| Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007 | |||
| Denver Broncos at Houston Texans | |||
 24 | Texans QB Sage Rosenfels threw three touchdown passes with no interceptions last week. Rosenfels could struggle against a Broncos defense that recorded four sacks and an interception that set up a touchdown. Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler hopes to duplicate last week's four touchdown performance. Result: Denver Broncos 13, Houston Texans 31 | ||
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| Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007 | |||
| Cincinnati Bengals at San Francisco 49ers | |||
 26 | The Bengals rushed for a season-high 192 yards last week and will test a 49ers defense that played well, but had a letdown during Chester Taylor's 84-yard TD run. 49ers RB Frank Gore could struggle against a Bengals defense that limited the Rams to 34 rushing yards, minus the Steven Jackson 54-yard run. Result: Cincinnati Bengals 13, San Francisco 49ers 20 | ||
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| Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007 | |||
| Buffalo Bills at Cleveland Browns | |||
 23 | Browns QB Derek Anderson threw for just 185 yards with an interception last week and will test a Bills defense that gave up 241 passing yards, but intercepted two passes. Bills rookie QB Trent Edwards could have success against a Browns defense that allowed Kellen Clemens to pass for 286 yards last week. Result: Cleveland Browns 8, Buffalo Bills 0 | ||
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| Seattle Seahawks at Carolina Panthers | |||
 23 | Last week, Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck passed for 282 yards and four touchdowns and should have success against a Panthers defense that allowed 230 passing yards, including two touchdowns. Panthers RB DeShaun Foster could struggle against a Seahawks defense that held Edgerrin James to 46 yards on 13 carries. Result: Seattle Seahawks 10, Carolina Panthers 13 | ||
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| Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | |||
 26 | Buccaneers RB Earnest Graham has scored a rushing TD in five straight games. Graham should have success against a Falcons defense that gave up 145 yards on 30 carries to a Saints team without Reggie Bush. Falcons RB Jerious Norwood could struggle against a Bucs defense that held the Texans to 2.6 rushing yards per attempt. Result: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 37, Atlanta Falcons 3 | ||
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| Green Bay Packers at St. Louis Rams | |||
 27 | Last week, Packers RB Brett Favre passed for 266 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. Favre could struggle against a Rams defense that held Carson Palmer to 189 passing yards and a passer rating of 60.8. QB Brock Berlin hopes to rebound this week against a tough Packers defense. Result: Green Bay Packers 33, St. Louis Rams 14 | ||
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| Jacksonville Jaguars at Pittsburgh Steelers | |||
 21 | Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger passed for 187 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions last week. Roethlisberger could struggle against a Jaguars defense that held Vinny Testaverde to 84 yards passing. Jaguars RB Fred Taylor will test a Steelers defense that is No. 2 in the league against the run. Result: Pittsburgh Steelers 22, Jacksonville Jaguars 29 | ||
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| Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints | |||
 26 | Last week, Saints QB Drew Brees passed for 328 yards and three touchdowns. Brees should have success against a Cardinals defense that allowed four passing touchdowns. QB Kurt Warner hopes to rebound against a Saints defense that gives up big plays. Result: New Orleans Saints 31, Arizona Cardinals 24 | ||
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| NY Jets Jets at New England Patriots | |||
 35 | Last week, Patriots QB Tom Brady carved up Pittsburgh's secondary for 399 yards and four touchdowns. Brady should have similar success against a Jets defense that has struggled to put pressure on quarterbacks. Jets QB Kellen Clemens could struggle against a Patriots defense that put constant pressure on Ben Roethlisberger, which resulted in three sacks. Result: New England Patriots 20, NY Jets Jets 10 | ||
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| Baltimore Ravens at Miami Dolphins | |||
 21 | Ravens RB Willis McGahee was held to a season-low 45 yards last week, but should have success against a Dolphins defense that allowed more than 200 rushing yards for third time this year. Dolphins RB Samkon Gado will test a Ravens defense that held Joseph Addai to 32 rushing yards, but allowed two rushing touchdowns. Result: Baltimore Ravens 16, Miami Dolphins 22 | ||
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| Tennessee Titans at Kansas City Chiefs | |||
 17 | Titans QB Vince Young passed for only 121 yards with two interceptions last week, but should rebound against a Chiefs defense that generated no pass rush and allowed four passing touchdowns. The Chiefs managed only 16 yards on 17 carries, but should have success against a Titans defense that allowed 146 rushing yards. Result: Tennessee Titans 26, Kansas City Chiefs 17 | ||
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| Indianapolis Colts at Oakland Raiders | |||
 28 | Colts QB Peyton Manning passed for 249 yards and four touchdowns last week. Manning should have similar success against a Raiders defense that gave up big plays and allowed receivers to consistently make yards after the catch. The Raiders' rushing attack could struggle against a Colts defense that limited Willis McGahee to 45 yards in 17 carries. Result: Indianapolis Colts 21, Oakland Raiders 14 | ||
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| Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys | |||
 30 | Cowboys QB Tony Romo completed 35 of 44 passes for 302 yards with two touchdowns last week and should have success against an Eagles' pass defense that struggled due to poor tackling. The Eagles' offense will test a Cowboys defense that allowed 248 passing yards, but limited big plays. Result: Dallas Cowboys 6, Philadelphia Eagles 10 | ||
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| Detroit Lions at San Diego Chargers | |||
 28 | Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson rumbled for 146 rushing yards and the game-winning score last week. Tomlinson should have success against a Lions defense that gave up an average of 6.1 rushing yards per carry and two touchdowns against the Cowboys. Result: San Diego Chargers 51, Detroit Lions 14 | ||
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| Washington Redskins at NY Giants Giants | |||
 24 | Giants RB Brandon Jacobs (hamstring) returned after missing the previous two weeks and gained 70 yards on 22 carries. Jacobs could struggle against a Redskins defense that held the Bears to 60 yards on 24 carries. Redskins RB Clinton Portis could have success against a Giants defense that couldn't slow down RB Brian Westbrook. Result: NY Giants Giants 10, Washington Redskins 22 | ||
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| Monday, Dec. 17, 2007 | |||
| Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings | |||
 26 | The Vikings' running game struggled until RB Chester Taylor broke an 84-yard touchdown run. Taylor could struggle against a Bears defense that held Clinton Portis to 36 yards on 17 carries. Bears RB Adrian Peterson could struggle against a Vikings defense that held Frank Gore to 68 rushing yards. Result: Minnesota Vikings 20, Chicago Bears 13 | ||
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