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Around the NFC

By wire services
Published December 9, 2003

BEARS: After Kordell Stewart went 17-of-40 for 256 yards, one TD and three interceptions for a passer rating of 41.2, coach Dick Jauron said he'd revisit his quarterback situation Wednesday. Stewart, however, isn't worried about rookie Rex Grossman sending him to the bench. "I'm not anticipating too much of anything," Stewart said.

CARDINALS: Backup quarterback Josh McCown threw his first two career touchdowns. ... Arizona has lost all seven of its road games this season and 12 straight overall. ... Emmitt Smith rushed four times for 15 yards in his second game back from a broken shoulder blade.

COWBOYS: Dallas has lost five straight in Philadelphia. ... Quincy Carter has 13 interceptions in the past seven games.

EAGLES: The team's eight-game winning streak is its longest since winning eight straight in 1980, the season of its lone Super Bowl appearance. ... David Akers is 10-for-10 on field-goal tries in the past three games.

FALCONS: Cornerback Juran Bolden was carted off the field during Sunday's game with hip and lower back injuries. It wasn't known how long he might be out. ... Nose tackle Ellis Johnson picked up his team-high eighth sack, tops among NFL interior lineman.

49ERS: Tight end Jed Weaver had four catches for a career-best 76 yards.

GIANTS: Second-year offensive tackle Jeff Hatch made his league debut, starting for Luke Petitgout, who was out with back spasms. ... New York's five-game losing streak is its longest since a seven-game skid in 1994.

LIONS: Safety Corey Harris and long-snapper Bradford Banta went on injured reserve after season-ending injuries. Banta broke his collarbone and Harris tore his right hamstring.

PACKERS: Quarterback Brett Favre eclipsed Forrest Gregg's team record by playing in his 188th straight regular-season game. ... The players wore No. 3 decals on their helmets in honor of Hall of Fame halfback Tony Canadeo, who died last week. ... Ahman Green needs 12 yards to break Jim Taylor's 41-year-old single-season team rushing record, the oldest such mark of any club.

PANTHERS: Defensive end Michael Rucker left in the first half with a knee injury but returned.

REDSKINS: Linebacker LaVar Arrington had two sacks. ... Washington had the ball for 37 minutes, 8 seconds.

SAINTS: Receiver Joe Horn has caught at least one pass in 75 straight games, 61 with New Orleans and 14 with Kansas City in 2000.

SEAHAWKS: The last time Seattle played at the Metrodome was 1984, when Vikings coach Mike Tice was its tight end.

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