLES: Donovan McNabb has 2,040 rushing yards in his career, making him the 18th player with more than 2,000 rushing and 10,000 passing. ... David Akers hit three field goals Sunday and has 92 career, breaking Paul McFadden's franchise record.

FALCONS: Atlanta failed to sack Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme.

49ERS: Tim Rattay played the fourth quarter, throwing a 37-yard touchdown to Tai Streets to keep San Francisco from its first shutout since the Falcons beat the 49ers 7-0 on Oct.9, 1977. ... Quarterback Jeff Garcia has a strained groin, but coach Dennis Erickson said the decision to pull him was based on the score. ... Kevan Barlow, who had 72 yards on 11 carries, left in the fourth quarter with a strained neck.

LIONS: Receiver/kick returner Eddie Drummond, who suffered ankle and knee injuries last week, sat out. ... Jason Hanson's missed point-after, the result of a bad snap and hold, ended a streak of 119 made.

RAMS: Running back Lamar Gordon sprained his left wrist in the fourth quarter and saw limited action the rest of the way. ... St. Louis is 31-7 at home since 1999, best in the league, and scored on seven consecutive possessions at the Edward Jones Dome over a two-game span.

REDSKINS: Guard Dave Fiore (sore knee) was inactive, giving rookie Derrick Dockery his first start. ... The team hired officials last week for practice to cut down on penalties, but it still had nine for 75 yards. ... The team has had four consecutive games decided by a field goal or fewer points for the first time since 1975.

SAINTS: New Orleans, down five defensive starters, lost two more in a 55-21 loss to Indianapolis. Cornerback Tebucky Jones and defensive end Kenny Smith are out indefinitely with knee injuries. Also, returner Michael Lewis left with a groin injury. ... Kicker John Carney's seven points lifted his career total to 1,353, moving him past Hall of Famer Lou Groza for 15th in history.

VIKINGS: Corey Chavous and Brian Russell each got their fourth interception of the year, career highs for both. ... Gus Frerotte set a franchise record with a 157.2 quarterback rating. Warren Moon held the mark at 152.9 against New Orleans on Nov. 19, 1995.

[Last modified September 30, 2003, 01:49:30]


Baseball

  • Let the vulnerability games begin
  • Hargrove out after fourth losing year
  • AL: Twins: Don't rely on past
  • Chicago VS. Atlanta
  • Florida vs. San Francisco
  • Minnesota vs. New York
  • NL: Lopez: Never said Braves are a lock

  • College football
  • ACC, UM seek end to suit
  • Injury doesn't sideline FAMU QB
  • USF drops G Houston

  • Colleges
  • Runners reap rewards for first-place finishes

  • In brief
  • NYRA head resigns amid investigations

  • Motorsports
  • Talladega aero rule criticized

  • NBA
  • Judge rules for Bryant on seeing accuser's 911 calls

  • NFL
  • Around the AFC
  • Around the NFC
  • Dungy can't avoid it: Return is story
  • MNF: Redone Soldier Field still belongs to Pack
  • No guarantee for Leftwich this time

  • NHL
  • Bush gives Devils added attraction

  • Outdoors
  • Daily fishing report

  • Preps
  • Leopard finishes well for GCAC title
  • Top girls players can't compete against boys

  • Soccer
  • Nemesis Norway in U.S. path to crown

  • Sports on the Web
  • Red Sox sites hung up on Bambino
  • Rays
  • Sheffield counts the Rays in
  • Rays' offseason: decisions, decisions
  • Bucs
  • Colts stampede produces nightmares
  • Ready to get back to work
  • Lightning
  • Time to land a job is now
  •  


    Back to Top

    © 2006 • All Rights Reserved • Tampa Bay Times
    490 First Avenue South • St. Petersburg, FL 33701 • 727-893-8111