DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Linebacker Matt Roth was released Tuesday by the Miami Dolphins, a move that came a week after coach Tony Sparano lauded his work off the bench.

The nine teams leading the N.F.L. divisions were a combined 63-18 heading into the weekend 22 wins better than a year ago.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Ricky Williams had a 14-yard touchdown catch and ran for a short score in the final 4 minutes of the second quarter to give the Miami Dolphins a 14-3 lead against the Carolina Panthers after the third quarter on Thursday night.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — He may be 32, but Ricky Williams is far from done. And even without Ronnie Brown, the once written-off Miami Dolphins are back in the playoff picture.

With Ronnie Brown out, Ricky Williams scored three touchdowns as the Dolphins beat the Panthers for their fifth win in seven games.

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Ricky Williams scored three touchdowns to lead the Miami Dolphins to a 24-17 win over the Carolina Panthers on Thursday.

MIAMI (AP) — Ronnie Brown’s season has ended with an injury — again.

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins tight end Anthony Fasano has been ruled out of Thursday night’s game at Charlotte because of a hip injury.

MIAMI (AP) — In a fourth quarter that had comebacks by young quarterbacks, Chad Henne came out on top with seconds to spare.

Chris Johnson surpassed 100 yards rushing and receiving and scored two touchdowns to power the resurgent Titans over the Bills.