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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 3, 2017
Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

Preview: Vikings at Falcons

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Nov 30, 2017

The Minnesota Vikings are cruising toward the NFC North title but they will be tested by back-to-back road games against a pair of hot contenders in the NFC South. The Vikings put their seven-game winning streak on the line Sunday when they visit the reigning NFC champion Atlanta Falcons, who have come alive with three consecutive victories.

Minnesota owns a three-game cushion atop the division and has the second-best record in the conference, but the memory of failing to make the playoffs after starting 5-0 last season is a reminder not to become complacent. “For us, I think it helps us focus this year," Vikings defensive end Brian Robison said. "I also think it helps us realize it doesn’t matter how many games you win, it can go south real quick if you don’t stay focused.” Atlanta has charged back into the postseason chase behind its revitalized offense, which struggled most of the season after leading the league in scoring a year ago. The Falcons failed to score more than 17 points in each loss during a recent 1-4 stretch, but they have amassed a combined 95 points during the three-game winning streak to move within a game of NFC South co-leaders New Orleans and Carolina.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Falcons -3. O/U: 47

ABOUT THE VIKINGS (9-2): Here's the great irony with Minnesota -- coach Mike Zimmer has refused to commit long-term to Case Keenum as his starter, even though the quarterback was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Month for November. Keenum threw for 866 yards with seven touchdowns and two interceptions while posting a passer rating of 114.0 in guiding the Vikings to three wins in as many games last month. Wide receiver Adam Thielen has 22 catches for 378 yards and two TDs over that span to push him over 1,000 yards for the season while Latavius Murray has steadied the ground game and scored four times over the last three weeks. Minnesota yields only 290.4 yards per game and ranks No. 2 versus the run (75.5).

ABOUT THE FALCONS (7-4): Star wide receiver Julio Jones reached the end zone once in the first 10 games before erupting with a monster performance in last week's 34-20 win over Tampa Bay, hauling in 12 receptions for 253 yards and a pair of scores. The ground game will receive a boost with the return of Devonta Freeman, who missed most of the past three games with a concussion, although Tevin Coleman picked up the slack by rushing for four touchdowns in that span. Reigning league MVP Matt Ryan has completed at least 70 percent of his passes and posted a QB rating of least 104.8 during the current winning streak. While Atlanta's defense is ninth in the league in sacks (30), it ranks 31st with only three interceptions.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Thielen joined Randy Moss as the only Minnesota wideout with at least 70 catches and 1,000 yards through the first 11 games.

2. Ryan has thrown a scoring pass in 29 straight games, the longest active streak in the league.

3. Vikings DE Everson Griffen had two sacks last week to tie for the league lead with 12.

PREDICTION: Falcons 26, Vikings 23

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Trends - Minnesota at Atlanta

ATS TRENDS

Minnesota

Vikings are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Vikings are 4-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Vikings are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games in December. Vikings are 22-7 ATS in their last 29 games following a straight up win. Vikings are 39-15 ATS in their last 54 games overall. Vikings are 38-15 ATS in their last 53 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Vikings are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Vikings are 36-17 ATS in their last 53 games following a ATS win. Vikings are 35-17 ATS in their last 52 vs. NFC. Vikings are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games on grass.

Atlanta

Falcons are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in December. Falcons are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. NFC. Falcons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game. Falcons are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Falcons are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games following a straight up win. Falcons are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Minnesota

Under is 8-1 in Vikings last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 4-1 in Vikings last 5 games overall. Over is 4-1 in Vikings last 5 games following a straight up win. Over is 4-1 in Vikings last 5 games following a ATS win. Under is 19-7 in Vikings last 26 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-2 in Vikings last 7 road games. Under is 17-7-1 in Vikings last 25 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.

Atlanta

Over is 3-0-1 in Falcons last 4 games in December. Under is 5-1 in Falcons last 6 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Over is 13-3 in Falcons last 16 home games. Under is 4-1 in Falcons last 5 games on grass. Over is 16-4-1 in Falcons last 21 vs. NFC. Over is 12-3-1 in Falcons last 16 games following a ATS win. Over is 12-3-1 in Falcons last 16 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Falcons last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 7-2-1 in Falcons last 10 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 15-5-1 in Falcons last 21 games following a straight up win. Over is 11-4 in Falcons last 15 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 21-8-1 in Falcons last 30 games overall. Over is 5-2 in Falcons last 7 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Underdog is 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 meetings. Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Atlanta. Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings. Vikings are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 3, 2017
Where: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland

Preview: Lions at Ravens

Gracenote
Dec 1, 2017

The Baltimore Ravens remain in the playoff hunt in the AFC despite a passing offense that rates as the worst in the NFL. The Detroit Lions, who visit the Ravens on Sunday, are on the outside of the NFC postseason picture despite a passing offense that ranks in the top 10 and a scoring offense putting up an average of 26.7 points - fifth in the NFL.

