NFL PREVIEW \ Today’s games

PITTSBURGH at JACKSONVILLE

Kickoff: 8:15 p.m.

TV/radio: (21) (3) (11); WNIO-AM (1390)

Opening line: Jaguars by 3. Record vs. spread: Pittsburgh 1-3; Jacksonville 1-3.

Series history: Jaguars lead 11-8. Last meeting: Jaguars 31, Steelers 29, Jan. 5.

Notebook: Former AFC Central foes meeting for sixth time in last five seasons. Jaguars have won four in row in series. ... Steelers WR Hines Ward needs 38 yards receiving to surpass 9,000 for career. ... With Willie Parker (knee) out at least another week and first-round draft pick Rashard Mendenhall (shoulder) out for season, Steelers probably will turn to RB Mewelde Moore to start in Jacksonville. ... QB Ben Roethlisberger has been sacked 15 times in four games and lost starting guard Kendall Simmons for season Monday night. ... Jaguars PK Josh Scobee has made 10 straight field goals, including consecutive winners against Indianapolis and Houston. ... Jacksonville has struggled to cover tight ends, allowing 18 catches and 250 yards to players at that position this season. ... Jaguars RB Fred Taylor needs 72 yards rushing to reach 11,000 for career. He also needs one touchdown to break Jimmy Smith’s franchise record of 70.

CINCINNATI at DALLAS

Kickoff: 4:15 p.m.

TV: (27) (19) (2)

Opening line: OFF. Record vs. spread: Cincinnati 1-3; Dallas 2-2.

Series history: Cowboys lead 5-4. Last meeting: Bengals 26, Cowboys 3, Nov. 7, 2004.

NEW ENGLAND at SAN FRANCISCO

Kickoff: 4:15 p.m.

Opening line: Patriots by 3. Record vs. spread: New England 1-2-0; San Francisco 2-2-0.

Series history: 49ers lead 7-3. Last meeting: Patriots 21, 49ers 7, Jan. 2, 2005.

KANSAS CITY at CAROLINA

Kickoff: 1 p.m.

Opening line: Panthers by 11. Record vs. spread: Kansas City 2-2; Carolina 2-1-1.

Series history: Kansas City leads 2-1. Last meeting: Panthers 28, Chiefs 17, Sept. 19, 2004.

SEATTLE at NEW YORK GIANTS

Kickoff: 1 p.m.

Opening line: Giants by 9. Record vs. spread: Seattle 1-2; New York Giants 2-1.

Series history: Giants lead 7-5. Last meeting: Seahawks 42, Giants 30, Sept. 24, 2006.

TENNESSEE at BALTIMORE

Kickoff: 1 p.m.

TV: (27) (19) (2)

Opening line: Titans by 3. Record vs. spread: Tennessee 4-0; Baltimore 3-0.

Series history: Ravens lead 8-7. Last meeting: Ravens 27, Titans 26, Nov. 12, 2006.

SAN DIEGO at MIAMI

Kickoff: 1 p.m.

Opening line: Chargers by 6 1/2. Record vs. spread: Miami 1-2; San Diego 2-1-1.

Series history: Dolphins lead 13-12. Last meeting: Dolphins 23, Chargers 21, Dec. 11, 2005.

CHICAGO at DETROIT

Kickoff: 1 p.m.

Opening line: Bears by 2 1/2. Record vs. spread: Chicago 2-1-1; Detroit 0-3.

Series history: Bears lead 87-64-5. Last meeting: Lions 16, Bears 7, Oct. 28, 2007.

ATLANTA at GREEN BAY

Kickoff: 1 p.m.

Opening line: OFF. Record vs. spread: Atlanta 2-2; Green Bay 2-2.

Series history: Packers lead 13-11. Last meeting: Packers 33, Falcons 25, Nov. 13, 2005.

INDIANAPOLIS at HOUSTON

Kickoff: 1 p.m.

Opening line: Colts by 3 1/2. Record vs. spread: Indianapolis 1-2-0; Houston 1-2-0.

Series history: Colts lead 11-1. Last meeting: Colts 38, Texans 15, Dec. 23, 2007.

WASHINGTON at PHILADELPHIA

Kickoff: 1 p.m.

TV: (17/62) (8) (53)

Opening line: Eagles by 6. Record vs. spread: Washington 3-1; Philadelphia 3-1.

Series history: Redskins lead 76-66-6. Last meeting: Eagles 33, Redskins 25, Nov. 11, 2007.

TAMPA BAY at DENVER

Kickoff: 4:05 p.m.

Opening line: Broncos by 4 1/2. Record vs. spread: Tampa Bay 3-1; Denver 2-2.

Series history: Broncos lead 4-2. Last meeting: Broncos 16, Buccaneers 13, Oct. 3, 2004.

BUFFALO at ARIZONA

Kickoff: 4:15 p.m.

Opening line: Cardinals by 1 1/2. Record vs. spread: Buffalo 3-1; Arizona 2-2.

Series history: Bills lead 5-3. Last meeting: Bills 36, Cardinals 14, Oct. 31, 2004.

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