NFL Week 16 previews

Sunday, Dec. 23

NEW YORK GIANTS (9-5) At BUFFALO (7-7)

1 p.m., FOX

OPENING LINE - Giants by 3.

RECORD VS. SPREAD - Giants 8-6; Bills 9-5.

SERIES RECORD - Bills lead series 6-4.

LAST MEETING - Bills 24, Giants 7, Nov. 30, 2003 at New York.

LAST WEEK - Giants lost to Redskins 22-10; Bills lost to Browns 8-0.

GIANTS OFFENSE - OVERALL (17), RUSH (6), PASS (17)

GIANTS DEFENSE - OVERALL (7), RUSH (12), PASS (11)

BILLS OFFENSE - OVERALL (30), RUSH (16), PASS (29)

BILLS DEFENSE - OVERALL (30), RUSH (22), PASS (28)

STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES - New York can clinch playoff berth with win. ... Giants are 6-1 on road. ... New York has scored more than 20 points just once in its last seven games. ... Giants average 127 yards rushing per game, second best in NFC. ... TE Jeremy Shockey (57 receptions, 619 yards) was placed on injured reserve with broken leg. Kevin Boss, who will see more time with Shockey out, had first career TD last week. ... QB Eli Manning threw season-high 52 times last week, completing season-low 34.6 percent (18-for-52). Manning has four TDs and six INTs in past four. ... RB Brandon Jacobs had season-high 25 carries for 130 yards last week, his first 100-yard game since Week 8. Jacobs has no TDs rushing in his past five. ... WR Plaxico Burress has two TDs in past eight games, after eight in first six. ... DE Justin Tuck has career-best 10 sacks. Tuck had one entering this season. ... Last week, Buffalo was eliminated from playoffs for eighth straight season, longest drought in franchise history. ... QB Trent Edwards (1,336 yards, five TDs) has thrown TD pass in two of eight games this season. Edwards is 3-1 as starter at home. ... Last week, Cleveland and heavy snow led to Buffalo being shut out for first time since 2003 finale. ... RB Marshawn Lynch leads AFC rookies with 940 yards rushing and six TDs. ... WR Lee Evans has 20 receptions for 290 yards and two TDs in past six outings. ... DE Aaron Schobel has sack in four straight games. ... WR-PR Roscoe Parrish leads NFL with 17.5 yards per punt return.

1 p.m., CBS

OPENING LINE - Patriots by 23.

RECORD VS. SPREAD - Dolphins 4-8-2; Patriots 10-4.

SERIES RECORD - Dolphins leads series 48-36.

LAST MEETING - Patriots 49, Dolphins 28, Oct. 21, 2007 at Miami.

LAST WEEK - Dolphins beat Ravens 22-16 in OT; Patriots beat Jets 20-10.

DOLPHINS OFFENSE - OVERALL (28), RUSH (20), PASS (25)

DOLPHINS DEFENSE - OVERALL (21), RUSH (32), PASS (4)

PATRIOTS OFFENSE - OVERALL (1), RUSH (12), PASS (1)

PATRIOTS DEFENSE - OVERALL (4), RUSH (10), PASS (5)

STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES - Miami snapped 16-game losing streak last week. ... QB Cleo Lemon threw for season-high 315 yards last week. ... RB Samkon Gado has scored in two straight games and has three TDs over that span. ... Last week, WR Greg Camarillo had three receptions for 109 yards, including winning TD. He had one career catch entering game. ... DE Jason Taylor had two sacks last week to reach double-digits for third straight season and sixth time in career. ... Dolphins have worst kickoff coverage in league, with opponents' average starting position the 33.4. ... Miami has allowed a score on 97.1 percent (45 of 46) of trips inside red zone, worst in NFL. ... Patriots clinched home-field advantage throughout AFC playoffs last week and had eight players elected to Pro Bowl, tied for most in AFC. ... New England has won 17 straight regular-season games and can tie its own record 18-game winning streak, set in 2003-04. ... Last week, QB Tom Brady (4,235 yards, 45 TDs) failed to throw TD pass for first time this season and needs five TDs to break Peyton Manning's single-season record. Brady is 44-10 at home in career. ... RB Laurence Maroney had season-best 26 carries for 104 yards and one TD last week. ... WR Randy Moss (87 receptions, 1,343 yards, 19 TDs) needs four TD catches to break NFL single-season record (Jerry Rice, 22 in 1987) ... CB Asante Samuel, elected to his first Pro Bowl, ranks second in league with 19 INTs since 2005 (Champ Bailey, 21). ... 21 Patriots have scored TD this season, tying NFL record set by Los Angeles Rams in 1987 and Denver in 2000. ... New England's average margin of victory for last four wins is 9.3 points after beating opponents by an average of more than 25 in first eight.

