NFL PREVIEW Today’s games

CLEVELAND at ST. LOUIS

Game time: 1 p.m.
TV/radio: (27) (19) WKBN-AM (570) WNCD-FM (93.3)
Opening line: Browns by 3. Record vs. spread: Browns 4-2; Rams 1-6.
Series history: Tied 10-10 (Rams lead 2-0 since 1999). (Last meeting: Rams 26, Browns 20, Dec. 8, 2003 at Cleveland.)
Notebook: Cleveland allows most yards per game (413.0) in league. ... In five games since QB Derek Anderson took over as starter, Browns have averaged 32 points per game. His 14 TD passes and 8.13 average gain place him second in conference behind New England’s Tom Brady. ... Rams are last in NFL with minus-12 turnover differential. ... Rams’ pass defense ranks fourth in NFC, allowing 201.1 yards per game.

PITTSBURGH at CINCINNATI

Game time: 1 p.m.
TV/radio: (2) WBBG-FM (106.1)
Opening line: Steelers by 3. Record vs. spread: Steelers 4-2; Bengals 2-3-1.
Series history: Steelers lead 44-30. (Last meeting: Steelers 23, Bengals 17 OT, Dec. 31, 2006 at Cincinnati.)
Notebook: Pittsburgh leads NFL in total defense (250.3). ... Steelers lead AFC in rushing (159.0). ... Cincinnati rushed for season-high 177 yards and ended its four-game losing streak last week. Bengals had 411 yards on ground in first five games.

INDIANAPOLIS at CAROLINA

Game time: 1 p.m.
Opening line: Colts by 51⁄2. Record vs. spread: Colts 4-2; Panthers 4-2.
Series history: Panthers lead 3-0. (Last meeting: Panthers 23, Colts 20, OT, Oct. 12, 2003 at Indianapolis.)
Notebook: Indianapolis is unbeaten after six games for third consecutive year. ... Colts joined Green Bay (1929-31) and St. Louis (1999-2001) as only teams to start 6-0 for three straight years. ... Carolina, which is in first place in NFC South, has lost both games at home.

DETROIT at CHICAGO

Game time: 1 p.m.
Opening line: Bears by 4. Record vs. spread: Lions 3-2-1; Bears 2-5.
Series history: Bears lead 87-63-5. (Last meeting: Lions 37, Bears 27, Sept. 30, 2007 at Detroit.)
Notebook: Detroit has worst defense in NFC (385.8). ... Chicago has worst rushing defense in NFC (132.6).

NEW YORK GIANTS vs. MIAMI
at London

Game time: 1 p.m.
TV: (17/62) (8) (53)
Opening line: Giants by 101⁄2. Record vs. spread: Giants 5-2; Dolphins 1-4-2.
Series history: Giants lead 3-2. (Last meeting: Dolphins 23, Giants 10, Oct. 5, 2003 at New York.)
Notebook: This is first overseas NFL regular-season game. ... New York has won five straight, including last four by double digits. ... Miami is 0-7 for the first time in its 42-year history.

PHILADELPHIA at MINNESOTA

Game time: 1 p.m.
Opening line: Eagles by 11⁄2. Record vs. spread: Eagles 2-4; Vikings 2-2-2.
Series history: Vikings lead 11-10. (Last meeting: Eagles 27, Vikings 14, Jan. 16, 2005, divisional playoffs at Philadelphia.)
Notebook: Philadelphia has won five of last six meetings with Minnesota. ... Vikings lead league in rushing with 163.7 per game average.

OAKLAND at TENNESSEE

Game time: 1 p.m.
Opening line: Titans by 71⁄2. Record vs. spread: Raiders 2-4; Titans 4-2.
Series history: Raiders lead 27-17. (Last meeting: Raiders 34, Titans 25, Oct. 30, 2005 at Tennessee.)
Notebook: Oakland RB LaMont Jordan is averaging 118.1 yards from scrimmage per game (495 rushing, 214 receiving, 709 total). … Tennessee leads NFL in rushing defense, allowing just 59.7 yards per game.

BUFFALO at NEW YORK JETS

Game time: 4:05 p.m.
Opening line: Jets by 3. Record vs. spread: Bills 4-2; Jets 1-5-1.
Series history: Bills lead 52-42. (Last meeting: Bills 17, Jets 14, Sept. 30, 2007 at Buffalo.)
Notebook: Buffalo is last in AFC in total offense (229.2) and passing offense (130.2). … New York has lost four straight and fallen to 1-6 for first time since 1999.

HOUSTON at SAN DIEGO

Game time: 4:05 p.m.
Opening line: OFF Record vs. spread: Texans 3-4; Chargers 3-3.
Series history: Chargers lead 2-0. (Last meeting: Chargers 27, Texans 20, Sept. 12, 2004 at Houston.)
Notebook: Houston is averaging AFC-low 75.6 yards per game on ground. ... Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson rushed for 198 yards and four TDs against Oakland.

JACKSONVILLE at TAMPA BAY

Game time: 4:05 p.m.
Opening line: Bucs by 41⁄2. Record vs. spread: Jaguars 3-3; Bucs 4-3.
Series history: Jaguars lead 2-1. (Last meeting: Jaguars 17, Bucs 10, Nov. 30, 2003 at Jacksonville.)
Notebook: Jacksonville QB David Garrard (ankle) will miss at least one game. Quinn Gray will make first career start. Gray was 9-of-24 for 56 yards with two INTs against Colts. ... Tampa Bay has best pass defense (185.6) in NFC.

NEW ORLEANS at SAN FRANCISCO

Game time: 4:15 p.m.
Opening line: Saints by 21⁄2. Record vs. spread: Saints 1-5; 49ers 2-3-1.
Series history: 49ers lead 45-21-2. (Last meeting: Saints 34, 49ers 10, Dec. 3, 2006 at New Orleans.)
Notebook: New Orleans has scored 50 points in the last two games, after scoring just 51 points in first four games. ... San Francisco ranks last in league with 213.8 yards per game on offense, including league low 125 yards passing per game.

WASHINGTON at NEW ENGLAND

Game time: 4:15 p.m.
TV: (17/62) (8) (53)
Opening line: Patriots by 161⁄2. Record vs. spread: Redskins 2-2-2; Patriots 7-0.
Series history: Redskins lead 6-1. (Last meeting: Redskins 20, Patriots 17, Sept. 28, 2003 at Washington.)

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