preview \ Today’s games
BALTIMORE (4-3) At CLEVELAND (3-4)
Game time: 1 p.m. TV/Radio: (27) (19) (2); (WKBN-AM 570) (WNCD-FM 93.3) Opening line: Browns by 21‚Ñ2. Record vs. spread: Baltimore 5-2; Cleveland 5-2. Series record: Ravens lead 12-7. Last meeting: Ravens 28, Browns 10, Sept. 21, 2008. Notebook: Ravens converted two interceptions of Cleveland QB Derek Anderson in 50-second span into TDs to win first meeting. ... Ravens coach John Harbaugh sent tapes to NFL offices asking for review of two plays in which he thought Browns players were intentionally gouging eyes of RB Willis McGahee; league found no evidence to support accusation. ... Ravens rookie QB Joe Flacco has completed 62 percent of passes and not thrown interception during Baltimore’s two-game winning streak. ... McGahee has rushed for at least 100 yards in three of past four games against Cleveland. ... Ravens implemented two-QB package last week in win over Oakland. QB Troy Smith, a Cleveland native, completed 43-yard pass to Flacco. ... Ravens have not allowed running back to gain 100 yards in 26 consecutive games, longest streak in league. ... Browns have won three of four since losing to Ravens. ... Anderson threw three interceptions in Sept. 21 loss to Baltimore, but has thrown just one in past four games. ... RB Jamal Lewis has never eclipsed 100 yards against Baltimore, where he spent seven seasons before signing with Cleveland. ... Browns are 11-1 when Lewis has 20 or more carries. ... TE Kellen Winslow returns after missing last week’s game when Browns suspended him for disparaging comments. Club later rescinded penalty.
GREEN BAY (4-3) At TENNESSEE (7-0)
Game time: 1 p.m. TV: (17/62) (8) (53) Opening line: Titans by 41‚Ñ2. Record vs. spread: Green Bay 4-3-0; Tennessee 7-0-0. Series record: Titans lead 5-4. Last meeting: Titans 48, Packers 27, Oct. 11, 2004.
HOUSTON (3-4) AT MINNESOTA (3-4)
Game time: 1 p.m. Opening line: Vikings by 4. Record vs. spread: Texans 3-4, Vikings 2-5. Last meeting: Vikings 34, Texans 28, OT, Oct. 10, 2004.
DETROIT (0-7) At CHICAGO (4-3)
Game time: 1 p.m. Opening line: Bears by 121‚Ñ2. Record vs. spread: Detroit 2-5-0; Chicago 4-2-1. Series record: Bears lead 88-64-5. Last meeting: Bears 34, Lions 7, Oct. 5, 2008.
NEW YORK JETS (4-3) At BUFFALO (5-2)
Game time: 1 p.m. Opening line: Bills by 51‚Ñ2. Record vs. spread: New York 3-4; Buffalo 4-3. Series record: Bills lead 52-42. Last meeting: Bills 13, Jets 3, Oct. 28, 2007.
JACKSONVILLE (3-4) AT CINCINNATI (0-8)
Game time: 1 p.m. Opening line: Jaguars by 8. Record vs. spread: Jacksonville 2-5-0, Cincinnati 2-6-0. Series record: Jaguars lead 11-5. Last meeting: Jaguars 23, Bengals 20, Oct. 9, 2005.
ARIZONA (4-3) at ST. LOUIS (2-5)
Game time: 1 p.m. Opening line: Cardinals by 3. Record vs. spread: Arizona 5-2, St. Louis 3-4. Series record: Rams lead 31-26-2. Last meeting: Cardinals 48, Rams 19. Dec. 30, 2007.
TAMPA BAY (5-3) at KANSAS CITY (1-6)
Game time: 1 p.m. Opening line: Buccaneers by 9. Record vs. spread: Tampa Bay 5-3, Kansas City 3-4. Series record: Chiefs lead 5-4. Last meeting: Buccaneers 34, Chiefs 31, Nov. 7, 2004.
DALLAS (5-3) At NEW YORK GIANTS (6-1)
Game time: 4:15 p.m. TV: (17/62) (8) (53) Opening line: Giants by 71‚Ñ2. Record vs. spread: Dallas 3-5; New York 5-2. Series record: Cowboys lead 54-36-2. Last meeting: Giants beat Cowboys 21-17 in NFC playoffs, Jan. 13, 2008.
PHILADELPHIA (4-3) At SEATTLE (2-5)
Game time: 4:15 p.m. Opening line: Eagles by 61‚Ñ2. Record vs. spread: Philadelphia 5-2; Seattle 3-4. Series record: Eagles lead 6-5. Last meeting: Seahawks 28, Eagles 24, Dec. 2, 2007.
ATLANTA (4-3) At OAKLAND (2-5)
Game time: 4:15 p.m. Opening line: Falcons by 3. Record vs. spread: Atlanta 4-3; Oakland 3-4. Series record: Raiders lead 7-4. Last meeting: Falcons 35, Raiders 10, Dec. 12, 2004.
MIAMI (3-4) At DENVER (4-3)
Game time: 4:05 p.m. Opening line: Broncos by 31‚Ñ2. Record vs. spread: Miami 4-3; Denver 1-5-1. Series record: Dolphins lead 10-3-1. Last meeting: Dolphins 34, Broncos 10, Sept. 11, 2005.
NEW ENGLAND (5-2) at INDIANAPOLIS (3-4)
Game time: 8:15 p.m. TV: (21) (3) (11) Opening line: Colts by 61‚Ñ2. Record vs. spread: New England 3-4; Indianapolis 2-5. Series record: Patriots lead 44-27. Last meeting: Patriots 24, Colts 20, Nov. 4, 2007.
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