WR Michael Floyd practiced with the Patriots for the first time on Friday. Meanwhile, WR Danny Amendola didn't practice and won't play Sunday against Denver.
Some forecasts predicting fog for Dolphins-Jets. Over/under is 37.5/38. For those who don't recall the "Fog Bowl:"
Julio Jones with a light jog at the start of practice and caught some passes in the corner but no helmet on with the toe sprain. Coach Dan Quinn will announce Jones' game status afterward.
The Chiefs are 11-1 at home since week 7 of last year..and have a +13 turnover differential in those 12 games
Jaguars rule out WR Allen Hurns (hamstring) and RB Denard Robinson (ankle) for Sunday's game at Houston. Third week in a row Hurns has missed.
Eagles RB Darren Sproles out Sunday vs. Ravens.
Preview: Miami at N.Y. Jets.
When: 8:25 PM ET, Saturday, December 17, 2016
Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
With quarterback Ryan Tannehill sidelined by an ACL and MCL sprain in his right knee, the Miami Dolphins have little choice but to turn the keys over to veteran Matt Moore in their drive to end an eight-year playoff drought. The 32-year-old Moore will make his first start in five years on Saturday night as Miami begins a stretch of three straight games versus AFC East opponents with a visit to the New York Jets.
"My heart breaks, man. I know how much (Tannehill) just puts his heart and soul into this and hard work," said Moore, who went 3-for-5 for 47 yards to lead Miami to a game-winning field goal in Sunday's 26-23 triumph over Arizona. While the Dolphins reside on the wrong end of a tiebreaker for the final wild-card spot, the Jets' destination is all but assured as they have made themselves comfortable in the cellar of the division. New York snapped a four-game losing skid in impressive fashion on Sunday, however, as Bilal Powell exploded for 179 yards and two touchdowns on 34 touches in a 23-17 overtime win versus San Francisco. Powell could receive the bulk of the work against Miami's 30th-ranked rush defense (133.8 yards per game) with veteran running back Matt Forte nursing a knee injury.
TV: 8:25 p.m. ET, NFL Network. LINE: Dolphins -2.5. O/U: 38
ABOUT THE DOLPHINS (8-5): While Moore is known as a bit of a gunslinger, coach Adam Gase likely will look to take pressure off the veteran quarterback and lean on Jay Ajayi and the ground game as it targets a Jets team that was gashed for 193 rushing yards by Carlos Hyde on Sunday. Ajayi amassed 111 yards in Miami's 27-23 victory over New York on Nov. 6 but has struggled to get untracked of late with 154 yards on 50 carries over his last three games. Ajayi recorded back-to-back 200-yard performances with Mike Pouncey in the lineup, but the Pro Bowl center was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with an ailing hip.
ABOUT THE JETS (4-9): Quarterback Bryce Petty has enjoyed quite the connection with promising wideout Robby Anderson, with the pair hooking up on a 26-yard reception to set up the winning touchdown in overtime Sunday. The 23-year-old Anderson has converted 23 targets over the last two games into 10 receptions for 160 yards and a touchdown. By comparison, veteran wide receiver and former Dolphin Brandon Marshall (team-leading 56 catches, 744 yards) matched his season low with three receptions for 33 yards versus San Francisco.
EXTRA POINTS
1. New York placed S Marcus Gilchrist and RT Breno Giacomini on injured reserve, raising the team's total to 12 players on IR.
2. Dolphins WR Jarvis Landry (team-leading 79 receptions) was limited to a season low-tying three receptions for 33 yards against the Jets.
3. New York has a league-worst minus-18 turnover differential this season.
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When: 8:25 PM ET, Saturday, December 17, 2016
Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
With quarterback Ryan Tannehill sidelined by an ACL and MCL sprain in his right knee, the Miami Dolphins have little choice but to turn the keys over to veteran Matt Moore in their drive to end an eight-year playoff drought. The 32-year-old Moore will make his first start in five years on Saturday night as Miami begins a stretch of three straight games versus AFC East opponents with a visit to the New York Jets.
"My heart breaks, man. I know how much (Tannehill) just puts his heart and soul into this and hard work," said Moore, who went 3-for-5 for 47 yards to lead Miami to a game-winning field goal in Sunday's 26-23 triumph over Arizona. While the Dolphins reside on the wrong end of a tiebreaker for the final wild-card spot, the Jets' destination is all but assured as they have made themselves comfortable in the cellar of the division. New York snapped a four-game losing skid in impressive fashion on Sunday, however, as Bilal Powell exploded for 179 yards and two touchdowns on 34 touches in a 23-17 overtime win versus San Francisco. Powell could receive the bulk of the work against Miami's 30th-ranked rush defense (133.8 yards per game) with veteran running back Matt Forte nursing a knee injury.
