NFL: Week 14 recap

Top passing performance

Matt Schaub, Texans

Schaub had 336 yards passing before halftime and finished with 365 yards and two touchdowns in the Texans' 34-7 win over Seattle on Sunday. His first-half yardage was the second-most in a first half this season in the NFL.

Top rushing performance

Ray Rice, Ravens

The multi-threat speedster ran for a career-high 166 yards and a TD, and caught four passes for 53 yards in Baltimore's 48-3 rout of Detroit.

Top receiving performance

Brandon Marshall, Broncos

The temperamental Marshall didn't have much reason to celebrate after he set an NFL record with 21 receptions for 200 yards and two TDs in Denver's 28-16 loss at undefeated Indianapolis.

Monday Night Football

Cardinals at 49ers, 6:30 p.m., ESPN

The Cardinals can clinch the NFC West with a win, but a resurgent Alex Smith and the 49ers have other ideas as they break out an improved passing attack.

Quote of the week

Drew Brees, Saints

"It's only going to get harder from here on out. No matter what the situation, we always feel like we have an opportunity to win. Whether it's our offense, defense or special teams, somehow we're going to find a way to win the game."

Notable performance

Chris Johnson, Titans

Tennessee's Chris Johnson, the NFL's leading rusher, pushed himself past Hall of Fame running back Earl Campbell's franchise mark of 1,981 yards from scrimmage in 1980. Johnson also has the team mark with eight straight 100-yard rushing games, breaking his tie with Campbell at seven.