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Watch Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts Live Online - NFL Football Preview

For the Titans, it's as simple it gets: win and they're in. Lose, and they hand the Browns a playoff berth. ... The Colts have locked up the No. 2 seed in the AFC. Complete playoff picture.


Titans quarterback Vince Young vs. Colts secondary. We know the Titans can run, as they average 134.1 yards per game. While Young is a big part of that ground attack, against the Colts' top-ranked pass defense, he'll need to do better than the 159.3 yards passing that he's averaged over his last three games.

Watch Minnesota Vikings vs Denver Broncos Live Online - NFL Football Preview

The Vikings need to win and have the Cowboys, who have wrapped up the No. 1 seed in the NFC, knock off the Redskins. The Broncos have been eliminated. The complete playoff picture .


Vikings running back Adrian Peterson vs. Broncos run defense. Peterson (1,305 yards rushing) is still in the hunt for the NFL rushing crown, chasing Chargers running back and reigning MVP LaDainian Tomlinson (1,418). Look for the Vikings to give Peterson ample opportunity to get that title against the Broncos' 30th-ranked rush defense. The Broncos, who gave up 107 rushing yards to Tomlinson on Monday night, will probably try to mimic the Redskins success in stopping Peterson, by loading the box and forcing quarterback Tarvaris Jackson to throw.

Watch St. Louis Rams vs Arizona Cardinals Live Online - NFL Football Preview

The Rams have long been eliminated from the playoffs. The Cardinals would like to finish 8-8 under first-year coach Ken Whisenhunt.


St. Louis defense vs. Arizona running back Edgerrin James. Whisenhunt wants to be able to run the ball more effectively, especially after Warner attempted 53 passes against the Falcons despite the Cardinals leading for most of the game. Expect the Cardinals to try to run the ball more against the Rams, who have allowed close to 115 rushing yards per game.

Watch Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Redskins Live Online - NFL Football Preview

The Cowboys have clinched home-field advantage in the playoffs. The Redskins will clinch a playoff berth with a win, or a loss by the Vikings and Saints. The Redskins were on the brink of elimination after losing to the Bills in Week 13. Now, Washington is on a three-game winning streak and in control of its own fate. Get your playoff answers here.


Cowboys backups vs. the Redskins starters. Cowboys coach Wade Phillips hasn't decided how long his starters will play -- if they do at all. The Cowboys will definitely be without receiver Terrell Owens who suffered a high ankle sprain against Carolina last week. Owens had eight receptions for 173 yards to go with his four touchdowns in the Week 11 matchup. The game could come down to Cowboys backup quarterback Brad Johnson against his former team. This seems to tilt the favor to the Redskins, who have a lot more to play for than the Cowboys. But that doesn't always matter in rivalry games.

Watch San Diego Chargers vs Oakland Raiders Live Online - NFL Football Preview

The Chargers can clinch the No. 3 seed in the AFC with a win, or a Steelers loss. The Raiders have been eliminated from the playoffs.


Chargers defense vs. Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell. The top-pick in the draft is expected to make his first NFL start on Sunday. Russell was intercepted three times in limited action against the Jaguars, but did throw his first NFL touchdown -- a 2-yard score to Zach Miller. The Chargers lead the NFL with 29 interceptions, led by Antonio Cromartie's league-leading 10 INTs. Expect the Chargers to place a lot of pressure on Russell, as the team takes a lot of pride in its eight-game winning streak over the rival Raiders.

Watch Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens Live Online - NFL Football Preview

The Ravens look to end the season on a high note and avoid extending their losing streak to double digits and into next season. The Steelers have already locked up the AFC North but need a victory Sunday and a loss by the Chargers to claim the No. 3 seed in the AFC.


Without Parker and nothing on the line, the Steelers can avoid running against the No. 2-ranked run defense and stretch the field against a pass defense that gives up 222.6 yards per game. While the Steelers haven't had to rely on their 25th-ranked passing game, Ben Roethlisberger has thrown a franchise-record 32 touchdown passes this season and only 11 interceptions.