TV: 8:25 p.m. ET, NFL Network. LINE: Dolphins -2.5. O/U: 38
ABOUT THE DOLPHINS (8-5): While Moore is known as a bit of a gunslinger, coach Adam Gase likely will look to take pressure off the veteran quarterback and lean on Jay Ajayi and the ground game as it targets a Jets team that was gashed for 193 rushing yards by Carlos Hyde on Sunday. Ajayi amassed 111 yards in Miami's 27-23 victory over New York on Nov. 6 but has struggled to get untracked of late with 154 yards on 50 carries over his last three games. Ajayi recorded back-to-back 200-yard performances with Mike Pouncey in the lineup, but the Pro Bowl center was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with an ailing hip.
ABOUT THE JETS (4-9): Quarterback Bryce Petty has enjoyed quite the connection with promising wideout Robby Anderson, with the pair hooking up on a 26-yard reception to set up the winning touchdown in overtime Sunday. The 23-year-old Anderson has converted 23 targets over the last two games into 10 receptions for 160 yards and a touchdown. By comparison, veteran wide receiver and former Dolphin Brandon Marshall (team-leading 56 catches, 744 yards) matched his season low with three receptions for 33 yards versus San Francisco.
EXTRA POINTS
1. New York placed S Marcus Gilchrist and RT Breno Giacomini on injured reserve, raising the team's total to 12 players on IR.
2. Dolphins WR Jarvis Landry (team-leading 79 receptions) was limited to a season low-tying three receptions for 33 yards against the Jets.
3. New York has a league-worst minus-18 turnover differential this season.
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- Road team is 13-6-1 ATS in their last 20 meetings.
- Dolphins are 10-25-1 ATS in their last 36 meetings.
Preview: Green Bay at Chicago.
When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 18, 2016
Where: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
The Green Bay Packers appeared dead in the postseason chase after a dismal four-game losing streak, but they have turned things around and will carry a three-game winning streak into Sunday's road matchup at the Chicago Bears. Green Bay is one game out of the final playoff spot in the NFC and still has an outside shot at winning the NFC North title.
The defense has orchestrated the resurgence for the Packers, who have yielded 36 points during the three-game winning streak after being shredded for 153 during the four-game skid. Green Bay has a major injury concern with quarterback Aaron Rodgers nursing a calf strain that he suffered early in last week's 38-10 romp over Seattle. Longtime rival Chicago is buried at the bottom of the NFC North with a 3-10 record, but welcomes back star wide receiver Alshon Jeffery to the lineup after he served a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances. It could end up as the coldest game in the history of the Bears, with a forecast calling for temperature around zero with winds of 15 mph.
TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Packers -6.5. O/U: 40.5
ABOUT THE PACKERS (7-6): Rodgers did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, but despite hurting his right calf on the opening drive against Seattle, he threw for 246 yards and threw touchdowns on 18-of-23 passing and wound up winning NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors. Rodgers played well down the stretch while dealing with a similar calf injury in his left leg two years ago and, of course, he has plenty of experience playing in the frigid conditions of Green Bay. "It'll be about pain management on Sunday, but the good thing is I'll be out there," said Rodgers, who torched the Bears for 326 yards and three scores on 56 pass attempts in a 26-10 win on Oct. 20. Jordy Nelson caught a pair of TD passes last week to boost his league-best total to 12.
ABOUT THE BEARS (3-10): Chicago is down to third-string quarterback Matt Barkley, but nearly pulled off an upset of division-leading Detroit last week, only to see backup wide receiver Josh Bellamy drop an easy touchdown pass in the end zone. "I want to say that I feel like, if I was playing, some of those games we would have had a different outcome," said Jeffery, who had only one touchdown and one 100-yard game prior to his suspension. "We probably would have won." Rookie running back Jordan Howard is closing has rushed for at least 100 yards in five of the last 10 games, but he was held to a season low-tying 22 by Green Bay. Chicago's defense had held up well against the pass of late, holding four straight opponents to 227 yards of fewer.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Nelson had 430 receiving yards and four TDs in his last four meeetings versus Chicago.
2. Bears LB Leonard Floyd has three sacks in his past two home games and leads all rookies with seven.
3. Chicago leads the NFL's oldest rivalry by an eyelash -- 93-92-6.
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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 18, 2016
Where: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
The Green Bay Packers appeared dead in the postseason chase after a dismal four-game losing streak, but they have turned things around and will carry a three-game winning streak into Sunday's road matchup at the Chicago Bears. Green Bay is one game out of the final playoff spot in the NFC and still has an outside shot at winning the NFC North title.
