Philadelphia, PA -- (Sports Network) - There may not be a coach in the National Football League more respected than Bill Belichick, who through three Super Bowl titles, four Super Bowl appearances, a slew of brilliant gameday decisions and a number of prudent personnel decisions, is undoubtedly one of the best the league has ever seen.

And for one week - though Eric Mangini will always give him a run for his money - there won't be a coach in the National Football League more disrespected than Belichick.

By now, you know about the decision.

On a 4th-and-2 play from the 28-yard line with just over two minutes to play and his team nursing a 34-28 lead over the Indianapolis Colts, Belichick sent Tom Brady and the offense back out onto the field to attempt a highly risky pass play. Reach the line to gain, and New England wins the game. Instead, Indianapolis tackled running back-turned-receiver Kevin Faulk just short of the line, handing the ball back to Peyton Manning with two minutes to play. Four plays later, with just 13 ticks left, Manning hit Reggie Wayne on a 1- yard slant to give the Colts a 35-34 win, close out an instant classic, and open the floodgates of criticism for Belichick.

Why, oh why, did Belichick choose not to go by the book, punt the ball, and force Manning to drive 70-or-so-yards instead of 29?

Sure, Manning was having an unbelievable night and had already led a couple of quick touchdown drives in the fourth quarter, but the Patriots had also intercepted Manning twice and forced seven punts in the game, including five in the second half.

Given that recent history, why the lack of confidence in the "D"? Belichick wasn't really saying, just speaking in the normal vague platitudes that have become his trademark.

"I tell the team - and I think they believe that I do what I feel like is best for our football team to win every game," said Belichick on Monday. "I put the team first and I put those decisions first. I would hope everybody understands that."

Maybe, but didn't the call itself smack of hubris? Does a 4th-and-2 dart to a running back, thrown right at the sticks, really constitute a higher- percentage opportunity than punting the football in that situation?

"I thought it was our best chance to win," Belichick reiterated. "I thought we needed to make that one play and then we could basically run out the clock. We weren't able to make it."

In the end, the call wasted a brilliant effort from Brady, who was 29-of-42 for 375 yards, three touchdowns and one pick, and Randy Moss, who had his best game of the year with nine catches for 179 yards and two touchdowns in the loss.

Moreover, it changed the game for the Patriots (6-3), who are now unlikely to challenge the Colts for the top playoff seed in the AFC, and in fact must continue to ward off the likes of the Dolphins (4-5) and Jets (4-5) in the AFC East.

Though certainly New England can rebound from a Sunday night that will live in infamy, if the Patriots' 2009 season ends on the road at some postseason stage other than the Super Bowl, you can bet an ill-fated decision made in mid- November is going to be trotted out as one of the culprits in the club's demise.

Not that Belichick is likely to be fazed.

"Everybody's entitled to their opinion out there," said Belichick. "I respect that."

Let's take a look at the week that will be in the National Football League:

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SUICIDE POOL PIX

1. Pittsburgh (at Kansas City) - Not a good week for the Chiefs to lose a playmaker like Dwayne Bowe, and Kansas City figures to get little going offensively.

2. Dallas (vs. Washington) - Trap game jumped up and bit the Cowboys in Green Bay, but the Redskins won't have the luxury of facing Chris Simms this week.

3. New Orleans (at Tampa Bay) - After a scare in St. Louis, the Saints will answer the bell a bit earlier against the overmatched Bucs.

THE GAMES

I again lowered the ol' win percentage last week by going 9-6, though my similarly 9-6 mark against the spread was an improvement over a tough Week 9. I thought a little too much of the double-digit favorite Dolphins and Saints (or perhaps I didn't think enough of the Bucs and Rams), and the Cardinals covering the eight-and-a-half against a Seahawks team that was in the game until the end had me frustrated. My record for the year is now 94-50 (.653), and 79-64-1 (.552) at the window.