That Lions offense is led by quarterback Matthew Stafford, who came out of a 30-23 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Thanksgiving with an ankle injury but practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play against the Ravens. Stafford threw seven touchdown passes and two interceptions in the last four games - winning the first three - and is well on his way to a seventh straight season of at least 4,000 yards passing. Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is not quite on the same pace and is last among NFL quarterbacks in yards per attempt at 5.34. "It may not look pretty moving forward," Flacco told reporters, "but we are going to do what we have to do to win football games and put ourselves in a good position at the end of the games to win them."
TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Ravens -2.5. O/U: 43

ABOUT THE LIONS (6-5): Detroit could get a boost on defense this week from veteran defensive end Dwight Freeney, who is expected to make his team debut after being claimed off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks last week. Freeney, 37, recorded three sacks in four games with the Seahawks before a surprising release and Detroit is excited to have him in the defensive line rotation. “He’s still got juice,” Detroit coach Jim Caldwell told reporters. “You take a look. He’s been productive anytime that he’s been on the field, and we’ll expect him to be productive for us as well. How we’ll use him? We’ll make a real good determination of that as we go through the week. But he’ll be able to do something for us.”

ABOUT THE RAVENS (6-5): Flacco is getting some help from the running game led by Alex Collins, who returned to practice on Thursday after missing a day with a calf injury. Collins failed to rush for more than 60 yards in any of the last three games but has not lost a fumble since Oct. 1, and ball security is a key for Baltimore's struggling offense. "You do what you have to do to win football games, especially in the second half when we get up on teams and our defense is turning the ball over," Flacco told reporters. "You get to a point in the game, where it is like, 'All right, we have this game won, unless we do something crazy.'"

EXTRA POINTS

1. Lions C Travis Swanson (knee) and G T.J. Lang (foot) did not practice on Thursday.

2. Baltimore LT Ronnie Stanley (knee) participated in practice on Thursday and could return on Sunday.

3. Detroit OC Jim Bob Cooter, who was a backup quarterback at Tennessee, had no interest in discussing the Volunteers' open head coaching job when asked by reporters.

PREDICTION: Lions 24, Ravens 17

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Trends - Detroit at Baltimore

ATS TRENDS

Detroit

Lions are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. Lions are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 games in December. Lions are 2-8 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Lions are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf.

Baltimore

Ravens are 7-17 ATS in their last 24 games in December. Ravens are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games when playing on Sunday following a Monday night game. Ravens are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Ravens are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf. Ravens are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win.

OU TRENDS

Detroit

Over is 4-0 in Lions last 4 games overall. Over is 4-1 in Lions last 5 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Lions last 5 games on fieldturf. Over is 4-1 in Lions last 5 games in Week 13. Over is 4-1 in Lions last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 12-3 in Lions last 15 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 7-2 in Lions last 9 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 22-10 in Lions last 32 road games.

Baltimore

Over is 4-0 in Ravens last 4 games in December. Over is 6-1 in Ravens last 7 games when playing on Sunday following a Monday night game. Over is 5-1 in Ravens last 6 games following a ATS loss. Over is 5-1 in Ravens last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 4-1 in Ravens last 5 games in Week 13. Over is 6-2 in Ravens last 8 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-2 in Ravens last 7 games overall.

HEAD TO HEAD

No trends available.

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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 3, 2017
Where: New Era Field, Orchard Park, New York

Preview: Patriots at Bills

Gracenote
Nov 30, 2017

The Buffalo Bills gave their flagging playoff hopes a huge boost with a major upset on the road against a division leader and will try to do the same against one of their oldest rivals and a bitter nemesis. Buffalo will be looking to derail one of the league's hottest clubs when it hosts the AFC East-leading New England Patriots on Sunday.

The Patriots have ripped off seven consecutive victories to tie Pittsburgh for the best record in the AFC and have dominated the series with the Bills, winning 26 of the past 30 meetings. "I think this is a dynamite football team," Buffalo coach Sean McDermott said of New England, which holds a three-game lead over the Bills in the division. "They do a good job of identifying strengths and trying to make other teams beat them in other ways. I think that’s a big part of what they do and how they prepare." Playing away from home has not fazed the Patriots, who have won 13 straight games on the road and 12 of their last 13 visits to Buffalo. The Bills moved back over .500 with an impressive 16-10 win at Kansas City last weekend after surrendering a staggering 135 points during a ghastly three-game slide.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Patriots -9. O/U: 48

ABOUT THE PATRIOTS (9-2): Quarterback Tom Brady, who leads the league in passer rating (111.7) and yards (3,374) is 26-3 against Buffalo and can set the all-time record for wins against one opponent with a victory Sunday. Tight end Rob Gronkowski, who has torched the Bills during his career with 11 touchdowns in 11 games, caught a pair of scoring passes in last week's 35-17 win over Miami, while speedster Brandin Cooks has six receptions in each of the last three games while scoring in two straight. Dion Lewis has double-digit carries in six straight games and Rex Burkhead scored twice last week while posting season highs of 13 rushes for 50 yards. New England's defense has not allowed more than 17 points during the winning streak.

