New York Giants at Buffalo Bills (FOX | 1 PM ET)

* This is a big game for the Giants as they can clinch a playoff berth with a win at Buffalo while the Bills were eliminated from playoff contention with a loss at Cleveland last week.na and RB Derrick Ward are on injured reserve with identical injuries. EDGE: BILLS
* Team insiders are reporting that Buffalo safety George Wilson will miss the rest of the regular season with two broken ribs. EDGE: GIANTS
* Despite coming close to playoff run this season, Buffalo still comes into this contest as one of the worst “on paper” teams in the league as the defense and offense are each ranked 30th in the NFL. The Bills have 7 wins over their last 11 games, and their only losses were too the undefeated Patriots, Jaguars, Cowboys (losing 25-24) and Cleveland (8-0 last week) - all likely playoff teams. SLIGHT EDGE: GIANTS
* The Giants are 6-1 SU & 5-2 ATS on the road this season.
* Buffalo is 13-8 ATS as an underdog under head coach Dick Jauron.
* Buffalo is on a 7-4 SU & 8-3 ATS run over its last 11 games.


Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears (FOX | 1 PM ET)

* Unfortunately for Chicago, the Cowboys lost last weekend, which means the Packers have something to play for here since they are now tied for the top spot in the NFC. EDGE: PACKERS (Bet Green Bay -8.5 at BetUS - the best line available at last check!)
* Since Ryan Grant took the starting RB job for the Packers, he leads the league in rushing yards. He is averaging 5.3 yards per carry, the 2nd-best average among backs currently starting for their teams. Since Week 8, he has 772 rushing yards, second in the NFL behind LaDainian Tomlinson's 784. Grant should have another big day against the league's 28th ranked defense and one that gives up a whopping 123 rushing yards per game. EDGE: PACKERS
* Green Bay comes into this contest a winner of 8 of its past 9 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
* Some Green Bay insiders are concerned about the mounting injuries on the Green Bay defensive side of the ball. Nose tackle Ryan Pickett is still recovering from a groin injury and it's unclear whether he'll be ready in time for the rematch with the Bears. Picket’s injury is significant because he is one of the two in this defense designated to stop the run, and with Chicago’s anemic QB play, stopping the run will be important this Sunday. SLIGHT EDGE: BEARS
* Despite a horrible offensive performance this past Monday, Chicago team insiders are reporting that No. 3 quarterback Kyle Orton will return under center this Sunday against the Packers. EDGE: PACKERS
* Chicago’s offensive line problems continue to get worse, as the Bears have allowed 41 sacks this season, the third-highest amount in the league. EDGE: PACKERS
* The Packers are 16-2 SU & 15-3-1 ATS in their last 18 games overall, outscoring their opponents by a 28-17 average.
* The Packers are 6-1 SU & ATS on the road this season.


Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals (CBS | 1 PM ET)

* This is an important game for Cleveland, as the Browns have yet to clinch a playoff spot. As it stand now, they remain a game behind for the sixth AFC playoff seed with two games left to play. However, they can still win the AFC North if they finish a game ahead of Pittsburgh since both teams are tied atop the division. EDGE: BENGALS (Bet Cincinnati +3 at Bodog - the best line available at last check!)
* Cleveland has been on a roll as of late, but the Browns still do not resemble a successful NFL team defensively. Despite the fact that they come into this contest with the NFL’s 10th-ranked offense, their defense nevertheless has the distinction of being worst in the NFL, allowing 378 yards per game, including last week’s blizzard game against Buffalo in which they shut down the Bills. Some team insiders really believe that they will get a good gauge of this defense against a good offensive team like Cincinnati. Indeed, their rushing defense allows 129 yards per game (28th), and the pass defense allows 249 yards per game (30th in the league). EDGE: BENGALS
* Some Cincinnati insiders believe that this is a Bengals team already thinking about their off-season plans, as they looked absolutely horrible in last Saturday's 20-13 loss at San Francisco. The 49ers were using a 3rd-string quarterback and came into that contest with one of the worst defenses in the league. EDGE: BROWNS
* Some league insiders expect a lot of points in this contest, as the Browns have one of the worst pass defenses in the league and they now have to play a Bengals passing offense that averages 255 yards passing per game. EDGE: OVER
* The Browns are on an impressive 7-2 SU & 8-1 ATS run.

