NFL preview capsules for Week 13

Sunday's games

New York Giants (7-4) at BEARS (5-6)

Time: 3:15 p.m., Channel 32

Line: Giants by 2½.

Series: Bears lead series 32-20-2.

Last time: Bears 38, Giants 20, Nov. 12, 2006 at New York.

Last week: Giants lost to Vikings 41-17; Bears beat Broncos 37-34 in OT.

Notes: New York is 4-1 on road. … QB Eli Manning threw season-high 4 INTs last week. Manning has thrown a TD in every game but one this season. … RB Brandon Jacobs (115 carries, 599 yards) missed last week with hamstring injury. Derrick Ward and Reuben Droughns would play if Jacobs can't. … Giants average 123.2 yards per game on ground, third-best in NFC. … Giants lead NFL with 38 sacks. ... Bears are 2-5 against NFC. ... RB Rex Grossman has been sacked 10 times in last three games. In six games, Grossman has thrown for 200-plus yards once (266 vs. Seattle). He is 10-3 in career at home. … RB Cedric Benson injured his left ankle last week and is out for season. RB Adrian Peterson (17 carries, 45 yards last week) will start. Peterson has scored in two straight. … Last week, WR-PR-KR Devin Hester returned two kicks for TDs, setting franchise career record (8). Hester also tied his single-season league record set last season (5). … Chicago has minus-9 turnover differential, tied for last in NFC.

San Francisco (3-8) at Carolina (4-7)

Time: Noon

Line: Panthers by 2½.

Series: Panthers lead series 8-7.

Last time: Panthers 37, 49ers 27, Nov. 14, 2004 at San Francisco.

Last week: 49ers beat Cardinals 37-31 in OT; Panthers lost to Saints 31-6.

Notes: Carolina has dropped five straight and seven in a row at home dating to last season. … Last week, DeShaun Foster rushed nine times for minus-5 yards and lost a fumble. When Foster rushes for 70-plus yards, Panthers are 16-1. … 44-year-old QB Vinny Testaverde will start if healthy. Testaverde was late scratch due to sore back last week. David Carr started and was 10 of 22 for 95 yards, 2 interceptions, a passer rating of 20.1 and was benched. ... San Francisco ended eight-game losing streak last week but is guaranteed its fifth consecutive season without winning record. 49ers recorded season highs with 37 points, 374 total yards, 237 yards passing, 137 yards rushing and 21 first downs. ... Last week, QB Trent Dilfer went 25-of-39 for 256 yards and 2 touchdowns, yet his 62.8 passer rating for season is second worst in NFC-- only better than injured teammate Alex Smith's.

Jacksonville (8-3) at Indianapolis (9-2)

Time: Noon, Channel 2

Line: Colts by 7.

Series: Colts lead series 10-3.

Last time: Colts 29, Jaguars 7, Oct. 22, 2007 at Jacksonville.

Last week: Jaguars beat Bills 36-14; Colts beat Falcons 31-13.

Notes: Colts have 1-game lead over Jaguars in AFC South. … QB David Garrard has thrown 201 passes without interception, Jaguars team record. Garrard's 103.1 pass rating is fourth-best in league. … RB Fred Taylor (708 yards on 159 carries) ran for season-high 104 yards last week. Taylor has 5 TDs in 12 career games vs. Colts. … Jacksonville has 1,524 yards on ground, most in AFC. Jaguars have gone over 100 yards rushing in 20 of past 22 games. … Colts QB Peyton Manning needs 145 yards to pass Joe Montana for ninth place on career yardage list. Manning is 5-1 in career at home against Jaguars. … WR Marvin Harrison is questionable and has missed five straight games with bruised knee. Harrison has 8 TDs in 12 career games against Jacksonville. … WR Reggie Wayne caught 9 passes for 131 yards in last meeting and has two straight 100-yard receiving games against Jags.

San Diego (6-5) at Kansas City (4-7)

Time: Noon

Line: Chargers by 4½.

Series: Chiefs lead series 51-43-1.

Last time: Chiefs 30, Chargers 16, Sept. 30, 2007 at San Diego.

Last week: Chargers beat Ravens 32-14; Chiefs lost to Raiders 20-17.

