Winning one for the "House"

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Denver Post

This was a game of three dramatic scoring runs. Motivated to win one for the "House," as the Broncos call veteran offensive lineman Dwayne Carswell, who suffered season-ending injuries during a five-car accident last week, the Broncos jumped out to a 28-0 lead. The Eagles then went on a 21-0 run, sparked by a 91-yard, catch-and-run touchdown by star receiver Terrell Owens, who burned Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey, slowed by a hamstring injury.

"He was out there probably playing at 60 percent," Foxworth said of Bailey.

Once Foxworth and Devoe helped the Broncos realize they were not about to blow another big lead, they poured it on. Tatum Bell, another kid in his second year, capped Denver's 21-0 fourth quarter with scoring runs of 67 and 6 yards.

By game's end, the Broncos had turned in one of the most balanced performances in NFL history. Plummer passed for 309 yards and four touchdowns. Running back Mike Anderson rushed for 126 yards and Bell gained 107.

A check with record keepers found it was the first time in NFL history a team had two 100-yard rushers and a 300-yard passer in the same game.

Not only did the Broncos' offense not commit a turnover for a sixth consecutive game, it compiled 564 total yards, the most ever in a Denver victory. The 49 points was one off the team record.