NFL capsules (Week 3)
Green Bay (2-0) at Bears (1-1)
Time: 3:15 p.m., FOX
Line: Green Bay by 4
Series record: Bears lead 91-83-6
Last meeting: Packers beat Bears 21-14, Jan. 23, 2011
Last week: Packers beat Carolina 30-23; Bears lost to New Orleans 30-13
Streaks, stats and notes: Packers opponents have three touchdowns in 11 trips inside 20. ... Aaron Rodgers has won five of seven starts against Bears. He ranks second in NFL with 126.4 passer rating, connecting on 46 of 65 passes for 620 yards and five TDs with no interceptions. ... Pro Bowl S Nick Collins sustained a season-ending neck injury in Sunday’s win at Carolina. He’ll be replaced by Charlie Peprah. ... Donald Driver became Packers’ all-time leading receiver last week and has 9,666 yards. ... Ryan Grant has rushed for 504 yards (100.8 per game) and five TDs in last five games against Bears. ... CB Charles Woodson had two interceptions last week. ... Jay Cutler has been sacked league-leading 11 times, matching total in final season with Denver in 2008. He was sacked 52 games last season. ... Devin Hester has three TDs against Green Bay: one receiving, two on punt returns. ... CB Charles Tillman has four INTs against Packers, including career-long 95-yard return.
Jacksonville (1-1) at Carolina (0-2)
Time: noon., FOX
Line: Panthers by 3½
Series record: Jaguars lead 3-1
Last meeting: Jaguars defeated Panthers 37-6, Dec. 9, 2007
Last week: Jaguars lost to Jets 32-3; Panthers lost to Packers 30-23
Streaks, stats and notes: Blaine Gabbert, No. 10 overall pick in draft, makes first start at Carolina, becoming third rookie quarterback to start this year. ... RB Maurice Jones-Drew averaging 92.5 yards rushing per game and aims for third straight game with 100-plus rushing yards against NFC. He has three 100-yard rush games in past five road games ... Panthers, who finished last in the league in offense in 2010, lead NFC in yards per game (476) and passing offense (403.5)... No. 1 overall pick QB Cam Newton passed for single-game rookie record 432 yards last week and is first in NFL history with back-to-back 400-yard games to begin career. His 854 pass yards are most ever by player in first two NFL games.
New York Giants (1-1) at Philadelphia (1-1)
Time: noon, FOX
Line: OFF
Series record: Giants lead 82-74-2
Last meeting: Eagles beat Giants 38-31, Dec. 19, 2010
Last week: Giants beat Rams 28-16; Eagles lost to Falcons 35-31
Streaks, stats and notes: Eagles rallied from 21-point deficit, scoring 28 points in final 7:28 to beat Giants 38-31 on DeSean Jackson’s punt return for TD on last play at New Meadowlands last Dec. 19. ... Eagles have won six in a row over Giants. ... Eagles have started two or more QBs in a season eight times in coach Andy Reid’s first 12 years. ... CB Asante Samuel has four career interceptions off Eli Manning. ... Manning will make 106th consecutive starts.
Miami (0-2) at Cleveland (1-1)
Time: noon., CBS
Line: Browns by 1
Series record: Tied 7-7
Last meeting: Browns beat Dolphins 13-10, Dec. 5, 2010
Last week: Dolphins lost to Houston 23-13; Browns beat Colts 27-19
Streaks, stats and notes: After dropping first two games at home, Dolphins need win with next three games at Cleveland, San Diego and New York Jets. ... Miami 1-7 at home last season and 6-2 on road, only team since NFL expanded to 16-game schedule to have one win or less at home and winning record on road. ... Browns have won previous three meetings after dropping six straight. ... Browns KR Josh Cribbs has provided huge spark with returns past two weeks. He already has three kickoff returns of 40 yards or longer after getting none in 2010.
