New York Jets 29, Minnesota Vikings 20

Jets cornerback Dwight Lowery's pick-six secured the win and a share of the NFL's best record...Jets wide receiver Santonio Holmes intends to have a 1,000-yard season.

Vikings quarterback Brett Favre came to life in the second half, but came up short at the end...With Antonio Cromartie blanketing him for much of the night, Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss caught 4 passes for 81 yards and a touchdown

NFL News and Notes

The New England Patriots re-acquired Deion Branch from the Seattle Seahawks for a fourth-round pick.

Buffalo Bills linebacker Chris Ellis was released to clear a spot on the 53-man roster for tight end Shawn Nelson.

Miami Dolphins left tackle Jake Long's injured left knee kept him from practicing on Monday.

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh defended his use of defensive players on the offensive side of the ball.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin will likely hide the identity of the #2 quarterback until later this week, writes Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Cleveland Browns third-round quarterback Colt McCoy is expected to make his first NFL start against the Steelers on Sunday.

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam Jones received an apology from the Cincinnati police department after he was mistakenly arrested after Sunday's game.

The Indianapolis Colts expect the close games to continue this season, writes Mike Chappell of the Indianapolis Star.

Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher is disappointed in the play of the secondary.

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew's wrist checked out okay, head coach Jack Del Rio said on Monday.

After a 2-0 start, the Houston Texans have developed a split personality, writes John McClain of the Houston Chronicle.

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley defended the play of Matt Cassel and Dwayne Bowe.

Denver Broncos linebacker Robert Ayers will miss six weeks with a broken bone in his foot.

San Diego Chargers offensive tackle Marcus McNeill will sign a five-year extension on Tuesday.

If healthy, Bruce Gradkowski will remain the starting quarterback of the Oakland Raiders.

Historically, the Seattle Seahawks have struggled after the bye week.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary will stick with Alex Smith as the starting quarterback.

Eliminating mistakes has been a factor in the Arizona Cardinals' 3-2 start to the season.

The St. Louis Rams will look within for help at the wide receiver position, reports Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers may miss Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz didn't shed much light on wide receiver Calvin Johnson's shoulder injury.

Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith is optimistic about the availability of quarterback Jay Cutler this week against Seattle.

Dallas Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips won't survive a playoff-free season, writes Jean-Jacques Taylor of the Dallas Morning News.

New York Giants defensive coordinator Perry Fewell's system is taking hold and producing results.

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Brodrick Bunkley needs elbow surgery and will likely miss the remainder of the season.

Newly claimed Washington Redskins wide receiver Devin Thomas is going to take his former head coach's advice.

The Carolina Panthers have nowhere to go but up, writes Darin Gantt of the Charlotte Observer.

D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution looks at what was learned about the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Jeff Faine will miss significant time with a pulled quadriceps injury.

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton has a lengthy list of corrections to make this week.

Today's NFL birthdays: Cardinals safety Adrian Wilson (31), Falcons defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux (29), Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb (25), Bills guard Mansfield Wrotto (26), Panthers cornerback Sherrod Martin (26), Chiefs cornerback Jackie Bates (24), Eagles tight end Garrett Mills (27), Steelers safety Ryan Clark (31), Titans defensive end Marcus Howard (25), free agent cornerback Simeon Castille (25), tight end Gijon Robinson (26), retired NFL quarteback Chris Chandler (45), defensive tackles Leon Lett (42) and Mike Zordich (47).