The Dolphins are winning the old-fashioned way. The single wing helped build a lead, and a goal-line stand preserved it.

Ronnie Brown scored the decisive touchdown from the formation the Dolphins revived two weeks ago, their smothering defense rose to the occasion at the 1 in the fourth quarter, and Miami pulled off its second successive upset by beating San Diego yesterday, 17-10.

The single wing was less explosive than in the Dolphins' win at New England, but running back Brown took a direct snap 11 times on running plays that netted 49 yards and Miami's second touchdown.

Other formations were also effective -- Chad Pennington threw for 228 yards and Brown ran for 125, while Miami held LaDainian Tomlinson to 35 yards on 12 carries. The Dolphins were nursing a seven-point lead when they stopped Tomlinson for no gain on fourth-and-goal at the 1 in the first minute of the final period.

With consecutive wins for the first time since November 2006, the Dolphins are 2-2 in the Bill Parcells era, doubling last season's victory total.

Defending AFC West champion San Diego fell to 2-3 and remained winless in six visits to Miami since a memorable overtime playoff victory in January 1982.

• Redskins 23, Eagles 17: Another road win against a division opponent has the Redskins in perfect position to make a run at the NFC East. Clinton Portis ran for 145 yards and one touchdown, wide receiver Antwaan Randle El threw a TD pass and the Redskins (4-1) beat the Eagles (2-3). Shaun Suisham kicked three field goals beyond 40 yards, helping the Redskins overcome a 14-0 deficit. Jason Campbell threw for 176 yards and Washington didn't commit a turnover for the fifth consecutive game.

• Falcons 27, Packers 24: Aaron Rodgers played hurt and played hard. But he was upstaged by Matt Ryan and the Falcons (3-2). Atlanta's rookie quarterback turned in another sharp performance, completing 16 of 26 passes for 194 yards, two touchdowns and an interception as the Falcons pounced on the Packers (2-3) for a victory at Lambeau Field.

• Cardinals 41, Bills 17: The Bills lost their quarterback and their first game of the season. Tim Hightower had a pair of touchdown runs and Kurt Warner threw to Larry Fitzgerald twice for scores to lead the Cardinals (3-2) to the victory against the Bills (4-1). Second-year quarterback Trent Edwards went down with a concussion on a fierce hit from Cardinals safety Adrian Wilson on the third play of the game.

• Patriots 30, 49ers 21: From Randy Moss' dynamic 66-yard touchdown catch to Kevin Faulk's score on a direct snap, the Patriots (3-1) returned to their usual regular-season form in an unusual place. Faulk rushed for two scores, Matt Cassel had 259 yards passing and the Patriots won in San Francisco (2-3) for the first time in franchise history.

• Giants 44, Seahawks 6: The Giants are this year's Patriots -- so far. Eli Manning threw two touchdowns, Brandon Jacobs ran for two more and the unbeaten Giants scored on their first five possessions in a victory that embarrassed the Seahawks (1-3).

• Panthers 34, Chiefs 0: DeAngelo Williams had 123 yards rushing and scored three touchdowns and Panthers handed the Chiefs (1-4) their first shutout in nearly six years. The Panthers (4-1) are off to their best start since reaching the Super Bowl in 2004.

• Bears 34, Lions 7: Kyle Orton set career highs in passing yards, completions and quarterback rating while throwing two touchdowns to lead the Bears (3-2) to a win at Detroit (0-4). He was 24-of-34 for 334 yards and had a 121.4 rating.

• Broncos 16, Buccaneers 13: Jay Cutler threw for 227 yards and a touchdown as the Broncos (4-1) beat the visiting Buccaneers (3-2).