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In the matchup of Heisman Trophy-winning running backs, Tennessee’s Eddie George (Ohio State, 1995) outgained New Orleans’ Ricky Williams (Texas, 1998), 155 yards to 35. George had not rushed for 100 yards in 12 previous games. . . . Pittsburgh’s Jerome Bettis rushed for two touchdowns in a game for the first time since Nov. 30, 1997.

Minnesota’s Jeff George threw two touchdown passes in a game for the first time since Dec. 14, 1997. . . . Oakland’s Tim Brown became the 16th player to get more than 10,000 yards receiving.

Miami’s Olindo Mare, by kicking at least four field goals for the fourth consecutive game, broke an NFL record he shared with Al Del Greco, Fuad Reveiz, Jim Turner and Gino Cappeletti. . . . The six field goals by Detroit’s Jason Hanson tied a franchise record by Garo Yepremian in 1966. . . . Buffalo’s Steve Christie passed 1,000 points with two extra-point kicks.

Green Bay, which was ranked No. 1 in the NFL in total offense (414.0 yards a game), had 133 yards. Of the Packers’ 35 plays, 23 went for zero or minus yardage . . . Philadelphia has a winning streak for the first time since November 1997. The Eagles, with two interceptions, have an NFL-leading 13. . . . New England’s nine sacks against Miami were the team’s most in 20 years.

Carolina Coach George Seifert’s 100th regular-season victory came in San Francisco’s first home loss since the Seifert-coached 49ers lost, 30-24, to the Panthers on Dec. 8, 1996.