Referee Jeff Triplette added a bright splash of red blood to his black and white stripes on a rough NFL Sunday that didn't even spare the officials from the pain.

Triplette was knocked face first into the Giants Stadium turf and had his nose bloodied during Shaun Ellis' fumble return for a touchdown in the New York Jets' 31-27 win over the Buffalo Bills.

"I'm good, I'm good," Triplette told The Associated Press after the game, with both nostrils filled with gauze. "It's not a broken nose."

With 1:54 remaining, Abram Elam sacked J.P. Losman from behind and caused a fumble, and Ellis picked up the ball and rumbled into the end zone. During the hectic play, Bills center Duke Preston hit Triplette from behind.

Also, umpire Scott Dawson left the game between San Francisco and host Miami in the second quarter when he suffered a bloody nose after being blindsided by two Dolphins defenders.

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Titans: Tennessee defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth was injured against Houston when his left leg was caught under the pile. He got up and hobbled off the field.

Texans: Houston cornerback Antwaun Molden broke his ankle against Tennessee and will miss the remainder of the season.

Lions: Detroit safety Dwight Smith broke his ankle in the second quarter against Indianapolis.

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Detroit defensive end Ikaika Alama-Francis (Kalaheo/UH) had 3 assisted tackles in a loss to Indianapolis.

Miami receiver Davone Bess (UH) had 3 receptions for 25 yards, including a long of 11 yards, and 3 punt returns for an average of 17.3 yards, including a long of 27, in a win over San Francisco.

Detroit linebacker Jordon Dizon (Waimea High) had 1 solo tackle in a loss to Indianapolis.

Atlanta kicker Jason Elam (UH) was 2 of 2 on field-goal attempts, including a 34-yarder in overtime, and made a PAT attempt in a win over Tampa Bay.

Arizona safety Aaron Francisco (Kahuku) had 2 tackles, including 1 solo, in a loss to Minnesota.

Carolina defensive lineman Maake Kemoeatu (Kahuku) had 1 solo tackle in a win over Denver.

Arizona defensive end Travis LaBoy (UH) had 1 assisted tackle in a loss to Minnesota.

St. Louis linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa (UH) had 9 tackles, including 7 solo, in a loss to Seattle.

San Francisco linebacker Jeff Ulbrich (UH) had 1 solo tackle in a loss to Miami.