Miami (4-5) at Carolina (4-5), Thursday, 8:20 (Carolina -3)

Storylines: Winner will pull to .500 for the first time this season...Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown (foot) will be out after being injured in last week's win over the Buccaneers, and Ricky Williams will replace him in starting lineup...Miami linebacker Joey Porter expected to return to the lineup after being a healthy inactive versus Tampa Bay...Panthers lost starting left tackle Jordan Gross (broken ankle) for the season in last week's win over the Falcons, and former starting LT Travelle Wharton will slide over from left guard to replace him...Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams needs 140 yards to go over 1,000 for the second consecutive season...Miami has thrown an NFL-high- tying three interception returns for touchdowns...Carolina quarterback Jake Delhomme has not thrown an interception in three consecutive games and posted a season-high 115.8 passer rating in last week's win over the Falcons...Dolphins have allowed a league-low-tying two rushes of 20 yards or longer...Dolphins' Ted Ginn is tied for the NFL lead in kickoff return touchdowns (2)...Safety Gibril Wilson (hamstring) and tight end Anthony Fasano (hip) among the questionable starters for Miami.

Fast Fact: The Dolphins (3-0 against Carolina) and Houston Texans (2-0) are the only two NFL teams that the Panthers have not defeated in their history.

Prediction: Absence of Brown will have a noticeable effect on the Dolphins, who will have to lean too much on Chad Henne in a key game for both teams. Panthers 21, Dolphins 17.

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Indianapolis (9-0) at Baltimore (5-4), Sunday, 1:00 (Baltimore -1)

Storylines: Colts, who have won 18 straight regular season games, look to move to 10-0 for the first time since 2005, when they won their first 13 en route to a 14-2 finish...Colts kicker Matt Stover, the Ravens' all-time leading scorer and a member of the team for 13 seasons (1996-2008), will face his former team...Ravens defensive tackle Haloti Ngata (ankle) considered questionable after missing the team's last two games, and pass rusher Terrell Suggs (knee) expected to be absent after being injured in Monday night's win over the Browns...Ravens released kicker Steve Hauschka earlier this week and signed ex- Browns kicker Billy Cundiff to replace him...Colts quarterback Peyton Manning leads the NFL in passing yards (2872) and touchdown passes (20), and Indianapolis is first in the league in passing offense (315.1 yards per game), completion percentage (69.6), third-down percentage (50.0) and total touchdown passes (21)...Indianapolis wide receiver Reggie Wayne leads the league in receptions (69) and is tied for the NFL lead in touchdown catches (8) along with the Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald...Colts are No. 1 in NFL scoring defense (15.8 points per game) and touchdowns allowed (14)...Colts and Ravens are tied for the NFL lead in fewest fumbles lost (2).

Fast Fact: Including playoffs, the Ravens are 0-6 against the Colts since last beating them in 2001, including 0-3 in games played in Baltimore.

Prediction: Ravens need this one badly, but have never matched up well with Peyton Manning, and still don't. Colts 27, Ravens 16.

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Washington (3-6) at Dallas (6-3), Sunday, 1:00 (Dallas -11)

Storylines: Cowboys, who had a four-game win streak snapped with a 17-7 loss at Green Bay last week, hold a one-game edge over the Eagles and Giants in the NFC East...Redskins, who are 0-4 on the road this season and have lost seven straight away from FedEx Field, look to build on a 27-17 victory over the Broncos last week...Washington running back Clinton Portis (concussion) expected to remain out, and Ladell Betts slated to start in his place for a second straight week...Cowboys lost right tackle Marc Colombo (broken fibula) for the season in last week's loss, and third-year-pro Doug Free expected to start in his place on Sunday...Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth (ankle) regarded as questionable for Sunday...Washington is No. 1 in NFL passing defense (162.7 yards per game), but last in the league in takeaways (10)...Redskins kicker Shaun Suisham is an NFL-best 12-of-12 on field goals this season...Cowboys' Patrick Crayton leads the league in punt return touchdowns (2)...Redskins punter Hunter Smith is reigning NFC Special Teams Player of the Week after throwing a 35-yard touchdown pass on a fake field goal in last week's win over the Broncos.

