SUNDAY, TIME, QUICK HIT
BEARS at Green Bay, 7:15, GB 3, Devin Hester, NFL’s top punt returner (19.9), vs. team with 2nd-worst ret. avg. (1.8).
Miami at Houston, Noon, Hou 5, Dolphins have given up 103 points, highest in 1st 4 games since 1989; Texans have scored 94.
Atlanta at Tennessee, Noon, Ten 8, Warrick Dunn, with season-high 62 rushing yds last week, has just 79 in 3 games vs. Titans.
Detroit at Washington, Noon, Was 3 1/2, Lions have never won in Washington; they lead NFL with 13 takeaways, tied for 1st with 9 INTs.
N.Y. Jets at N.Y. Giants, Noon, NYG 3 1/2, Only 11th regular-season meeting. Giants lead the series 6-4, and haven’t lost since ’93.
Seattle at Pittsburgh, Noon, Pit 6, In last 6 gms vs. AFC, Shaun Alexander has 782 rush yds (130.3 ypg) and 11 TDs (10 rush, 1 rec).
Arizona at St. Louis, Noon, Ari 3 1/2, Since TD on 1st drive of year, Rams’ offense has reached end zone only once in 43 possessions.
Carolina at New Orleans, Noon, NO 3, In 3 starts vs. Panthers, Saints QB Drew Brees has not thrown an interception (75 attempts).
Cleveland at New England, Noon, NE 16 1/2, Pats have most pts (148) in AFC; 1st team since 1920 to open season with 4 wins by at least 20.
Jacksonville at Kansas City, Noon, Jac 2, In last game vs. Jaguars, Chiefs’ Larry Johnson rushed for 138 yards (4.2 avg. with 3 TDs.
Tampa Bay at Indianapolis, 3:05, Ind 9 1/2, Bucs lead NFC in defense (291.8); Colts average 403.5 ypg on offense to rank 2nd in AFC.
Baltimore at San Francisco, 3:15, Balt 3 1/2, Baltimore, NFL’s best defense last year, has allowed more than 300 yards 3 straight games.
San Diego at Denver, 3:15, Den 1, Jay Cutler completed 17 of 30 passes for 188 yards with 2 TDs in 1st game against Chargers.
MONDAY Open: Cincinnati, Oakland, Philadelphia, Minnesota
Dallas at Buffalo, 7:30, Dal 10, Cowboys average NFL-high 440.8 ypg; Bills have allowed NFL-high 430.3.
