| Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007 | |||
| Green Bay Packers at Kansas City Chiefs | |||
 20 | Kansas City entered the bye week ranked 29th in rushing, averaging only 82 yards a game. Chiefs RB Larry Johnson will test a Packers defense that allowed Selvin Young to rush for 71 yards in 18 carries. Packers RB Ryan Grant gives the team a rushing attack that has been missing for most of the season. Grant faces a Chiefs defense that gives up 108 rushing yards a game and 4.0 yards per carry. Result: Kansas City Chiefs 22, Green Bay Packers 33 | ||
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| Denver Broncos at Detroit Lions | |||
 23 | Last week, Lions QB Jon Kitna was efficient, completing 24 of 35 passes for 268 yards with no interceptions. Kitna could have more success against a Broncos defense that gave up a 79-yard touchdown pass early and an 82-yard touchdown in OT. Broncos RB Selvin Young filled in well for Travis Henry, but could struggle against a Lions defense that held Cedric Benson to 50 yards on 11 carries. Result: Detroit Lions 44, Denver Broncos 7 | ||
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| Cincinnati Bengals at Buffalo Bills | |||
 21 | Bills RB Marshawn Lynch rushed for 80 yards on 21 carries and should have similar success against a Bengals defense that gave up 126 rushing yards to Willie Parker. Bengals QB Carson Palmer passed for 205 yards and a touchdown. Palmer should have success against a Bills defense that is ranked 29th against the pass. Result: Cincinnati Bengals 21, Buffalo Bills 33 | ||
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| San Francisco 49ers at Atlanta Falcons | |||
 20 | The Falcons' rushing attack is ranked 25th in the league, which is a massive dropoff from a team that led the league in rushing the past three seasons. Falcons RB Jerious Norwood should have more success against a 49ers defense that allowed Reggie Bush to rush for 6.4 yards per carry. 49ers RB Frank Gore, who is playing on an injured ankle, could have success against a Falcons defense that ranks 23rd against the run. Result: Atlanta Falcons 20, San Francisco 49ers 16 | ||
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| Carolina Panthers at Tennessee Titans | |||
 20 | Titans QB Vince Young struggled last week. He passed for 42 yards with 11 rush yards on seven carries. Young should bounce back this week against a Panthers defense that gave up 254 passing yards and two touchdown passes. The Panthers' rushing attack gained 108 yards on 33 carries, but could struggle against a Titans defense that held RB LaMont Jordan to 16 rushing yards on 12 carries. Result: Tennessee Titans 20, Carolina Panthers 7 | ||
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| Arizona Cardinals at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | |||
 20 | Buccaneers QB Jeff Garcia saw his string of 217 passes without an interception broken when he was picked off three times against the Jaguars. Garcia could struggle against a Cardinals defense that ranks 8th against the pass and has done a nice job of rushing the passer. Cardinals RB Edgerrin James should have success against a Bucs defense that is having problems stopping the run. Result: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17, Arizona Cardinals 10 | ||
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| Washington Redskins at NY Jets Jets | |||
 19 | Redskins QB Jason Campbell passed for 197 yards with an interception last week, but should have more success against a Jets defense that gives up big plays. Jets RB Thomas Jones rushed for 70 yards on 16 carries and could have similar success against a Redskins defense that gave up 107 rushing yards on 19 carries. Result: Washington Redskins 23, NY Jets Jets 20 | ||
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| Jacksonville Jaguars at New Orleans Saints | |||
 21 | Saints QB Drew Brees was near perfect last week and completed 31 of 39 passes for 336 yards and four touchdowns. Brees could struggle against a Jaguars defense that had three interceptions against Jeff Garcia, who hadn't thrown a pick all year. Last week, the Jaguars ran it 44 times and passed only 16. The Jaguars' running game could struggle against a Saints defense that held an opponent to under 100 yards for the sixth straight game. Result: Jacksonville Jaguars 24, New Orleans Saints 41 | ||
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| San Diego Chargers at Minnesota Vikings | |||
 24 | Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson averaged 5.3 rushing yard per carry last week, but faces a Vikings defense that surrendered only 62 rushing yards against the Eagles. Vikings QB Brooks Bollinger could start in place of Tarvaris Jackson, who has a broken finger. Bollinger might struggle against a Chargers defense that had four interceptions last week. Result: San Diego Chargers 17, Minnesota Vikings 35 | ||
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| Seattle Seahawks at Cleveland Browns | |||
 24 | Browns QB Derek Anderson passed for three touchdowns and no interceptions last week. Anderson could struggle against a Seahawks defense that has intercepted eight passes while giving up only five touchdowns. Seahawks RB Shaun Alexander has only two rushing touchdowns and 460 yards through seven games. Alexander should bounce back against a Browns defense that has generally given up 100 rushing yards per week. Result: Cleveland Browns 33, Seattle Seahawks 30 | ||
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| Houston Texans at Oakland Raiders | |||
 20 | Last week, Raiders RB LaMont Jordan was a non-factor with 16 rushing yards on 12 carries. Jordan should have better success against a Texans defense that allowed 109 rushing yards last week. The Texans running game topped 100 yards for the first time since Week 2 and should have success against a Raiders defense that allowed LenDale White to become the fifth RB this season to break 100 rushing yards. Result: Oakland Raiders 17, Houston Texans 24 | ||
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| New England Patriots at Indianapolis Colts | |||
 31 | Patriots QB Tom Brady passed for 306 yards with three touchdowns and also had two rushing touchdowns last week. Brady will test the Colts' No. 1 ranked pass defense. Colts QB Peyton Manning passed for 254 yards with two touchdowns last week and could have success against the Patriots' 5th ranked pass defense. Result: New England Patriots 24, Indianapolis Colts 20 | ||
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| Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles | |||
 26 | Cowboys RB Marion Barber has led a strong rushing attack that ranks seventh in the league. Barber faces an Eagles defense that held the league's leading rusher to 3.5 yards per carry. Brian Westbrook was held to a season-low 36 yards and 2.2 yards per carry last week, and could struggle against a Cowboys defense that has allowed just one 100-yard rusher. Result: Dallas Cowboys 38, Philadelphia Eagles 17 | ||
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| Monday, Nov. 5, 2007 | |||
| Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers | |||
 23 | Steelers RB Willie Parker had his fifth 100-yard game of the season with 126 yards on 22 carries. Parker faces a Ravens defense that has stuffed opponents for an average of 2.9 yards a carry. Ravens RB Willis McGahee is sixth in the NFL for rushing, averaging 91.3 yards per game. McGahee faces a tough Steelers defense that held the Bengals to 91 rushing yards. Result: Pittsburgh Steelers 38, Baltimore Ravens 7 | ||
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