Tuesday, September 19
It's up to you, New York

Ron Dayne
Ron Dayne has keyed the Giants' early-season run.
New York loves a winner. ESPN.com's Brian Murphy loves a winning New York team. The Big Apple has two with the unbeaten Jets and Giants. What about the Yankees and Mets? Forget about it. ESPN.com's Greg Garber explains just how new these New York football stories really are. Oh, if you're thinking about a Big Apple Bowl, ESPN's Joe Theismann believes Gang Green would beat Big Blue.

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    Tuesday Blitz

    Keyshawn to face former team for first time
    Keyshawn Johnson insists he's not bitter about being traded from the Jets to the Buccaneers and that winning -- not revenge -- will be his main objective Sunday.

    Mort's review: Whither the Redskins?
    The question must haunt Daniel Snyder: What's going on with the Redskins? ESPN's Chris Mortensen has the lowdown.

    TJ's Take: Bucs replace Rams as NFL's best
    ESPN's Tom Jackson was extremely impressed with the Buccaneers, moving them to the top of his rankings.

    PFW: Colts need to get defensive
    If the Colts are going to realize their Super Bowl aspirations, they are going to have to get a better effort from their defense.

    PFW: Moss continues to mature
    Randy Moss still wants the ball, but as he has matured, he is realizing that he can be just as dangerous not catching the ball.

    Is Jeff George in the wings for Washington?
    The first question Redskins coach Norv Turner was asked after Monday's loss to Dallas contained the "G" word -- G as in George, Jeff George.

    Whispers from the around the NFL
    Drew Bledsoe and the Patriots have begun talks on a contract extension, according to Pro Football Weekly.

    Denver's unknown soldier marches on
    If anyone deserves a Mile High Salute, it's former Marine Mike Anderson, writes ESPN.com's John Clayton.

    After miss, Janikowski feels like kicking himself
    Sebastian Janikowski is struggling to live up to the hype as a first-round pick, writes ESPN.com's John Clayton.

    Week 3 Stats Zone

      Kurt Warner
      Warner
    Passing
    Kurt Warner, Rams, 24-for-34, 394 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs
    Tim Couch, Browns, 23-for-31, 316 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INT
    Rob Johnson, Bills, 21-for-36, 291 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
    Jeff Garcia, 49ers, 21-for-34, 290 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs
    Charlie Batch, Lions, 26-for-36, 277 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs
    Kerry Collins, Giants, 24-for-33, 249 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT
    Steve Beuerlein, Panthers, 21-for-37, 241 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs
    Brad Johnson, Redskins, 30-for-48, 241 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT

      Mike Anderson
      Anderson

    Rushing
    Mike Anderson, Broncos, 32 carries, 187 yards, 0 TD
    Marshall Faulk, Rams, 25 carries, 134 yards, 3 TDs
    Jerome Bettis, Steelers, 23 carries, 122 yards, 1 TD
    Ricky Williams, Saints, 23 carries, 107 yards, 0 TD
    Ricky Watters, Seahawks, 22 carries, 105 yards, 1 TD
    Jamal Anderson, Falcons, 22 carries, 97 yards, 1 TD
    Stephen Davis, Redskins, 25 carries, 91 yards, 2 TDs
    Robert Smith, Vikings, 29 carries, 91 yards, 1 TD

      Isaac Bruce
      Bruce

    Receiving
    Isaac Bruce, Rams, 8 rec., 188 yards, 1 TD
    Sylvester Morris, Chiefs, 6 rec., 112 yards, 3 TDs
    Keenan McCardell, Jaguars, 10 rec., 108 yards, 1 TD
    Terrell Owens, 49ers, 6 rec., 108 yards, 1 TD
    Kevin Johnson,Browns, 4 rec., 97 yards, 0 TD
    Torry Holt, Rams, 4 rec., 94 yards, 0 TD
    Germane Crowell, 6 rec., 93 yards, 1 TD
    Jeremy McDaniel, Bills, 2 rec., 93 yards, 1 TD

      Joe Nedney
      Nedney

    Kicking
    Joe Nedney, Broncos, 4-for-4 FGs, 3 XPs, 15 pts.
    Phil Dawson, Browns, 3-for-3 FGs, 2 XPs, 11 pts
    Jeff Wilkins, Rams, 2-for-2 FGs, 5 XPs, 11 pts.
    John Hall, Jets, 2-for-3 FGs, 3 XPs, 9 pts.
    Kris Brown, Steelers, 2-for-2 FGs, 2 XPs, 8 pts.
    Kris Heppner, Seahawks, 2-for-3 FGs, 2 XPs, 8 pts.