Last week:
5-11.
Season:
20-28.
Sunday’s games
Panthers (1-2) at Falcons (3-0), noon
Line:
Falcons by 7.
Over/under:
50.5.
Falcons might be league’s most complete team. Panthers, who have lost four in a row to Atlanta, still are trying to discover who they are.
Pick:
Falcons 28, Panthers 17.
Vikings (2-1) at Lions (1-2), noon, WFLD-Ch. 32
Line:
Lions by 5.5.
Over/under:
47.
Lions receivers will test back end of Vikings defense, but Minnesota gaining confidence and could wind up contending in division.
Pick:
Vikings 24, Lions 21.
49ers (2-1) at Jets (2-1), noon
Line:
49ers by 4.5.
Over/under:
41.
Niners spent this week regrouping in Youngstown, Ohio. Last season, that worked like a charm. Losing Darrelle Revis huge for Jets.
Pick:
49ers 24, Jets 13.
Seahawks (2-1) at Rams (1-2), noon
Line:
Seahawks by 2.5.
Over/under:
38.
They play some great defense in NFC West, and that will be on display. Russell Wilson has a bit of magic to him, but home team gets edge here.
Pick:
Rams 17, Seahawks 13.
Patriots (1-2) at Bills (2-1), noon, WBBM-Ch. 2
Line:
Patriots by 4.
Over/under:
51.5.
Desperation game for Patriots, and Bill Belichick knows how to focus his players on the moment. Bills are improving but aren’t there yet.
Pick:
Patriots 24, Bills 20.
Titans (1-2) at Texans (3-0), noon
Line:
Texans by 12.
Over/under:
45.
As long as they keep Matt Schaub upright, Texans are elite. Titans broke out with 44 points last week, but those will be tough to scratch out in Houston.
Pick:
Texans 28, Titans 14.
Chargers (2-1) at Chiefs (1-2), noon
Line:
Chiefs by 1.
Over/under:
44.5.
Battle of so-so teams capable of laying an egg. Philip Rivers and Chargers offense should bounce back after horrendous showing.
Pick:
Chargers 23, Chiefs 20.
Dolphins (1-2) at Cardinals (3-0), 3:05 p.m.
Line:
Cardinals by 6.
Over/under:
39.
Winners of 10 of last 12, Cardinals play stifling defense, as Eagles discovered. If Reggie Bush can play, it’s doubtful he’ll be 100 percent.
Pick:
Cardinals 20, Dolphins 9.
Bengals (2-1) at Jaguars (1-2), 3:05 p.m.
Line:
Bengals by 1.
Over/under:
42.5.
Bengals came alive vs. Redskins and should keep things rolling vs. Jaguars team that will have trouble sticking around in shootout.
Pick:
Bengals 27, Jaguars 17.
Raiders (1-2) at Broncos (1-2), 3:05 p.m.
Line:
Broncos by 6.5.
Over/under:
47.5.
Coming off Texans game, Peyton Manning can exhale vs. struggling Raiders defense. He won’t need to go deep and can sit back and pick them apart.
Pick:
Broncos 28, Raiders 20.
Saints (0-3) at Packers (1-2), 3:25 p.m., WFLD-Ch. 32
Line:
Packers by 9.
Over/under:
53.
Desperation game for two teams that were Super Bowl contenders not long ago. Packers have plenty of issues, but not as many as rattled Saints.
Pick:
Packers 31, Saints 20.
Redskins (1-2) at Buccaneers (1-2), 3:25 p.m.
Line:
Bucs by 1.5.
Over/under:
49.
Robert Griffin III could surprise here, but he’s facing tough Bucs defense on road. Redskins defense won’t hold up its end of bargain.
Pick:
Buccaneers 20, Redskins 17.
Giants (2-1) at Eagles (2-1), 7:20 p.m., WMAQ-Ch. 5
Line:
Eagles by 1.
Over/under:
47.
If Jeremy Maclin is back, that gives Eagles big boost. As long as Michael Vick protects ball, Eagles have good chance to protect home field.
Pick:
Eagles 28, Giants 24.
Bears (2-1) at Cowboys (2-1), 7:30 p.m., WGN-Ch. 9, ESPN
Line:
Cowboys by 3.
Over/under:
42.
Both teams have protection problems and QBs who tend to make critical mistakes. Without Matt Forte at full speed, Bears will struggle to keep Cowboys front honest.
Pick:
Cowboys 24, Bears 20.
