Redskins down inept Cowboys Web-posted 10/14/97   LANDOVER, Md. -- In these dying days of the Dallas dynasty, the Cowboys defense can't make up for a sporadic offense.

NFL notes: Wuerffel earns start for Saints Web-posted 10/14/97   Danny Wuerffel was a college football hero in Florida, leading the Gators to a national championship. He can become a hero in New Orleans, just by helping the Saints win a few games.

Falcons finally win one Web-posted 10/12/97   NEW ORLEANS - It took six games, an inspired defensive performance by Chuck Smith and three field goals to finally give coach Dan Reeves his first victory for the Atlanta Falcons.

Panthers self-destruct, lose to Vikings 21-14 Web-posted 10/12/97   MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Vikings didn't have to beat the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. They just had to wait for the Panthers to beat themselves.

Dolphins slow down Jets behind masterful Marino Web-posted 10/12/97   EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Dan Marino threw for 372 yards and three touchdowns Sunday in leading the Miami Dolphins to a 31-20 victory over the New York Jets.

Packers edge winless bears Web-posted 10/12/97   CHICAGO - Though not at their best, Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers were good enough - just barely good enough - to beat the winless Chicago Bears.

Patriots rout Bills Web-posted 10/12/97   FOXBORO, MASS. - The New England Patriots routed Buffalo 33-6 Sunday, six days after losing their first game of the season to Denver.