Watch San Francisco 49ers vs Cleveland Browns Live Online - NFL Football Preview

San Francisco has already guaranteed itself a fifth straight consecutive season and will not be playing past Sunday. The Browns' postseason fate rests in the hands of Tennessee. If the Titans beat the defending champion Colts on Sunday, the Browns are out. If the Titans lose, Cleveland is in. And it should be noted that the 49ers sent the Broncos home last season with a, 26-23, overtime victory.


The league's worst offense (49ers) vs. one of its worst defenses (Browns). The Niners offense averages less than 150 yards through the air. But Hill -- the former third string quarterback -- won his first two starts and has thrown for five touchdowns. While Hill has only thrown one interception, a less-than-precise pass to Arnaz Battle down the left sideline will be easy pickings for Browns cornerback Leigh Bodden, who ranks third in the NFL with six interceptions.

Watch Buffalo Bills vs Philadelphia Eagles Live Online - NFL Football Preview

Both teams have been eliminated from the playoffs.


Defensive end Trent Cole vs. Bills left tackle. With Bills Pro Bowl tackle Jason Peters ruled out for this week's game, it will most likely be up to third-year tackle Kirk Chambers to slow down Cole, who leads the Eagles with 12 sacks. Without Peters last week, the Bills gave up three sacks -- including the first allowed by Buffalo in three games.

Watch Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Live Online - NFL Football Preview

The Panthers have been eliminated from the playoffs. The Buccaneers rested a number of starters last week, and appear content with the No. 4 seed in the NFC playoffs.


Panthers quarterback Matt Moore vs. Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber. Moore will continue to audition for a backup role to Jake Delhomme in 2008 and perhaps become the quarterback of the future. The Panthers, no doubt, were impressed by Moore's poise against the Cowboys last week. Moore will be tested by the talented Buccaneers secondary led by Barber, who has a knack for making interceptions. The only question is how long coach Jon Gruden will go with the starters, if at all.

Watch Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans Live Online - NFL Football Preview

The Jaguars are locked into the fifth seed in the AFC, while the Texans have been eliminated from the playoffs. Complete playoff picture.


Jaguars running backs vs. Texans linebackers. The Jaguars racked up 245 rushing yards against Houston in Week 6 and have been on a tear the past few weeks. Texans linebacker DeMeco Ryans will be hard pressed to backup his first Pro Bowl selection against the league's second ranked rushing offense (153.0 yards per game).

Watch Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers Live Online - NFL Football Preview

The Lions are hoping just to finish 8-8, which is disappointing after their hot start to the season. The Packers have assured themselves of a No. 2 seed in the playoffs and a first-round bye. The complete playoff picture.

The Lions' running game vs. Green Bay's rush defense. The Lions' six-game skid was proof that Jon Kitna cannot do it all alone for the Lions. The team bounced back last week as running back T.J. Duckett rushed for 102 yards. While the Packers defense as a whole is fierce, they are most vulnerable against the run, where they give up nearly 107 yards per game. The Bears beat them a week ago by running the ball 45 times.

Watch Cincinnati Bengals vs Miami Dolphins Live Online - NFL Football Preview

The Bengals and Dolphins have both been eliminated from playoff contention, but Miami will have new Executive VP of football operations, Bill Parcells on hand to evaluate his new team.

T.J. Houshmandzadeh vs. Dolphins secondary. Houshmandzadeh earned his first career Pro Bowl selection with career highs in receptions (103) and touchdowns (12). The Dolphins' fourth-ranked pass defense held Randy Moss to five catches and 50 yards last week. They'll try to match that effort against Houshmandzadeh this Sunday.

Watch New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears Live Online - NFL Football Preview

While the defending NFC champs have already been eliminated from playoff contention, the Saints could still sneak in if they beat the Bears combined with Redskins and Vikings losses.

Saints rushing offense vs. Bears rushing defense. The Saints only rushed for 65 yards last week. With a playoff spot on the line, the Saints will need to exploit the Bears' leaky run defense which has given up an average of 136.5 yards on the ground over the last three games. Aaron Stecker is averaging 4.4 yards per carry in that span and may be joined in the backfield by running back Reggie Bush, whose return is questionable this week.

Watch Seattle Seahawks vs Atlanta Falcons Live Online - NFL Football Preview

The Seahawks have won six of seven and clinched the NFC's No. 3 seed last week, but in the words of Hasselbeck, they "have a couple of things to shore up." The Falcons are ready for the season to end so they can install a lock on the door that keeps revolving for quarterbacks and coaches.