New England (2-0) at Buffalo (2-0)
Time: noon., CBS
Line: Patriots by 9
Series record: Patriots lead 61-40-1
Last meeting: Patriots beat Bills 34-3, Dec. 26
Last week: Patriots beat Chargers 35-21; Bills beat Raiders 38-35
Streaks, stats and notes: Patriots have won 20 of past 21 meetings and 15 straight over AFC East rivals since Buffalo’s 31-0 win in 2003 season opener. It’s third-longest win streak in NFL history and stretch in which Pats have outscored Buffalo by combined 435-194. ... QB Tom Brady’s 39 touchdowns passing against Buffalo are most against any opponent. ... QB Ryan Fitzpatrick’s seven TDs tied with Brady and Detroit’s Matthew Stafford for league lead.
San Francisco (1-1) at Cincinnati (1-1)
Time: noon, FOX
Line: Bengals by 1
Series record: 49ers lead 10-3
Last meeting: 49ers beat Bengals 20-13, Dec. 15, 2007
Last week: 49ers lost to Cowboys 27-24 OT, Bengals lost to Broncos 24-22
Streaks, stats and notes: San Francisco starts weeklong stay in Ohio. Rather than returning to West Coast and coming back for game in Philadelphia following Sunday, 49ers will work out in Youngstown next week. ... San Francisco’s 10-3 series advantage includes pair of Super Bowl victories. ... WR Braylon Edwards had a surgical procedure on right knee and is sidelined indefinitely. ...Bengals rookie QB Andy Dalton trying for third straight game with passer rating above 100.
DETROIT (2-0) at MINNESOTA (0-2)
Time: noon, FOX
Line: Lions by 4
Series record: Vikings lead 66-31-2
Last meeting: Lions beat Vikings 20-13, Jan. 2, 2011
Last week: Lions beat Chiefs 48-3; Vikings lost to Buccaneers 24-20
Streaks, stats and notes: Lions favored in road game against Vikings for first time since 1981. They haven’t won in Minnesota since 1997, streak of 13 straight losses at Metrodome. Overall, Vikings have won 20 of last 23 meetings. ... Kickers Jason Hanson (Lions) and Ryan Longwell (Vikings) face each other for 29th time in their career. ... Lions have won 10 straight games, including four preseason victories, dating to last December. ... Lions WR Calvin Johnson is tied for NFL lead with four touchdown catches. Since start of 2008 season, his 33 TD catches are most in league. ... Vikings QB Donovan McNabb has one turnover in two games, but ranks 29th in NFL in passer rating at 71.3.
DENVER (1-1) at TENNESSEE (1-1)
Time: noon, CBS
Line: Titans by 4½
Series record: Titans lead 21-16-1
Last meeting: Broncos beat Titans 26-20, Oct. 3, 2010
Streaks, stats and notes: Denver looking for 400th regular-season victory in franchise history. ... Broncos have won three straight against Titans. ... Kyle Orton threw for 341 yards with two touchdowns in beating Tennessee last season. ... Mike Munchak won first game as Titans’ coach last week. ... QB Matt Hasselbeck has thrown for 621 yards, third-most in AFC behind Tom Brady (940) and Philip Rivers (713).
Houston (2-0) at New Orleans (1-1)
Time: noon, CBS
Line: Saints by 5½
Series record: Tied 1-1
Last meeting: Texans beat Saints, 23-10, Nov. 18, 2007
Last week: Texans beat Dolphins, 23-13; Saints beat Bears, 30-13
Streaks, stats and notes: Texans seek first 3-0 start in franchise history. ... QB Matt Schaub has completed an NFL-best 71.7 percent of his passes (38 of 53). ... Schaub passed for 293 yards, 2 TDs and was not intercepted in the teams’ last meeting. ... Saints QB Drew Brees has thrown a touchdown pass in 29 straight and needs one vs. Texans to tie Dan Marino’s mark of 30 straight with a TD pass between 1985-87.
New York Jets (2-0) at Oakland (1-1)
Time: 3:05 p.m., CBS
Line: Jets by 3½
Series record: Raiders lead 22-17-2
Last meeting: Jets beat Raiders 38-0, Oct. 25, 2009
Last week: Jets beat Jaguars 32-3; Raiders lost to Bills 38-35
Streaks, stats and notes: Jets looking for second 3-0 start in three years under coach Rex Ryan. ... Jets RB LaDainian Tomlinson has 2,017 yards rushing and 25 total TDs in 18 career games against Raiders. Tomlinson needs one TD to join Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith as only players with at least 160 in career. ... Jets had four INTs last week against Jacksonville, including two by CB Antonio Cromartie. ... Raiders allowed five TDs on five second-half drives in loss to Bills last week. ... Oakland is 35-15-1 all-time in home openers.