Fast Fact: The Redskins (26-24 winners at Dallas last season) have not won back-to-back road games against the Cowboys since 1989-90.

Prediction: Betts has given Redskins an offensive charge, but Cowboys will do enough to earn the win at home. Cowboys 23, Redskins 13.

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Cleveland (1-8) at Detroit (1-8), Sunday, 1:00 (Detroit -3.5)

Storylines: Lions have lost six straight since a Week 3 win over the Redskins, while Browns have dropped four in a row since a Week 5 win at Buffalo...Browns have been outscored, 77-9, in their last three games...Brady Quinn expected to make his fifth start of the year, and still seeking his first win as a starter this season...Cleveland kick returner/wide receiver Josh Cribbs (concussion) expected to miss Sunday's game after being injured on last play of Monday's 16-0 loss to the Ravens...Cleveland defensive tackle Shaun Rogers, a second- round pick of the Lions in 2001 and member of the team from 2001-2007, will face his former team in a meaningful game for the first time since being traded to Cleveland in 2008...Browns are last in the league in total offense (214.3 yards per game), passing offense (116.2 yards per game), completion percentage (47.3), scoring offense (8.7 points per game), turnovers (25), turnover margin (-13), offensive touchdowns scored (5), and rushes of 20 yards or longer (2)... Lions are last in NFL scoring defense (29.3 points per game), passing defense (271.7 yards per game), and opponents' completion percentage (71.0)...Browns are last in NFL total defense (394.1 yards per game) and interceptions recorded (4).

Fast Fact: The Browns are 0-3 in Detroit since quarterback Brian Sipe (18- of-29, 234 yards, 4 TD) led Cleveland to a 31-26 win there on Sept. 11, 1983.

Prediction: In a competitive matchup of two horrible teams, the Lions are slightly ahead because of superior offensive personnel. Lions 16, Browns 13.

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San Francisco (4-5) at Green Bay (5-4), Sunday, 1:00 (Green Bay -6.5)

Storylines: San Francisco quarterback Alex Smith and Green Bay signal-caller Aaron Rodgers, the first two quarterbacks selected in the 2005 NFL Draft, face off head-to-head for the first time...Including postseason games, the Packers are 11-1 in their last 12 games against the 49ers, including 6-0 at Lambeau Field...Green Bay has allowed an NFL-high 41 sacks on the year, but has committed a league-low eight turnovers on the year and leads the NFL in turnover margin (+13)...49ers are allowing a league-low 3.3 yards per rush attempt...Packers are last in the league in fourth-down percentage (16.7 percent)...San Francisco linebacker Takeo Spikes (hamstring) considered questionable for Sunday, and Matt Wilhelm will start in his place if Spikes can't go...Wide receiver Isaac Bruce (hamstring) and running back Glen Coffee (concussion) also question marks for San Francisco...Packers right tackle Mark Tauscher (knee) is doubtful for Sunday, and linebackers Brady Poppinga (quadriceps), Brandon Chillar (hand) and tight end Jermichael Finley (knee) are among the questionable Green Bay players...

Fast Fact: In his only other appearance against the Packers (Dec. 10, 2006), 49ers quarterback Alex Smith completed 12-of-29 passes for 201 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions in a 30-19 San Francisco loss.

Prediction: Niners rarely seem to go quietly, but their dubious history in Green Bay will ultimately rear its ugly head. Packers 20, 49ers 16.