ABOUT THE BILLS (6-5): McDermott wisely went back to Tyrod Taylor at quarterback in Kansas City after the ill-fated decision to bench him for rookie Nathan Peterman, who threw five first-half interceptions in a 54-24 mauling at the Los Angeles Chargers. Buffalo needs a big game from running back LeSean McCoy, who has piled up at least 100 yards from scrimmage in three straight versus New England but was limited to 49 yards rushing or fewer in three of the past four games overall. The Bills' passing game ranks 30th in the league at 182.5 yards per game, but tight end Charles Clay had four catches for 60 yards last week -- his best game since injuring his knee on Oct. 1. Buffalo must find a way to generate pressure on Brady, ranking 31st in sacks (17).

EXTRA POINTS

1. Brady was named AFC Offensive Player of the Month in November after throwing for 833 yards with 10 touchdowns and one interception in three games.

2. Bills rookie WR Zay Jones had a scoring pass in two of the past three games.

3. Gronkowski, who grew up in western New York, has 35 catches for 583 yards and seven TDs in six games at Buffalo.

PREDICTION: Patriots 27, Bills 16

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Trends - New England at Buffalo

ATS TRENDS

New England

Patriots are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games in December. Patriots are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game. Patriots are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points. Patriots are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Patriots are 12-2 ATS in their last 14 road games. Patriots are 8-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Patriots are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games on turf. Patriots are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games following a straight up win. Patriots are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games following a ATS win. Patriots are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 vs. AFC. Patriots are 14-5-1 ATS in their last 20 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game. Patriots are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Patriots are 33-16-2 ATS in their last 51 games overall. Patriots are 78-38-2 ATS in their last 118 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Patriots are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games in Week 13.

Buffalo

Bills are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Bills are 4-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Bills are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. Bills are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games on turf. Bills are 12-27-2 ATS in their last 41 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Bills are 8-18 ATS in their last 26 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game. Bills are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in December. Bills are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. AFC East.

OU TRENDS

New England

Under is 4-0 in Patriots last 4 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Patriots last 6 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Patriots last 6 games on turf. Over is 6-2 in Patriots last 8 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game. Over is 48-19 in Patriots last 67 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Patriots last 7 games overall. Over is 7-3 in Patriots last 10 vs. AFC. Over is 7-3 in Patriots last 10 games following a ATS win. Over is 18-8 in Patriots last 26 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 11-5 in Patriots last 16 road games. Over is 35-17 in Patriots last 52 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points.

Buffalo

Over is 4-0 in Bills last 4 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Bills last 4 games in December. Over is 6-1 in Bills last 7 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Bills last 6 games overall. Over is 4-1 in Bills last 5 games in Week 13. Over is 16-5 in Bills last 21 home games. Over is 16-5 in Bills last 21 games on turf. Over is 8-3 in Bills last 11 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-2 in Bills last 7 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game. Over is 9-4 in Bills last 13 vs. AFC.

HEAD TO HEAD

Patriots are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 meetings in Buffalo. Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Buffalo. Underdog is 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings. Road team is 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 meetings. Patriots are 23-11-2 ATS in their last 36 meetings.

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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 3, 2017
Where: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois

Preview: 49ers at Bears

Gracenote
Nov 30, 2017

The long-awaited start of the Jimmy Garappolo era at San Francisco will commence on Sunday when the 49ers visit the Chicago Bears. Garappolo, who was acquired by the 49ers in a midseason trade with New England, needed just two attempts to throw his first touchdown pass of the season last week playing in relief of injured starter C.J. Beathard.

After snapping its nine-game skid to start the season the 49ers returned to their losing ways by dropping a 24-13 decision to Seattle last week. Garappolo played the game's final minute and directed a touchdown drive on the game's final play. Chicago has lost four straight after winning two in a row midway through the season. Rookie quarterback Mitchell Trubisky threw for just 147 yards with two interceptions in the Bears' 31-3 loss at Philadelphia last week.
TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Bears -3. O/U: 40.5.

ABOUT THE 49ERS (1-10): Beathard (hip, knee) missed practices during the week and coach Kyle Shanahan said he was unsure if he would be able to serve as Garoppolo's backup on Sunday. This will be Garoppolo's third career start after making two with New England last season, when he went 42 of 59 for 496 yards and four touchdowns for a passer rating of 119.0. “If (a contract extension) happens over a five-game span, a three-game span, then great, let’s do it,” Shanahan said of Garoppolo, who does not have a deal for next season. “If it doesn’t, no big deal. We can franchise you."
ABOUT THE BEARS (3-8): This is the third straight season the two teams will meet in Chicago on the first weekend in December, with the Bears winning 26-6 on a cold, snowy day last year. Bringing Trubisky along slowly, Chicago ranks 31st in the NFL in passing, averaging 167.1 yards a game. Jordan Howard leads the rushing attack with 847 yards on the ground and five touchdowns, but he was stymied by the Eagles, gaining just seven yards on six carries.



