| Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007 | |||
| New England Patriots at NY Giants Giants | |||
 30 | Last week, Tom Brady passed for 215 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions. Brady could struggle against a Giants defense that recorded three sacks and applied eight QB hits last week. Giants RB Brandon Jacobs could have success against a Patriots defense that allowed 108 rushing yards on 22 carries. Result: New England Patriots 38, NY Giants Giants 35 | ||
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| Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007 | |||
| San Francisco 49ers at Cleveland Browns | |||
 24 | Browns QB Derek Anderson struggled last week and threw four interceptions. Anderson should rebound against a 49ers defense that surrendered 381 passing yards to the Buccaneers. 49ers RB Frank Gore should have success against a Browns defense that has struggled all season to stop the run. Result: Cleveland Browns 20, San Francisco 49ers 7 | ||
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| New Orleans Saints at Chicago Bears | |||
 23 | Saints QB Drew Brees could struggle this week against a Bears defense that held Brett Favre to 153 passing yards with zero touchdowns and two interceptions in cold and windy weather conditions in Chicago. The Bears rushed for a season-best 139 yards last week and should have similar success against a Saints defense that allowed the Eagles to rush for a season-high 184 yards. Result: Chicago Bears 33, New Orleans Saints 25 | ||
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| Seattle Seahawks at Atlanta Falcons | |||
 21 | Falcons QB Chris Redman passed for 315 yards with two touchdowns and an interception last week. Redman could struggle against a Seahawks defense that limited Troy Smith to 199 passing yards. The Seahawks gained 144 total rushing yards last week, but could struggle against a Falcons defense that held Edgerrin James to 76 yards on 25 carries. Result: Atlanta Falcons 44, Seattle Seahawks 41 | ||
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| Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | |||
 17 | Panthers rookie QB Matt Moore passed for 182 yards with one touchdown and one interception last week. Moore should have similar success against a Buccaneers defense that allowed Shaun Hill to throw three touchdowns. Buccaneers RB Earnest Graham should have success against a Panthers defense that allowed Marion Barber to run all over them as he picked up 110 yards on 22 carries. Result: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23, Carolina Panthers 31 | ||
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| Buffalo Bills at Philadelphia Eagles | |||
 24 | Eagles QB Donovan McNabb threw 263 yards with three touchdowns last week. McNabb could struggle against a Bills defense that held Eli Manning to 111 yards while forcing two interceptions. Bills QB Trent Edwards could struggle against an Eagles defense that put consistent pressure on Drew Brees. Result: Philadelphia Eagles 17, Buffalo Bills 9 | ||
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| Cincinnati Bengals at Miami Dolphins | |||
 27 | Bengals QB Carson Palmer passed for only 115 yards and finished last week's game with a 44.8 passer rating. Palmer should have better success against a Dolphins defense that struggled against the pass last week. Dolphins rookie RB Lorenzo Booker could have success against a Benglas defense that gave up 92 rushing yards on 21 carries. Result: Cincinnati Bengals 38, Miami Dolphins 25 | ||
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| Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans | |||
 23 | Last week, Texans QB Sage Rosenfels struggled and threw three interceptions. Rosenfels could struggle against a Jaguars defense that held JaMarcus Russell to 83 passing yards with one touchdown and three interceptions. Jaguars RB Fred Taylor should have success against a Texans defense that gave up a total of 120 rushing yards last week. Result: Houston Texans 42, Jacksonville Jaguars 28 | ||
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| Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers | |||
 24 | Packers QB Brett Favre passed for a season-low 153 yards last week, but should rebound against a Lions defense that allowed Damon Huard to pass for 305 yards and two touchdowns. Lions RB Kevin Jones could have success against a Packers defense that struggled against the run last week and gave up 139 rushing yards. Result: Green Bay Packers 34, Detroit Lions 13 | ||
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| Kansas City Chiefs at NY Jets Jets | |||
 21 | Last week, Jets QB Chad Pennington was under constant pressure which led to two interceptions, but he still passed for 264 yards and a touchdown. Pennington could struggle against a Chiefs defense that held Jon Kitna to 115 passing yards. Chiefs QB Brodie Croyle was injured last week, so Damon Huard could start against a Jets defense that held Vince Young to 166 passing yards. Result: NY Jets Jets 13, Kansas City Chiefs 10 | ||
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| San Diego Chargers at Oakland Raiders | |||
 28 | Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson only played a half, but still racked up 107 rushing yards with a touchdown. Tomlinson should have similar success, if he plays, against a Raiders defense that gave up 111 rushing yards to Fred Taylor. Raiders RB Dominic Rhodes could struggle against a tough Chargers defense. Result: San Diego Chargers 30, Oakland Raiders 17 | ||
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| Minnesota Vikings at Denver Broncos | |||
 20 | Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson threw for 220 yards last week and will test a Broncos defense that held Philip Rivers to 189 passing yards. Broncos RB Selvin Young will test a Vikings defense that gave up more than 100 rushing yards last week. Result: Denver Broncos 22, Minnesota Vikings 19 | ||
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| Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens | |||
 21 | Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger had his second perfect passer rating of 158.3 this season. Roethlisberger should have success against a Ravens defense that allows too many receivers to get open. Ravens rookie QB Troy Smith will test a Steelers defense that intercepted Marc Bulger twice, but also gave up three touchdown passes. Result: Pittsburgh Steelers 21, Baltimore Ravens 27 | ||
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| Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins | |||
 24 | Redskins QB Todd Collins posted a 124.8 passer rating last week, but could struggle against a Cowboys defense that allowed just 182 passing yards last week. Cowboys RB Marion Barber could struggle in his limited action against a Redskins defense that held the Vikings to just 41 rushing yards. Result: Washington Redskins 27, Dallas Cowboys 6 | ||
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| St. Louis Rams at Arizona Cardinals | |||
 28 | Cardinals QB Kurt Warner passed for 361 yards and three touchdowns last week. Warner should have similar success against a Rams defense that gave up 261 yards and three touchdowns through the air. Rams RB Steven Jackson will test a Cardinals defense that played well against the run last week. Result: Arizona Cardinals 48, St. Louis Rams 19 | ||
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| Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts | |||
 21 | Titans QB Vince Young struggled last week when he fumbled three times and threw an interception. Young could struggle against a Colts defense that picked off three passes and registered four quarterback pressures against the Texans last week. The Colts' rushing attack will test a Titans defense that limited the Jets to 2.8 rushing yards per carry. Result: Tennessee Titans 16, Indianapolis Colts 10 | ||
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