Seattle Seahawks at Carolina Panthers (FOX | 1 PM ET)
* This is actually one of the worst situational spots we have seen all season, as Seattle should have a very difficult time getting up for this cross-country contest (with an early starting time of 10 a.m. Pacific) after clinching the NFC West Division title last week. Some team insiders reported seeing some Seattle players very tired in this brutal traveling spot as this is their third long trip in the last four weeks. EDGE: PANTHERS
* Seattle offense is on a roll scoring 33, 30, 24, 30, 24, 28 and 42 points over their last 7 games. EDGE: SEAHAWKS
* Seahawks are 3-13-2 ATS in their last 18 games following a win of more than 14 points.
* Panthers are 2-12 ATS in their last 14 games on grass.
* The OVER is 20-8 in Seattle's last 28 games against a losing home team.
Buffalo Bills at Cleveland Browns (CBS | 1 PM ET)
* This is a monumental game for the Buffalo Bills, coming into this contest tied with Tennessee at 7-6 and just one game behind their opponent Cleveland (8-5) in the race for the AFC's final playoff spot. EDGE: BILLS
* Cleveland has been on a roll lately but still has flaws. Despite the fact that the Browns come into this contest with the NFL’s No. 8 ranked offense, their defense nevertheless has the distinction of being worst in the NFL allowing 389 yards per game. Indeed, their rushing defense allows 130 yards per game (28th), and the pass defense allows 259 yards per game (30th in the league). EDGE: BILLS
* The Bills have 7 wins over their last 10 games with the only losses coming to the undefeated Patriots, Jaguars and Cowboys (losing 25-24). EDGE: BILLS
* Buffalo rookie QB Trent Edwards is 5-1 in games he has started this season. EDGE: BILLS
* Bills are on a 7-3 SU & 8-2 ATS run over their last 10 games.
* Bills are 12-2-1 ATS in their last 15 games following an ATS win.
* Bills are 13-7 ATS as an underdog under head coach Dick Jauron.
* Browns are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games against a winning team.
* Browns are 5-1 SU & ATS at home and 5-0 SU & ATS as a favorite.
* The UNDER is 24-11 in Buffalo's last 35 games as a road underdog.
Tennessee Titans at Kansas City Chiefs (CBS | 1 PM ET)
* Kansas City team insiders are very concerned about the Chiefs defense that has been shredded over their last 6 games, giving up 33, 27, 13, 17, 24 and 41 points. Considering the Chiefs are only averaging 15 points per game at home this season, they need their defense to play well in order to have any shot at winning this contest. EDGE: TITANS
* Tennessee has been struggling as of late, losers of 4 of their last 5 games and should have trouble against Chiefs team that should be fired up to play their last home game of the season. EDGE: CHIEFS
* Titans are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games as a favorite.
* Chiefs are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.
* The underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
Baltimore Ravens at Miami Dolphins (CBS | 1 PM ET)
* Team insiders are concerned with a Miami run defense that ranks last in the NFL, allowing 155 yards per game. Their overall defense has not been all that impressive either as the Dolphins have allowed 40 and 38 points against the mediocre offenses of the Jets and Bills over their last 2 games. EDGE: RAVENS
* The injury bug has hit this winless Miami team hard, as four starters sat out of last Sunday's game with injuries: their top RB in Jesse Chatman (ankle), top WR in Marty Booker (knee) and top tackler in Channing Crowder (foot), all doubtful this week. EDGE: RAVENS
* Team insiders are reporting that Baltimore players are discouraged and frustrated after losing a franchise-record 7 straight games. EDGE: DOLPHINS
* Despite the winless record, Miami has shown a lot of heart this season, as 6 of the team's 13 losses have been by 3 points or less. EDGE: DOLPHINS
* Miami rookie QB John Beck has played 4 games, 12+ quarters, and has not produced a single touchdown this season. That means it's back to Cleo Lemon under center. EDGE: RAVENS
* The Dolphins should come into this game more refreshed than the Ravens, who come into this contest off four hard-fought games against winning opponents (Indianapolis, New England, San Diego and Cleveland) whose combined record is 40-12. EDGE: DOLPHINS
* Ravens are 2-12 ATS in their last 14 games overall.
