Last week’s record: 12-4
Season to date: 31-16
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Last week vs. spread: 11-5
Season vs. spread: 26-20-1
MATCHUP: Eagles (2-1) at Bears (1-2) 7:15 p.m. Sunday
TV/radio: WMAQ-Ch. 5, WBBM-AM 780
Line: Eagles by 3
Weather: 65M-:, partly cloudy
THE BUZZ: Eagles: Have done good job of handling shaky offenses-holding Rams to 3 points and Steelers to 6. That should make up for likely absence of RB Brian Westbrook (ankle).
Bears: After 2 straight 4th-quarter collapses, can Bears get their act together? At some point, offense has to develop some consistency.
FANTASY FACTOR: Donovan McNabb, who has beaten Bears in 4 of 5 meetings, has 5 TD passes vs. 1 INT. Brandon Lloyd becoming factor in Bears offense with 13 catches for 16.6-yard average and 1 TD.
THE PICK: EAGLES 20 BEARS 13
Off: Colts, Dolphins, Giants, Lions, Patriots, Seahawks
MATCHUP: Falcons (2-1) at Panthers (2-1)
Noon Sunday
Line: Panthers by 7
Weather: 80M-:, sunny
THE BUZZ: Falcons: Have taken advantage of soft early schedule, which ends this week. Falcons can run, but can they generate enough passing offense to pull off key road division win?
Panthers: Struggling with only 4 TDs from offense, but stout defense is ready to make difference. Controlling ball with run is key to this one.
FANTASY FACTOR: Michael Turner getting it done for Falcons with NFC-leading 5 rushing TDs. Panthers rookie Jonathan Stewart has rushed for 3 TDs and is getting 4.7 yards per carry.
THE PICK: PANTHERS 24 FALCONS 20
MATCHUP: Browns (0-3) at Bengals (0-3)
Noon Sunday
TV: WBBM-Ch. 2
Line: Bengals by 3 1/2
Weather: 75M-:, partly cloudy
THE BUZZ: Browns: Sticking with Derek Anderson at QB despite continuing offensive problems. That’s Brady Quinn warming up in bullpen.
Bengals: Have won last 4 home meetings vs. Browns, about only good news. Carson Palmer has only 1 TD pass, but Bengals’ problems aren’t just him.
FANTASY FACTOR: Neither offense can do much, but Bengals’ RB Chris Perry has rushed for 2 TDs. Browns’ Jamal Lewis getting just 3.5 per carry, awaiting 1st rushing TD.
THE PICK: BENGALS 24 BROWNS 13
MATCHUP: Texans (0-2) at Jaguars (1-2)
Noon Sunday
Line: Jaguars by 7
Weather: 90M-:, sunny
THE BUZZ: Texans: Tough early schedule continues after losses to Steelers, Titans. Thanks to Hurricane Ike, Texans haven’t played at home yet. QB Matt Schaub needs some big plays to remain starter.
Jaguars: 1-2 running combo of Fred Taylor and Maurice Jones-Drew is working, which is good because passing game isn’t. David Garrard has 1 TD pass vs. 4 INTs.
FANTASY FACTOR: Texans have new weapon in rookie RB Steve Slaton, averaging 5.1 yards per carry. Jaguars’ Jones-Drew rushed for 125 yards and 2 TDs in Texans’ 07 visit to Jacksonville.
THE PICK: JAGUARS 20 TEXANS 10
MATCHUP: Broncos (3-0) at Chiefs (0-3)
Noon Sunday
Line: Broncos by 9
Weather: 75M-:, sunny
THE BUZZ: Broncos: Scoring league-high 38 points per game, and they’ve needed them, winning last 2 by combined 3 points (Chargers by 1, Saints by 2). This one shouldn’t be as close.
Chiefs: Losing by average of 15.3 points per game, went back to Damon Huard at QB after Tyler Thigpen threw 3 picks in 1st NFL start. It won’t matter.
FANTASY FACTOR: Broncos’ Brandon Marshall leads AFC with 24 catches for 321 yards and has 2 TDs. Chiefs’ Dwayne Bowe has 15 catches, 2 for TDs, and had 9 receptions during Broncos’ 07 visit.
THE PICK: BRONCOS 38 CHIEFS 21
MATCHUP: 49ers (2-1) at Saints (1-2)
Noon Sunday
Line: Saints by 5
Weather: Dome
THE BUZZ: 49ers: Have won 2 straight and come into game with confidence that they can score enough to win. Playing defense will make difference.
Saints: Drew Brees leads offense that hasn’t been held below 24 points yet, thanks mostly to Reggie Bush’s 402 yards from scrimmage and 3 TDs.
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FANTASY FACTOR: 49ers’ J. T. O’Sullivan is NFC’s No. 2-rated passer, and has thrown just 1 INT (vs. 3 TDs). Brees off to good start with league-leading 980 passing yards and 5 TDs.
THE PICK: SAINTS 30 49ERS 27
MATCHUP: Cardinals (2-1) at Jets (1-2)
Noon Sunday
Line: Jets by 1 1/2
Weather: 75M-:, 40 percent chance of rain
THE BUZZ: Cardinals: Stayed on East Coast after Sunday’s loss to Washington, an unusual move. They hope it pays off in more rest for 37-year-old QB Kurt Warner.
