Jaguars Beat Chiefs in AFC Showdown; Aikman Hurt

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--With Mark Brunell and his two receivers misfiring, the Jacksonville Jaguars found another way to win--big kick returns and a punishing running game.

Reggie Barlow had an 85-yard punt return for a touchdown and Tavian Banks had a 65-yard kickoff return to set up another score yesterday as the Jaguars held off the Kansas City Chiefs for a 21-16 victory.

James Stewart finished with 103 yards on 26 carries to become the first back to record consecutive 100-yard games rushing for the Jaguars (2-0).

"It was important for every phase to be able to contribute and help out, especially when you're going against a team like that," Barlow said. "The special teams wanted to make a statement and we came out and improved and helped the team."

Packers 23, Buccaneers 15

GREEN BAY, Wis.--Reggie White's farewell tour is starting out a lot like his grand entrance into the NFL 14 seasons ago.

The 36-year-old defensive end was in vintage from yesterday, getting three sacks and leading a pass rush that harassed Trent Dilfer all day as the Green Bay Packers beat Tampa Bay 23-15 for their 29th consecutive home victory.

Dilfer was sacked six times, losing the ball on three of them, as the Packers (2-0) put the Bucs (0-2) in an early hole in the NFC Central.

Broncos 42, Cowboys 23

DENVER--The Denver Broncos broke the Dallas Cowboys' spirit with an almost unstoppable offense.

After two long scoring runs by Terrell Davis and big pass plays from John Elway, the Broncos broke the Cowboys physically, sending quarterback Troy Aikman to the sidelines for four to eight weeks with a broken left collarbone.

Davis ran for 191 yards and three touchdowns as the Broncos beat the Cowboys 42-23 yesterday.

Elway threw for 268 yards and two touchdowns as Denver scored touchdowns on its first five possessions, taking a 35-17 lead at halftime.

Seahawks 33, Cardinals 14

SEATTLE--Seattle fans have fallen in love with Ricky Watters. They also love the Seahawks' defense.

Willie Williams and Shawn Springs returned interceptions for touchdowns and Watters had his first 100-yard rushing game for the Seahawks in a 33-14 victory over the Arizona Cardinals yesterday.

In going 2-0 to open the season for the first time since 1994, the Seahawks have outscored their first two opponents 71-14.

Patriots 29, Colts 6

FOXBORO, Mass.--If Peyton Manning wants to learn from his mistakes, he has plenty of material to study.

The first pick in the NFL draft committed four turnovers--giving him seven for the season--and remained winless in his two progames as the New England Patriots rolled to a 29-6 win last night over the Indianapolis Colts.

Manning's four-year football education at Tennessee didn't keep him from throwing two interceptions to Ty Law, one for a 59-yard touchdown, and losing a fumble.

Bengals 34, Lions 28 (OT)

PONTIAC, Mich.--Scott Mitchell picked on Cincinnati cornerback Corey Sawyer once too often.

Sawyer intercepted Mitchell's pass to Johnnie Morton on the fourth play of overtime and returned it 53 yards for a touchdown as the Bengals beat the Detroit Lions 34-28 yesterday.

"They picked on me--I had a tough day," said Sawyer, who had managed to break up just one of seven passes in his direction before the interception. "Some cornerbacks would lay down, but I just take it on the chin and keep fighting."

Chargers 13, Oilers 7

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--The Tennessee Oilers thought they had everything in place yesterday for their grand opening in Nashville.

But someone forgot to tell Ryan Leaf and the San Diego Chargers.

Leaf set up the Chargers' only touchdown with a 20-yard scramble, and John Carney kicked two field goals as the Chargers (2-0) beat the Oilers 13-7 in their first regular-season game in their new hometown.

Vikings 38, Rams 31

ST. LOUIS--The Minnesota Vikings scored five touchdowns but still needed a big defensive stop on the final play to clinch a victory over the St. Louis Rams yesterday.

Rams quarterback Tony Banks dived for the end zone following an 8-yard scramble, but was stopped less than a yard away as time expired in the Vikings' 38-31 victory over the Rams.

Randall Cunningham threw a game-winning 19-yard touchdown pass to Cris Carter with 2:09 left.

Robert Smith rushed for 179 yards and two touchdowns.