EXTRA POINTS
1. RB Carlos Hyde leads the 49ers with 639 yards rushing, but has only gone over 100 yards in a game once this season.
2. Bears LB Danny Trevathan (calf) returned to practice on a limited basis for the first time since he got hurt in Saints game on Oct. 29 and is questionable.
3. Chicago is 2-4 at home this season, but all four defeats have come by a touchdown or less.

PREDICTION: 49ers 27, Bears 21

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Trends - San Francisco at Chicago

ATS TRENDS

San Francisco

49ers are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games in Week 13. 49ers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. 49ers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. NFC. 49ers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on grass. 49ers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games in December.

Chicago

Bears are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game. Bears are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game. Bears are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 home games. Bears are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in December. Bears are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Bears are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Bears are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Bears are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game. Bears are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games in Week 13. Bears are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Bears are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 vs. NFC.

OU TRENDS

San Francisco

Under is 10-2 in 49ers last 12 games following a double-digit loss at home. Under is 5-1 in 49ers last 6 games in Week 13.

Chicago

Under is 4-0 in Bears last 4 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Bears last 4 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Bears last 6 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Bears last 6 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Bears last 5 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Bears last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Bears last 8 games in December. Under is 8-3 in Bears last 11 games following a ATS loss.

HEAD TO HEAD

Home team is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 meetings.

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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 3, 2017
Where: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Preview: Buccaneers at Packers

Gracenote
Dec 1, 2017

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to get Jameis Winston back at quarterback after a three-game absence due to a shoulder injury. The Green Bay Packers, who host Winston and the Buccaneers on Sunday, are still waiting on the return of star quarterback Aaron Rodgers but are seeing some encouraging signs from backup Brett Hundley.

Winston rejoins a Tampa Bay squad that won its first two games with backup Ryan Fitzpatrick under center before dropping a 34-20 decision at Atlanta last week in a loss that severely diminished their already slim chances of making a run at a playoff spot in the NFC. "It's gonna be great. I've missed that guy out there the past couple of games," wide receiver DeSean Jackson told reporters of Winston's return. "He's healthy finally now, so it's a great addition to have back. All we can do is take one game at a time and finish as strong as we can, so it's a great thing to have." Rodgers is still on injured reserve while rehabbing a broken collarbone but is eligible to return to practice on Saturday and can return to games on Dec. 17 at Carolina. "I'm more focused on game planning for the Buccaneers," Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy told reporters when asked if Rodgers would practice on Saturday. "There's a plan laid out for Aaron, just like the other guys on IR. He's knocking it out of the park, he's going at it 120 miles an hour. We'll see what the end of the week brings."
TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Buccaneers -1.5. O/U: 44.5

ABOUT THE BUCCANEERS (4-7): Winston is not only returning to a team on the outside of the playoff hunt but one that will also have trouble protecting him after placing two offensive linemen on injured reserve. Starting center Ali Marpet (knee) and starting right tackle Demar Dotson (knee) are done for the season while left guard Evan Smith (concussion) is questionable after sitting out last week. "It's disappointing that you take two guys that are playing well on a team that needs more consistent play and they are out, but that is the worst part of this game and something that is uncontrollable [are] injuries," Tampa Bay coach Dirk Koetter told reporters.

ABOUT THE PACKERS (5-6): A rough start to Hundley's tenure as the starting quarterback left fans clamoring for Rodgers' return, but the UCLA product is beginning to settle in as the starter and is coming off his best performance - 245 yards passing with three TDs and no interceptions in a 31-28 loss at Pittsburgh last week. Hundley, who threw three picks without a score in the previous game, is just 1-5 including the loss at Minnesota in which he took over for Rodgers on Oct. 15. He could be getting more help on offense soon from running back Aaron Jones (knee), who returned to practice on Wednesday and is questionable after missing the last two games.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Bucs promoted TE Alan Cross, WR Jesus "Bobo" Wilson and DE Patrick O'Connor from the practice squad.

2. Green Bay LB Clay Matthews (groin) returned to practice after sitting out last week and is questionable.

3. Tampa Bay CBs Vernon Hargreaves (hamstring) and Robert McClain and S T.J. Ward (concussion) all sat out practice on Wednesday.

PREDICTION: Packers 34, Buccaneers 21

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Trends - Tampa Bay at Green Bay

ATS TRENDS

Tampa Bay

Buccaneers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 13. Buccaneers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Buccaneers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games on grass. Buccaneers are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games overall. Buccaneers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss. Buccaneers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss. Buccaneers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Buccaneers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game. Buccaneers are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 road games. Buccaneers are 1-8-1 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Buccaneers are 0-6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Buccaneers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 vs. NFC.

Green Bay

Packers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 13. Packers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Packers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games in December. Packers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Packers are 39-17 ATS in their last 56 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Packers are 34-16-1 ATS in their last 51 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Packers are 2-6 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Packers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. Packers are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Tampa Bay

Under is 3-0-1 in Buccaneers last 4 games in Week 13. Over is 6-1 in Buccaneers last 7 road games. Under is 6-2-1 in Buccaneers last 9 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Buccaneers last 8 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Buccaneers last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 14-6-1 in Buccaneers last 21 games in December.

