NFL report: Jags beat Texans on last-play miracle

The play is called "Rebound," and Mike Thomas always serves as "the scoop guy."

The Jacksonville Jaguars never actually run it during practice. David Garrard always fakes the deep throw and teammates act out the results.

It never turns out like this.

Thomas hauled in a 50-yard touchdown pass from Garrard that Houston cornerback Glover Quin batted into his hands on the final play of regulation, giving host Jacksonville a 31-24 win over the Texans Sunday.

It was the fourth regular-season game in NFL history to end on a TD pass of at least 50 yards.

"We definitely lucked out on that one," running back Maurice Jones-Drew said.

The 5-8 Thomas made the biggest play of Jacksonville's season. "It was definitely a surprise," he said. "You don't expect that kind of play to go the way it's supposed to go. I was shocked and a little stunned."

Thomas, who was trailing behind the pass and looking for a ricochet, caught it at the half-yard line and stepped across the goal line for the winner. The Jaguars (5-4) then drew a celebration penalty that couldn't be enforced while the Texans (4-5) trudged off in disbelief.

Bills 14, Lions 12

Fred Jackson scored two TDs as host Buffalo (1-8) sent Detroit (2-7) to an NFL-record 25th straight road loss.

Colts 23, Bengals 17

Kelvin Hayden returned an interception for a TD as host Indianapolis (6-3) dealt Cincinnati (2-7) its sixth straight loss.

Bears 27, Vikings 13

Jay Cutler threw three TD passes for host Chicago (6-3) and Brett Favre had three interceptions for Minnesota (3-6).

49ers 23, Rams 20

Joe Nedney kicked a 29-yard field goal with 9:38 left in overtime and Troy Smith passed for 356 yards for host San Francisco (3-6). St. Louis is 4-5.

Tampa Bay 31, Carolina 16

Josh Freeman threw two TD passes for host Tampa Bay (6-3). Carolina is 1-8.

Broncos 49, Chiefs 29

Kyle Orton threw four TD passes as host Denver (3-6) had its highest-scoring game in 47 years. Matt Cassel threw for 469 yards for the Chiefs (5-4).

Seahawks 36, Cardinals 18

Mike Williams had 11 catches for 145 yards as visiting Seattle (5-4) swept Arizona (3-6). - AP