| Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007 | |||
| San Francisco 49ers at NY Giants Giants | |||
 24 | Giants QB Eli Manning passed for 303 yards with a pair of TDs and a pair of interceptions last week. Manning could have similar success against a 49ers defense that lacks of a pass rush. The 49ers are completing fewer than half of their passing attempts, with a team passer rating of 57.7. The 49ers face a Giants defense that has 21 sacks in six games. Result: NY Giants Giants 33, San Francisco 49ers 15 | ||
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| New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins | |||
 35 | New England ran 29 times for 75 yards, which is a measly 2.6 yards per carry. The Patriots should have more success running the ball this week against the Dolphins' 31st-ranked rush defense. Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown rushed for his fourth 100-yard game and will test a Patriots defense that gave up 96 rushing yards on just 14 carries against Dallas. Result: New England Patriots 49, Miami Dolphins 28 | ||
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| Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans | |||
 21 | Texans RB Ahman Green returned to the lineup last week, but only rushed for 44 yards on 16 carries. Green faces a Titans defense that limited Earnest Graham to 29 yards on 13 carries. The Titans' defense allowed Bucs QB Jeff Garcia to throw for 274 yards and post a 103.4 passer rating. The Titans' defense could take advantage of Texans QB Matt Schaub, who is consistently turning the ball over. Result: Houston Texans 36, Tennessee Titans 38 | ||
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| Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills | |||
 17 | Last week, Ravens RB Willis McGahee didn't get much running room behind a young offensive line and averaged 2.4 yards a carry. McGahee could have more success against the Bills' defense, which ranks 25th against the run. The Bills rank 31st in the league in passing yards per game with 128.4 and face a Ravens defense that set a team-record of five interceptions last week. Result: Baltimore Ravens 14, Buffalo Bills 19 | ||
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| Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions | |||
 21 | The Lions haven't run the ball consistently and could struggle against a Bucs defense that held LenDale White to 64 yards on 25 carries. Tampa Bay lost Cadillac Williams and Michael Pittman on consecutive weeks. Buccaneers RB Earnest Graham will get his second start of the season and hopes to improve after rushing for 29 yards on 13 carries. Result: Detroit Lions 23, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16 | ||
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| Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints | |||
 24 | Drew Brees completed 25 of 36 passes last week for 246 yards and two touchdowns and faces a Falcons defense that put very little pressure on Eli Manning, who passed for 303 yards and two touchdowns. Atlanta surpassed the 100-yard rushing mark for the first time last week and faces a Saints defense that held Shaun Alexander to 35 yards on 14 attempts. Result: New Orleans Saints 22, Atlanta Falcons 16 | ||
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| Arizona Cardinals at Washington Redskins | |||
 24 | Redskins QB Jason Campbell sparkled before halftime last week, but faltered when TE Chris Cooley was asked to block following the injuries to C Casey Rabach and RT Todd Wade. The Cardinals recently acquired QB Tim Rattay, who hopes to rebound after a shaky start that included three interceptions. Result: Washington Redskins 21, Arizona Cardinals 19 | ||
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| Kansas City Chiefs at Oakland Raiders | |||
 19 | The Raiders were the NFL's top rushing team, but that changed last week after rushing for just 53 yards on 23 carries. Oakland faces a Chiefs defense that held the Bengals to jut 78 rushing yards. Chiefs QB Damon Huard, who posted a strong 112.1 rating last week, faces a tough Raiders defense that put pressure on QB Philip Rivers and forced him into a 66-yard interception return for a touchdown. Result: Oakland Raiders 10, Kansas City Chiefs 12 | ||
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| NY Jets Jets at Cincinnati Bengals | |||
 28 | The Bengals have not passed 84 rushing yards for the third game in a row. That could change against a Jets defense that was gashed by Philadelphia for 151 rushing yards. Jets RB Thomas Jones broke loose for 130 yards on 24 carries last week and should have similar success against a Bengals defense that allowed Larry Johnson to rush for over 100 yards in the first half. Result: Cincinnati Bengals 38, NY Jets Jets 31 | ||
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| St. Louis Rams at Seattle Seahawks | |||
 27 | Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck passed for 362 yards with a 93.4 rating, but faces a Rams defense that held Kyle Boller to just 184 yards with a passer rating of 63.8. QB Gus Frerotte had a passer rating of 30.6 and was intercepted five times against the Ravens, but faces a Seahawks defense that was hammered by Saints QB Drew Brees, who finished the game with a 106.9 passer rating. Result: Seattle Seahawks 33, St. Louis Rams 6 | ||
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| Chicago Bears at Philadelphia Eagles | |||
 24 | Eagles RB Brian Westbrook notched his 11th career 100-yard rushing performance and his streak could continue against a Bears defense that allowed Adrian Peterson to run for 224 yards. Bears QB Brian Griese threw for 381 yards and three touchdowns, but faces an Eagles defense that ranks 9th in the league against the pass. Result: Philadelphia Eagles 16, Chicago Bears 19 | ||
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| Minnesota Vikings at Dallas Cowboys | |||
 31 | Cowboys QB Tony Romo passed for 199 yards and two touchdowns, but also had an interception. Romo should have better success against a Vikings defense that gave up 381 passing yards and two touchdowns. Adrian Peterson rushed for a team-record 224 yards on 20 carries with three touchdowns, but faces a Cowboys defense that held the Patriots to 75 yards on 29 carries. Result: Dallas Cowboys 24, Minnesota Vikings 14 | ||
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| Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos | |||
 23 | The Steelers rank 27th in the NFL in total passing yards. Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger faces Champ Bailey and Dre Bly, who have been very good at limiting big plays. Broncos QB Jay Cutler passed for 232 yards with an interception against San Diego, but faces a Steelers defense that ranks No. 2 in yards allowed per pass play. Result: Pittsburgh Steelers 28, Denver Broncos 31 | ||
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| Monday, Oct. 22, 2007 | |||
| Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars | |||
 24 | Colts QB Peyton Manning has passed for 1,319 yards, 10 touchdowns and just two interceptions so far this season and faces a Jaguars defense that gave up 259 passing yards to the Texans, who were without their main wide receiver. The Jaguars ran for a season-high 244 yards last week, but face a Colts defense that has held opposing teams to an average of 105.4 rushing yards through the first five games. Result: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Indianapolis Colts 29 | ||
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