NFL WEEK 12

A serious Sunday

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees wasn’t happy after Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers in New Orleans. Ahmad Brooks and Donte Whitner returned interceptions for touchdowns, the 49ers sacked Drew Brees five times, and visiting San Francisco ended the New Orleans Saints’ three-game winning streak.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees wasn’t happy after Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers in New Orleans. Ahmad Brooks and Donte Whitner returned interceptions for touchdowns, the 49ers sacked Drew Brees five times, and visiting San Francisco ended the New Orleans Saints’ three-game winning streak.

— Sunday’s highlights

FALCONS 24, BUCCANEERS 23

Matt Ryan threw for 353 yards and overcame two big turnovers by leading another late touchdown drive to give the Atlanta Falcons a victory over the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Ryan teamed with Julio Jones on an 80-yard touchdown in the third quarter, but the NFC South leaders found themselves trailing 23-17 after the Bucs marched for a touchdown, then forced a fumble by Ryan to set up a field goal that put the Falcons in catchup mode. 4C

RAVENS 16, CHARGERS 13, OT

Justin Tucker kicked a 38-yard field with 1:07 left in overtime to complete a stunning comeback for the Baltimore Ravens (9-2), who beat the staggering San Diego Chargers (4-7).

San Diego led 13-3 on Nick Novak’s 30-yard field goal with 7:51 to go in regulation and seemed headed for its first victory against a team with a winning record this season. 4C

GIANTS 38, PACKERS 10

Eli Manning threw for three touchdowns, giving him 200 for his career, and the New York Giants sacked Aaron Rodgers five times Sunday night in a 38-10 rout of the Green Bay Packers.

Coming off their bye, the Giants (7-4) put to rest concerns about a dormant offense and a tired arm for Manning. He connected with rookie Rueben Randle, Victor Cruz and Hakeem Nicks for touchdowns. 5C

This week’s games

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Houston 34, Detroit 31, OT Washington 38, Dallas 31 New England 49, NY Jets 19

SUNDAY’S GAMES

Denver 17, Kansas City 9 Chicago 28, Minnesota 10 Cincinnati 34, Oakland 10 Cleveland 20, Pittsburgh 14 Indianapolis 20, Buffalo 13 Jacksonville 24, Tennessee 19 Atlanta 24, Tampa Bay 23 Miami 24, Seattle 21 Baltimore 16, San Diego 13, OT St. Louis 31, Arizona 17 San Francisco 31, New Orleans 21 NY Giants 38, Green Bay 10

TODAY’S GAME

Carolina at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.

Sports, Pages 13 on 11/26/2012

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