Baltimore (1-1) at St. Louis (0-2)
Time: 3:05 p.m., FOX
Line: Ravens by 4
Series record: Tied 2-2
Last week: Ravens lost to Titans 26-13; Rams lost to Giants 28-16
Streaks, stats and notes: First meeting in St. Louis since Nov. 9, 2003, when Jeff Wilkins kicked 4 FGs to erase 1-point deficit in Rams’ 33-22 victory. ... Rams 0-1 at home after dropping season opener 31-13 to Eagles.
Kansas City (0-2) at San Diego (1-1)
Time: 3:05 p.m., CBS
Line: Chargers by 15
Series record: Chiefs lead 51-50-1
Last meeting: Chargers beat Chiefs 31-0, Dec. 12, 2010
Streaks, stats and notes: Two of worst teams in NFL in taking care of ball. Chiefs have nine turnovers and two takeaways; Chargers have six turnovers and one takeaway. ... Chiefs minus-7 in differential, putting them on pace for 72 turnovers and a whopping minus-56. ... Chiefs outscored 89-10 through two games.
Atlanta (1-1) at Tampa Bay (1-1)
Time: 3:15 p.m., FOX
Line: Buccaneers by 1
Series record: Buccaneers lead 18-17
Last week: Falcons beat Eagles 35-31; Buccaneers beat Vikings 24-20
Streaks, stats and notes: Falcons have won five straight in series between NFC South rivals. Only one decided by more than six points. ... Atlanta QB Matt Ryan 7-1 over past eight starts within division, and he’s won past five starts against Bucs. ... Falcons RB Michael Turner has been tough on Tampa Bay, with 380 yards and four TDs rushing in past four meetings.
Arizona (1-1) at Seattle (0-2)
Time: 3:15 p.m., FOX
Line: Cardinals by 3
Series record: Cardinals lead 13-11
Last meeting: Seahawks 36, Cardinals 18, Nov. 14, 2010
Last week: Cardinals lost to Redskins 22-21; Seahawks lost to Steelers 24-0
Streaks, stats and notes: Seahawks have won seven of last eight home openers. ... Cardinals coming off 22-21 loss at Washington, where Redskins scored twice in final six minutes for win. ... First division game for Cardinals, who were 1-5 against NFC West a year ago, their worst division record since coach Ken Whisenhunt took over. ... QB Kevin Kolb fifth in league in passer rating at 110.3.
Pittsburgh (1-1) at Indianapolis (0-2)
Time: 7:20 p.m., NBC
Line: Steelers by 11
Series record: Steelers lead 18-6
Last meeting: Colts won 24-20 at Pittsburgh, Nov. 9, 2008
Last week: Steelers beat Seahawks 24-0; Colts lost to Browns 27-19
Streaks, stats and notes: Pittsburgh 15-16 in Sunday night games, 10-12 on road. ... This will be Steelers first appearance in Lucas Oil Stadium, home of Super Bowl. They haven’t played in Indy since beating Colts 21-18 in divisional playoff game in January 2006. ... QB Ben Roethlisberger needs four TD passes to join former QB Terry Bradshaw as only Steelers with 150 TD passes.
Monday’s game GAME
Washington (1-1) at Dallas (1-1)
Time: 7:30 p.m., ESPN
Line: OFF
Series record: Cowboys lead 60-40-2
Last meeting: Cowboys beat Redskins 33-30, Dec. 19, 2010
Last week: Redskins beat Cardinals 22-21; Cowboys beat 49ers 27-24 OT
Streaks, stats and notes: Redskins and Cowboys 7-7 when they play each other on Monday night. ... Washington coach Mike Shanahan is 2-0 for ninth time in career. ... Redskins going for first 3-0 start since 2005. They have never started season with three consecutive victories against NFC teams. ... QB Rex Grossman has started five games for Washington, and has three of his four career 300-yard games. That includes last December against Dallas with 322 yards and 4 TDs.