* Dolphins are 1-15-1 ATS in their last 17 home games against a losing road team.
* The UNDER is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
New York Jets at New England Patriots (CBS | 1 PM ET)
* The Patriots come into this contest with the NFL’s No. 1 offense in the league as they have scored 38, 38, 38, 34, 34, 48, 49, 52, 24, 56, 31, 27 and 34 points. That could present all kinds of problems against a Jets defense that is 3rd-worst in the league. BIG EDGE: PATRIOTS
* Team insiders expect an angry bunch of Patriots who are eager to send a message to Jets head coach Eric Mangini, who blew the whistle on the Patriots taping a game earlier this season. New England won 38-14, out-gaining New York by 204 yards. BIG EDGE: PATRIOTS
* Weather could be a big concern with such a lofty point spread as temperatures are forecasted to be in the low 30s with snow and sleet. EDGE: UNDER
* Team insiders are impressed with the recent resurgence of the New York running game, as the Jets have rushed for 166 and 119 yards over their last 2 games. EDGE: JETS
The Jets are 1-5 SU & 2-4 ATS on the road this season.
Jets are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games following an ATS loss.
* Jets are 1-8-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
* Patriots are 21-6 ATS in their last 27 games following a SU win of 14+ points.
Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints (FOX | 1 PM ET)
* Team insiders are concerned of the recent play of the Arizona defense which has been shredded as of late, giving up 21, 27, 37, 21 and 42 points over their last 5 games. Even the 49ers - who ranked last in the NFL in several offensive categories - gained 374 yards in a 37-31 win three weeks ago. EDGE: SAINTS
* League insiders are expecting a lot of offense in this contest as both teams are in the Top 10 in the league in passing offense.
New Orleans comes into this contest with the No. 4 in passing offense in the league but will be without star RB Reggie Bush, who is out for the year. EDGE: OVER
* Arizona team insiders are reporting that Kurt Warner may have another target back for this game, as WR Anquan Boldin - who has been out with a dislocated toe on his left foot - hopes to be back this game. EDGE: CARDINALS
* The Saints defense is 27th overall, allowing over 252 passing per game, good for 4th- worst in the league. EDGE: CARDINALS
* Cardinals are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 games overall.
* Saints are 9-24 ATS in their last 33 games as a favorite of 3.5-10 points.
* The OVER is 36-16 in Arizona's last 52 games as a road underdog.
Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (FOX | 1 PM ET)
* With a win against Atlanta, Tampa Bay will clinch the division title, which should give the Bucs extra motivation for this contest. EDGE: BUCS
* Team insiders are curious to see how Atlanta reacts after the news that their head coach Bobby Petrino stepped down after their Monday night loss to New Orleans. EDGE: BUCS
* Over the past 4 games, Atlanta has lost by an average margin of 31-12, also producing 10 turnovers. EDGE: BUCS
* The Falcons come into this contest with the 3rd-worst offense in the NFL, as only the Chiefs and 49ers average fewer points. They are averaging a meager 12 points per game on the road, which is bad news against a Tampa defense that is ranked 3rd-best in the league, allowing just 12 points per game at home. EDGE: BUCS
* Falcons are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games against a winning team.
* Bucs are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games against a losing team.
* The favorite is 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings.