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Buffalo (3-6) at Jacksonville (5-4), Sunday, 1:00 (Jacksonville -8.5)

Storylines: Bills play first game since head coach Dick Jauron was fired on Tuesday and defensive coordinator Perry Fewell was named interim head coach...Starting quarterback uncertain for Buffalo after Trent Edwards was benched in favor of Ryan Fitzpatrick late in last week's loss to the Tennessee Titans...Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew leads the league in touchdowns (12) and rushing touchdowns (12)...Buffalo has thrown an NFL-high-tying three interceptions for touchdowns...Bills rookie free safety Jairus Byrd leads the NFL in interceptions (8) and has at least one interception in five straight games...Buffalo is last in NFL rushing defense (173 yards per game), yards allowed per carry (5.1), rushes allowed of 20 yards or longer (14), and is tied for last in rushing touchdowns allowed (14)...Jaguars are last in the league in sacks recorded (8)...Bills will be without left tackle Demetrius Bell (knee) for at least two games, and Jonathan Scott expected to take his place in the starting lineup...Bills placed tight end Derek Fine (knee) on Wednesday and signed ex-Rams TE Joe Klopfenstein...Jaguars elevated WR Nate Hughes from the practice squad.

Fast Fact: Including playoffs, the road team has won six of nine tilts in the Bills/Jaguars series, and Buffalo is 3-1 in Jacksonville all-time.

Prediction: Jauron's firing has certainly gotten Bills' attention, and Jacksonville has struggled in games it is supposed to win easily. Jaguars 22, Bills 19.

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Pittsburgh (6-3) at Kansas City (2-7), Sunday, 1:00 (Pittsburgh -10)

Storylines: Kansas City seeking its first Arrowhead Stadium win under Todd Haley, after starting its home schedule at 0-4...Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe was suspended four games on Tuesday for use of a banned substance... Steelers safety Troy Polamalu considered questionable after injuring his left knee for the second time this season in last week's loss to the Bengals... Chiefs are last in the league in rushing touchdowns (1) and third-down percentage (20.3)...Steelers are No. 1 in league rushing defense (69.3 yards per game) and have allowed an NFL-low-tying two rushing touchdowns on the year...Kansas City has converted the most fourth-downs in the league (12) and Steelers are last in the league in opponents' fourth-down percentage (80.0)...Pittsburgh has given up an NFL-worst three kickoff returns for touchdowns...Chiefs safety Mike Brown is reigning AFC Defensive Player of the Week after he posted two interceptions and four passes defensed in last week's 16-10 win over the Raiders...Chiefs signed ex-Cardinals fullback Tim Castille earlier this week.

Fast Fact: With a loss on Sunday, Todd Haley would become the first head coach in Chiefs history to open his career with five consecutive home losses, surpassing Dick Vermeil, who dropped his first four Arrowhead Stadium decisions.

Prediction: Chiefs simply couldn't afford to lose one of their few playmakers in Bowe, and Steelers will come in angry off the Bengals loss. Steelers 28, Chiefs 9.

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Seattle (3-6) at Minnesota (8-1), Sunday, 1:00 (Minnesota -11)

Storylines: Seahawks receiver and 2003 Vikings third-round draft choice Nate Burleson returns to Minnesota for the first time since signing with Seattle following "poison pill" maneuver prior to the 2006 season...Seahawks running back Julius Jones (bruised lung) not expected to play on Sunday, and second- year-pro Justin Forsett will get his first career start after running for a career-high 123 yards in last week's loss at Arizona...Vikings quarterback Brett Favre leads the NFL in passer rating (107.5), and Minnesota has thrown the fewest interceptions in the league (3)...Vikings lead the NFL in sacks (34) and have allowed an NFL-low-tying two rushing touchdowns on the year...Vikings' Percy Harvin leads the league in kickoff return average (30.7) and is tied for lead in kickoff return touchdowns (2)...Vikings wide receiver Sidney Rice is reigning NFC Offensive Player of the Week after he caught seven passes for a career-high 201 yards in last week's 27-10 win over the Lions...Minnesota cornerback Antoine Winfield (foot) considered questionable after missing the last three games.

Fast Fact: In his most recent outing against the Seahawks (Oct. 22, 2006), Vikings running back Chester Taylor rushed 26 times for a career-high 169 yards and a touchdown in a 31-13 Minnesota road victory.

