| Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007 | |||
| Chicago Bears at Washington Redskins | |||
 20 | Redskins QB Jason Campbell passed for 216 yards in Week 13, but could struggle against a Bears defense that held Eli Manning to 195 passing yards. Bears RB Adrian Peterson should have success against a Redskins defense that gave up 4.0 yards per carry against the Bills. Result: Washington Redskins 24, Chicago Bears 16 | ||
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| Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007 | |||
| Oakland Raiders at Green Bay Packers | |||
 24 | Last week, QB Aaron Rodgers replaced Brett Favre, who injured his right elbow. The Packers' passing attack faces a Raiders defense that had a few breakdowns, but also had two key interceptions. Raiders RB Justin Fargas could struggle against a Packers defense that held Julius Jones to 26 rushing yards on nine carries. Result: Green Bay Packers 38, Oakland Raiders 7 | ||
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| Dallas Cowboys at Detroit Lions | |||
 31 | Cowboys QB Tony Romo passed for 309 yards and four touchdowns last week and should have similar success against a Lions defense that allowed Tarvaris Jackson to pass for 204 yards and two touchdowns. Lions QB Jon Kitna could struggle against a Cowboys defense that intercepted Brett Favre twice. Result: Dallas Cowboys 28, Detroit Lions 27 | ||
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| St. Louis Rams at Cincinnati Bengals | |||
 28 | Bengals QB Carson Palmer established a career-low completion percentage of 38.6, but should rebound against a Rams defense that allowed Chris Redman to pass for 172 yards and two touchdowns. Rams RB Steven Jackson could struggle against a Bengals defense that forced three fumbles last week. Result: Cincinnati Bengals 19, St. Louis Rams 10 | ||
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| Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills | |||
 21 | Bills QB Trent Edwards passed for a career-high 257 yards last week and should have similar success against a Dolphins defense that allowed Kellen Clemens to post a career-high 91.7 passer rating. Dolphins rookie QB John Beck faces a Bills defense that had problems defending TE Chris Cooley in the first half. Result: Buffalo Bills 38, Miami Dolphins 17 | ||
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| San Diego Chargers at Tennessee Titans | |||
 21 | Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson rushed for 177 yards and two scores against the Chiefs, and should have similar success against a Titans defense that allowed a 4.8-yard rushing average and gave up 119 rushing yards overall. Titans QB Vince Young could struggle against the Chargers pass rush, which had eight sacks last week. Result: San Diego Chargers 23, Tennessee Titans 17 | ||
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| NY Giants Giants at Philadelphia Eagles | |||
 21 | Eagles QB A.J. Feeley threw four interceptions last week, but should have success against a Giants defense that gave up 296 passing yards. Giants RB Reuben Droughns will probably start in place of Derrick Ward, who suffered a fractured left fibula. Ward will test an Eagles defense that struggled against the run last week. Result: Philadelphia Eagles 13, NY Giants Giants 16 | ||
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| Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars | |||
 26 | Jaguars QB David Garrard passed for 257 yards and three touchdowns, but he also threw his first interception of the year last week. Garrard could struggle against a Panthers defense that intercepted Trent Dilfer four times. The Panthers' rushing attack could struggle against a Jaguars defense that held Joseph Addai to 67 yards on 21 carries. Result: Jacksonville Jaguars 37, Carolina Panthers 6 | ||
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| Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Houston Texans | |||
 23 | Buccaneers RB Earnest Graham rushed for 106 yards on 22 carries last week and should have similar success against a Texans defense that has struggled against the run. Texans RB Ron Dayne will test a Buccaneers defense that does a nice job of limiting the big run. Result: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14, Houston Texans 28 | ||
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| Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks | |||
 26 | With Seahawks RB Shaun Alexander back for the first time in three weeks, the offense was more balanced attack, with 29 runs and 34 passes. Alexander could struggle against a Cardinals defense that held Jamal Lewis to 62 rushing yards. Cardinals RB Edgerrin James should have success against a Seahawks defense that allowed 144 rushing yards. Result: Seattle Seahawks 42, Arizona Cardinals 21 | ||
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| Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers | |||
 23 | Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson was steady for the second consecutive game, completing 18 of 24 passes for 204 yards and two touchdowns. Jackson could struggle against a 49ers defense that surrendered two short TD passes, but held Vinny Testaverde to a 74.7 passer rating. 49ers RB Frank Gore could struggle against Vikings defense that limited the Lions to just 23 rushing yards. Result: Minnesota Vikings 27, San Francisco 49ers 7 | ||
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| Cleveland Browns at NY Jets Jets | |||
 23 | Browns QB Derek Anderson threw for 304 yards and two touchdowns, but also had two costly interceptions last week. Anderson could struggle against a Jets defense that harassed Miami QB John Beck, which resulted in five turnovers. Jets RB Thomas Jones should have success against a Browns defense that gives up 131.5 rushing yards per game. Result: Cleveland Browns 24, NY Jets Jets 18 | ||
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| Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos | |||
 20 | Broncos RB Travis Henry should have success against a Chiefs defense that missed assignments, which led to 177 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Chiefs rookie RB Kolby Smith should play well against a Broncos defense that allowed Justin Fargas to rush for 146 yards, most of which came in big chunks. Result: Denver Broncos 41, Kansas City Chiefs 7 | ||
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| Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots | |||
 31 | Patriots QB Tom Brady passed for 257 yards with two touchdowns and an interception last week. Brady could struggle against a Steelers defense that held Carson Palmer to 183 passing yards with no touchdowns. Steelers RB Willie Parker could have success against a Patriots defense that gave up 138 rushing yards with a touchdown. Result: New England Patriots 34, Pittsburgh Steelers 13 | ||
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| Indianapolis Colts at Baltimore Ravens | |||
 23 | Last week, Colts QB Peyton Manning completed 20 of 29 passes for 288 yards and four touchdowns. Manning could struggle against a Ravens defense that put constant pressure on Tom Brady. Ravens RB Willis McGahee could have success against a Colts defense that gave up an average of 5.4 rushing yards per carry against the Jaguars. Result: Indianapolis Colts 44, Baltimore Ravens 20 | ||
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| Monday, Dec. 10, 2007 | |||
| New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons | |||
 21 | Saints RB Reggie Bush rushed for just 64 yards last week and could struggle against a Falcons defense that held Steven Jackson in check until he broke off a 50-yard touchdown run. Jerious Norwood could get his second consecutive start and should find running room against a Saints defense that gave up 172 rushing yards. Result: New Orleans Saints 34, Atlanta Falcons 14 | ||
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