Jacksonville Jaguars at Pittsburgh Steelers (CBS | 1 PM ET)
* Team insiders are reporting the Pittsburgh players and coaches are eager to avenge their embarrassing loss against New England last weekend after Pittsburgh safety Anthony Smith guaranteed a victory. But the question remains, can they recover from that thrashing? The last 5 teams that lost to New England failed to cover in their next game. SLIGHT EDGE: JAGUARS
* This is a bit of a letdown spot for Jacksonville, as the Jaguars have all but wrapped up their wild card berth and their chances of catching the Colts in the AFC South are slim. EDGE: STEELERS
* Team insiders are concerned as to how the Jacksonville players will react to the bitter cold temperatures expected at kickoff in this contest. Warm weather teams tend to fade quickly after a few quarters playing in the bitter cold. EDGE: STEELERS
* The Jaguars may sit some players, as several of their key defensive players are injured. Ruled out are middle linebacker Mike Peterson, pass rusher Reggie Hayward and tackle Marcus Stroud, who was put on injured reserve this week. EDGE: STEELERS
* Jacksonville insiders are concerned with the team's pass defense, which currently ranks 27th in the league, allowing 237 passing yards per game. EDGE: STEELERS
* Pittsburgh is 7-0 SU & 5-2 ATS at home and they allowing opponents just 9 points per game this season. Jags are 14-5-1 ATS in their last 20 games as an underdog.
* Steelers are 21-6 ATS in their last 27 games as a home favorite of 3.5-10 points.
* The UNDER is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings.
Green Bay Packers at St. Louis Rams (FOX | 1 PM ET)
* Team insiders are reporting that St. Louis will start Marc Bulger (concussion) at QB this week after he missed the last 2 games. This could be trouble against a Green Bay defense that has shown great skills in rushing the passer this season. EDGE: PACKERS
* Since Ryan Grant took the starting RB job in Green Bay, he leads the league in rushing yards. He is averaging 5.4 yards per carry, the 2nd-best average among backs currently starting for their teams. EDGE: PACKERS
* Green Bay comes into this contest winners of 7 of its past 8 road contests, losing only at Dallas when several key injured defensive starters were out, including Charles Woodson and Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila. Both Woodson and Gbaja-Biamila are healthy for this contest. EDGE: PACKERS
* Packers are outscoring their opponents by a 28-16 average this season.
* Packers are 15-2 SU & 14-3-1 ATS their last 17 games overall.
* Packers are 5-1 SU & ATS on the road this season.
* Packers are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 15 points.
* Packers are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
* Rams are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games against a winning team.
Indianapolis Colts at Oakland Raiders (CBS | 4:05 PM ET)
* Indianapolis team insiders are reporting that Colts WR Marvin Harrison (knee) is likely out until the playoffs. EDGE: RAIDERS
* The Raiders run defense comes into this contest as the 2nd- worst in the league, allowing 150 yards per game, which is good news for the Colt’s Joseph Addai. If they have to stack the box to stop the run, then Peyton Manning will have his way passing the football despite Harrison's absence. EDGE: COLTS
* Insiders close to the Raiders are reporting that rookie head coach Lane Kiffin was "very disappointed" that he did not get the Arkansas job, and his players realize he is eyeing a return to college football. That could make Oakland a good fade play down the stretch, especially with rookie QB Jamarcus Russell getting more playing time. BIG EDGE: COLTS
* Colts are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games overall.
* Raiders are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games after scoring less than 15 points.
* The UNDER is 38-18-4 in Oakland's last 60 games following a SU loss.
Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys (FOX | 4:15 PM ET)
* Eagles are 35-17-2 ATS in their last 54 games as an underdog.
* Eagles are 8-2 ATS in the last 11 meetings in Dallas.
* Cowboys are 21-8-2 ATS in their last 31 home games against a losing road team.
Detroit Lions at San Diego Chargers (FOX | 4:15 ET)
* Lions are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games as a road underdog of 3.5-10 points.
* Chargers are 14-3 ATS in their last 17 home games as a favorite of 3.5-10 points.
* The OVER is 11-4 in Detroit's last 15 road games.
Washington Redskins at New York Giants (NBC | 8:15 ET)
* Redskins are 0-6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following an ATS win.
* Giants are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as a home favorite.
* The UNDER is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings at New York.