Jets: Brett Favre, 38, is practicing with sore ankle, but he always plays. He’ll have to make some big plays in passing game to match what Cardinals will do.
FANTASY FACTOR: Cards’ Anquan Boldin averaging 14.5 yards per catch and tied for NFL lead with 4 receiving TDs. Jets’ Thomas Jones, averaging 4.2 yards per carry, must carry load in this one.
THE PICK: JETS 24 CARDINALS 20
MATCHUP: Packers (2-1) at Bucs (2-1)
Noon Sunday
TV: WFLD-Ch. 32
Line: Bucs by 1
Weather: 90M-:, partly cloudy
THE BUZZ: Packers: Have to shake off Sunday night loss to Cowboys, but injuries in secondary are concern. Aaron Rodgers needs big plays to compensate.
Bucs: Brian Griese showed Bears last week he still can make big plays, rallying Bucs to OT victory. Can he do it again?
FANTASY FACTOR: Packers’ Greg Jennings leads NFL with 373 receiving yards and is due for his 1st TD. Antonio Bryant is Griese’s favorite target after 10-catch day vs. Bears.
THE PICK: BUCS 24 PACKERS 20
MATCHUP: Vikings (1-2) at Titans (3-0)
Noon Sunday
Line: Titans by 3
Weather: 90M-:, partly sunny
THE BUZZ: Vikings: QB switch to Gus Frerotte paid off in home win over Panthers, but Vikings need more than Adrian Peterson’s running.
Titans: No. 3 defense (240.3 yards per game) allowing 9.7 points per game. DT Albert Haynesworth (3 sacks) and CB Cortland Finnegan leads NFL (4 INTs.)
FANTASY OUTLOOK: Can Peterson approach his 5.2 yards per carry vs. Titans defense Titans’ LenDale White has been doing dirty work near end zone, rushing for 4 TDs.
THE PICK: TITANS 20 VIKINGS 13
MATCHUP: Chargers (1-2) at Raiders (1-2)
3:05 p.m. Sunday
Line: Chargers by 7 1/2
Weather: 75M-:, sunny
THE BUZZ: Chargers: After starting with 2 losses by combined 3 points, Chargers turned it loose with 19-point win over Jets. Next up are Raiders, whom Chargers have beaten 9 straight. Make it 10.
Raiders: Another week, another Lane Kiffin career watch. In meantime, Raiders try to build around rookie RB Darren McFadden.
FANTASY OUTLOOK: Chargers QB Philip Rivers has been model of consistency — 3 TD passes in each of 1st 3 games. Raiders’ JaMarcus Russell has 3 TD passes, no INTs.
THE PICK: CHARGERS 31 RAIDERS 20
MATCHUP: Bills (3-0) at Rams (0-3)
3:05 p.m. Sunday
Line: Bills by 8
Weather: Dome
THE BUZZ: Bills: Going for 1st 4-0 start since ’92, and though Trent Edwards is no Jim Kelly, Bills have come from behind to win last 2. That shouldn’t be necessary this time.
Rams: Have scored NFC-low 29 points for many reasons, and QB Marc Bulger has paid for it as Trent Green, 38, gets another chance to start.
FANTASY OUTLOOK: Edwards has been hot in 4th quarter, completing 75 percent (24 of 32) with 2 TDs and no INTs. Last year for Miami, Green threw 5 TD passes vs. 7 INTs.
THE PICK: BILLS 20 RAMS 17
MATCHUP: Redskins (2-1) at Cowboys (3-0)
3:15 p.m. Sunday
TV: WFLD-Ch. 32
Line: Cowboys by 11
Weather: 85M-:, sunny
THE BUZZ: Redskins: Head to Texas with momentum, thanks to 2 straight home victories. Jason Campbell has yet to throw INT and Clinton Portis can run vs. Cowboys.
Cowboys: It’s early-season showdown in NFL’s best division, and Dallas hasn’t revealed serious weakness yet. Offense is churning out 440 yards per game.
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FANTASY OUTLOOK: Redskins’ Santana Moss has 3 TD catches already, and 4 in 5 games vs. Cowboys. Rookie Felix Jones making big plays for Cowboys with 3 TDs, 2 rushing and 1 kick return.
THE PICK: COWBOYS 34 REDSKINS 21
MATCHUP: Ravens (2-0) at Steelers (2-1)
7:30 p.m. Monday
TV/radio: ESPN, WSCR-AM 670
Line: Steelers by 5 1/2
Weather: 65M-:, clear
THE BUZZ: Ravens: Ravens’ No. 1-ranked defense could have dominating night, but with rookie QB (Joe Flacco), their offense will struggle against NFL’s No. 2 defense.
Steelers: Offense needs contributions from all around with RB Willie Parker out (knee) and QB Ben Roethlisberger playing with hand and shoulder ailments.
FANTASY OUTLOOK: Steelers rookie RB Rashard Mendenhall, 1st-round pick from Illinois, gets his 1st start after gaining 28 yards on 10 carries in limited action so far.
THE PICK: STEELERS 13 RAVENS 10