Green Bay

Over is 8-1 in Packers last 9 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 7-1 in Packers last 8 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-1 in Packers last 6 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Packers last 5 games following a straight up loss. Over is 12-3 in Packers last 15 vs. NFC. Over is 7-2 in Packers last 9 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 10-3 in Packers last 13 games on grass. Over is 18-6 in Packers last 24 games overall. Over is 8-3 in Packers last 11 games following a ATS win.

HEAD TO HEAD

Buccaneers are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 meetings in Green Bay. Buccaneers are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 meetings.

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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 3, 2017
Where: EverBank Field, Jacksonville, Florida

Preview: Colts at Jaguars

Gracenote
Dec 1, 2017

The Jacksonville Jaguars are attempting to end a nine-season playoff drought, and their upcoming stretch of home games surely can help with that quest. Jacksonville is tied with Tennessee for first place in the AFC South as it opens a three-game homestand on Sunday against the struggling Indianapolis Colts.

The Jaguars also host Seattle and Houston during the stretch, and not playing away from home again until Dec. 24 rates as a huge opportunity. "At the beginning of the season, we were like, 'Dang, where are all the home games?'" defensive tackle Malik Jackson told reporters. "Now, we're like, 'Ooh, it's awesome to be here at the end of the season' - warm weather, you're with your crowd ... you're just home. It's awesome." The Colts, who have lost five of their last six games, were routed 27-0 by the Jaguars on Oct. 22 as quarterback Jacoby Brissett was sacked 10 times and hit on eight other occasions. "I'm not going to flinch in the pocket," Brissett told reporters. "That's not my mentality, that's not how I was raised, so that will never change."

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Jaguars -9.5. O/U: 41

ABOUT THE COLTS (3-8): Indianapolis' season unraveled early as quarterback Andrew Luck was unavailable due to a shoulder injury, and the team's next loss will clinch its first losing campaign since 2011. "It's tough, but I know what type of guys we've got in this locker room - great group of guys who will come to work every day," veteran running back Frank Gore told reporters. "I know things haven't been going our way, and I think if we just handle the small things, I think that can change." Gore needs 49 rushing yards against the Jaguars to pass Jerome Bettis (13,662) and LaDainian Tomlinson (13,684) and move into fifth place on the all-time list.

ABOUT THE JAGUARS (7-4): Getting running back Leonard Fournette (765 yards) back on track is a big priority, as the rookie has gained 33 or fewer yards in two of his last three games. "Everybody is game-planning to stop the run game, and sometimes it's hard," Fournette told reporters. "We're trying to get it moving, but I have faith in our coaching and our players and I think we're going to be able to get it done." Jacksonville leads the NFL in scoring defense (15.3 points), total defense (281.8 yards) and sacks (41), with star defensive end Calais Campbell tied for third in the league with 11.5 sacks.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Jaguars have won three of the last four meetings, but the Colts hold a 22-11 series advantage.

2. Jacksonville OLB Telvin Smith (concussion) is doubtful after being injured last Sunday against Arizona.

3. Indianapolis C Ryan Kelly (concussion) will miss the game as Mike Person will start in his place.

PREDICTION: Jaguars 24, Colts 10

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Trends - Indianapolis at Jacksonville

ATS TRENDS

Indianapolis

Colts are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in Week 13. Colts are 32-12 ATS in their last 44 games following a straight up loss. Colts are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS loss. Colts are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games on grass. Colts are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. AFC South.

Jacksonville

Jaguars are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Jaguars are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Jaguars are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. AFC South. Jaguars are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. AFC. Jaguars are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 games in Week 13. Jaguars are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game. Jaguars are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games. Jaguars are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Jaguars are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Indianapolis

Under is 8-1 in Colts last 9 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Colts last 7 vs. AFC South. Over is 6-1 in Colts last 7 games in Week 13. Over is 6-1 in Colts last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 4-1 in Colts last 5 games overall. Under is 4-1 in Colts last 5 vs. AFC. Under is 15-5 in Colts last 20 games in December. Over is 19-7 in Colts last 26 games on grass. Over is 27-10 in Colts last 37 road games.

Jacksonville

Under is 5-0 in Jaguars last 5 vs. AFC. Over is 5-1 in Jaguars last 6 games in Week 13. Under is 4-1 in Jaguars last 5 games overall. Under is 4-1 in Jaguars last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1 in Jaguars last 5 games in December. Over is 4-1 in Jaguars last 5 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 8-3 in Jaguars last 11 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game. Over is 8-3 in Jaguars last 11 home games. Over is 10-4 in Jaguars last 14 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings. Favorite is 10-4 ATS in their last 14 meetings. Over is 11-5 in the last 16 meetings in Jacksonville. Colts are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 3, 2017
Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

Preview: Broncos at Dolphins

Gracenote
Nov 30, 2017

Promising starts have given way to unmitigated disaster for both the Denver Broncos and Miami Dolphins, who enter Sunday's tilt at Hard Rock Stadium with constantly revolving quarterback carousels and pronounced losing skids. Trevor Siemian will get the nod for the Broncos as they bid to end a seven-game winless streak against former first-round pick Jay Cutler and the Dolphins, who have dropped five in a row.

