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Week 15

Gary, Robinson, McNown play pivotal roles in big wins

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Posted: Tuesday December 21, 1999 12:46 AM

Chicago's Marcus Robinson pulls down a pass for a touchdown between Detroit's Mark Carrier (left) and Dwayne Harper. AP

By David Lundy, CNN/SI

ATLANTA (CNN/SI) -- Denver's Olandis Gary hasn't made them forget Terrell Davis just yet. But a couple more performances like he turned in Sunday, and the tailback is likely to be sharing time with his former University of Georgia teammate in the Broncos' backfield next season.

Gary rushed for 183 yards on 22 carries in the Broncos' 36-30 overtime victory over the Seattle Seahawks. His performance established a new rookie rushing record for the Broncos, breaking the 176-yard mark held by -- who else? -- Davis.

In the passing game, Marcus Robinson turned in another big day for the Chicago Bears, pulling in 11 receptions for 170 yards and three touchdowns. The receptions were a career high for the second-year wideout, who keyed the Bears 28-10 victory over the suddenly lackluster Detroit Lions.

Receiver Muhsin Muhammad also scored three touchdowns in Week 15, grabbing 11 passing for 126 yards in the Carolina Panthers' 41-24 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday.

Among quarterbacks, Steve Beuerlein had a big day connecting with Muhammad and company. He completed 27 of 38 passing attempts for 368 yards and four touchdowns.

Kurt Warner turned in another stellar performance for St. Louis as the Rams clinched home-field advantage with their 31-10 win over the New York Giants. Warner hit 18 of 32 attempts for 319 yards and two touchdowns.

The Bears' Cade McNown threw four touchdown passes, including three to Robinson, in the best performance by a rookie signal-caller. He was 27 of 36 for 301 yards but surrendered two interceptions.

Here is the complete list:

Top Rushing Performances

Olandis Gary, Broncos vs. Seahawks, 22 carries, 183 yards
Fred Taylor, Jaguars vs. Browns, 26 carries, 136 yards, 1 TD
Napoleon Kaufman, Raiders vs. Bucs, 8 carries, 122 yards, 2 TD
Ricky Watters, Seahawks vs. Broncos, 16 carries, 115 yards
Curtis Martin, Jets vs. Cowboys, 26 carries, 113 yards
Tyrone Wheatley, Raiders vs. Bucs, 19 carries, 111 yards, 2 TD
Emmitt Smith, Cowboys vs. Jets, 19 carries, 110 yards, 1 TD
Dorsey Levens, Packers vs. Vikings, 26 carries, 99 yards, 1 TD
Duce Staley, Eagles vs. Patriots, 29 carries, 93 yards
Edgerrin James, Colts vs. Redskins, 22 carries, 89 yards

Top Receiving Performances

Marcus Robinson, Bears vs. Lions, 11 catches, 170 yards, 3 TD
Amani Toomer, Giants vs. Rams, 9 catches, 162 yards
Patrick Jeffers, Panthers vs. 49ers, 8 catches, 138 yards, TD
Jimmy Smith, Jaguars vs. Browns, 8 catches, 134 yards
Randy Moss, Vikings vs. Packers, 5 catches, 131 yards, 2 TD
Muhsin Muhammad, Panthers vs. 49ers, 11 catches, 126 yards, 3 TD
Marvin Harrison, Colts vs. Redskins, 9 catches, 117 yards
Qadry Ismail, Ravens vs. Saints, 7 catches, 115 yards
Darrin Chiaverini, Browns vs. Jaguars, 10 catches, 108 yards, TD
Wayne Chrebet, Jets vs. Cowboys, 8 catches, 108 yards
Troy Brown, Patriots vs. Eagles, 5 catches, 105 yards
Johnnie Morton, Lions vs. Bears, 8 catches, 100 yards
Chris Sanders, Titans vs. Falcons, 5 catches, 100 yards, TD

Top Passing Performances

Steve Beuerlein, Panthers vs. 49ers, 27 of 38 for 368 yards, 4 TD
Drew Bledsoe, Patriots vs. Eagles, 23 of 49 for 331 yards, 0 TD, 4 INT
Kurt Warner, Rams vs. Giants, 18 of 32 for 319 yards, 2 TD
Jeff Garcia, 49ers vs. Panthers 29 of 46 for 303 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
Cade McNown, Bears vs. Lions, 27 of 36 for 301 yards, 4 TD, 2 INT
Tony Banks, Ravens vs. Saints, 24 of 36 for 298 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT
Peyton Manning, Colts vs. Redskins, 23 of 37 for 298 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
Mike Tomczak, Steelers vs. Chiefs, 23 of 46 for 278 yards, 2 TD, 4 INT
Jon Kitna, Seahawks vs. Broncos, 22 of 42 for 278 yards, 2 TD
Kerry Collins, Giants vs. Rams, 21 of 37 for 273 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
Mark Brunell, Jags vs. Browns, 21 of 33 for 267 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Jeff George, Vikings vs. Packers, 16 of 19 for 258 yards, 2 TD
Dan Marino, Dolphins vs. Chargers, 22 of 36 for 241 yards, 0 TD

 

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