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NFL: Denver 16, Tampa Bay 13

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Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler (L) looks for receiver Brandon Stokley during the third quarter at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver on October 5, 2008. Denver defeated Tampa Bay 16-13 in a battle of NFL division leaders. (UPI Photo/ Gary C. Caskey) 
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Published: Oct. 5, 2008 at 8:05 PM

DENVER, Oct. 5 (UPI) -- Matt Prater's three field goals Sunday helped the Denver Broncos escape with a 16-13 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Prater's career-best 55-yarder created a 3-3 tie with 14:56 left in the first half. He added a 40-yarder in the second quarter, and his 27-yarder produced the contest's final points.

Quarterback Jay Cutler threw for 227 yards on 23-of-34 passing with a 10-yard third-quarter touchdown to wide receiver Brandon Stokley. Tight end Tony Scheffler made four receptions for 65 yards for the Broncos (4-1), who bounced back from a surprising 33-19 loss to Kansas City last Sunday.

Tampa Bay quarterback Brian Griese, a former Bronco, went 13-for-19 for a paltry 88 yards before departing with a right-shoulder injury.

Jeff Garcia completed 13-of-17 passes for 93 yards with a touchdown and an interception for Tampa Bay.

Warrick Dunn rushed for 74 yards on 11 carries, and Earnest Graham added 59 yards on 10 carries for the Buccaneers (3-2), whose three-game winning streak ended.

Topics: Brandon Stokley, Jay Cutler
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