NFL report: Michael Vick saves the day for Eagles
Quarterback Michael Vick #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles passes during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns in their season opener at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (Sept. 9, 2012) Credit: Getty Images
Overcoming four interceptions -- and nearly a fifth -- Michael Vick threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to tight end Clay Harbor with 1:18 left to rally the Philadelphia Eagles to a 17-16 win over the host Cleveland Browns yesterday.
"I wasn't going to disappoint my coaches and I wasn't going to disappoint my teammates," Vick said. "Whatever it took, I was going to get it done."
Vick was 29-for-56 passing for 317 yards and two TDs. Cleveland rookie starting quarterback Brandon Weeden had a rougher day: He was 12-for-35 for 118 yards and four picks.
Vikings 26, Jaguars 23
Minnesota's Blair Walsh kicked four field goals, including a 55-yarder as regulation expired and another in overtime in Minneapolis. The Vikings' Adrian Peterson, back from a knee injury, rushed for 84 yards and two TDs.
Lions 27, Rams 23
Matthew Stafford (32-for-48, 355 yards, three INTs) threw a 5-yard TD pass to Kevin Smith with 10 seconds left for host Detroit.
Cards 20, Seahawks 16
Kevin Kolb replaced injured John Skelton on host Arizona's last drive and was 6-for-8 passing for 66 yards, including the winning TD.
Bucs 16, Panthers 10
Host Tampa Bay's defense twice intercepted Cam Newton (303 passing yards) and limited Carolina's running game to 10 yards in the debut of Bucs coach Greg Schiano.
Texans 30, Dolphins 10
Host Houston's defense dominated Miami rookie QB Ryan Tannehill (219 yards passing, two interceptions).
Patriots 34, Titans 13
New England's Tom Brady tossed two TDs in Nashville, Tenn., but may have suffered a broken nose.
Falcons 40, Chiefs 24
Atlanta's Matt Ryan threw three TD passes in Kansas City, Mo. -- AP
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