"I think he'll be alright," Miami coach Adam Gase said of Cutler, who sat out Sunday's 35-17 loss to New England with a concussion. "He just needs to have a good week of practice. Just clean up some stuff, get his timing down, get the ball out on time." Cutler will be facing a Denver team with which he spent his first three NFL seasons after being selected by the club with the 11th overall pick in the 2006 draft, although the 34-year-old insists he doesn't think of those days. The Broncos will once again turn to Siemian, who will be back under center with Paxton Lynch sidelined two-to-four weeks with an ankle injury. Siemian led Denver to a pair of late touchdowns in a 21-14 loss to Oakland last Sunday in a game best remembered for cornerback Aqib Talib drawing a one-game suspension following his fireworks with Raiders wideout Michael Crabtree.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Broncos -1.5. O/U: 39.5

ABOUT THE BRONCOS (3-8): Denver's offense has hit the skids, and the fall-off of C.J. Anderson has been pronounced as the starting running back has rushed 37 times for just 116 yards in the last four games. Wideout Demaryius Thomas has been consistent if unspectacular, reeling in five receptions in three straight games - albeit for just 126 yards total. Super Bowl 50 MVP Von Miller, who will play in his 100th regular-season game on Sunday, leads the team with 8.5 sacks and is closing in on his seventh double-digit total for a season in his eight-year career.

ABOUT THE DOLPHINS (4-7): With fellow running back Damien Williams nursing a dislocated shoulder, Kenyan Drake could be in line for a significant workload on Sunday and perhaps down the road if he takes advantage of the opportunity. The 23-year-old Drake has shown flashes while splitting time with Williams, rushing for 175 yards and adding 12 catches for 82 yards in four games since Jay Ajayi was traded to Philadelphia. Drake's downfall has been a pair of fumbles in that stretch, including a costly one in the second half against the Patriots that drew Gase's ire and effectively ended any chance for a late comeback.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Gase was an assistant in Denver from 2009-14, while first-year Broncos coach Vance Joseph was the Dolphins' defensive coordinator last season.

2. Denver CB Bradley Roby will start in place of Talib opposite Chris Harris, and rookie Brandan Langley will also see plenty of work in the secondary.

3. Miami WR Jarvis Landry has recorded at least five catches and seven targets in every game this season, but has eclipsed 78 yards receiving on just two occasions.

PREDICTION: Broncos 19, Dolphins 17

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Trends - Denver at Miami

ATS TRENDS

Denver

Broncos are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games in Week 13. Broncos are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in December. Broncos are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game. Broncos are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Broncos are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss. Broncos are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss. Broncos are 0-4 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Broncos are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 road games. Broncos are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Broncos are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 vs. AFC. Broncos are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games on grass.

Miami

Dolphins are 5-11-1 ATS in their last 17 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Dolphins are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games in Week 13. Dolphins are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game. Dolphins are 8-20-1 ATS in their last 29 games following a ATS loss. Dolphins are 15-44-3 ATS in their last 62 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Dolphins are 1-3-2 ATS in their last 6 home games. Dolphins are 4-16-1 ATS in their last 21 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game. Dolphins are 3-12 ATS in their last 15 games in December. Dolphins are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss. Dolphins are 0-4-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Dolphins are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Dolphins are 0-4-2 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points. Dolphins are 0-2-2 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Dolphins are 0-4-2 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Dolphins are 0-2-2 ATS in their last 4 vs. AFC. Dolphins are 0-2-2 ATS in their last 4 games on grass.

OU TRENDS

Denver

Under is 5-0 in Broncos last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 6-1 in Broncos last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 4-1 in Broncos last 5 games in December. Under is 10-4 in Broncos last 14 games following a straight up loss. Under is 10-4 in Broncos last 14 games following a ATS loss.

Miami

Over is 6-0 in Dolphins last 6 games overall. Over is 4-0 in Dolphins last 4 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Dolphins last 4 games in December. Over is 4-0 in Dolphins last 4 games on grass. Over is 4-0 in Dolphins last 4 games following a straight up loss. Over is 4-0 in Dolphins last 4 vs. AFC. Over is 4-0 in Dolphins last 4 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 6-0 in Dolphins last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points. Over is 5-1 in Dolphins last 6 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Dolphins last 6 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 8-2 in Dolphins last 10 home games. Under is 4-1 in Dolphins last 5 games in Week 13. Over is 16-5 in Dolphins last 21 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 9-4 in Dolphins last 13 vs. a team with a losing record.

HEAD TO HEAD

Underdog is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings. Road team is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings. Broncos are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 meetings.

