A couple of former UConn stars saved their best for last to lead their teams to much-needed victories.

Donald Brown, who replaced an ineffective Trent Richardson as the featured back, had six carries for 46 yards including a 4-yard touchdown during an 11-play, 92-yard drive that pushed a one-point lead to an eight-point advantage and had 49 of his 54 rushing yards in the fourth quarter as the Indianapolis Colts defeated Tennessee 22-14 to open up a three-game lead in the AFC South Division.

Robert McClain forced a fumble from Buffalo receiver Steve Johnson which was recovered by teammate William Moore in the final minute of the fourth quarter to keep the Bills from being able to attempt a game-winning field goal. Atlanta would eventually win 34-31 in overtime to snap a five-game losing streak.



Will Beatty, OT New York Giants: Started in 24-17 win over Washington
Tyvon Branch, S Oakland: Did not play (leg) in 31-24 loss to Dallas
Donald Brown, RB Indianapolis: Ran for 54 yards including 4-yard touchdown and had two catches for 10 yards in 22-14 over Tennessee
Darius Butler, CB Indianapolis: Had eight tackles in 22-14 win over Tennessee
Marcus Easley, WR Buffalo: Did not have a catch in 34-31 loss to Atlanta
Dwayne Gratz, CB Jacksonville: Had three tackles and interception in 32-28 win over Cleveland
Ryan Griffin, TE Houston: Did not have a reception in 34-31 loss to New England
Robert McClain, CB Atlanta: Had six tackles, forced a fumble and return four punts for 24 yards in 34-31 win over Buffalo
Sio Moore, LB Oakland: Did not record a tackle in 31-24 loss to Dallas
Dan Orlovsky, Tampa Bay: Did not play in 27-6 loss to Carolina
Kendall Reyes, DT San Diego: Had three tackles in 17-10 loss to Cincinnati
Anthony Sherman, FB Kansas City: Had one catch for eight yards in 35-28 loss to Denver
Jordan Todman, RB Jacksonville: Had 68 all-purpose yards in 32-28 win over Cleveland
Nick Williams, WR Washington: Had one catch for six yards in 24-17 loss to New York Giants
Blidi Wreh-Wilson, CB Tennessee: Did not have a tackle in 22-14 loss to Indianapolis