Notes: RB LaDainian Tomlinson became 23rd player in NFL history with 10,000 yards rushing last week. Tomlinson has two straight 100-yard rushing games vs. Chiefs and finished with 132 yards in last meeting. … LB Shawne Merriman had his first sack in five games last week, and has 33½ sacks since 2005, most in NFL. … San Diego is in sole possession of first place in AFC West for first time this season. … Chargers are 1-4 on road. ... … Last week, RB Kolby Smith (150 yards) became first Chiefs rookie to go over 100 yards rushing since Harvey Williams in 1991. … TE Tony Gonzalez (62 receptions, 738 yards) has a catch in 110 consecutive games for franchise record. ... Chiefs have scored AFC-low 162 points.

New York Jets (2-9) at Miami (0-11)

Time: Noon

Line: Dolphins by 1.

Series: Jets lead series 44-39-1.

Last time: Jets 31, Dolphins 28, Sept. 23, 2007 at New York.

Last week: Jets lost to Cowboys 34-3; Dolphins lost to Steelers 3-0.

Notes: New York is 0-5 on road. … Jets have won three straight against Dolphins. … QB Kellen Clemens was 12 of 27 for 142 yards in his fourth NFL start last week. He has NFL-low 56.9 passer rating. … RB Thomas Jones finished with 110 yards on 25 carries in last meeting. … Miami's start is worst for any team since Lions began 0-12 in 2001. In final five games, Dolphins face one team (New England) with winning record. … Rookie RB John Beck has 67.0 passer rating in two career starts. … Last week, RB Ricky Williams tore chest muscle and will miss rest of season. RB Jesse Chatman sustained neck injury and is doubtful. Patrick Cobbs (15 carries, 47 yards) or rookie Lorenzo Booker, who has yet to play, would start if Chatman can't go.

Detroit (6-5) at Minnesota (5-6)

Time: Noon, Channel 32

Line: Vikings by 3.

Series: Vikings lead series 60-30-2.

Last time: Lions 20, Vikings 17 in OT, Sept. 16, 2007 at Detroit.

Last week: Lions lost to Packers 37-26; Vikings beat Giants 41-17.

Notes: Lions have lost three straight but lead in chase for final NFC wild card. Since 2002, six teams that began 6-2 failed to make playoffs, including Denver last season. … Detroit averages 82.1 yards on ground, second worst in league. … QB Jon Kitna needs 103 yards passing to top 3,000 for sixth time. … Rookie WR Calvin Johnson set career highs with 7 receptions and 83 yards receiving last week. Johnson has TD catch in two straight games and scored in team's last meeting. … WR Roy Williams (58 receptions, 751 yards) had 7 receptions for 111 yards and TD last meeting. … Minnesota has won back-to-back games for first time this season. … RB Adrian Peterson is likely to play after missing last two games with right knee injury. Peterson leads NFL with 1,081 yards rushing. If he is ruled out, RB Chester Taylor will start again. Taylor has 241 yards rushing and four TDs in past two games.

Seattle (7-4) at Philadelphia (5-6)

Time: Noon

Line: Eagles by 3.

Series: Eagles lead series 6-4.

Last time: Seahawks 42, Eagles 0, Dec. 5, 2005 at Philadelphia.

Last week: Seahawks beat Rams 24-19; Eagles lost to Patriots 31-28.

Notes: Seattle has won three straight and is 5-1 at home, only 2-3 on road. … Seahawks have NFC's best record (48-27) since beginning of 2003 season. … WR D.J. Hackett (ankle) will miss game. … DE Patrick Kerney is second in NFL in sacks with 10½ and has seven in past three games. … Seattle has plus-6 turnover margin, second-best in NFC. … Last week, Philadelphia's 3-point loss to New England was Patriots' smallest margin of victory this season. … Eagles are game behind Detroit for final wild-card spot in NFC. … QB Donovan McNabb missed last week's game with thumb and ankle injuries, and A.J. Feeley will start again if McNabb is out. Feeley finished 27-for-42 for career-best 345 yards, 3 touchdown passes and 3 interceptions.

Atlanta (3-8) at St. Louis (2-9)

Time: Noon

Line: OFF (Rams QB questionable).

Series: Rams lead series 46-25-2.

Last time: Falcons 47, Rams 17, NFC divisional playoff, Jan. 15, 2004.

Last week: Falcons lost to Colts 31-13; Rams lost to Seahawks 24-19.

Notes: Falcons have lost two straight, are assured of non-winning season, the 32nd in 42-year history. … QB Joey Harrington will start again over Byron Leftwich. Last week, Harrington finished 14 of 30 for 155 yards and 2 INTs. Harrington has thrown for 225-plus yards once this season (361 vs. Carolina). … Warrick Dunn has 6 TDs rushing in four games vs. Rams. … St. Louis has won seven of past eight meetings in series. … QB Marc Bulger sustained concussion last week and is out. Gus Frerotte, who was 20 of 32 for 161 yards and 1 TD in relief, will start. … St. Louis is 0-5 at home this season.

