NFL Game Capsules

Detroit, MI (Sports Network) - Drew Stanton threw a pair of second-half touchdowns and rookie Paul Pratt returned an interception 102 yards for the eventual game-winning score, as the Detroit Lions rallied for a 28-23 win against Buffalo to put the wraps on an encouraging preseason. Stanton got the majority of snaps under center and threw for 94 yards on just 5-of-13 efficiency but two were on key scoring plays -- a 25-yarder to DeDe Dorsey and a 16-yard scoring strike to Derrick Williams. Unquestioned starter Matthew Stafford ended 3-of-6 for 21 yards with an interception. Dorsey drove the offense with 33 yards rushing and 59 yards receiving, while fullback Jerome Felton had a rushing touchdown as Detroit ended its preseason slate a promising 3-1. Trent Edwards started for the Bills and did nothing to hurt his chances of being the No. 1 QB come Week 1. He completed all four of his throws for 66 yards in lasting a full quarter. Marshawn Lynch (ankle) saw limited action, gaining two yards on five carries while rookie starter C.J. Spiller was given the night off. Buffalo opens its 2010 campaign against the Dolphins at home on September 12th while the Lions will face the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field the same day.

Final Score: Cincinnati 30, Indianapolis 28

Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - Mike Nugent kicked two field goals and Jordan Palmer threw for 114 yards and two touchdowns to lead Cincinnati to a 30-28 triumph over Indianapolis in the preseason wrap-up for both squads. Cedric Peerman ran for 100 yards, including a 93-yard scoring scamper, and added four catches for 14 yards while Jerome Simpson made six grabs for 68 yards and a score for the Bengals, who concluded their regular season warmups at 3-2. In his only series before next week's season opener, Carson Palmer went 4-for-5 for 28 yards and led the Bengals to a field goal. Tom Brandstater went 10-for-18 for 178 yards and three TD's, all to Brandon James, while Blair White was on the receiving end of seven throws for 132 yards for the Colts, who went 0-4 to endure their first winless exhibition campaign since 2005. Indy opens up at Houston on September 12, while Cincinnati kicks off the 2010 regular season at New England the same day.

Final Score: NY Giants 20, New England 17

East Rutherford, NJ (Sports Network) - Rhett Bomar's 60-yard touchdown connection to Duke Calhoun in the fourth quarter was the difference as the New York Giants clipped New England, 20-17, in the final preseason game for both clubs from the Meadowlands. Bomar finished 11-of-24 for 171 yards and one interception for the Giants, who start the regular season against Carolina at home 10 days from now. Eli Manning got the start and was 7-of-9 for 91 yards and a TD pass to Kevin Boss. Danny Ware covered 60 yards on 13 carries, and Calhoun led the receivers with 76 yards on three catches. Brian Hoyer went 15-of-26 for 266 yards, one touchdown and a pick for the Patriots, who kick off 2010 by welcoming Cincinnati on September 12. Tom Brady started and was 4-of-8 for 51 yards with a score to Rob Gronkowski and one interception. Darnell Jenkins finished with 93 receiving yards and a TD on five receptions.

Final Score: Jacksonville 13, Atlanta 9

Jacksonville, FL (Sports Network) - Brock Bolen's 16-yard touchdown run in the second quarter helped the Jacksonville Jaguars to a 13-9 win over the Atlanta Falcons in the preseason finale for both clubs. Josh Scobee kicked a pair of filed goals while Trevor Harris went 8-for-12 for 86 yards for the Jaguars, who finished their preseason with a mark of 2-2 and open their regular season at home against Denver on September 12. Chris Redman went 15-for-22 for 142 yards and Matt Bryant connected on three field goals for the Falcons, who went 2-2 in the preseason and begin their regular season in Pittsburgh on September 12.

Final Score: NY Jets 21, Philadelphia 17

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Mark Brunell's 51-yard touchdown throw to Santonio Holmes shortly into the fourth quarter put the Jets in front, and New York held on for a 21-17 victory over the Eagles in the team's final preseason game. Holmes made four catches for 97 yards on a night when most starters for both teams did not play. Brunell started for New York and completed 11- of-17 passes for 118 yards and two touchdowns, while Kellen Clemens was 7-of-13 for 70 yards. Danny Woodhead added 45 rushing yards and a score for the Jets, who went 2-2 in the preseason and open their 2010 season by hosting a Monday night contest, September 13, against Baltimore.Michael Vick started at quarterback for the Eagles and attempted five passes, completing three for 56 yards. Rookie Mike Kafka got the majority of playing time under center and completed only 9-of-27 passes for 76 yards, and was intercepted once. Kurt Coleman returned two fumbles for touchdowns for the Eagles, who also went 2-2 in the preseason. They begin the season September 12 at home against Green Bay. Philadelphia gained just 184 yards and did not score in the second half.

