NFL MATCH-UPS | Today's games

BUFFALO (6-9) at NEW ENGLAND (13-2)
Time: 1:30 p.m.TV/radio: WKBN (27), WOIO (19), KDKA (2), WBBW-AM (1240).Series record: Patriots lead 47-39-1.Last meeting: Bills beat Patriots 31-0 on Sept. 7 at Buffalo.Last week: Bills lost to Dolphins 20-3. Patriots beat Jets 21-16.Key match-up: Bills SS Lawyer Milloy vs. Patriots QB Tom Brady. After Week 1, it looked like Milloy was most fortunate player in league. Before first game, Patriots released former team captain and Bills signed him. Buffalo routed New England in opener, but Brady and Patriots have had last laugh. They've won 13 of 14 games since, including 11 straight, while Bills have plummeted. Brady has 32-12 record as starter, best among active starting QBs. He is 24-4 after Nov. 1 in career (including playoffs).Streaks, statistics and notes: New England has clinched division title and a first-round bye. Patriots can clinch home-field advantage throughout playoffs with win or tie. ... Bills are 2-5 on road this year, with wins at Jaguars and at Giants. Patriots are undefeated (7-0). ... Bills QB Drew Bledsoe has just 2,777 yards passing this season, after throwing for 4,359 in 2002. He's on pace for his lowest full-season total since 1993 rookie season with Patriots.
SEATTLE (9-6) at SAN FRANCISCO (7-8)
Time: 5 p.m.TV/radio: WFYX (17/62), WJW (8), WBBW-AM (1240)Last meeting: Seahawks beat 49ers 20-19 on Oct. 12 at Seattle.Last week: Seahawks beat Cardinals 28-10. 49ers beat Eagles 31-28 in OT.Key match-up: Seahawks RB Shawn Alexander vs. 49ers OLB Julian Peterson. Despite ranking fourth in NFC with 1,351 yards rushing (90.1 yards per game) and scoring 13 TDs rushing -- tied for best in NFC -- Alexander did not make Pro Bowl. Still, he has seven 100-yard rushing games and is a consistent threat. Peterson was voted to NFC Pro Bowl team, and is second on team in tackles and leads 49ers with seven sacks.Streaks, statistics and notes: Seahawks can clinch playoff berth for first time since 1999 with win and loss or tie by Packers (vs. Broncos) or Vikings (at Cardinals). ... Other than 2002, the Seahawks' last trip to San Francisco was in 1985. ... Seattle's Alex Bannister, selected last week to NFC Pro Bowl squad on special teams, downed punt inside 5 last week against Arizona. ... Seahawks are 8-0 at home and 1-6 on road this season. 49ers are 6-1 at home.
PHILADELPHIA (11-4) at WASHINGTON (5-10)
Time: 8:30 p.m.TV: WYTV (33)Last meeting: Eagles beat Redskins 27-25 on Oct. 5 at Philadelphia.Last week: Eagles lost to 49ers 31-28 in OT. Redskins lost to Bears 27-24.Key match-up: Eagles CB Troy Vincent vs. Redskins WR Laveranues Coles. Coles, one of several Redskins signed from Jets in off-season, has been very productive acquisition. He ranks fifth in NFC with 1,117 yards receiving and has six TDs. He has 20 receptions of 20 or more yards, which puts him in top four in conference. Vincent, a five-time all-star, was chosen for NFC Pro Bowl team. He leads team with three INTs, and is among top cover cornerbacks in league.
Streaks, statistics and notes: Eagles have clinched playoff berth. They can clinch division title and first-round bye with win or tie. If Eagles win and Rams lose at Detroit, Philadelphia gets home-field advantage throughout playoffs. ... Last week, Washington OLB LaVar Arrington was selected for his third Pro Bowl, and CB Champ Bailey was chosen for his fourth. Eagles QB Donovan McNabb was chosen for fourth-straight Pro Bowl.
-- Associated Press