Week 7 in the NFL

A former Duck scored his fifth touchdown of the season while three former Oregon players met on Sunday Night Football in Week 7 of the NFL.

(PHOTO) Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) runs past the New Orleans defense for an 18-yard touchdown in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Stewart was the game's leading rusher with 68 yards on 17 carries and one touchdown. He also recorded a 3-yard reception on his only catch of the day. The Panthers improved to 5-2 while New Orleans slipped to 3-4 as a result of the 30-7 loss. He now has five touchdowns for the season.

Igor Olshansky recorded two tackles but his San Diego Chargers (3-4) lost to the Buffalo Bills (5-1) by a score of 23-14.

The Baltimore Ravens improved to 3-3 for the year while the Miami Dolphins dropped to 2-4 as a result of a 27-13 win. Defensive tackle Haloti Ngata had two tackles. Wide receiver Demitrius Williams was on the participation list but did not record a catch.

Safety Keith Lewis had a total of three tackles (two solos) and offensive tackle Adam Snyder started for the San Francisco 49ers (2-5) but the New York Giants (5-1) prevailed 29-17. Running back Reuben Droughns was on the New York participation list.

Punter Josh Bidwell had four punts for an average of 28 yards with two inside the 20 and a long of 58 as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-2) dropped the Seattle Seahawks 20-10. Seattle's Maurice Morris was the game's leading rusher in the Sunday night game with 58 yards on six carries with a long of 45. Wide receiver Jordan Kent saw action on special teams during the game.