NFL PREVIEW \ Today’s games


CLEVELAND at WASHINGTON

Kickoff: 4:15 p.m. TV/radio: (27) (19) WKBN-AM (570), WNCD-FM (93.3) Opening line: Redskins by 9. Record vs. spread: Cleveland 3-2; Washington 4-2 Series history: Browns lead 33-9-1. Last meeting: Browns 17, Redskins 13, Oct. 3, 2004 Notebook: Cleveland makes first visit to Washington in 17 years. Browns’ last road win in the series came 20 years ago: a 17-13 win at RFK Stadium on Nov. 27, 1988. ... Rookie LB Alex Hall has sack in three consecutive games. ... Browns’ defense has yet to allow 100-yard receiver, and no QB has thrown more than one TD pass. ... In last week’s win over Giants, Browns became only fourth team since 1963 to play entire regular-season game without allowing a sack, committing a turnover or punting, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. ... Washington RB Clinton Portis has three straight 100-yard games and leads NFL in rushing (643 yards) as well as carries (136). ... Portis’ 14 fourth-quarter first downs rushing also leads league and is twice as many as any other NFC back. ... Redskins have gone 309 regular-season pass attempts without an interception. QB Jason Campbell’s streak is 201, a franchise record. ... Redskins are one of four NFL teams ranked in top 10 in both total offense and defense. ... Washington’s .221 winning percentage vs. Cleveland is second worst among NFL teams, behind only Redskins against Kansas City (1-6, .143). ... Both teams have a plus-4 turnover differential.

PITTSBURGH at CINCINNATI

Kickoff: 1 p.m. TV/radio: (27) (2) WNIO-AM (1390) Opening line: Steelers by 11. Record vs. spread: Pittsburgh 2-3; Cincinnati 2-4 Series history: Steelers lead 46-30. Last meeting: Steelers 24, Bengals 10, Dec. 2, 2008 Notebook: Steelers have won seven of last nine against Bengals, including their last six in Cincinnati. ... With Bengals off to their sixth 0-6 start in last 18 years, fans have put thousands of tickets up for sale, meaning Paul Brown Stadium will be filled with Terrible Towels on Sunday. ... Steelers are coming off bye week. ... QB Ben Roethlisberger grew up in Ohio and attended Miami University in Oxford. He’s 9-0 career in regular-season games played in Ohio, including 4-0 in Cincinnati. ... WR Hines Ward had pair of touchdowns in each of games against Cincinnati last season, both Pittsburgh wins. In 20 career games against Bengals, he has 13 touchdowns and three 100-yard games. ... Steelers have allowed only three 100-yard rushers in last 71 games, including playoffs. Bengals haven’t run for more than 69 yards as a team in any of last three games. ... QB Ryan Fitzpatrick makes his third start for injured Carson Palmer, out with sore elbow. Fitzpatrick has been team’s leading rusher in his two starts.

TITANS at CHIEFS

Kickoff: 1 p.m. Opening line: Titans by 8 1/2. Record vs. spread: Tennessee 5-0; Kansas City 2-3 Series history: Chiefs lead 27-19. Last meeting: Titans 26, Chiefs 17, Dec. 16, 2007.

NEW ORLEANS at CAROLINA

Kickoff: 1 p.m. Opening line: Panthers by 3. Record vs. spread: New Orleans 4-2; Carolina 3-2-1 Series history: Panthers lead 14-12. Last meeting: Saints 31, Panthers 6, Nov. 25, 2007.

SAN FRANCISCO at NEW YORK GIANTS

Kickoff: 1 p.m. TV: (17/62) (8) (53) Opening line: Giants by 13. Record vs. spread: San Francisco 2-4; New York 3-2 Series history: Tied 13-13. Last meeting: Giants 33, 49ers 15, Oct. 21, 2007.

DALLAS at ST. LOUIS

Kickoff: 1 p.m. Opening line: Cowboys by 7. Record vs. spread: Dallas 2-4; St Louis 1-4 Series history: Tied 10-10. Last meeting: Cowboys 35, Rams 7, Sept. 30, 2007.

BALTIMORE at MIAMI

Kickoff: 1 p.m. Opening line: Dolphins by 2. Record vs. spread: Miami 3-2; Baltimore 3-2 Series history: Dolphins lead 5-2. Last meeting: Dolphins 22, Ravens 16, OT, Dec. 16, 2007.

SAN DIEGO at BUFFALO

Kickoff: 1 p.m. Opening line: Chargers by 2. Record vs. spread: San Diego 3-2-1; Buffalo 3-2 Series history: Chargers lead 20-9-2. Last meeting: Chargers 24, Bills 21, Dec. 3, 2006.

MINNESOTA at CHICAGO

Kickoff: 1 p.m. Opening line: Bears by 3 1/2. Record vs. spread: Minnesota 2-4-0; Chicago 3-2-1 Series history: Vikings lead 50-42-2. Last meeting: Vikings 20, Bears 13, Dec. 17, 2007.

INDIANAPOLIS at GREEN BAY

Kickoff: 4:15 p.m. Opening line: Colts by 1 1-2. Record vs. spread: Indianapolis 2-3-0; Green Bay 3-3-0 Series history: Tied 20-20-1, including postseason. Last meeting: Colts 45, Packers 31, Sept. 26, 2004.

NEW YORK JETS at OAKLAND

Kickoff: 4:15 p.m. Opening line: Jets by 3. Record vs. spread: New York 3-2; Oakland 2-3 Series history: Raiders lead 19-14-2. Last meeting: Jets 23, Raiders 3, Dec. 31, 2006.

DETROIT at HOUSTON

Kickoff: 4:05 p.m. Opening line: OFF. Record vs. spread: Detroit 1-4-0; Houston 2-3-0 Series history: Lions lead 1-0. Last meeting: Lions 28, Texans 16, Sept. 19, 2004.

SEATTLE at TAMPA BAY

Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. TV: (21) (3) (11) Opening line: Buccaneers by 10 1/2. Record vs. spread: Seattle 1-4; Tampa Bay 5-1 Series history: Seahawks lead 7-1. Last meeting: Seahawks 20, Buccaneers 6, Sept. 9, 2007.

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