Houston (5-6) at Tennessee (6-5)

Time: Noon

Line: Titans by 4.

Series: Titans lead series 9-2.

Last time: Titans 38, Texans 36, Oct. 21, 2007 at Houston.

Last week: Texans lost to Browns 27-17; Titans lost to Bengals 35-6.

Notes: Houston is 0-3 against AFC South. … QB Matt Schaub has completed 43 of 69 passes (62.3%) for 549 yards and 4 TDs in last two games. … Last week, WR Andre Johnson caught 3 passes for 37 yards -- first time in four games he failed to gain 100 yards receiving and catch a TD. … K Kris Brown has 22 FGs, second most in NFL. … Offensive coordinator Mike Sherman was hired as Texas A&M's coach but will remain with Texans for remainder of season. … Tennessee has lost three in row, giving up 28, 34 and 35 points during slide. … DT Albert Haynesworth has missed those three games with pulled hamstring and is questionable. In last two games Haynesworth played, Titans had 12 sacks. They have 3 in games he has missed.

Buffalo (5-6) at Washington (5-6)

Time: Noon

Line: Redskins by 6½.

Series: Bills lead series 6-5.

Last time: Bills 24, Redskins 7, Oct. 19, 2003 at Buffalo.

Last week: Bills lost to Jaguars 36-14; Redskins lost to Buccaneers 19-13.

Notes: QB Trent Edwards will start over J.P. Losman. Losman has thrown 6 INTs and lost 2 fumbles in seven starts this season, while Bills are 3-1 in games Edwards starts. … WR Lee Evans averages 80.0 yards receiving (17 receptions, 320 yards) in games Edwards starts. … RB Marshawn Lynch (751 yards, 6 TDs) will likely miss game with ankle injury. Anthony Thomas could start but has calf injury and is questionable. … Buffalo has allowed six 100-yard rushers this season. … Redskins will honor slain Sean Taylor by wearing patch on jerseys and No. 21 on helmets. … QB Jason Campbell is 63-for-103 for 647 yards over his last two games, both losses. … Washington has dropped three straight, is 1-4 in last five and is tied for last place in NFC East.

Cleveland (7-4) at Arizona (5-6)

Time: 3:05 p.m.

Line: Even.

Series: Browns lead 33-11-3 (series tied 1-1 since 1999).

Last time: Browns 44, Cardinals 6, Nov. 16, 2003 at Cleveland.

Last week: Browns beat Texans 27-17; Cardinals lost to 49ers 37-31 in OT.

Notes: Cleveland's remaining schedule doesn't feature team with winning record. Browns trail Pittsburgh by 1 game in AFC North. … QB Derek Anderson has 645 yards and 6 TDs in past three road games. … WR Braylon Edwards (55 receptions, 894 yards) has 11 TD receptions this season, 2 shy of club record. … Browns average 34.1 points in their 7 wins. … Last week, RB Jamal Lewis had season-high 29 carries for 134 yards and a TD. Team is 5-0 when Lewis has 20 or more carries. … WR Larry Fitzgerald (NFC-best 75 receptions, 1,060 yards) caught 2 touchdowns last week and broke Larry Centers' franchise record with 30 touchdowns as a Cardinal. Fitzgerald also went over 1,000 yards for second time in career. … QB Kurt Warner threw for NFL season-high 484 yards last week and has 7 TDs in past three games. He is 2-0 in career vs. Browns.

Denver (5-6) at Oakland (3-8)

Time: 3:05 p.m.

Line: Broncos by 3½.

Series: Raiders lead series 53-39-2.

Last time: Broncos 23, Raiders 20 in OT, Sept 16, 2007 at Denver.

Last week: Broncos lost to Bears 37-34 in OT; Raiders beat Chiefs 20-17.

Notes: Denver has won five straight over Oakland. … RBs Travis Henry (128 carries, 580 yards) and Selvin Young (76 carries, 385 yards) are expected to play after sitting out last week. RB Andre Hall (ankle) is doubtful. … Last week, WR Javon Walker (19 receptions, 230 yards) didn't make a catch in first game since missing nearly two months following knee surgery. Walker finished with 8 receptions for 101 yards in last meeting. … Coach Mike Shanahan is 20-5 against Raiders. … Opponents average 4.7 yards per rush against Denver, second highest in NFL. Oakland allows league-high 5.0 yards. … Last week, Oakland snapped six game losing streak and stopped string of 17 straight losses to AFC West opponents. … Raiders average 131.4 yards rushing per game, fifth best in league.