Prediction: Seahawks played their rear ends off in a losing effort in Arizona, and don't figure to have much left against the surging Vikes. Vikings 35, Seahawks 17.

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Atlanta (5-4) at N.Y. Giants (5-4), Sunday, 1:00 (N.Y. Giants -6.5)

Storylines: Giants have lost four in a row for the first time since Weeks 10-13 of the 2006 season, and are trying to avoid their first five-game slide since dropping eight in a row in 2004...Falcons expected to be without running back Michael Turner (ankle), and RB Jerious Norwood (hip) considered questionable after missing the team's last three games...Fullback Jason Snelling could start in backfield for Falcons...Atlanta re-signed running back Aaron Stecker earlier this week and released wide receiver Troy Bergeron... Giants cornerback Aaron Ross (hamstring) returned to practice this week and could play for the first time this season...Giants are No. 1 in NFL total defense (274.4 yards per game) and opponents' third-down percentage (31.1)... Giants linebacker Michael Boley, a fifth-round 2005 draft pick of Atlanta who played four years with the team (2005-08), will face his former club for the first time...Falcons have forced the most lost fumbles in the league (11)... Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes is tied for the NFL lead in made field goals (19).

Fast Fact: The Giants are 0-5 in home games against the Falcons since last beating them at the Meadowlands in 1979, and the road team has won the last 12 installments of the series dating back to that 24-3 New York win.

Prediction: Strange road dominance of this series favors the Falcons here, but Giants will have it together enough following their bye to end the losing skid. Giants 26, Falcons 20.

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New Orleans (9-0) at Tampa Bay (1-8), Sunday, 1:00 (New Orleans -11)

Storylines: Saints are 9-0 for the first time in team history...Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman looks to move to 2-0 in home starts...Tampa Bay wide receiver Antonio Bryant (knee) slated to return to the lineup after a two-game absence...New Orleans is No. 1 in the league in total offense (426.1 yards per game), scoring offense (36.8 points per game), touchdowns scored (43), and rushing touchdowns (16)...Saints free safety Darren Sharper, who leads the NFL in interception return yards (317) and interception returns for touchdowns (3), is questionable for Sunday after missing last week's game with a knee injury... New Orleans cornerback Jabari Greer (groin) and defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis (knee) both doubtful for Sunday, and CB Tracy Porter (knee) is out...Saints lead the league in takeaways (25), interceptions (17), defensive touchdowns (7), interception returns for touchdowns (5), and opponents' completion percentage (53.4)...Buccaneers reinstated former starting guard Arron Sears to the team earlier this week, though his status for Sunday is unknown...Saints signed ex-Ravens Pro Bowl cornerback Chris McAlister earlier this week.

Fast Fact: In two games against rookie quarterbacks (Matthew Stafford, Mark Sanchez) this season, the Saints have recorded six interceptions and allowed zero touchdown passes.

Prediction: Not a good matchup for the young QB Freeman, who will make some bad decisions against an attacking Saints "D". Saints 31, Buccaneers 7.

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Arizona (6-3) at St. Louis (1-8), Sunday, 4:05 (Arizona -9)

Storylines: Arizona enters Week 11 with a two-game lead over San Francisco in the NFC West...St. Louis seeking its first Edward Jones Dome win under Steve Spagnuolo, after starting its home schedule at 0-4...Cardinals have won five straight over the Rams, and are 4-0 in their former city of residence since last losing there in 2004...Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner, who won two MVPs and appeared in two Super Bowl as a member of the Rams (1998-2003), is 3-0 in St. Louis since departing the city...Rams are last in the NFL in touchdowns allowed (32) and opponents' third-down percentage (50.4)...Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is tied for the NFL lead in touchdown catches (8) along with the Colts' Reggie Wayne...St. Louis running back Steven Jackson needs 85 rushing yards to go over 1,000 for the fifth consecutive season, and would pass Eric Dickerson for the most 1,000-yard years in franchise history...Rams placed wide receiver Keenan Burton (knee) on season-ending injured reserve earlier this week and signed ex-Seahawks wideout Jordan Kent.

