NFL Preview This week’s games

CINCINNATI (6-2) at PITTSBURGH (6-2)

Game time: 1 p.m.

TV/Radio: (27) (19) (2) (WNIO-AM 1390)

Opening line: Steelers by 61‚Ñ2. Record vs. spread: Cincinnati 5-3; Pittsburgh 3-5

Series record: Steelers lead 48-31. Last meeting: Bengals beat Steelers 23-20, Sept. 27, 2009

Notebook: Bengals and Steelers are facing each other with winning records during second half of season for only fourth time since 1970. Bengals won each of previous three games (2005, 1990, 1981), all in Pittsburgh, and went on to win division each time. ... Bengals haven’t swept this season series since 1998, when they won 25-20 and 25-24. Steelers are 26-13 against Cincinnati in Pittsburgh. ... Bengals RB Cedric Benson, No. 2 in rushing with 837 yards, is trying for third consecutive 100-yard game. He has four this season, one off team record shared by five players. Steelers haven’t allowed 100-yard rusher since Fred Taylor of Jacksonville gained 147 on Dec. 16, 2007. ... Steelers are trying for sixth consecutive victory; Bengals have won six of seven. ... Steelers are 16-3 when S Troy Polamalu makes interception. He has three in four games this season. Polamalu and Bengals QB Carson Palmer were roommates at Southern Cal. ... Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall has two games of 150 yards-plus in his last five. He averages 5.7 yards per carry. ... Since 2005, Steelers are 4-4 following Monday night game. ... Steelers WR Hines Ward has caught at least one pass in team-record 170 consecutive games. ... Steelers’ home record of 220-83-1 (.725) since NFL merger in 1970 is league’s best. ... Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has never lost division game at home (7-0).

DETROIT (1-7) at MINNESOTA (7-1)

Game time: 1 p.m.

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

Opening line: Vikings by 15. Record vs. spread: Detroit 2-6; Minnesota 5-3

Series record: Vikings lead 64-30-2. Last meeting: Vikings beat Lions 27-13, Sept. 20, 2009

BUFFALO (3-5) at TENNESSEE (2-6)

Game time: 1 p.m.

Opening line: Titans by 6. Record vs. spread: Buffalo 4-4; Tennessee 3-5

Series record: Titans lead 24-14. Last meeting: Titans beat Bills 30-29, Dec. 24, 2006

DENVER (6-2) at WASHINGTON (2-6)

Game time: 1 p.m.

Opening line: Broncos by 41‚Ñ2. Record vs. spread: Denver 6-2; Washington 2-6.

Series record: Broncos lead 6-4. Last meeting: Broncos beat Redskins 21-19, Oct. 9, 2005

ATLANTA (5-3) at CAROLINA (3-5)

Game time: 1 p.m.

Opening line: Falcons by 2. Record vs. spread: Atlanta 6-2; Carolina 3-5

Series record: Atlanta leads 18-11. Last meeting: Falcons beat Panthers 28-20, Sept. 20, 2009

NEW ORLEANS (8-0) at ST. LOUIS (1-7)

Game time: 1 p.m.

Opening line: Saints by 131‚Ñ2. Record vs. spread: New Orleans 6-2; St. Louis 3-5

Series record: Rams lead 38-29. Last meeting: Rams beat Saints 37-29, Nov. 11, 2007

TAMPA BAY (1-7) at MIAMI (3-5)

Game time: 1 p.m.

Opening line: Dolphins by 91‚Ñ2. Record vs. spread: Tampa Bay 2-6; Miami 4-4

Series record: Tied 4-4. Last meeting: Buccaneers beat Dolphins won 27-13, Oct. 16, 2005

JACKSONVILLE (4-4) at NEW YORK JETS (4-4)

Game time: 1 p.m.

Opening line: Jets by 6. Record vs. spread: Jacksonville 3-5; New York 4-4

Series record: Jaguars lead 5-3. Last meeting: Jaguars beat Jets 41-0, Oct. 8, 2006

PHILADELPHIA (5-3 at SAN DIEGO (5-3)

Game time: 4:15 p.m.

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

Opening line: Chargers by 1. Record vs. spread: Philadelphia 5-3, San Diego 3-5

Series record: Chargers lead 5-4. Last meeting: Eagles beat Chargers 20-17, Oct. 23, 2005

DALLAS (6-2) at GREEN BAY (4-4)

Game time: 4:15 p.m.

Opening line: Pick-em. Record vs. spread: Dallas 5-3; Green Bay 4-4

Series record: Cowboys lead 16-12. Last meeting: Cowboys beat Packers 27-16, Sept. 21, 2008

KANSAS CITY (1-7) at OAKLAND (2-6)

Game time: 4:05 p.m.

Opening line: Raiders by 11‚Ñ2. Record vs. spread: Kansas City 3-5; Oakland 4-4

Series record: Chiefs lead 51-45-2. Last meeting: Raiders beat Chiefs 13-10, Sept. 20, 2009

SEATTLE (3-5) at ARIZONA (5-3)

Game time: 4:15 p.m.,

Opening line: Cardinals by 71‚Ñ2. Record vs. spread: Seattle 3-5; Arizona 5-3

Series record: Cardinals lead 12-9. Last meeting: Cardinals beat Seahawks 27-3, Oct. 18, 2009

NEW ENGLAND (6-2) at INDIANAPOLIS (8-0)

Game time: 8:20 p.m.

TV: (21) (3) (11)

Opening line: Colts by 3. Record vs. spread: New England 4-4; Indianapolis 5-3

Series record: Patriots lead 42-27. Last meeting: Colts beat Patriots 18-15, Nov. 2, 2008

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