Falcons quarterback Chris Redman faces Seattle's 16th-ranked pass defense that includes Marcus Trufant, who is tied for second in the NFL with seven picks. Even if the Seahawks don't play all of their starters, Redman needs to show some consistency if he wants to compete for the top spot next summer. He's passed for 828 yards in his last four starts, including a forgettable 34-yard passing effort in Week 15. Last week was more memorable, as he threw for 315 yards and two touchdowns.

Watch New England Patriots vs New York Giants Live Online - NFL Football Preview

The only thing on the line for the Giants, who are locked into the NFC's fifth playoff seed, is their ability to keep the Patriots from making history as the first team to go through a 16-game regular season undefeated.

Patriots WR Randy Moss vs. Giants CB Sam Madison.
Expect to see Tom Brady air it out to Randy Moss from beginning to end. Judging from last week's game against the overmatched Dolphins, the Patriots appear intent on breaking every record within reach. Moss is one touchdown reception away from tying Jerry Rice's single season mark of 22 set in 1987. Brady is just one touchdown pass away from tying Peyton Manning's record of 49.

The task of preventing these accomplishments falls to Madison. After struggling against Washington's Santana Moss in Week 15, Madison played much better against Buffalo. He will have to be at his absolute best, though, against the league's top receiver, who will be targeted often by the league's top passer.

Watch Denver Broncos vs San Diego Charges Live Online - NFL Football Preview

The Broncos have been eliminated from the playoffs. The Chargers are currently the No. 3 seed in the AFC and need a win to stay ahead of the Steelers and Browns. The Chargers would probably prefer to stay in the No. 3 spot, in the bracket with the Colts, who they beat in Week 10.

Chargers rushing attack vs. Broncos rush defense. Tomlinson is just 6 yards behind the Steelers' Willie Parker for the NFL rushing lead. But don't expect to see much of Tomlinson if the Chargers get a big lead against the Broncos, who rank 29th against the run. Michael Turner rushed for 147 yards against the Broncos in the last game. If Turner can't play because of his injury, look for Sproles to get a chance to build on his career best from last week.

Watch Washington Redskins vs Minnesota Vikings Live Online - NFL Football Preview

The stakes could not be higher in this battle of teams fighting for the last NFC wild card. A Vikings victory would put them one step closer to a postseason trip, while a Redskins loss would eliminate them from contention. Check out all the playoff possibilities.


Redskins RB Clinton Portis vs. Vikings RB Adrian Peterson. Once upon a time, Portis was the rookie toast of the league. In 2002 with the Denver Broncos, Portis ran for 1,505 yards, 15 touchdowns and averaged a robust 5.5 yards per carry; very comparable numbers to Peterson, who has rushed for 1,278 yards, 12 touchdowns and a 5.8 average with two games remaining this season. In his four years with the Redskins, Portis has not come close to approaching those stats, but he is still a very productive rusher and ranks eighth in the NFL with 1,082 yards. Peterson, meanwhile, has broken the single-game rushing record. and until a midseason knee injury, appeared on pace to break Eric Dickerson's rookie record for rushing yards in a season. Since returning from that injury, however, Peterson has not been as effective. He has 197 yards combined in the past three games and has averaged only 4 yards per carry. Peterson better pick up the pace this week or Portis and the Redskins could leave the Metrodome victorious.

Watch New York Jets vs Tennessee Titans Live Online - NFL Football Preview

The Titans are on the outside of the playoff picture, trailing the sixth-seeded Browns by a game. ... The Jets have long been eliminated from playoff contention. Click here for the complete playoff picture.

Titans rushing attack vs. Jets run defense. Tennessee's combination of Vince Young, Lendale White and Chris Brown ranks fourth in the league with 134.6 rushing yards per game. The Titans will look to take advantage of the Jets' 30th-ranked run defense with the return of rookie running back Chris Henry this week.

Watch Baltimore Ravens vs Seattle Seahawks Live Online - NFL Football Preview

Owners of the league's longest current losing streak, the Ravens have been eliminated from the playoffs a year after winning the AFC North. The Seahawks have already clinched the NFC West title for the fourth straight year and look to bounce back from a poor performance in Week 15. Click here for complete playoff picture.

