TWO-MINUTE DRILL

at BALTIMORE 44, CLEVELAND 7

It’s really hard to believe a team with Doug Pederson at quarterback can be this bad, isn’t it?

PITTSBURGH 48, at CINCINNATI 28

Bengal quarterback Akili Smith proved once and for all that he has a great career ahead of him. Just not in football.

at NEW YORK JETS 17, CHICAGO 10

Bear backup Shane Matthews completed only 13 of 32 passes, about 13 more than Cade McNown would have completed.

NEW ORLEANS 31, at ST. LOUIS 24

Everyone blames Ram loss on injury to Warner. But aren’t the Saints missing their quarterback AND running back? Smart teams don’t make excuses.

at TAMPA BAY 31, BUFFALO 17

Sapp takes credit for motivating team to win with before-game comments, yet hands Buffalo three points thanks to 15-yard taunting penalty. What a leader.

PHILADELPHIA 23, at WASHINGTON 20

Frustrated with another loss, Redskin owner Dan Snyder announces after the game that he is entering the Alex Rodriguez sweepstakes.

at OAKLAND 41, ATLANTA 14

Now that Raiders are winning (10-2 for the first time since 1977), they play to near-capacity crowds at home. And people say L.A. fans are front-runners.

MIAMI 17, at INDIANAPOLIS 14

If the Colts can’t beat a team that has Damon Huard at quarterback, then maybe they should just pack up and end their season now.

at JACKSONVILLE 16, TENNESSEE 13

Once again, Al Del Greco misses a field goal and costs Titans a chance to win. Where did they get this guy, USC?

at SAN DIEGO 17, KANSAS CITY 16

Win causes much relief among Charger players, coaches and fans, since they won’t go 0-16. Because 1-15 is so much better.

DENVER 38, at SEATTLE 31

Broncos keep waiting for Griese and Davis to come back, but the team keeps winning. Have they ever heard of Wally Pipp?

NEW YORK GIANTS 31, at ARIZONA 7

Changing coaches really turned the Cardinals around. They are now 1-4 under Dave McGinnis. They were 2-5 before he was named interim coach.

at DETROIT 34, NEW ENGLAND 9 (NOV. 23)

MINNESOTA 27, at DALLAS 15 (NOV. 23)

OPEN DATE: SAN FRANCISCO