Kansas City Chiefs at Detroit Lions (CBS | 1 PM ET)

* League insiders are becoming concerned with the recent QB play of Jon Kitna, who threw for 5 interceptions last weekend against San Diego. Kitna’s problem is that he is constantly under pressure behind a terrible offensive line that has allowed 51 sacks this season. The poor offensive line also makes Detroit very one-dimensional, as the team's running game has totaled 68 yards or less in the last 7 games. EDGE: CHIEFS
* Kansas City team insiders are very concerned about the Chiefs defense that has been shredded over their last 7 games, giving up 33, 27, 13, 17, 24 41 and 26 points. Considering their offense is ranked 30th in the league, they need their defense to play well in order to have any shot at winning this contest. EDGE: LIONS (Bet Detroit -4.5 at BetUS - the best line available at last check!)
* The Lions are on a miserable 0-6 SU & 1-5 ATS run over their last 6 games.
* The Chiefs come into this contest on a poor 0-7 SU & 1-6 ATS run over their last 7 games.


Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts (CBS | 1 PM ET)

* Some team insiders believe motivation could be a problem this week for the Colts, as they have already clinched the AFC's No. 2 playoff seed and a first-round bye, so this is basically a meaningless game. This is also a revenge game for the Texans, as Indianapolis won 30-24 at Houston in Week 3. EDGE: TEXANS (Bet Houston +7 at BetUS - the best line available at last check!)
* The play of the Indianapolis defense continues to impress league insiders as they held Oakland to just 253 total yards despite the fact that 5 of the 8 guys in the Colts defensive line rotation were rookies. Overall, the Colts defense ranks No. 2 in total defense, allowing just 264 yards per game. EDGE: COLTS
* Indianapolis team insiders are reporting that Colts WR Marvin Harrison (knee) is likely out until the playoffs while head coach Tony Dungy has also hinted at resting other key players for the playoffs. EDGE: TEXANS
* Team insiders remain impressed with the play of backup QB Sage Rosenfels, who is filling in for Matt Schaub (out with a dislocated left shoulder). In the 3 games he has started this season, Rosenfels is 3-0 SU & ATS and has run an offense that has put up 20, 28 and 31 points during that stretch. EDGE: TEXANS
* Houston has not been a very good road team this season, the Texans come into this contest at just 2-5 SU & ATS on the road, allowing 27 points per game. EDGE: COLTS

Oakland Raiders at Jacksonville Jaguars (CBS | 1 PM ET)

* This is a very tough situational setting for the Raiders, who have to travel cross country to play an early start time 10 a.m. Pacific time. Seattle was in a similar travel spot last week and lost outright at Carolina. EDGE: JAGUARS (Bet Jacksonville -7 at BetUS - the best line available at last check!)
* One league insider believes that the Oakland defense could be in for a very long day considering that the Raiders come into this contest with the second-worst rushing defense in the league, allowing 143 rushing yards per game. Jacksonville owns the 2nd-ranked rushing offense in the NFL, averaging 149 yards per game. EDGE: JAGUARS
* Jacksonville is 12-4 SU & 11-5 ATS in its last 16 home games.
* The OVER is 8-0 in Jacksonville's last 8 games.