Ravens QB Kyle Boller vs. Seahawks secondary. After being sacked four times last week by a winless team, Boller faces a defense that has brought down opposing QBs 41 times this season, led by DE Patrick Kerney's 13½ sacks. When he does get a pass off, Boller faces a secondary that has collected 20 interceptions this season (second in the league). Week 14's Defensive Player of the WeekMarcus Trufant is tied for second in the league with seven picks.

Watch Atlanta Falcons vs Arizona Cardinals Live Online - NFL Football Preview

The Falcons and Cardinals have been eliminated from the playoffs.

Falcons CB DeAngelo Hall vs. Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald. Hall has been one of the few bright spots for the Falcons this season, shutting down teams' top receivers. Hall might be remembered this season for his outburst against the Panthers in Week 3, but what is often overlooked is how he took Panthers receiver Steve Smith out of that game. Fitzgerald was elected to the Pro Bowl team after being near the top of all receiving categories. The Saints did a pretty good job of holding Fitzgerald to only two receptions, but he did manage to score a touchdown. Fitzgerald is one of Warner's favorite targets near the end zone and has scored at least one touchdown in his last five games.

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The Falcons and Cardinals have been eliminated from the playoffs.

Falcons CB DeAngelo Hall vs. Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald. Hall has been one of the few bright spots for the Falcons this season, shutting down teams' top receivers. Hall might be remembered this season for his outburst against the Panthers in Week 3, but what is often overlooked is how he took Panthers receiver Steve Smith out of that game. Fitzgerald was elected to the Pro Bowl team after being near the top of all receiving categories. The Saints did a pretty good job of holding Fitzgerald to only two receptions, but he did manage to score a touchdown. Fitzgerald is one of Warner's favorite targets near the end zone and has scored at least one touchdown in his last five games.

Watch Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs San Francisco 49ers Live Online - NFL Football Preview

The Buccaneers are the No. 4 seed and will host an NFC wild-card game. The 49ers have been eliminated from the playoffs but will likely use this time to further evaluate Hill. Complete playoff picture.

Buccaneers WR Joey Galloway vs. 49ers CB Nate Clements. Galloway is still the primary deep threat for the Buccaneers. He has six touchdowns this season and averages more than 50 yards per touchdown. Clements was a big free-agent signing for the 49ers, but the team has struggled against the pass. The 49ers allow 220 passing yards per game, which ranks 21st in the NFL. Clements was praised last week by coach Mike Nolan for his part in shutting down Bengals wideout Chad Johnson. The 49ers' pass defense has improved in recent weeks, not allowing a 300-yard passer since Kurt Warner threw for 484 yards in Week 12.

Watch Philadelphia Eagles vs New Orleans Saints Live Online - NFL Football Preview

The playoffs are on the line for the Saints. A win combined with a Vikings loss would put New Orleans in position to become only the second team ever to make the postseason after an 0-4 start. Pride is what's at stake for Philadelphia. The Bears' loss to the Vikings on Monday night officially eliminated the Eagles from contention.

Saints CB Jason David vs. Eagles WR Kevin Curtis. The two hyped offseason free-agent pickups have had up-and-down years for their respective teams. Curtis is closing in on his first 1,000-yard season, but the vast majority of his production has come in two games. He had 232 yards receiving in those two contests and has only 638 yards in the other 12 games combined. David has similarly seen most of his production come in limited games. He had eight tackles and an interception in a Week 9 win over the Jaguars, and had six tackles in last week's victory over Arizona. Otherwise, he has struggled, giving up several long touchdowns in what has been a rocky transition from the Colts' cover-two defense to the Saints' man-to-man coverage.

Watch Oakland Raiders vs Jacksonville Jaguars Live Online - NFL Football Preview

The Raiders have been eliminated from the playoffs. The Jaguars currently hold the No. 5 seed in the AFC and need a win to keep pace with the Steelers, Browns.

