Edinger, Vasher lead Bears

Nathan Vasher’s stumbling interception and 71-yard return iced a wobbly victory and Anthony Thomas rushed for 98 yards on 25 carries in the Chicago Bears 23-13 home victory over the San Francisco 49ers.

On a night when two young quarterbacks struggled to get a grasp on their offenses, the Bears prevailed behind Vasher’s interception of Ken Dorsey’s throw and three field goals by Paul Edinger.

Edinger, who like 49ers kicker Todd Peterson had a field goal hit the crossbar and go over, made a 27-yarder a minute into the final quarter to give Chicago a 16-13 lead. Dorsey tried to drive the 49ers (1-6) into scoring position – they reached the Chicago 36 – but his wobbly pass for Brandon Lloyd was picked off.

Chicago rookie Craig Krenzel made his first NFL start, and Dorsey got the nod for the third time this season when 49ers starter Tim Rattay was a no-go with an injury to his right forearm.

Bills 38, Cardinals 14

Willis McGahee provided the spark Buffalo needed offensively, running for 102 yards and two touchdowns in the Bills home win over Arizona.

In two starts this season, McGahee has two 100-yard games and has led the Bills to both of their victories.

The Cardinals continued to struggle away from home as they lost their 17th straight on the road, the worst current streak in the NFL, dating back to a win at Carolina on Oct. 6, 2002.