Tampa Bay (7-4) at New Orleans (5-6)

Time: 3:15 p.m.

Line: Saints by 3.

Series: Saints lead series 19-12.

Last time: Buccaneers 31, Saints 14, Sept. 16, 2007 at Tampa Bay.

Last week: Buccaneers beat Redskins 19-13; Saints beat Panthers 31-6.

Notes: Tampa Bay leads New Orleans by 2 games in NFC South. … Last week, Ronde Barber became Tampa Bay's all-time interceptions leader (32 INTs). Barber has two games of career-high 3 INTs vs. Saints. ... QB Jeff Garcia (back) was injured last week but is likely to play. Garcia has third-best passer rating (96.0) in NFC and 3 INTs. Bruce Gradkowski was 9 of 19 for 106 yards in relief, and Tampa Bay was outgained 316 yards to 15 and failed to make a first down in second half last week. … Last week, Saints QB Drew Brees threw for 3 TDs and ran for another score. In 5 wins, Brees has 15 TDs and 2 INTs. In 6 losses, he has 4 TDs and 13 INTs. ... Saints convert NFC-high 49 percent of their third downs.

Cincinnati (4-7) at Pittsburgh (8-3)

Time: 7:15 p.m., Channel 5

Line: Steelers by 7½.

Series: Steelers lead series 45-30.

Last time: Steelers 24, Bengals 13, Oct. 28, 2007 at Cincinnati.

Last week: Bengals beat Titans 35-6; Steelers beat Dolphins 3-0.

Notes: Bengals have lost five of last seven in series but have won two straight in Pittsburgh and are trying to be first opposing team to win three in a row at Heinz Field. … QB Carson Palmer has thrown for 456 yards and 3 TDs in last two against Pittsburgh. Palmer is tied for NFL lead with 15 INTs. … Last week, WR Chad Johnson (71 receptions, 1,041 yards) snapped eight-game scoreless streak with 3 TDs. Johnson finished with career-high 12 catches and set Cincinnati record for career receptions with 531. … Steelers are 45-20-1 in November and December in last seven seasons. … Pittsburgh is 6-0 at home but edged winless Dolphins on muddy field last Monday night. … Last week, Willie Parker (257 carries, 1,006 yards) rushed for 81 yards to go over 1,000 for third consecutive season. Parker has three straight 100-yard games vs. Bengals.

Monday's game

New England (11-0) at Baltimore (4-7)

Time: 7:30 p.m., ESPN

Line: Patriots by 20.

Series: Patriots lead series 3-0.

Last time: Patriots 24, Ravens 3, Nov. 28, 2004 at New England.

Last week: Patriots beat Eagles 31-28; Ravens lost to Chargers 32-14.

Notes: New England clinched AFC East last week and became fourth team since 1978 to clinch by 11th game of season ('85 Bears, '97 49ers, '04 Eagles). … Patriots have won 14 straight regular-season games, dating to last season. … QB Tom Brady leads NFL in completion percentage (72.4), yards (3,439) and TDs (39). … New England has league-best plus-16 turnover margin. Pats have 16 INTs, tied for second in league. … Baltimore has lost franchise-record five in a row and is in last-place tie in AFC North with Cincinnati. Ravens are averaging 252.4 yards on offense and have been outscored 143-72 during skid. … Baltimore has 28 giveaways for minus-11 turnover margin, worst in NFL.

Bob LeGere's picks

Sunday's games

-1½ Giants 24, BEARS 20

-3 RAMS 27, Falcons 21

-5½ REDSKINS 20, Bills 13

-3½ VIKINGS 20, Lions 10

-4 TITANS 17, Texans 14

-6½ COLTS 30, Jaguars 27

-1 DOLPHINS 19, Jets 16

-5½ Chargers 24, CHIEFS 14

+3 Seahawks 21, EAGLES 17

-3 PANTHERS 20, 49ers 9

-3 SAINTS 30, Bucs 20

E Browns 33, CARDINALS 27

-3½ Broncos 26, RAIDERS 21

-7 STEELERS 31, Bengals 28

Monday's game

-20½ Patriots 24, RAVENS 13

Last week: 8-7 straight up; 7-8 vs. the spread.

Season: 103-72 straight up; 72-95-8 vs. the spread