Final Score: Pittsburgh 19, Carolina 3

Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Dennis Dixon completed his only pass of the night for a 23-yard touchdown to Emmanuel Sanders in the second quarter the Steelers beat Carolina, 19-3, in the preseason finale for both teams. Dixon, who accounted for the game's only touchdown, could begin the season as the starting quarterback for the Steelers. With Ben Roethlisberger due to begin his suspension, the Steelers could have gone with Byron Leftwich as the starter. However, Leftwich hurt his left knee during the second quarter Thursday and was taken to a local hospital for an MRI. Jeff Reed kicked four field goals for the Steelers, who will open the regular season on September 12 with a home game against Atlanta. Roethlisberger, who was suspended for six games for violating the league's personal conduct policy, is due to meet with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell Friday. That's when Steelers president Art Rooney II will reportedly lobby Goodell for a reduction in the suspension to as little as three games. In his last starting role for a while, Roethlisberger completed 4-of-6 passes for 39 yards. Tony Pike connected on 10-of-18 throws for 44 yards, while Hunter Cantwell was 6-of-9 for 36 yards for Carolina, which will be on the road versus the New York Giants for its season opener.

Final Score: Cleveland 13, Chicago 10

Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) - Phil Dawson's 36-yard field goal in the final seconds lifted Cleveland over Chicago, 13-10, in the final preseason tilt for both clubs at Browns Stadium. Colt McCoy took the majority of the snaps and finished 13-of-13 for 131 yards for the Browns, who open their 2010 season September 12 in Tampa. Brett Ratliff wound up 10-of-15 for 93 yards and an interception. Montario Hardesty ran for a one-yard score in his exhibition debut but left the game in the second quarter with an injured left knee. Todd Collins was 10-of-15 for 139 yards and a TD pass for the Bears, who begin their regular-season slate September 12 by hosting Detroit. Rashied Davis led the receivers with three catches for 65 yards while Greg Olsen's 15-yard catch resulted in Chicago's lone trip to the end zone.

Final Score: Dallas 27, Miami 25

Arlington, TX (Sports Network) - David Buehler's 31-yard field goal with time expiring lifted the Dallas Cowboys to a 27-25 victory over the Miami Dolphins in the teams' preseason finale. Buehler kicked four field goals in the victory, also hitting from 51, 45 and 40 yards out. Starting quarterback Tony Romo did not play, while Stephen McGee took all the snaps and threw for 304 yards and one touchdown on 27-of-42 passing. Herb Donaldson ran for a touchdown and Sam Hurd caught one for the Cowboys, who begin their 2010 season September 12 at Washington. Chad Pennington was 7-of-10 for 40 yards and a score in his final tuneup contest. Tyler Thigpen passed for 160 yards and two touchdowns, throwing one interception and completing 10- of-18 passes, while Chad Henne was 6-of-11 for 53 yards. Roberto Wallace caught three passes for 59 yards and a TD for the Dolphins, who open the season September 12 at Buffalo.

Final Score: Tampa Bay 24, Houston 17

Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Rudy Carpenter threw a pair of touchdowns as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took down the Houston Texans, 24-17, in the preseason finale for both squads. Carpenter was 15-for-22 for 203 yards for the Buccaneers, who went 2-2 in the preseason and will begin their regular season campaign at home against the Browns on September 12. Arrelious Benn caught both touchdowns and finished the game with three receptions for 33 yards. John David Booty went 17-for-37 with 209 yards and two scores for the Texans, who managed to win just one of their four preseason games and will open the regular season at home against the reigning AFC-Champion Colts on September 12. James Casey had eight catches for 81 yards in the loss.

Final Score: Kansas City 17, Green Bay 13

Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - Brodie Croyle completed 11-of-16 throws for 119 yards and Jackie Battle carried 10 times for 67 yards and a touchdown to lead Kansas City to a 17-13 win over Green Bay to conclude the preseason for both teams. Chiefs starting quarterback Matt Cassel went 4-for-9 for 58 yards and a TD for the Chiefs, who salvaged the last of their four exhibition games to avoid a second straight winless preseason. Kansas City will open the regular season at home Monday, September 13 against San Diego. Matt Flynn went 23-for-37 for 304 yards and Brett Swain hauled in six throws for 130 yards for Green Bay. Charles Dillon caught six passes for 85 yards for the Packers, who played without starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers and finished the preseason at 2-2. Kregg Lumpkin ran for 36 yards and a score for Green Bay, which opens the regular season at Philadelphia on September 12.

Final Score: Minnesota 31, Denver 24

Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - Javon Walker caught a 63-yard touchdown pass from Joe Webb in the fourth quarter, helping Minnesota edge Denver, 31-24, in the preseason finale for both teams. Brett Favre took the night off for the Vikings, leaving Tarvaris Jackson to start. He completed just 2- of-8 passes for two yards. Webb finished 5-of-9 for 100 yards for the Vikings, who begin their season with an NFC Championship Game rematch by playing the Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints next Thursday at the Superdome. Rookie Tim Tebow connected on 12-of-16 passes for 167 yards with a touchdown and an interception for the Broncos, who open the regular season on the road at Jacksonville September 12. Tebow fumbled his first snap, resulting in a 35-yard return for a touchdown by Erin Henderson in the first quarter. Kyle Orton started for Denver and finished 5-of-8 for 56 yards, while Brady Quinn was 14-of-21 for 149 yards and a TD. Rookie Eric Decker, who played collegiate ball at Minnesota, had a strong homecoming by making 10 catches for 114 yards for Denver.