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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 3, 2017
Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

Preview: Chiefs at Jets

Gracenote
Dec 1, 2017

The Kansas City Chiefs return to MetLife Stadium for the second time in three weeks as they look to snap an ugly three-game skid Sunday against the New York Jets. Kansas City has lost five of its last six contests following a 5-0 start, and its lead atop the AFC West – once seemingly insurmountable – is down to one game over both Oakland and the Los Angeles Chargers.


The Jets also have lost five of their last six following a three-game winning streak, but the five losses have come by a total of 28 points and none were by more than eight. One storyline to watch will be the Kansas City debut of former Jets star Darrelle Revis. The Chiefs signed the seven-time Pro Bowl cornerback to try to solidify a shaky secondary that ranks 28th against the pass. The Chiefs have won the last two meetings, including a 24-3 victory at home last season.
TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Chiefs -3. O/U: 43.5


ABOUT THE CHIEFS (6-5): Kansas City’s once-unstoppable offense seemingly has hit a wall, as the team has averaged only 312.3 total yards over its last six contests. Rookie Kareem Hunt ranks second in the league with 890 rushing yards but hasn’t had more than 73 in any of his last six games, and Alex Smith has recorded eight touchdown passes and four interceptions over that span after throwing 11 TDs without a pick during the 5-0 start. The league’s 27th-ranked defense has played well the past two weeks and gave up a season-low 268 total yards in last Sunday’s 16-10 loss to Buffalo.
ABOUT THE JETS (4-7): New York has been better across the board than expected, even if the recent results haven’t gone its way. Josh McCown quietly is putting together an excellent season and has posted at least a 100 quarterback rating in four of his last five games, including last week's loss to Carolina in which he passed for 307 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. The Jets’ defense thrives on forcing turnovers and has at least one takeaway in 10 of its 11 games.


EXTRA POINTS
1. Jets WR Robby Anderson has caught a touchdown pass in five straight games, including scores of 54 and 33 yards last week.
2. Kansas City has committed seven turnovers in its last four contests after going six without a giveaway.
3. McCown is one of three quarterbacks in the league with at least 15 touchdown passes and three rushing touchdowns.


PREDICTION: Chiefs 19, Jets 16

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Trends - Kansas City at N.Y. Jets

ATS TRENDS

Kansas City

Chiefs are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game. Chiefs are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 road games. Chiefs are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS loss. Chiefs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Chiefs are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.

N.Y. Jets

Jets are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. AFC. Jets are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Jets are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games. Jets are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games on fieldturf. Jets are 4-1-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Jets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game. Jets are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Jets are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games overall. Jets are 11-4-2 ATS in their last 17 games in December. Jets are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Jets are 5-15-3 ATS in their last 23 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Kansas City

Under is 9-2 in Chiefs last 11 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 13-3 in Chiefs last 16 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Chiefs last 5 games in Week 13. Under is 22-7 in Chiefs last 29 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 20-8-1 in Chiefs last 29 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game. Under is 37-17-1 in Chiefs last 55 games following a ATS loss.

N.Y. Jets

Over is 4-0 in Jets last 4 games following a straight up loss. Under is 6-1 in Jets last 7 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Jets last 5 games overall. Over is 4-1 in Jets last 5 home games. Over is 4-1 in Jets last 5 games on fieldturf. Under is 8-2-1 in Jets last 11 games following a ATS loss. Under is 4-1 in Jets last 5 games in Week 13. Over is 4-1 in Jets last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.

HEAD TO HEAD

Chiefs are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings. Favorite is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings.

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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 3, 2017
Where: Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee

Preview: Texans at Titans

Gracenote
Nov 30, 2017

The last time the Houston Texans faced the Tennessee Titans, rookie quarterback DeShaun Watson threw four touchdown passes in a 57-14 Week 4 rout. With Watson on injured reserve, Tom Savage will be under center as the Texans try for the season sweep when they visit the Titans on Sunday.



Tennessee has won five of its last six to move into a tie for first place with Jacksonville in the AFC South Division. The Titans' recent surge has come despite the struggles of Marcus Mariota, who has thrown six interceptions in his last two games. Savage hasn't been any better. His three turnovers cost the Texans any chance at an upset at Baltimore on Monday night in a 23-16 setback.
TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Titans -6.5. O/U: 43.

ABOUT THE TEXANS (4-7): Savage has 12 turnovers in five starts this season and took the blame for Monday night's loss. "We're going to sit down and watch the tape, and we'll see if we can get it corrected," Houston coach Bill O'Brien said. "It has to get corrected because if not, we're going to have to go in a different direction." Despite Savage's miscues, DeAndre Hopkins continues to thrive with 69 catches for 1,004 yards and nine touchdowns.
ABOUT THE TITANS (7-4): Wide receiver Rishard Matthews sat out the previous game due to a hamstring injury, and his status is uncertain for Sunday. The Titans racked up a season-high eight sacks in last week’s 20-16 victory at Indianapolis, when Kevin Byard picked up his eighth turnover of the season. The Titans are playing their only home game in a stretch of five weeks, where they have won eight of their last nine games.