1 p.m., FOX

OPENING LINE - Packers by 8.

RECORD VS. SPREAD - Packers 11-2-1; Bears 5-9.

SERIES RECORD - Bears lead series 89-79-6.

LAST MEETING - Bears 27, Packers 20, Oct. 7, 2007 at Green Bay.

LAST WEEK - Packers beat Rams 33-14;

PACKERS OFFENSE - OVERALL (3), RUSH (28), PASS (2)

PACKERS DEFENSE - OVERALL (11), RUSH (15), PASS (14)

BEARS OFFENSE - OVERALL (25), RUSH (32), PASS (14)

BEARS DEFENSE - OVERALL (29), RUSH (25), PASS (26)

STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES - Chicago has won four of past five in series. ... Green Bay clinched first-round bye last week and has won 16 of 18. QB Brett Favre (3,905 yards, 26 TDs) eclipsed Dan Marino to become NFL career leader in yards passing with 61,405. Favre, voted to start Pro Bowl, is completing career-best 67.1 percent of passes and needs 95 yards passing for fifth 4,000-yard season. He threw for 322 yards, one TD and two INTs last meeting. ... S Atari Bigby has four INTs, three coming in last two weeks. ... WR Greg Jennings (50 receptions, 878 yards) has scored in five straight and has 12 TDs, tied for second best in NFC. ... LB Nick Barnett had season-high 13 tackles and two sacks last week. Barnett had his only other sacks of season in last meeting. ... Rookie K Mason Crosby leads NFL with 130 points. ... RB Ryan Grant has TD in four straight games. ... DE Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila has 11 sacks in past 11 meetings with Bears. ... Chicago was eliminated from playoff contention last week. ... QB Kyle Orton was 22-of-38 for 184 yards and one INT in first start of season last week. Orton will continue to start. ... Bears are averaging 78.4 yards rushing per game and 3.1 yards per carry, both worst in NFL. ... RB Adrian Peterson (100 carries, 317 yards) is fourth among RBs with 49 receptions. ... LB Brian Urlacher had two sacks last week and leads team with 107 tackles. ... DE Adewale Ogunleye has six sacks in past seven games and five forced fumbles in past six. ... Both teams had four Pro Bowl selections.

1 p.m., CBS

OPENING LINE - Browns by 2.

RECORD VS. SPREAD - Browns 11-3; Bengals 4-9-1.

SERIES RECORD - Series tied 34-34 (Bengals lead 10-7 since 1999).

LAST MEETING - Cleveland 51, Bengals 45, Sept. 16, 2007 at Cleveland.

LAST WEEK - Browns beat Bills 8-0; Bengals lost to 49ers 20-13.

BROWNS OFFENSE - OVERALL (10), RUSH (14), PASS (11)

BROWNS DEFENSE - OVERALL (32), RUSH (28), PASS (29)

BENGALS OFFENSE - OVERALL (7), RUSH (23), PASS (5)

BENGALS DEFENSE - OVERALL (28), RUSH (24), PASS (24)

STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES - Browns can clinch playoff berth with win. ... RB Jamal Lewis had 163 yards rushing last week and topped 1,000 yards rushing for sixth time. Lewis is averaging 121.5 yards rushing in 12 career games vs. Bengals, including season-high 216 yards last meeting. ... Despite allowing 232 total yards and posting shutout in snowstorm last week, Cleveland still is ranked last in NFL in total defense (378.4 per game) and 29th in points per game (25.4). ... Pro Bowl WR Braylon Edwards (69 receptions, 1,170 yards, 13 TDs) needs one TD catch to set franchise single-season record. ... TE Kellen Winslow (71 receptions, 971 yards) needs 29 yards receiving for first 1,000-yard season. Winslow and Edwards would be first Browns duo to reach 1,000 in same season. ... Browns' offensive line has allowed 17 sacks, tied for second fewest in league. ... Cincinnati is guaranteed first losing record in coach Marvin Lewis' five seasons. ... Bengals haven't scored 20 points in any of last three games. ... WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh set franchise record with his 101st reception last week and topped 1,000 yards for second straight season. He hasn't scored in four straight, but his 11 TD receptions is third best in AFC. ... QB Carson Palmer has one TD in past three games, but threw for six in last meeting. Palmer needs 300 yards passing for second straight 4,000-yard season and to become 11th player in history with multiple 4,000-yard seasons. ... Bengals have 191 first downs passing, second most in AFC. ... RB Rudi Johnson (170 carries, 497 yards) is averaging career-low 2.9 yards per rush. ... CB Leon Hall is tied for first among NFL rookies with four INTs.

1 p.m., CBS

OPENING LINE - Lions by 5.

RECORD VS. SPREAD - Chiefs 5-8-1; Lions 6-7-1.

SERIES RECORD - Chiefs lead series 7-3.

LAST MEETING - Chiefs 45, Lions 17, Dec. 14, 2003 at Kansas City.

LAST WEEK - Chiefs lost to Titans 26-17; Lions lost to Chargers 51-14.

CHIEFS OFFENSE - OVERALL (31), RUSH (30), PASS (23)

CHIEFS DEFENSE - OVERALL (15), RUSH (26), PASS (8)

LIONS OFFENSE - OVERALL (15), RUSH (31), PASS (7)

LIONS DEFENSE - OVERALL (31), RUSH (21), PASS (31)

STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES - Kansas City has won four straight in series. Head coaches Rod Marinelli and Herm Edwards were both assistants on Tampa Bay staff from 1996-2000. ... Chiefs have lost seven straight and haven't scored in fourth quarter in six straight. ... RB Larry Johnson (foot) has missed six consecutive games, but could play this week. RB Kolby Smith is averaging 81.8 yards rushing over past four outings. ... Kansas City has second-best kickoff coverage in AFC, with opponents' average starting position the 25.2. ... Chiefs average 3.3 yards per rush and 80.9 yards rushing per game, both worst in AFC. Their five TDs rushing are tied for last in NFL. ... DE Jared Allen was elected to the Pro Bowl and is tied for second in conference with 11 1/2 sacks. ... Detroit has lost six straight. ... This season's Lions, who lost 56-21 to Philadelphia in September, are only team in franchise history to allow 50-plus points twice in one year. ... Last week, QB Jon Kitna tied career high with five INTs. Kitna needs 293 yards passing for second consecutive 4,000-yard season and to become 11th player with multiple 4,000-yard seasons. ... WR Calvin Johnson is second among NFC rookies in receptions (42) and yards (665). He topped 100 yards receiving for first time last week (102). ... Detroit has allowed 32 TDs inside red zone, most in NFL. ... RB Kevin Jones is averaging 36.7 yards rushing over last three. Jones has scored in seven of 12 games this season. ... WR Shaun McDonald has career highs in receptions (72), yards receiving (848) and TDs (5). ... Detroit has allowed 319 first downs, most in NFL, and opponents have converted 85 of 185 third downs (45.9 percent), worst in NFC.

1 p.m., CBS

OPENING LINE - Colts by 9.

RECORD VS. SPREAD - Texans 7-7; Colts 8-6.

SERIES RECORD - Colts lead series 10-1.

LAST MEETING - Colts 30, Texans 24, Sept. 23, 2007 at Houston.

LAST WEEK - Texans beat Broncos 31-13; Colts beat Raiders 21-14.