Final Score: St. Louis 27, Baltimore 21

St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - Rookie Thaddeus Lewis' 26-yard TD pass to Brandon McRae in the fourth quarter helped the St. Louis Rams beat the Baltimore Ravens, 27-21, in the preseason finale for both clubs. Lewis completed 6-of-8 passes for 89 yards for the Rams, who went 3-1 in the preseason and open the season against the Cardinals on September 12. Fellow rookie Sam Bradford connected on 6-of-6 passes for 68 yards and a touchdown. Keith Null completed 7-of-10 passes for 90 yards, a touchdown and a pick. Brandon Gibson caught four passes for 40 yards and score. Billy Bajema also had a receiving TD. Troy Smith played the entire game, completing 18-of-38 passes for 237 yards and two interceptions for the Ravens, who also went 3-1 in the preseason and open the season versus the Jets on September 13. Smith also carried the ball seven times for 56 yards and two scores. David Reed caught three passes for 65 yards, while Dannell Ellerbe returned an interception 57 yards for a touchdown in defeat.

Final Score: Tennessee 27, New Orleans 24

Nashville, TN (Sports Network) - Albert Pearman spearheaded a huge rushing attack with 36 yards and a touchdown and Kerry Collins completed 8-of-17 passes for 89 yards as Tennessee held off New Orleans, 27-24, in the preseason finale for both clubs. Javon Ringer ran for 64 on four carries while Samkon Gado toted 13 times for 63 yards and LeGarrette Blount ran 14 times for 57 yards for the Titans, who wrapped up the exhibition season at 2-2. Vince Young completed 4-of-7 throws for 24 yards and a touchdown in limited action for the victors, who begin the regular season September 12 against Oakland. Chase Daniel, getting extended playing time with Drew Brees not seeing action, completed 10-of-18 passes for 137 yards and a score while Patrick Ramsey went 11- for-16 for 98 yards for the Saints, who completed preseason play at 3-1. Ladell Betts ran 38 yards on seven attempts and Adrian Arrington caught three passes for 78 yards and a TD for the defending Super Bowl champions, who open the regular season next Thursday against Minnesota.

Final Score: Arizona 20, Washington 10

Glendale, AZ (Sports Network) - Rookie Max Hall connected on 7-of-9 passes for 126 yards and ran for a touchdown and Jay Feely kicked a pair of field goals to lead Arizona to a 20-10 victory over Washington in the final preseason tuneup for both teams. Derek Anderson, bidding to become the Cardinals starter, was 2-for-3 for 47 yards in his lone series, while Matt Leinart, trying to win the same job, went 3-for-5 for 14 yards as the defending NFC West champions finished exhibition play at 3-1 in preparation for the season opener at St. Louis on September 12. John Beck, playing while the injured Donovan McNabb and backup Rex Grossman sat out the game, completed 11-of-21 throws for 132 yards while Richard Bartel went 12-of-14 for 125 yards and a touchdown for the 'Skins, who finished the preseason at 2-2. Willie Parker ran for 35 yards on seven carries while Terrence Austin made five catches for 94 yards and a score. Brandon Banks also caught five balls for 65 yards for the visitors who will take on arch-rival Dallas in their season starter September 12.

Final Score: Oakland 27, Seattle 24

Oakland, CA (Sports Network) - Bruce Gradkowski threw for 128 yards and two scores on 7-of-14 passing, as the Oakland Raiders edged the Seattle Seahawks, 27-24, in the teams' preseason finale. Kyle Boller completed 7-of-13 pass attempts for 157 yards and a touchdown for the Raiders, who open their season September 12 at Tennessee. Michael Bennett ran for 92 yards on 25 attempts in the victory. Charlie Whitehurst took the majority of snaps for Seattle, passing for 210 yards and a touchdown on 11-of-22 completions. He fired a 26- yard TD strike to Deon Butler, who finished with seven catches for 101 yards. Louis Rankin had a 99-yard kickoff return for a score for the Seahawks, who begin the 2010 season September 12 at home against San Francisco.

Final Score: San Francisco 17, San Diego 14

San Francisco, CA (Sports Network) - Nate Davis' two-yard touchdown pass to Jehuu Caulcrick in the fourth quarter lifted the San Francisco 49ers over the San Diego Chargers, 17-14, in the preseason finale for both clubs. Davis completed 11-of-22 passes for 103 yards and two interceptions for the 49ers, who were the only team in the NFL to go 4-0 in the preseason. David Carr connected on 5-of-6 passes for 58 yards. Anthony Dixon carried the ball 12 times for 80 yards and a score, while Caulcrick caught four passes for 26 yards. Billy Volek completed 15-of-24 passes for 157 yards and two interceptions for the Chargers, who went 1-3 in the preseason. Jonathan Crompton connected on 9-of-16 passes for 114 yards and a pick. Curtis Brinkley carried the ball 13 times for 57 yards and a score. Buster Davis hauled in four passes for 82 yards. The 49ers open the season versus the Seahawks on September 12, while the Chargers start things against Kansas City the following night.