Fast Fact: With a loss on Sunday, Steve Spagnuolo would become the first Rams head coach to start his tenure 0-5 in home games since Harland Svare presided over six consecutive losses in Los Angeles in 1962-63.

Prediction: Rams looked close to turning the corner against the Saints last week, but expect them to take a step back against their old buddy Kurt Warner. Cardinals 24, Rams 6.

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San Diego (6-3) at Denver (6-3), Sunday, 4:15 (San Diego -3)

Storylines: Winner takes over sole possession of first place in the AFC West...Chargers seek revenge for a 34-23 home loss to the Broncos in Week 6...Broncos going for their first home-and-home sweep of the Chargers since 2005...Denver has lost three straight since beating San Diego on Oct. 19, while Chargers are 4-0 since that game...Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton (ankle) considered questionable for Sunday's game after being injured in last week's loss to the Redskins, and Chris Simms would make his first start as a Bronco, and first NFL start since 2006, if Orton can't go...Simms was 3-of-13 passing for 13 yards and an interception in relief of Orton in last week's 27-17 loss at the Redskins...Chargers are last in the league in rushing offense (75.1 yards per game) and yards per carry (3.2)...Broncos outside linebacker Elvis Dumervil leads the league in sacks (11.5)...Chargers have allowed a league-low- tying two rushes of 20 yards or longer...San Diego center Nick Hardwick (ankle) could return for the first time since Week 1.

Fast Fact: In his most recent start against an AFC team (Sept. 10, 2006), Broncos quarterback Chris Simms completed 17-of-29 passes for 133 yards and three interceptions in the Buccaneers' 27-0 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

Prediction: Do you trust Norv Turner in a big game he's supposed to win? I don't. Broncos 17, Chargers 16.

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N.Y. Jets (4-5) at New England (6-3), Sunday, 4:15 (New England -10)

Storylines: Patriots take back to the field seven days after much-publicized 35-34 loss to Indianapolis in Week 10...Jets defeated Patriots, 16-9, in Week 2 at the Meadowlands...Jets are 1-5 since a 3-0 start...Pats trying to avoid their first home-and-home sweep at the hands of the Jets since 2000...Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who has recorded four consecutive 300-yard games, has won 20 consecutive starts at Gillette Stadium...Jets are No. 1 in the league in rushing offense (170.1 yards per game)...Patriots receiver Randy Moss leads the NFL in receiving yards (891)...Jets have allowed an NFL-low six touchdown passes...New England kicker Stephen Gostkowski leads the NFL in scoring (83 points) and is tied for the league lead in made field goals (19)...Patriots' Wes Welker leads the NFL in punt return average (15.1)...Jets lead the league in fourth-down percentage (76.9 percent) and opponents' fourth-down percentage (11.1)...Jets safety Jim Leonhard (broken thumb) expected to miss Sunday's contest...Jets fired defensive line coach Kerry Locklin on Monday, and released cornerback Ahmad Carroll.

Fast Fact: The last Patriots quarterback to lose to the Jets twice in a single season was Drew Bledsoe, who presided over 20-19 and 34-17 defeats to New York in 2000.

Prediction: Patriots will be out to punish Jets for both last week's misstep and the Week 2 debacle, but Rex Ryan's group will not lay down. Patriots 27, Jets 20.