TEXANS OFFENSE - OVERALL (11), RUSH (22), PASS (9)

TEXANS DEFENSE - OVERALL (19), RUSH (20), PASS (18)

COLTS OFFENSE - OVERALL (4), RUSH (17), PASS (6)

COLTS DEFENSE - OVERALL (2), RUSH (18), PASS (1)

STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES - Houston was eliminated from playoff contention last week, but one more win will give Texans best record in franchise history. ... Texans are 0-4 in AFC South. ... WR Andre Johnson (47 receptions, 703 yards, 7 TDs) has scored in three straight. He has career-high seven TDs despite missing seven games, and is averaging career-best 15.0 yards per catch. ... DE Mario Williams had career-high 3 1/2 sacks last week and is now franchise leader with 17 1/2 . Williams has sack in five straight, 13 for season and nine in last five games. ... Last week, QB Sage Rosenfels, who started second straight game in place of Matt Schaub (shoulder), was 16-of-27 for 200 yards with TD and INT. Rosenfels is 3-0 as starter. ... K Kris Brown is 5-for-5 on FGs of 50-plus yards. ... Indianapolis clinched fifth straight AFC South title, No. 2 conference seed and first-round bye last week. Indianapolis' five straight 12-win seasons are first in NFL history. ... Indianapolis' longest run of season is 23 yards, shortest in NFL. Colts have averaged 73.2 yards rushing per game and 2.9 per carry over last six. ... In 11 career games vs. Texans, QB Peyton Manning is 10-1 and has completed 242 of 340 passes (71.2 percent) for 2,981 yards, 26 TDs, 4 INTs and 118.5 passer rating. ... WR Reggie Wayne (82 receptions, 1,280 yards receiving) needs five receptions and 31 yards to set career highs in both categories. ... Colts allow 272.9 yards per game, second best in NFL. ... WR Anthony Gonzalez has 20 receptions, 347 yards receiving and three TDs in past four outings. ... Colts have converted 89 of 180 (49.4 percent) third downs, best percentage in AFC.

1 p.m., CBS

OPENING LINE - Jaguars by 13.

RECORD VS. SPREAD - Raiders 6-8; Jaguars 10-4.

SERIES RECORD - Jaguars lead series 2-1.

LAST MEETING - Jaguars 13, Raiders 6, Jan. 2, 2005 at Oakland.

LAST WEEK - Raiders lost to Colts 21-14; Jaguars beat Steelers 29-22.

RAIDERS OFFENSE - OVERALL (24), RUSH (5), PASS (31)

RAIDERS DEFENSE - OVERALL (25), RUSH (31), PASS (7)

JAGUARS OFFENSE - OVERALL (9), RUSH (2), PASS (18)

JAGUARS DEFENSE - OVERALL (14), RUSH (5), PASS (25)

STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES - RB Justin Fargas (222 carries, career-high 1,009 yards) will miss rest of season with sprained MCL. LaMont Jordan and Dominic Rhodes will split carries. As starter, Jordan has 511 yards rushing. ... QB Josh McCown (1,105 yards, 10 TDs) will continue to start, but top draft pick JaMarcus Russell will play. Russell has played total of five series in two games. ... LB Thomas Howard has six INTs, tied for second in AFC. ... P Shane Lechler leads NFL with 49.0 yards per punt. Lechler had punt returned for TD for second straight game last week, only two of his career. ... Jaguars can clinch No. 5 seed in AFC playoffs with win, but had no players elected to Pro Bowl. Jacksonville is only team with double-digit wins without representative. ... Jacksonville has set franchise records by gaining at least 400 yards in four consecutive games and scoring at least 24 points in eight straight. ... RB Fred Taylor (216 carries, 1,091 yards) ran 25 times for season-high 147 yards and TD last week. Taylor has four straight 100-yard games, is averaging career-best 5.1 yards per rush, and has scored in three of last four outings. ... QB David Garrard (2,310 yards, two INTs) has 10 TDs in past five games. His 101.6 passer rating is second best in NFL. ... Jaguars have allowed five sacks in past six games. ... WR Reggie Williams has career-best eight TDs and team is 7-1 when he scores. Williams has four TDs in past five games. ... Jaguars lead AFC with 149.6 yards rushing per game. ... RB Maurice Jones-Drew is averaging 52.8 yards from scrimmage over past five. ... Jaguars lead NFL in fourth-down attempts (32) and conversions (18).

1 p.m., FOX

OPENING LINE - Saints by 3.

RECORD VS. SPREAD - Eagles 7-7; Saints 6-8.

SERIES RECORD - Eagles lead series 15-10.