Philadelphia Eagles at New Orleans Saints (FOX | 4:05 PM ET)

* New Orleans comes into this contest with the No. 3 passing offense in the league and could get star RB Reggie Bush back this week. (Check status on the Pregame Wire!) EDGE: SAINTS (Bet New Orleans -3 at BetUS - the best line available at last check!)
* Despite coming into this contest with only 6 wins this season, “on paper” Philadelphia is one of the most well-rounded teams in the league, as the Eagles offense ranks No. 8 in the NFL while the defense is No. 9. SLIGHT EDGE: EAGLES


Atlanta Falcons at Arizona Cardinals (FOX | 4:05 PM ET)

* Atlanta is one of the most undisciplined teams in the league, committing 12 turnovers over their last 5 games, which is the main reason why their offense averages only 13 points per game this season. EDGE: CARDINALS (Bet Arizona -10 at BetUS - the best line available at last check!)
* Atlanta comes into this contest on a miserable 0-5 SU & AT, losing by an average of 21 points over that span. EDGE: CARDINALS
* Team insiders are concerned with the recent play of the Arizona defense, which has been shredded as of late, giving up 21, 27, 37, 21, 42 and 31 points over their last 6 games. Even the 49ers, who rank last in the NFL in several offensive categories, gained 374 yards in a 37-31 win 3 weeks ago. EDGE: FALCONS
* Atlanta team insiders believe that the Falcons could be in a lot of trouble the rest of this season as they have to try to finish out their season with new head coach Emmitt Thomas, who some of our insiders believe is not ready for this kind of responsibility. EDGE: CARDINALS


Tampa Bay Buccaneers at San Francisco 49ers (FOX | 4:05 PM ET)

* Tampa Bay comes into this contest after securing the NFC South title Sunday by beating the Falcons, so motivation could be a concern this week. However, former San Francisco QB Jeff Garcia will be returning to the City by the Bay and doesn't expect to be resting despite clinching the division. Garcia started 74 games for the 49ers between 1999-2003. "We want to win - to do that you got to play your best players," Tampa head coach Jon Gruden said. SLIGHT EDGE: BUCS (Bet Tampa Bay -5.5 at BetUS - the best line available at last check!)
* San Francisco team insiders are reporting that 3rd-string QB Shaun Hill will again be under center for the 49ers. Hill earned his 1st win last week against Cincinnati, throwing for 197 yards and one touchdown while running for another. "I'm very pleased to see the way he's played," San Francisco head coach Mike Nolan said about Hill. "He will make us a better football team one way or the other, whatever his role." SLIGHT EDGE: BUCS
* League insiders are not expecting a lot of points this weekend, as the 49ers come into this contest with one of the worst offenses in the league, and they must now try to score points against a Tampa defense that ranks #3 in the league, allowing opponents to score only 15 points per game. EDGE: BUCS
* Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU & ATS in its last 6 games.


Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots (CBS | 4:15 PM ET)

* Team insiders are not giving Miami a shot this week, as the Dolphins are off their first win of the season, a game in which they gave an all-out effort, so they could be in for an emotional and physical letdown against a team they have no real chance in defeating. BIG EDGE: PATRIOTS (Bet New Englandi -22 at BetUS - the best line available at last check!)
* The Patriots come into this contest with the NFL's top offense, as they are averaging 37.4 points per game. That could present all kinds of problems against a Miami run defense that is last in the NFL. allowing 156 yards rushing per game. EDGE: PATRIOTS
* Despite winning only one game, Miami has shown a lot of heart this season, as 6 of the team's 13 losses have been by 3 points or less. (63% of the public is betting Miami at Sportsbook Spy - click to get a LIVE UPDATE!) SLIGHT EDGE: DOLPHINS
* New England is beating opponents by a 35-12 average at home this season.
* The Patriots are on an 18-1 SU & 14-5 ATS run going back to last season.


