October 2004 in Sports - October 31, 2004

October 31, 2004

• National Football League, Week 8:
  • The Pittsburgh Steelers behind rookie quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, defeat the New England Patriots, 34–20, ending the Patriots' win streak at 21 games. It is the first time in over a year that the Patriots have lost a game. (ESPN)
  • The Philadelphia Eagles remain the only undefeated team in the NFL after defeating the Baltimore Ravens, 15–10. Terrell Owens had the Eagles' only touchdown. (ESPN)
  • The New York Giants defeat the Minnesota Vikings, 34–13. Vikings' wide receiver Randy Moss left the game early with continued tightness in his right hamstring. The Vikings were nearly shutout at home for the first time in over 40 years before scoring two touchdowns late in the fourth quarter. (ESPN)
• NASCAR: Just a week after a plane crash killed ten people including members of Hendrick Motorsports and team owner Rick Hendrick's family, team driver Jimmie Johnson wins his seventh race of the season (and third straight) at the Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500. (ESPN)