LAST MEETING - Saints 27, Eagles 24, NFC divisional playoff, Jan. 13, 2007 at New Orleans.

LAST WEEK - Eagles beat Cowboys 10-6; Saints beat Cardinals 31-24.

EAGLES OFFENSE - OVERALL (8), RUSH (9), PASS (13)

EAGLES DEFENSE - OVERALL (9), RUSH (6), PASS (16)

SAINTS OFFENSE - OVERALL (5), RUSH (26), PASS (3)

SAINTS DEFENSE - OVERALL (27), RUSH (8), PASS (30)

STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES - Philadelphia has won five of past six in series. ... RB Brian Westbrook leads NFL with 1,896 yards from scrimmage (1,191 rushing, 705 receiving) and 94 first downs. His 83 receptions are most by RB. Westbrook had 116 yards rushing and two TDs last meeting. ... QB Donovan McNabb is averaging 140.3 yards passing over his past three. He rushed for season-high 53 yards last week. ... Westbrook, WR Reggie Brown (50 receptions, 624 yards) and WR Kevin Curtis (64 receptions, 970 yards) form trio in franchise history with 50-plus catches and 600-plus yards. ... DE Trent Cole has 11 sacks in past 12 games. ... K David Akers set franchise scoring mark last week (884 points). ... Last week, Saints RB Aaron Stecker (101 carries, 395 yards) topped 100 total yards for second straight game and scored twice. RB Reggie Bush (157 carries, 581 yards) might return from knee injury. ... WR Marques Colston (87 receptions, 1,092 yards) had eight receptions for 114 yards and one TD last week, and has 61 catches, 829 yards and seven TDs over past eight outings. Colston has surpassed 1,000 yards receiving in each of first two seasons. ... K Martin Gramatica had FG and four extra points after replacing injured Olindo Mare for last week's game. ... DT Brian Young (pneumonia) is likely to miss his second straight game. ... LB Scott Fujita had season highs in tackles (10) and sacks (two) last week. ... S Roman Harper has INT in three of four. ... QB Drew Brees is averaging 321.5 yards passing over last two games, with five TDs.

4:05 p.m., FOX

OPENING LINE - Cardinals by 10 1/2 .

RECORD VS. SPREAD - Falcons 6-8; Cardinals 7-6-1.

SERIES RECORD - Cardinals lead series 13-10.

LAST MEETING - Falcons 32, Cardinals 10, Oct. 1, 2006 at Atlanta.

LAST WEEK - Falcons lost to Buccaneers 37-3; Cardinals lost Saints 31-24.

FALCONS OFFENSE - OVERALL (27), RUSH (25), PASS (20)

FALCONS DEFENSE - OVERALL (24), RUSH (27), PASS (12)

CARDINALS OFFENSE - OVERALL (14), RUSH (29), PASS (10)

CARDINALS DEFENSE - OVERALL (18), RUSH (11), PASS (27)

STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES - Atlanta has lost five straight overall, but has won last four in series. ... QB Chris Redman (513 yards, 4 TDs) had 0.0 passer rating last week, but will start. ... Opponents have scored seven defensive TDs. ... WR Roddy White (66 receptions, 5 TDs) needs 1 yard receiving for first 1,000-yard season. ... Falcons are one of seven teams with no Pro Bowl selections. ... RB Warrick Dunn is averaging 17.3 yards rushing over past three games. Dunn's 3.1 yards per carry is lowest in six seasons with Falcons. ... DeAngelo Hall has 388 INT yards since 2005, most in NFL. His five INTs this season are one off career high. ... Arizona will not have winning record for 22nd time in 23 seasons, but two more wins would give Cardinals best record in nine years. ... Arizona leads NFL in penalties (125) and yards penalized (1,008). ... QB Kurt Warner is 6-1 in career vs. Falcons, with 18 TDs. Warner has 15 TDs in past six games. ... RB Edgerrin James is averaging 80.5 yards rushing over past four games and topped 1,000 yards rushing last week for fifth consecutive season. ... Darnell Dockett leads DTs with eight sacks. ... WR Anquan Boldin (54 receptions, 635 yards) had six receptions for 83 yards last week after missing one game with dislocated toe. Boldin is averaging 49.8 yards over his past seven outings. ... Arizona has minus-9 turnover margin, second worst in NFC. ... WR Larry Fitzgerald (83 receptions, 1,166 yards) has scored in five straight games, with seven TDs in that span. Fitzgerald was voted as Pro Bowl starter and lone Arizona representative.

