consecutive loss

Out-grounded and out-pounded by the Patriots, the Jets were seeking out silver linings after their third consecutive loss.

Now we know they have lost their swagger, writes Don Banks.

Jerome Dyson scored a career-high 32 points and Connecticut overcame a 10-point second-half deficit to upset top-ranked Texas 88-74 on Saturday.

It was the Longhorns' second consecutive loss after winning their first 17 games. The Huskies (13-6) outscored Texas (17-2) 54-32 in the second half and earned their first win over a ranked opponent this season in five attempts.

The Nets have now redefined futility in the NBA. New Jersey set the record for the worst start in league history, suffering its 18th consecutive loss as it fell to the Mavericks 117-101.

However, as per usual around here the Lions beat themselves. Leading 10-7 in the third quarter, it looked like the Lions were going to be able to beat Brett Favre and his less than impressive Minnesota Vikings.

Then Kevin Smith fumbled the ball the Vikings recovered it and that was it. The Lions were only able to add a field goal to their total, as the Adrian Peterson gave the Lions their 19th consecutive loss.