EXTRA POINTS
1. Houston has won six of the past seven games in the series.
2. Mariota leads the NFL with four game-winning drives in the fourth quarter or overtime this season.
3. Texans' wide receiver Will Fuller V is questionable with a knee injury.

PREDICTION: Titans 30, Texans 17

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Trends - Houston at Tennessee

ATS TRENDS

Houston

Texans are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Texans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. Texans are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. AFC. Texans are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall. Texans are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. AFC South. Texans are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Texans are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games on grass.

Tennessee

Titans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Titans are 19-39-2 ATS in their last 60 games in December. Titans are 16-34-3 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Titans are 16-36-4 ATS in their last 56 games on grass. Titans are 18-42-4 ATS in their last 64 games overall. Titans are 15-36-3 ATS in their last 54 vs. AFC South. Titans are 15-37-1 ATS in their last 53 games following a ATS win. Titans are 9-23-3 ATS in their last 35 home games. Titans are 14-37-2 ATS in their last 53 games following a straight up win. Titans are 12-38-4 ATS in their last 54 vs. AFC. Titans are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Titans are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games in Week 13.

OU TRENDS

Houston

Over is 5-1 in Texans last 6 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 9-2 in Texans last 11 games following a ATS win. Under is 6-2 in Texans last 8 games on grass. Under is 11-4 in Texans last 15 games in December. Over is 7-3 in Texans last 10 games when playing on Sunday following a Monday night game.

Tennessee

Over is 4-0 in Titans last 4 home games. Over is 6-1 in Titans last 7 games following a straight up win. Over is 4-1 in Titans last 5 games on grass. Over is 10-3 in Titans last 13 vs. AFC South. Over is 12-4-1 in Titans last 17 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 5-2 in Titans last 7 games in Week 13. Over is 37-15-3 in Titans last 55 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 7-3 in Titans last 10 games overall. Under is 9-4 in Titans last 13 games in December.

HEAD TO HEAD

Texans are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 meetings. Favorite is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings. Texans are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings in Tennessee. Home team is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings. Over is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings in Tennessee. Over is 10-4 in the last 14 meetings.

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When: 4:05 PM ET, Sunday, December 3, 2017
Where: StubHub Center, Carson, California

Preview: Browns at Chargers

Gracenote
Dec 1, 2017

The Cleveland Browns are 1-26 over the past two seasons, but this Sunday's opponent doesn't need to be reminded who the win came against last year. The Los Angeles Chargers called San Diego home when they suffered that embarrassing defeat and will look for a different outcome in this season's matchup.

The Chargers have recovered from an 0-4 start to get back into the playoff mix, and quarterback Philip Rivers will make his 188th consecutive start - the longest active streak in the league after the New York Giants demoted Eli Manning (210). "I'm very thankful that I've been able to be out there every week," Rivers told reporters about the streak. "I don't take it for granted. I've been blessed to be healthy enough to be out there. There's probably a little element of toughness, I guess, thrown in there." The Browns are ecstatic to have receiver Josh Gordon returning to action for the first time since Dec. 21, 2014 due to his substance-abuse issues. "I'm just excited," Gordon, the NFL's top receiver in 2013, said during a press conference. "I'm having the most fun that I have ever had doing this, just playing ball, the love of it. That is the only thing that is giving me any type of - not really pressure - but kind of just boost, more than anything."

TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Chargers -13.5. O/U: 43.5

ABOUT THE BROWNS (0-11): Gordon led the NFL with 1,646 receiving yards in 2013, when he caught 87 passes (nine for touchdowns) in 14 games while earning Pro Bowl honors, and coach Hue Jackson is ready to take advantage of his talents. "I have big plans for him. I plan for him to play, and play as much as he can handle," Jackson told reporters. "I think he is a very talented player. He needs to play, needs to get out there and play, but we have to see where he is and make sure how much can he handle, how much can he do." The defense has allowed 30 or more points on six occasions, but No. 1 overall pick Myles Garrett is showing off his ability with five sacks in six games since making his debut.

ABOUT THE CHARGERS (5-6): Rivers has passed for 2,948 yards and 20 touchdowns against seven interceptions and is coming off a superb Thanksgiving Day performance in which he was 27-of-33 for 434 yards and three TDs in a win against Dallas. Receiver Keenan Allen (67 receptions) caught 12 passes for a career-best 172 yards and is 73 away from his second career 1,000-yard season. Cornerback Casey Hayward (four interceptions) was named AFC Defensive Player of the Month for a three-interception November, but his status for the game is in doubt as he left the team due to his younger brother being killed in an auto accident.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Chargers hold a 15-9-1 series advantage despite last season's 20-17 setback.

2. Los Angeles DE Joey Bosa has registered eight of his 10.5 sacks over the last seven games.

3. Cleveland MLB Joe Schobert has made 10 or more tackles in five of his last six contests and leads the team with 99 stops.

PREDICTION: Chargers 30, Browns 20