The defense has orchestrated the resurgence for the Packers, who have yielded 36 points during the three-game winning streak after being shredded for 153 during the four-game skid. Green Bay has a major injury concern with quarterback Aaron Rodgers nursing a calf strain that he suffered early in last week's 38-10 romp over Seattle. Longtime rival Chicago is buried at the bottom of the NFC North with a 3-10 record, but welcomes back star wide receiver Alshon Jeffery to the lineup after he served a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances. It could end up as the coldest game in the history of the Bears, with a forecast calling for temperature around zero with winds of 15 mph.
TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Packers -6.5. O/U: 40.5
ABOUT THE PACKERS (7-6): Rodgers did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, but despite hurting his right calf on the opening drive against Seattle, he threw for 246 yards and threw touchdowns on 18-of-23 passing and wound up winning NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors. Rodgers played well down the stretch while dealing with a similar calf injury in his left leg two years ago and, of course, he has plenty of experience playing in the frigid conditions of Green Bay. "It'll be about pain management on Sunday, but the good thing is I'll be out there," said Rodgers, who torched the Bears for 326 yards and three scores on 56 pass attempts in a 26-10 win on Oct. 20. Jordy Nelson caught a pair of TD passes last week to boost his league-best total to 12.
ABOUT THE BEARS (3-10): Chicago is down to third-string quarterback Matt Barkley, but nearly pulled off an upset of division-leading Detroit last week, only to see backup wide receiver Josh Bellamy drop an easy touchdown pass in the end zone. "I want to say that I feel like, if I was playing, some of those games we would have had a different outcome," said Jeffery, who had only one touchdown and one 100-yard game prior to his suspension. "We probably would have won." Rookie running back Jordan Howard is closing has rushed for at least 100 yards in five of the last 10 games, but he was held to a season low-tying 22 by Green Bay. Chicago's defense had held up well against the pass of late, holding four straight opponents to 227 yards of fewer.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Nelson had 430 receiving yards and four TDs in his last four meeetings versus Chicago.
2. Bears LB Leonard Floyd has three sacks in his past two home games and leads all rookies with seven.
3. Chicago leads the NFL's oldest rivalry by an eyelash -- 93-92-6.
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- Packers are 17-5 ATS in their last 22 meetings in Chicago.
- Road team is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
- Under is 13-5 in the last 18 meetings.
- Packers are 23-9-1 ATS in their last 33 meetings.
Preview: Jacksonville at Houston.
When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 18, 2016
Where: NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas
Despite lingering questions on offense, the Houston Texans enter the home stretch of the season tied for first place with Tennessee in the AFC South Division. The Texans look to maintain at least a part of the division lead with a game against Titans on the horizon when it hosts the Jacksonville Jaguars in a crucial contest on Sunday.
Although Brock Osweiler's struggles continue, the Texans' defense turned over Andrew Luck three times in a 22-17 win over the Indianapolis Colts last week to snap a three-game skid. Osweiler threw two touchdown passes and Kareem Jackson returned an interception 42 yards for a score as Houston won at Jacksonville 24-21 earlier in the season. Plagued by turnovers throughout the season, the Jaguars have lost eight straight and their two wins are the third fewest in the league. Blake Bortles has thrown a pick-six in each of his past three games against the Texans.
TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Texans -6. O/U: 39.5.
ABOUT THE JAGUARS (2-11): It seems just a matter of time before the Jaguars cut ties with coach Gus Bradley whose career record of 14-47 is the worst in modern NFL history. Bortles has passed for 3,187 yards and 21 touchdowns but he's second in the league in interceptions with 15 and ranks 29th in passer rating at 77.9. The Jaguars don't run the ball well either as T.J. Yeldon leads the squad with a paltry 432 yards with one touchdown. Yeldon may be the lone healthy back on the roster this week.
ABOUT THE TEXANS (7-6): With 107 yards and a score, Lamar Miller went over 1,000 for the season last week and Houston rushed for 185 yards in the game to improve to fifth in the league, averaging 126.1 yards on the ground. Otherwise, the offense has been a mess as they rank 30th in passing (190 yards per game) and is tied for 28th in scoring at 17.6 points a contest. The defense has been steady and last week it got a boost with the return of Jadeveon Clowney, whose strip- sack of Luck proved to be a game-changer at Indianapolis.
EXTRA POINTS
1. The Texans put WR Braxton Miller on injured reserve and heavily targeted tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz is questionable after being diagnosed with a concussion late in last week's game.
2. Jaguars RB Chris Ivory (hamstring) has missed the past two games and is questionable. The Jags are also without TE Julius Thomas, who was placed on injured reserve.
