Line: Redskins by 1

The Redskins have lost three straight by a combined seven points, blowing fourth-quarters leads of six, eight and 10 points along the way. Quarterback Jason Campbell threw for 367 yards last week.

Even the most pessimistic of Redskins fans had this game as a victory when doing their August predictions. Redskins 27-19

DETROIT Lions (2-10) at BALTIMORE Ravens (6-6)

Time: 1 p.m. | TV: Ch. 45

Line: Ravens by 13 1/2

Ravens wideout Derrick Mason needs six catches to become the 16th player in NFL history to reach 850 for a career. Baltimore has lost six of nine but has yet to drop below .500. All six losses have come against teams with winning records.

There has to be some concern that the Lions' offense (25th) can't score and their defense (32nd) can't stop anybody. Ravens 34-13

GREEN BAY Packers (8-4) at CHICAGO Bears (5-7)

Time: 1 p.m.

Line: Packers by 4

Aaron Rodgers hit Greg Jennings with a 50-yard TD pass with 1:11 left in taking the season opener, and the Packers picked off Jay Cutler four times. The Bears also lost linebacker Brian Urlacher to a season-ending wrist injury.

The guess here is Bears coach Lovie Smith gives thanks on a nightly basis for the $11 million remaining on his buyout. Packers 30-14

CINCINNATI Bengals (9-3) at MINNESOTA Vikings (10-2)

Time: 1 p.m. | TV: Chs. 9, 13

Line: Vikings by 6 1/2

The Bengals clinch the AFC North title with a win or losses by both Ravens and Steelers. They're on the verge of only their second playoff appearance since 1990.

The Brett Favre fades in December talk is nonsense. Last time we checked, the Metrodome was indoors. Vikings 35-27

NEW YORK Jets (6-6) at TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (1-11)

Time: 1 p.m.

Line: Jets by 3

A matchup between first-round rookie quarterbacks Mark Sanchez and Josh Freeman will not happen. Sanchez is out with a sprained right knee after starting New York's first 12 games.

The Bucs and Browns are in a dead heat to win the Ndamukong Suh sweepstakes. Jets 24-6

MIAMI Dolphins (6-6) at JACKSONVILLE Jaguars (7-5)

Time: 1 p.m.

Line: Jaguars by 2 1/2

Ricky Williams needs one rushing TD to reach double-digit scores for second time in his career and first since 2002. Jason Taylor, who has 126.5 career sacks, needs half a sack to pass Hall of Famer Derrick Thomas for 11th in NFL history.

Interesting matchup of teams who play in the same state but different divisions. Both teams are middle of the pack. Dolphins 27-23

SEATTLE Seahawks (5-7) at HOUSTON Texans (5-7)

Time: 1 p.m.

Line: Texans by 6 1/2

Seahawks running back Justin Forsett has scored at least one touchdown in four straight games. Wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh has 355 receptions since 2006, which is tied for second in the NFL.

The Texans are this year's version of the 2008 Redskins. Houston started 5-3 and has lost four straight. Seahawks 17-13

BUFFALO Bills (4-8) at KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (3-9)

Time: 1 p.m.

Line: Pick

Bills interim coach Perry Fewell is looking for his first road win since taking over Nov. 17. Bills receiver Terrell Owens needs six catches to become the sixth man in NFL history with 1,000. Kansas City has mailed it in. The Bills aren't very good either. Bills 21-3

DENVER Broncos (8-4) at INDIANAPOLIS Colts (12-0)

Time: 1 p.m.

Line: Colts by 6 1/2

With a win, the Colts would break the Patriots' NFL record for most consecutive regular-season victories (21), the 49ers' record for most wins in a decade (113 in the 1980s) and clinch the AFC's No. 1 playoff seed. Denver appears to be avoiding a Redskins-like second-half collapse, but the Broncos will take a back seat to the Colts. Colts 34-25

CAROLINA Panthers (5-7) at NEW ENGLAND Patriots (7-5)

Time: 1 p.m.

Line: Patriots by 13

Panthers QB Matt Moore will start again with Jake Delhomme nursing a broken finger. With five more catches, Wes Welker will become the fourth player in NFL history with 100 receptions in three straight seasons.

The old Patriots would win this game 56-0. But this New England team enters 1-3 in its past four games. Patriots 30-21

NEW ORLEANS Saints (12-0) at ATLANTA FALCONS (6-6)

Time: 1 p.m.

Line: Saints by 10

The Saints can wrap up a first-round bye and at least one home playoff game with a win or tie. The Saints, who have won six of their past seven meetings with Atlanta, have already clinched NFC South and are seeking a franchise-record 13th win.

Anybody else not impressed with New Orleans' defense last week? Saints 24-20

ST. LOUIS Rams (1-11) at TENNESSEE Titans (5-7)

Time: 4:05 p.m.

Line: Tennessee by 13

This game features the NFL's top two rushers with the Titans' Chris Johnson at 1,509 yards and the Rams' Steven Jackson at 1,232. Rams QB Kyle Boller needs two TD passes to reach 50 for career.

Chris Johnson is the NFL's leading rusher (1,509 yards), and St. Louis is the fifth-worst rush defense in the NFL. Titans 35-10

SAN DIEGO Chargers (9-3) at DALLAS Cowboys (8-4)

Time: 4:15 p.m. | TV: Chs. 9, 13

Line: Cowboys by 3 1/2

While the Cowboys' December struggles are well-documented, San Diego has won 15 consecutive December games. The Chargers are tied with Philadelphia for an NFL-high nine pass plays of at least 50 yards.

We're not buying another December Dallas Swoon just yet. But the Chargers are really rolling right now. Chargers 28-27

PHILADELPHIA Eagles (8-4) at NEW YORK GIANTS (7-5)

Time: 8:20 p.m. | TV: Chs. 4, 11

Line: Eagles by 1

New York is one game behind Dallas and Philadelphia in the NFC East with four games to go. Rookie running back LeSean McCoy had a 66-yard TD run in the teams' last meeting, the longest of his career. He figures to get bulk of the backfield work.

New York should be motivated - it was embarrassed 40-17 by Philadelphia last time. Won't matter. Eagles 28-24

ARIZONA Cardinals (8-4) at SAN FRANCISCO 49ers (5-7)

Time: 8:30 p.m., Monday | TV: ESPN

Line: Cardinals by 3 1/2

Arizona can clinch its second straight NFC West crown with a win. The Cardinals have won six of the past nine meetings, sweeping the season series in 2005, 2006 and 2008.

The Cardinals last week looked like the January/February 2009 Cards. Cardinals 31-24