Baltimore Ravens at Seattle Seahawks (CBS | 4:15 PM ET)

* With only two games remaining in the season, the Seahawks can finish as either the No. 3 or 4 seed in the NFC playoffs, so a motivated effort is expected this week. EDGE: SEAHAWKS (Bet Seattle -7 at BetUS - the best line available at last check!)
* This is a tough travel spot for the Ravens, as they have to fly cross country after an demoralizing game they were expected to win against the previously winless Dolphins. It’s hard to imagine that things could get any worse for the Ravens, who have lost 8 straight. EDGE: SEAHAWKS
* The Seahawks offense had been on a roll before last week's disappointing loss at Carolina, scoring 33, 30, 24, 30, 24, 28 and 42 points in the previous 7 games. EDGE: SEAHAWKS
* Some Seattle insiders are concerned about the well-being of Seattle RB Shaun Alexander, who appears to still be hurting. In his last 3 games, Alexander has managed just 65, 38 and 17 yards rushing. EDGE: RAVENS
* Despite the loss, one Baltimore insider was quick to defend the Ravens this week, as the injury bug has hit them hard. During last week's loss to Miami, the Ravens were playing without both of their first-string cornerbacks (Samari Rolle and Chris McAlister), and then they suffered a huge blow when they lost Pro Bowl LB Ray Lewis (dislocated finger) in the third quarter. On the offensive side of the ball, The Ravens lost quarterback Kyle Boller to a concussion early in the game and were forced to play backup Troy Smith, who will start this week. EDGE: SEAHAWKS
* Seattle is 6-1 SU & 5-2 ATS at home this season and 16-3 SU & 12-6-1 ATS in its last 19 home games.

New York Jets at Tennessee Titans (CBS | 4:15 PM ET)

* This is a must-win game for the Titans, who still have hopes of making the playoffs. They need to win this game and a victory at Indianapolis next week in the regular-season finale along with help from other teams to get into the postseason. EDGE: TITANS (Bet Tennessee -8.5 at BetUS - the best line available at last check!)
* There is a key matchup advantage for Tennessee's running game here going against New York's 30th-ranked run defense. The Jets are surrendering 141.1 yards per game and now must try to stop Titans RB LenDale White, who has rushed for 206 yards combined over the last 2 games. EDGE: TITANS
* The last 6 teams to play the unbeaten Patriots have failed to cover in their next game, and the Jets could be next in line. EDGE: TITANS
* Tennessee Pro Bowl DT Albert Haynesworth is hoping to play after being held out of last week's game with a nagging hamstring injury. "Albert just had a difficult time getting loose, I think because of the weather conditions," Titans head coach Jeff Fisher said. "He didn't have any setbacks. We've kind of been optimistic about the potential for him to practice." (Check status on the Pregame Wire!) BIG EDGE: TITANS IF HE PLAYS
* The Jets have surrendered 44 sacks this season and may be forced to start Chad Pennington at QB if Kellen Clemens can't go. Clemens suffered a rib injury last week at New England due to poor pass protection, and Pennington hasn't started a game since October 28th against Buffalo. EDGE: TITANS
* Titans are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 December games.
* The OVER is 11-4 in Tennessee's last 15 games as a favorite.
* The OVER is 14-6-1 in Tennessee's last 21 home games.
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Washington Redskins at Minnesota Vikings (NBC | 8:15 ET)

* This is a monumental game for both teams, as both teams come into this contest with postseason aspirations. The Vikings are currently a full game ahead of the 7-7 Redskins and 7-7 Saints in the race for a wild-card spot. SLIGHT EDGE: VIKINGS (Bet Minnesota -6.5 at BetUS - the best line available at last check!)
* Washington team insiders have been impressed with the quarterback play of backup Todd Collins, who has been filling in for the injured Jason Campbell (knee). Collins has the benefit of knowing this offense very well, as he’s been with Washington’s offensive coordinator for 8-9 years. The result of that experience has netted him an impressive 2-0 SU mark over his last 2 games. EDGE: REDSKINS
* Team insiders are reporting that Washington suffered yet another devastating injury last week when they lost the services of LB Rocky McIntosh, who tore two major knee ligaments and is out for the year. EDGE: VIKINGS
* Minnesota comes into this contest with the NFL’s No. 1 overall rushing offense, averaging 172 rushing yards per game. The Vikings also have the distinction of having the top-ranked run-stopping unit. EDGE: VIKINGS
* Minnesota has been on a roll lately with an impressive 6-1 SU & 5-2 ATS run over its last 7 games.