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Cincinnati (7-2) at Oakland (2-7), Sunday, 4:15 (Cincinnati -9.5)

Storylines: Raiders quarterback situation uncertain after JaMarcus Russell was benched in favor of Bruce Gradkowski in last week's loss to the Chiefs... Bengals running back Cedric Benson (hip) is questionable for Sunday, and Bernard Scott would likely start if Benson is unavailable...Cincinnati signed ex-Chiefs running back Larry Johnson on Tuesday, but Johnson's status for Sunday is unknown...Bengals linebacker Keith Rivers (calf) also a question mark for Sunday...Cincinnati is 4-0 on the road this season and has won five straight away from home dating back to last season...Raiders are last in the NFL in touchdown passes (2) and tied for last in the league in touchdowns scored (7)...Bengals did not allow a touchdown in last week's 18-12 win against the Steelers and have surrendered just one TD over the last eight quarters... Oakland has allowed an NFL-high-tying 14 rushing touchdowns...Raiders punter Shane Lechler leads the NFL in gross punting average (51.5) and net average (44.8)...Bengals' Bernard Scott is reigning AFC Special Teams Player of the Week after his 96-yard kickoff return was the only touchdown scored in last week's win over the Steelers.

Fast Fact: Including playoffs, the Bengals are 0-9 in Oakland all-time, and 1-13 in all series road games.

Prediction: Huge trap game for the Bengals, but their ascending defense will be good enough to fuel the win. Bengals 20, Raiders 7.

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Philadelphia (5-4) at Chicago (4-5), Sunday, 8:20 (Philadelphia -3)

Storylines: Bears, who are 0-3 in primetime games this season, take the field for the first time since quarterback Jay Cutler's five-interception meltdown at San Francisco last Thursday...Eagles have lost two straight, and Bears are 1-4 since a 3-1 start...Eagles running back Brian Westbrook not expected to play after suffering his second concussion in three weeks in last week's loss at San Diego, and LeSean McCoy slated to start in his place...Bears left tackle Orlando Pace expected to be in the lineup despite suffering a mild concussion in last week's 10-6 loss to the 49ers...Philadelphia cornerback Sheldon Brown (hamstring) doubtful for Sunday, but left tackle Jason Peters (ankle) expected to return after missing last week's 31-23 loss to the Chargers...Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb is 3-1 in four starts in his native Chicago...Bears have thrown an NFL-high 17 interceptions, all by Cutler, who has thrown 11 of those picks in the team's three primetime games this season...Philadelphia kicker David Akers is tied for the NFL lead in made field goals (19)...Eagles are 1-1 in primetime this season.

Fast Fact: After going 6-21-1 in the first 28 games of the series against Chicago, the Eagles are 5-2 against the Bears during the Andy Reid era.

Prediction: Cutler won't be nearly as awful as he was in San Francisco, but the bottom line is that the Eagles are a much better team than the Bears. Eagles 34, Bears 28.

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Tennessee (3-6) at Houston (5-4), Monday, 8:30 (Houston -4.5)

Storylines: Titans have won three straight following an 0-6 start, with Houston native and quarterback Vince Young moving to 3-0 as a starter this season with last week's 41-17 rout of Buffalo...Texans looking to polish off just their second home-and-home sweep of the Titans all-time, and first since 2004... Tennessee running back Chris Johnson leads the NFL in rushing yards (1091), and Titans are No. 1 in the league in yards per carry (5.3) and rushes of 20 yards or longer (17)...Houston starting running back unknown after Ryan Moats earned his first start of the season over Steve Slaton in the team's Week 9 loss to the Indianapolis Colts...Titans have allowed an NFL-low seven sacks...Tennessee has surrendered an NFL-high 23 touchdown passes...Texans are just 2-5 all-time following the bye week, including 1-2 under head coach Gary Kubiak...Texans wide receiver/kick returner Jacoby Jones (calf) questionable for Monday night...Titans wide receiver Justin Gage (back) not expected to play against Texans, and cornerback Nick Harper (broken forearm) considered questionable to see action.

Fast Fact: Titans quarterback Vince Young has thrown for 200-plus yards and multiple touchdowns on two occasions in his career, most recently on Dec. 2, 2007, when he threw for 248 yards and two touchdowns in a 28-20 win over the Texans.

Prediction: Titans renaissance will be put on ice, as a fresh, rested group of Texans will show their encouraging first-half was no fluke. Texans 23, Titans 16.