Stats, Etc.

Nine players caught a pass for Oakland, led by Tim Brown’s nine receptions for 86 yards. . . . The Chargers had not won a road opener since a 37-34 victory in Denver in 1994 and their 28 first-half points marked the team’s best half in eight years. . . . Colt quarterback Peyton Manning has thrown at least one touchdown pass in 15 consecutive games. Colt receiver Marvin Harrison has a reception in each of his 46 NFL games.

The Giants are three for 24 on third-down conversions in the first two weeks of the season. . . . Arizona fell to 0-8 against the Dolphins. Miami remains one of four teams the Cardinals have never beaten. The others are Denver, Carolina and Jacksonville. . . . Jerome Bettis gained 46 yards and passed John Henry Johnson for second place on the Steelers’ career rushing list.

The 49ers are 20-3 when Terrell Owens catches a touchdown pass and Coach Steve Mariucci has a 17-0 record at home during the regular season.

In Quotes

“It’s always special when you get a new quarterback. It’s new meat, you know.”

WARREN SAPP

Tampa Bay defensive tackle, after Buccaneers sacked Philadelphia rookie Donovan McNabb six times.

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“I wouldn’t say I won. I wouldn’t say he won. I didn’t do nothing and he didn’t do nothing.”

RANDY MOSS

Minnesota receiver, after his much-anticipated matchup with Oakland defensive back Charles Woodson.

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“It hurts and I’m sick of it. Every Sunday I come out focused and I play my heart out. . . . but you can’t win with turnovers like that.”

JEFF BLAKE

Cincinnati quarterback, after Bengals fumbled seven times in 34-7 loss to Chargers.

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“I’ve got the guillotine hanging over my neck, I’m well aware of that.”

BRIAN GOWINS

Chicago rookie kicker, after missing a 48-yard field goal to win game against Seattle.