Raiders rush defense vs. Jaguars RB Fred Taylor. The Raiders have had trouble slowing the run, allowing 143.8 rushing yards per game, second-worst in the NFL. The Jaguars, conversely, are second in the NFL in rushing, averaging close to 150 yards per game on the ground. The Raiders limited the Colts and Pro Bowl running back Joseph Addai to 58 yards rushing last week. Taylor has topped 1,000 rushing yards for the second consecutive year despite surrendering some touches to Maurice Jones-Drew. Taylor, who has run for over 10,000 yards in his career, has rushed for more than 100 yards in four consecutive games. Expect the Jaguars to try to establish the run behind Taylor before allowing Garrard to wing it deep.

Watch New York Giants vs Buffalo Bills Live Online - NFL Football Preview

Buffalo's roster is full of young and inexperienced players who must use these final two weeks to try and establish themselves and secure a future with the franchise. For New York, this week's game holds more immediate concerns. With a Week 17 matchup against the undefeated Patriots looming, the Giants would like to clinch their playoff spot this Sunday and not have to worry about having to beat New England to secure a spot. Check out the full playoff picture.

Mother Nature vs. Giants QB Eli Manning. Throughout his inconsistent four-year career, there has been one constant for Manning. His play tends to wain when the temperature drops. He typically begins the season on fire and leads the team to great starts, only to fade down the stretch. Perhaps the best example of this came in Sunday's loss against the Redskins. Dealt with frigid conditions and a stiff wind, Manning seemed to get frustrated, and his play suffered as a result. He threw the most incompletions (34) of any quarterback since 1967, and while his receivers did not help him out with several drops, his decision-making was suspect at times. He does not figure to get much help in regards to the conditions at Buffalo. If he does not learn how to deal with the cold by Sunday, the Giants could be in for another long day.

Watch Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears Live Online - NFL Football Preview

Green Bay finds itself locked in a battle with the Cowboys for home field advantage in the playoffs. Last year's NFC Champion Bears have played themselves out of contention this season, but look to halt a three game skid and sweep the season series with their division rival. Complete playoff picture.

Packers CB Al Harris vs. Bears KR/WR Devin Hester. The last time these teams played, Hester had only recorded one reception as an NFL receiver. But in the last two games the speedy superstar return man has caught nine passes for 95 yards. He'll likely run routes against the Pro Bowl veteran Harris, who is one of the best corners in the game and who has two interceptions on the year.

Watch Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts Live Online - NFL Football Preview

The Colts are locked into the No. 2 spot in the AFC and have nothing left to play for in the regular season. However, coach Tony Dungy has said he will not rest his starters. ... The Texans were officially eliminated from playoff contention with Tennessee's win over Kansas City on Sunday.

Texans receiver Andre Johnson vs. Colts secondary. Johnson missed the Texans' Week 3 matchup with the Colts -- as well as the following six weeks with a knee injury -- but has scored a touchdown in four of his last five games. The Colts' top-ranked pass defense will attempt to hold Johnson below his season average of 100.4 yards per game.

Watch Kansas City Chiefs vs Detroit Lions Live Online - NFL Football Preview

Both teams look to halt long losing skids. The Chiefs have lost seven straight while the Lions started the season 6-2 and haven't won a game since. Both teams have been eliminated from playoff contention. Complete playoff picture.

Fourth-year Kansas City DE Jared Allen made his first Pro Bowl this week, with good reason. His 11 sacks is second only to Houston's Mario Williams in the AFC this season and he has 4½ sacks in the past three games vs. NFC teams. Allen faces a Detroit offensive line that has allowed Jon Kitna to be taken down a league-worst 49 times this season.

Watch Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals Live Online - NFL Football Preview

The Browns now sit atop the AFC North with the Steelers, although Pittsburgh would win a head-to-head tiebreaker. The Browns are still in excellent shape to collect one of the wild-card spots if Pittsburgh doesn't falter. The Bengals are wrapping up a disappointing season and have already been eliminated from the playoffs, but don't underestimate the team's desire to avenge the early-season loss to their division rivals. Click here for the complete playoff picture.

Browns WR Braylon Edwards vs. Bengals WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh. The last time these two teams met they combined for 96 points, so don't expect many defensive stops. Both wideouts punched tickets to Hawaii this week but only Edwards has a shot at playing the week before. The Browns wideout has 13 touchdown receptions in 2007, a single-season franchise record he shares with Gary Collins. Houshmandzadeh, meanwhile, leads the league with 101 catches and has hauled in four TD receptions in the past three games vs. the Browns.