4:05 p.m., FOX

OPENING LINE - Buccaneers by 7.

RECORD VS. SPREAD - Buccaneers 9-5; 49ers 4-9-1.

SERIES RECORD - 49ers lead series 14-4.

LAST MEETING - 49ers 15, Buccaneers 10, Oct. 30, 2005 at San Francisco.

LAST WEEK - Buccaneers beat Falcons 37-3; 49ers beat Bengals 20-13.

BUCCANEERS OFFENSE - OVERALL (19), RUSH (10), PASS (19)

BUCCANEERS DEFENSE - OVERALL (3), RUSH (14), PASS (2)

49ERS OFFENSE - OVERALL (32), RUSH (27), PASS (32)

49ERS DEFENSE - OVERALL (23), RUSH (23), PASS (21)

STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES - Tampa Bay clinched NFC South last week. ... Bucs are only team with winning record in NFC without Pro Bowl representative. ... QB Jeff Garcia (2,244 yards, 12 TDs) was three-time Pro Bowler with 49ers and faces former team for first time. ... RB Earnest Graham (213 carries, 877 yards) has scored in six straight games, a team record. Graham is averaging 120.3 yards from scrimmage with seven TDs over past eight outings. ... Joey Galloway (56 receptions, 985 yards) needs 15 yards receiving for third consecutive 1,000-yard season. ... WR-KR Micheal Spurlock had 90-yard kick return for TD last week, first in franchise history. ... DE Gaines Adams leads NFL rookies with six sacks. ... DE Greg White has 5 1/2 sacks and seven forced fumbles in last five games. ... Tampa Bay leads NFC with plus-14 turnover differential and in total defense (278.0 yards per game). ... 49ers have won seven in row at home vs. Bucs. ... QB Shaun Hill was 21-of-28 for 197 yards and two TDs -- one passing, one rushing -- in first career start last week. ... RB Frank Gore (216 carries, 919 yards) had season-high 138 yards rushing last week and needs 81 yards to become fifth player in franchise history with consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. ... 49ers are last in NFL in total offense (242.8 yards per game), passing offense (152.2 yards) and third-down conversion rate (31.8 percent). ... Rookie LB Patrick Willis leads NFL with 142 tackles and was selected to Pro Bowl. .... WR Darrell Jackson had season highs in receptions (8) and yards receiving (86) last week. Jackson is averaging career-worst 10.8 yards per catch. ... P Andy Lee leads NFL with 42.4 net average.

4:15 p.m., CBS

OPENING LINE - OFF (Baltimore QB questionable).

RECORD VS. SPREAD - Ravens 2-12; Seahawks 8-5-1.

SERIES RECORD - Ravens lead series 2-0.

LAST MEETING - Ravens 44, Seahawks 41 in OT, Nov. 23, 2003 at Baltimore.

LAST WEEK - Ravens lost to Dolphins 22-16 in OT; Seahawks lost to Panthers 13-10.

RAVENS OFFENSE - OVERALL (23), RUSH (18), PASS (21)

RAVENS DEFENSE - OVERALL (6), RUSH (2), PASS (23)

SEAHAWKS OFFENSE - OVERALL (13), RUSH (24), PASS (8)

SEAHAWKS DEFENSE - OVERALL (13), RUSH (13), PASS (20)

STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES - Ravens have lost franchise-record eight straight. ... QB Kyle Boller (1,743 yards, 9 TDs) suffered concussion last week and is questionable. Rookie QB Troy Smith, who was 5-of-11 for 49 yards in relief, will start if Boller is out. ... RB Willis McGahee (289 carries, 1,197 yards) is averaging 95.7 yards rushing over past three outings. He needs 51 yards to surpass career-high 1,247 set in 2005 with Buffalo. ... WR Derrick Mason (career-low 10.0 yards per catch, 4 TDs) needs eight receptions for first 100-catch season, and 83 yards for sixth 1,000-yard campaign. Next catch will be 700th of career. ... Ravens allow 77.0 yards rushing per game, second best in NFL. ... Baltimore has league-high 36 giveaways and worst turnover differential in NFL (minus-19). ... QB Matt Hasselbeck (3,620 yards, 25 TDs) finished with 333 yards and five TDs in last meeting. He's thrown for 546 yards, five TDs and zero INTs in past two outings and next TD pass will tie career high. ... Seahawks have plus-12 turnover margin, second best in NFC. ... RB Shaun Alexander (186 carries, 612 yards) is averaging 37 yards rushing over his past eight games. Alexander, who hasn't topped 100 yards rushing since Week 3, has worst yards per carry of career (3.3). ... WR Bobby Engram (85 receptions, 1,013 yards) surpassed 1,000 yards receiving last week for first time in career. ... WR Deion Branch has TD reception in three of last four games. ... DE Patrick Kerney (NFL-high 13 1/2 sacks) has 10 sacks and three forced fumbles in past six games. Kerney has three three-sack games in past five. ... CB Marcus Trufant is tied for NFC lead with seven INTs. ... Four Seahawks were elected to start in Pro Bowl.

4:15 p.m., CBS

OPENING LINE - Titans by 9 1/2 .

RECORD VS. SPREAD - Jets 5-8-1; Titans 7-7.

SERIES RECORD - Titans lead series 21-15-1.

LAST MEETING - Jets 23, Titans 16, Sept. 10, 2006 at Tennessee.

LAST WEEK - Jets lost to Patriots 20-10; Titans beat Chiefs 26-17.

JETS OFFENSE - OVERALL (26), RUSH (19), PASS (24)

JETS DEFENSE - OVERALL (26), RUSH (30), PASS (10)

TITANS OFFENSE - OVERALL (21), RUSH (4), PASS (27)

TITANS DEFENSE - OVERALL (5), RUSH (7), PASS (9)

STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES - New York has won three straight in series. ... QB Kellen Clemens (1,414 yards, 4 TDs, 10 INTs) left last week's game with rib/shoulder injury and is doubtful. QB Chad Pennington, who was starter at beginning of season, would go if Clemens can't. ... Thomas Jones (264 carries, 963 yards rushing) needs 37 yards rushing to become first Jets RB since Curtis Martin in 2004 with 1,000-yard season. ... WR Laveranues Coles (55 receptions, 646 yards) is doubtful with ankle injury. ... WR Jerricho Cotchery leads team in receptions (66) and yards receiving (902). ... Jets average start on kickoffs is 32.8, second best in AFC. ... Rookie LB David Harris leads team with 99 tackles. ... KR-RB Leon Washington has three kick returns for TDs, most in league. ... TE Chris Baker had career-high eight receptions last week. ... Tennessee trails Cleveland by one game for second AFC wild card. ... QB Vince Young snapped streak of six straight with INT last week. Young's passer rating of 70.1 is third lowest in AFC. ... Tennessee is tied for last in NFL with nine TDs passing. ... RB LenDale White (265 carries, 960 yards) has 206 yards rushing in past two outings and needs 40 yards for first 1,000-yard season. ... Titans rank fifth overall in total defense (298.2 yards per game). ... Rookie S Michael Griffin has INT in three straight. ... K Rob Bironas leads NFL with 31 FGs and has made 24 of 26. ... WR Roydell Williams (45 receptions, 606 yards) had career-best two TDs receptions last week. ... Titans are averaging 134.6 yards rushing per game, fourth best in NFL. ... DE Kyle Vanden Bosch leads team with nine sacks. ... LB Ryan Fowler (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve.

8:15 p.m., NBC

OPENING LINE - Vikings by 6 1/2 .

RECORD VS. SPREAD - Redskins 5-7-2; Vikings 7-5-2.

SERIES RECORD - Redskins lead series 10-8.

LAST MEETING - Vikings 19, Redskins 16, Sept. 11, 2006 at Washington.

LAST WEEK - Redskins beat Giants 22-10; Vikings beat Bears 20-13.

