Headlines in the NFL Sunday


Make no mistake. While the defense was critical in this Detroit Lions 31 30 squeaker, while Reggie Bush was big, and while small things would play a huge part (a Dallas Cowboys holding penalty that stopped the clock in the final 80 seconds), the miracle maker was Calvin Johnson.


Gosselin: Cowboys played better defense for Dez than against Lions


If the Cowboys defended the Detroit Lions as aggressively during the game Sunday as they defended their mercurial receiver Dez Bryant afterward, they be heading into Halloween with a three game winning streak.


San Francisco 42, Jacksonville 10


Laugher in London: Paranoid 49ers don let up vs. hapless Jaguars


For those European fans still scratching their heads: Yes, the NFL really exported two of its teams to play Sunday night at Wembley Stadium. After witnessing a game that was essentially over in 1 quarters, the football novices among the 83,559 in attendance can be forgiven for thinking the 49ers bullied a minor league outfit en route to a 42 10 win over the hapless Jaguars.


Kiszla: Broncos' John Fox out masterminds Mike Shanahan


When did Broncos coach John Fox start swimming with the sharks? Going for it on fourth down? Twice? Are you kidding me? Since when did conservative Uncle Foxy get as wild and crazy as tightrope walker Nik Wallenda?


Griffin play, safety woes outweigh turnovers and running game


After seven games, Washington (2 5) is among the league worst teams. The Redskins long running problems at safety, wide Logan Thomas Jersey receiver and in the interior of the offensive line figure to prevent them from significant improvement.


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