a-noon; b-3:05; c-3:15: d-7:15 (NBC); e-7:30 (ESPN)
O/U — over under
SUNDAY, LINE, O/U, QUICK HIT
Buccaneers at Bears-a, Bears 3, 35, Bucs QB Brian Griese makes 2nd start vs. Bears even though Jeff Garcia is healthy.
Texans at Titans-a, Ten 4 1/2, 39, Chris Johnson’s trying to become 1st Titans rookie RB to rush for 100+ yds in consecutive games since 1996. .
Raiders at Bills-a, Buf 9 1/2, 36, Raiders have won past four meetings against Bills, including two at Buffalo’s Orchard Park.
Panthers at Vikings-a, Min 3, 37, Panthers have won 3 of last 4 in series, including 38-13 win at home in ’05 when WR Steve Smith had 201 yds..
Chiefs at Falcons-a, Atl 6, 36, Chiefs lead matchup 5-1 with Falcons’ only win in series coming in 2000 with 29-13 victory in Atlanta.
Cardinals at Redskins-a, Was 3, 43, Cards RB Edgerrin James is 2nd in scrimmage ypg at 115.6, while Redskins RB Clinton Portis is 3rd at 111.5.
Dolphins at Patriots-a, NE 12 1/2, 36, Pats NFL record 21-gm regular-season win streak that began week after losing at Miami 21-0 on 12/10/2006.
Bengals at Giants-a, NYG 13 1/2, 41, Cin QB Carson Palmer making first start vs. Giants; WR Chad Johnson 2 TDs in last meeting (12/26/04).
Rams at Seahawks-b, Sea 9 1/2, 44, Last time Sea. lost to Rams was wild-card playoffs 1/8/05), last game Koren Robinson played in Seattle.
Lions at 49ers-b, SF 4, 46, San Francisco has won 10 of its last 11 games vs. Detroit; 49ers WR Isaac Bruce will play in 200th game.
Saints at Broncos-b, Den 5 1/2, 51, New Orleans’ 42-0 rout of Broncos on Nov. 20, 1988 is largest margin of victory in franchise history.
Browns at Ravens-c, Balt 2 1/2, 38, Browns swept season series in 2007 and are seeking third straight win against Baltimore.
Jaguars 2at Colts-c, Ind 5, 42, Jags have not won in Indianapolis since 2004; Colts has lost all 3 games (2 in preseason) at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Steelers at Eagles-c, Phi 3 1/2, 44, Steelers haven’t won in Philadelphia since ’65, losing 7 straight; not played in Philly since 23-20 loss 11/23/97.
Cowboys at Packers-d, Dal 3, 51, Cowboys have never won at Lambeau Field (0-5), Pack QB Aaron Rodgers threw 1st NFL TD at Dallas last year.
MONDAY
Jets at Chargers-e, SD 9, 44, Jets play in San Diego for first time since 20-17 overtime thriller in playoffs following 2004 season.
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EDITED BY DANIEL ELLMAN AND DAMIAN HOPKINS