REDSKINS OFFENSE - OVERALL (16), RUSH (11), PASS (15)

REDSKINS DEFENSE - OVERALL (10), RUSH (9), PASS (19)

VIKINGS OFFENSE - OVERALL (11T), RUSH (1), PASS (30)

VIKINGS DEFENSE - OVERALL (20), RUSH (1), PASS (32)

STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES - Washington and New Orleans trail Minnesota by one game for final NFC wild card. ... Redskins have three players elected to Pro Bowl, including slain S Sean Taylor. ... This is Washington's third straight nationally televised night game. Skins won first two. ... Redskins coach Joe Gibbs is 8-1 against Minnesota. ... Last week, QB Todd Collins won first start since Dec. 14, 1997. He finished 8-of-25 for 166 yards in wet, windy conditions. ... RB Clinton Portis (280 carries, 1,082 yards) had 126 yards rushing last week to top 1,000 yards for fifth time in six seasons. ... WR Santana Moss (49 receptions, 622 yards) is averaging 51 yards receiving and is scoreless over past four games. ... CB Fred Smoot played two seasons with Vikings (2005-2006). ... TE Chris Cooley is averaging 80.2 yards receiving over past five outings. His seven TDs tie career best. ... Minnesota has won six straight. ... QB Tarvaris Jackson threw three INTs last week, but finished with career-high 249 yards passing. Jackson is 8-2 as starter this season. ... Rookie RB Adrian Peterson (218 carries, conference-best 1,278 yards) averages 106.5 yards rushing per game, best in league. Peterson is trying to be first rookie to lead NFC in rushing since Barry Sanders in 1989. His 12 TDs on ground rank second in NFL. ... RB Chester Taylor has 443 yards rushing and six TDs in past five. ... Minnesota has best rush offense and defense in league (172.2 yards per game, 67.9). ... Vikings are 5-2 at home. ... Defense has scored NFL-best eight touchdowns. ... WR Bobby Wade leads team with career highs in receptions (46) and yards receiving (521).

DENVER (6-8) At SAN DIEGO (9-5)

8 p.m., ESPN

OPENING LINE - Chargers by 7 1/2 .

RECORD VS. SPREAD - Broncos 4-10; Chargers 9-5.

SERIES RECORD - Broncos lead series 52-42-1.

LAST MEETING - Chargers 41, Broncos 3, Oct. 7, 2007 at Denver.

LAST WEEK - Broncos lost to Texans 31-13; Chargers beat Lions 51-14.

BRONCOS OFFENSE - OVERALL (6), RUSH (8), PASS (12)

BRONCOS DEFENSE - OVERALL (22), RUSH (29), PASS (6)

CHARGERS OFFENSE - OVERALL (20), RUSH (7), PASS (22)

CHARGERS DEFENSE - OVERALL (16), RUSH (16), PASS (22)

STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES - Broncos were eliminated from playoffs last week. ... QB Jay Cutler is 47-of-66 for 498 yards, five TDs and zero INTs over past two games. ... RB Selvin Young (108 carries, 603 yards) is averaging 5.6 yards per carry. ... WR Brandon Marshall had career-high 11 receptions last week and has topped 100 yards receiving in two straight games. ... TE Tony Scheffler (40 receptions, 460 yards) finished with career-best seven catches for 100 yards and one TD last week. ... P Todd Sauerbrun was cut, 10 days after police cited him for assault over altercation with taxi driver. P Paul Ernster was signed. ... CB Champ Bailey was elected to start Pro Bowl and has most INTs (42) among active CBs since 1999. Teammate Dre' Bly is second with 38. ... DE Elvis Dumervil is fourth in AFC with 11 sacks. ... San Diego clinched AFC West last week and had eight players elected to Pro Bowl, tied for most in AFC. Chargers have won four straight, outscoring opponents 130-55 over streak. ... QB Philip Rivers is 3-0 with 771 yards passing and six TDs as starter vs. Broncos. In career, Rivers is 14-1 at home. ... RB LaDainian Tomlinson (1,311 yards rushing, NFL-best 14 TDs) has three straight 100-yard rushing games and is averaging 146.3 over that span. ... Defense has NFL-best 27 INTs. CB Antonio Cromartie, picked to his first Pro Bowl, leads league with 10 INTs, a franchise record. ... LB