Last week: 10-6 Against the spread: 6-10
Season: 148-76 Against the spread: 96-128
FRIDAY’S GAME
Chargers (11-3) at Titans (7-7)
Line: Titans by 3 Over/under: 47
6:30 PM, TV: NFL Network
The Chargers aren’t good against the run, and that’s trouble against Vince Young and Chris Johnson. But Philip Rivers should have a big day against the 31st-ranked pass defense.
Chargers 24 Titans 23
SUNDAY’S GAMES
Jaguars (7-7) at Patriots (9-5)
Line: Patriots by 8 Over/under: 44
NOON
Although Tom Brady has not been at his best over the last month, it’s hard to pick against the Patriots at home in December (with a playoff berth at stake).
Patriots 24 Jaguars 20
Seahawks (5-9) at Packers (9-5)
Line: Packers by 14 Over/under: 42
NOON, TV: WFLD-Ch. 32
Seattle has won one road game, and the Packers won’t be the second victim. The playoff-minded Packers aren’t going to lose to a team the Bucs crushed last week.
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Packers 34 Seahawks 10
Ravens (8-6) at Steelers (7-7)
Line: Steelers by 2 1/2 Over/under: 41
NOON, TV: WBBM-Ch. 2
Yes, the Steelers just stopped a five-game slide and have all sorts of weaknesses. They are also a franchise that rises to the occasion and is 8-2 against the Ravens at Heinz Field.
Steelers 23 Ravens 20
Panthers (6-8) at Giants (8-6)
Line: Giants by 7 Over/under: 42
NOON
The Giants still have flickering playoff hopes. Matt Moore outplayed Brett Favre last week. Hard to imagine him topping a sharp Eli Manning this week — especially on the road.
Giants 24 Panthers 16
Chiefs (3-11) at Bengals (9-5)
Line: Bengals by 13 1/2 Over/under: 40
NOON
The Chiefs were trampled by the Browns last Sunday, and the Bengals have a better ground game than the Browns. What’s more, the Bengals have postseason incentive.
Bengals 30 Chiefs 21
Texans (7-7) at Dolphins (7-7)
Line: Dolphins by 3 Over/under: 45
NOON
The Texans can claim their first winning season by beating their final two opponents. Hey, at least it’s something. They never have lost to the Dolphins in four meetings.
Texans 27 Dolphins 20
Bills (5-9) at Falcons (7-7)
Line: Falcons by 9 Over/under: 41
NOON
Buffalo coach Perry Fewell said that reserve QB Brian Brohm didn’t know the offense well enough to play. Now Brohm is all they have.
Falcons 24 Bills 17
Raiders (5-9) at Browns (3-11)
Line: Browns by 3 1/2 Over/under: 38
NOON
The Raiders have no consistency but can be pretty good when they’re all on the same page — ask the Eagles, Steelers and Broncos about that.
Raiders 24 Browns 20
Buccaneers (2-12) at Saints (13-1)
Line: Saints by 14 Over/under: 49
NOON
The Saints are smarting after a loss to the Cowboys. The Bucs were smoked 38-7 at home when these teams last met. Brace for an encore.
Saints 34 Buccaneers 14
Lions (2-12) at 49ers (6-8)
Line: 49ers by 12 1/2 Over/under: 42
3:05 PM
Even though they will miss the playoffs for a seventh consecutive season, the 49ers have made some strides. So have the Lions — but they still have lost 19 in a row on the road.
49ers 27 Lions 13
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Rams (1-13) at Cardinals (9-5)
Line: Cardinals by 14 Over/under: 43
3:05 PM
Even if the Cardinals decide to rest Kurt Warner and Larry Fitzgerald, they have Matt Leinart under center. They shouldn’t have a problem.
Cardinals 34 Rams 14
Broncos (8-6) at Eagles (10-4)
Line: Eagles by 7 Over/under: 41
3:15 PM
With Brian Westbrook back at home, look for the Eagles to short-circuit the Broncos’ ferocious pass rush with screens and quick slants.
Eagles 30 Broncos 12
Jets (7-7) at Colts (14-0)
Line: Colts by 5 1/2 Over/under: 40
3:15 PM, TV: WBBM-Ch. 2
A lot depends on how long the Colts decide to play Peyton Manning. If they pull him early, the Jets have a chance.
Colts 28 Jets 13
Cowboys (9-5) at Redskins (4-10)
Line: Cowboys by 6 Over/under: 42
7:20 PM, TV: WMAQ-Ch. 5
The Redskins looked lost against the Giants. Now they are coming off a short week, the Cowboys have gotten extra rest and the Dallas pass rush will set the tone.
Cowboys 30 Redskins 10
MONDAY’S GAME
Vikings (11-3) at Bears (5-9)
Line: Vikings by 7 Over/under: 41
7:30 PM, TV: WLS-Ch.7, ESPN
The last time they met, Brett Favre threw for 392 yards and three touchdowns in a 36-10 rout. Has anything really changed for the Bears?
Vikings 24 Bears 6