Foxborough, Mass. ? Eli Manning had another solid tuneup for the regular season, even if it was brief. Tom Brady didn’t need one.

Manning led a 16-play touchdown drive on the opening series, then went to the sideline with most of the New York Giants’ other starters in the Patriots 27-20 exhibition victory Thursday night.

The Giants (1-3) got the ball first and scored on a one-yard run by Brandon Jacobs. Manning was 5-for-8 for 58 yards on the drive, including four first-down passes to Jeremy Shockey.

Backup Jared Lorenzen was sacked seven times and went 10-for-16 for 53 yards.

Bills 16, Lions 14

Detroit – Rookie Trent Edwards directed a 90-yard drive that set up a tiebreaking field goal with 1:46 left, and Buffalo recovered a fumble on the ensuing kickoff.

Jaguars 31, Redskins 14

Jacksonville, Fla. – The Jaguars had 30 players, including Byron Leftwich, who were inactive or rested. But backup quarterback David Garrard was effective, and Jacksonville rallied to beat Washington.

Saints 7, Dolphins 0

New Orleans – Rookie Pierre Thomas may have played himself into an NFL roster spot. The former Illinois running back rushed 16 times for 81 yards and the only touchdown, had two catches for 47 yards and added a decent kickoff return.

Vikings 23, Cowboys 14

Minneapolis – Brooks Bollinger shrugged off a shaky performance in Seattle by throwing for 109 yards and a touchdown in just under two quarters of Minnesota’s victory over the Cowboys.

Jets 13, Eagles 11

Philadelphia – Mike Nugent kicked a 35-yard field goal as time expired, lifting the Jets over the Eagles in a game that quarterbacks Donovan McNabb and Chad Pennington sat out.

Browns 19, Bears 9

Chicago – Brady Quinn was efficient, leading the Browns to a touchdown and a victory over the Bears. Expected starter Charlie Frye played the first two possessions, completing two of five passes, and Derek Anderson led a field-goal drive late in the first quarter before Quinn entered the game.

Titans 30, Packers 14

Nashville, Tenn. – Vince Young threw for a touchdown and ran for another for a second straight week, Lendale White added 77 total yards, and the Titans beat the Packers.

Buccaneers 31, Texans 24

Tampa, Fla. – Luke McCown threw for 203 yards and three touchdowns in the first half, and Bruce Gradkowski threw a 31-yard scoring pass to Paris Warren with three minutes left to lift the Buccaneers.

Steelers 19, Panthers 3

Charlotte, N.C. – Forced to wait out a lightning delay before sitting through a downpour, fans watched Jeff Reed kick four field goals and Tyrone Carter return an interception 32 yards for a touchdown with a minute left.

Broncos 21, Cardinals 3

Denver – The Broncos were forced to punt four times in their first five possessions, but still managed to keep Arizona winless in the preseason.

Chargers 16, 49ers 13

San Diego – Niners third-stringer Shaun Hill threw three interceptions, and wide receiver Brandon Williams fumbled. San Diego scored 13 points off turnovers.

Seahawks 19, Raiders 14

Seattle – Daunte Culpepper completed 11 of 19 passes for 108 yards and led the offense to its only touchdown.