Last week:
5-9.
Season:
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48-43.
Sunday’s games
Cowboys (2-3) at Panthers (1-4), noon
Line:
Cowboys by 1.
Over/under:
46.
Cam Newton has been struggling, but Panthers pick up second victory of season, this time against team that’s 1-9 in its last 10 October games.
Pick:
Panthers 24, Cowboys 21.
Cardinals (4-2) at Vikings (4-2), noon
Line:
Vikings by 6.
Over/under:
40.5.
Cardinals’ problems at quarterback and running back make them vulnerable in tough road venue. Adrian Peterson is averaging 96.8 yards per game.
Pick:
Vikings 21, Cardinals 13.
Redskins (3-3) at Giants (4-2), noon
Line:
Giants by 6.
Over/under:
51.
Giants already had success against dual threat Cam Newton, so they should be ready for Robert Griffin III. After being swept last season, no way they overlook Redskins.
Pick:
Giants 28, Redskins 24.
Packers (3-3) at Rams (3-3), noon, WFLD-Ch. 32
Line:
Packers by 5.5.
Over/under:
45.5.
Packers revealed killer instinct at Houston, something they hadn’t shown in blowing other halftime leads. They have outscored Rams in last three meetings 93-34.
Pick:
Packers 28, Rams 21.
Saints (1-4) at Buccaneers (2-3), noon
Line:
Saints by 2.5.
Over/under:
49.5.
Saints are rested and fresh after first victory of season, and they’re facing Bucs defense ranked 31st against the pass. Drew Brees is ready.
Pick:
Saints 28, Buccaneers 24.
Titans (2-4) at Bills (3-3), noon
Line:
Bills by 3.
Over/under:
46.5.
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Up-and-down Chris Johnson had big game against Bills last season. Bills defense had big game at Arizona, but this is clearly a unit that has yet to prove itself.
Pick:
Titans 21, Bills 20.
Ravens (5-1) at Texans (5-1), noon, WBBM-Ch. 2
Line:
Texans by 7.
Over/under:
48.
Even without Brian Cushing, Texans get edge in battle for AFC supremacy. Losing cornerback Lardarius Webb is especially painful for Ravens.
Pick:
Texans 34, Ravens 24.
Browns (1-5) at Colts (2-3), noon
Line:
Colts by 1.
Over/under:
46.
In battle of rookie quarterbacks, Andrew Luck gets nod over Brandon Weeden. Colts still are playing on emotion, and they will win this matchup at home.
Pick:
Colts 24, Browns 20.
Jets (3-3) at Patriots (3-3), 3:25 p.m., WBBM-Ch. 2
Line:
Patriots by 10.5.
Over/under:
47.5.
After losing at Seattle, Patriots will get back to hurry-up offense, one that creates defensive mismatches Tom Brady can exploit.
Pick:
Patriots 34, Jets 21.
Jaguars (1-4) at Raiders (1-4), 3:25 p.m.
Line:
Raiders by 4.
Over/under:
44.
Jaguars are last in league in total offense and scoring. It’s tough to come across country and win that way. Raiders almost knocked off Falcons.
Pick:
Raiders 24, Jaguars 17.
Steelers (2-3) at Bengals (3-3), 7:20 p.m., WMAQ-Ch. 5
Line:
Steelers by 1.
Over/under:
45.
Steelers have yet to win on road, and they have their share of problems. But Bengals have lost consecutive games, and Browns smacked them around.
Pick:
Steelers 24, Bengals 20.
Monday’s game
Lions (2-3) at Bears (4-1), 7:30 p.m., WCIU-Ch. 26, ESPN
Line:
Bears by 6.5.
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Over/under:
47.
Bears have been best team in NFC North, and their defense can create havoc. Lions always seem to be (almost) digging themselves out of holes.
Pick:
Bears 28, Lions 23.