3. Houston has won the past five meetings and scored at least 23 points in each game.
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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 18, 2016
Where: NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas
Despite lingering questions on offense, the Houston Texans enter the home stretch of the season tied for first place with Tennessee in the AFC South Division. The Texans look to maintain at least a part of the division lead with a game against Titans on the horizon when it hosts the Jacksonville Jaguars in a crucial contest on Sunday.
Although Brock Osweiler's struggles continue, the Texans' defense turned over Andrew Luck three times in a 22-17 win over the Indianapolis Colts last week to snap a three-game skid. Osweiler threw two touchdown passes and Kareem Jackson returned an interception 42 yards for a score as Houston won at Jacksonville 24-21 earlier in the season. Plagued by turnovers throughout the season, the Jaguars have lost eight straight and their two wins are the third fewest in the league. Blake Bortles has thrown a pick-six in each of his past three games against the Texans.
TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Texans -6. O/U: 39.5.
ABOUT THE JAGUARS (2-11): It seems just a matter of time before the Jaguars cut ties with coach Gus Bradley whose career record of 14-47 is the worst in modern NFL history. Bortles has passed for 3,187 yards and 21 touchdowns but he's second in the league in interceptions with 15 and ranks 29th in passer rating at 77.9. The Jaguars don't run the ball well either as T.J. Yeldon leads the squad with a paltry 432 yards with one touchdown. Yeldon may be the lone healthy back on the roster this week.
ABOUT THE TEXANS (7-6): With 107 yards and a score, Lamar Miller went over 1,000 for the season last week and Houston rushed for 185 yards in the game to improve to fifth in the league, averaging 126.1 yards on the ground. Otherwise, the offense has been a mess as they rank 30th in passing (190 yards per game) and is tied for 28th in scoring at 17.6 points a contest. The defense has been steady and last week it got a boost with the return of Jadeveon Clowney, whose strip- sack of Luck proved to be a game-changer at Indianapolis.
EXTRA POINTS
1. The Texans put WR Braxton Miller on injured reserve and heavily targeted tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz is questionable after being diagnosed with a concussion late in last week's game.
2. Jaguars RB Chris Ivory (hamstring) has missed the past two games and is questionable. The Jags are also without TE Julius Thomas, who was placed on injured reserve.
3. Houston has won the past five meetings and scored at least 23 points in each game.
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- Jaguars are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Houston.
- Underdog is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
- Jaguars are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Preview: Cleveland at Buffalo.
When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 18, 2016
Where: New Era Field, Orchard Park, New York
The Buffalo Bills, who have lost five of their last seven games, attempt to avoid the ultimate embarrassment when they host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. With rumors of his impending firing swirling, a loss against the winless Browns could spell the end for Rex Ryan's time in Buffalo.
The Bills were embarrassed last week as Le'Veon Bell gashed their defense for 236 yards in a snowstorm in Buffalo. Defensive tackle Marcell Dareus, however, guarantees that it won't happen again this week. "We're not going to be the team that busts (the Browns' losing streak) on them, no," Dareus said. "Nobody in the league wants that to happen." Cleveland, which has lost its last dozen games on the road, got back the services of Robert Griffin III at quarterback a week ago but he did little in his return as the Browns were thrashed by Cincinnati 23-10.
TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Bills -10. O/U: 41.5
ABOUT THE BROWNS (0-13): Griffin threw for just 104 yards with no touchdowns and an interception in his first game back under center since suffering a
shoulder injury in the first week of the season. Griffin managed to rush for Cleveland's only score and Isaiah Crowell gained 113 yards on 10 carries but the Browns generated little offense elsewhere. Cleveland ranks both 31st in the league in scoring offense (15.9 points) and scoring defense (28.8) and appears headed to the No. 1 pick in the draft.
ABOUT THE BILLS (6-7): LeSean McCoy needs just 24 yards to go over 1,000 for the season for Buffalo, which is the league's top-ranked rushing offense, averaging 154.6 yards a game. Wide receiver Sammy Watkins, who has battled a foot injury for the bulk of the season, caught his first touchdown pass of the season last week. The Bills rank seventh in the NFL defending the pass, but Ryan's vaunted defense has been gouged on the ground, allowing 125.8 yards a game, which ranks 28th in the league. The Bills have surrendered at least 21 points in six of the past seven games.
EXTRA POINTS
1. All of the Browns' last five losses have come by double figures.
2. Buffalo star DT Kyle Williams was a late scratch last week and remains questionable with a back injury.
3. Cleveland WR Terrelle Pryor, who leads the team with 63 catches for 858 yards, managed just one catch for three yards last week and agreed with Cincinnati's Adam Jones' assessment that his performance "was garbage."
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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 18, 2016
Where: New Era Field, Orchard Park, New York
The Buffalo Bills, who have lost five of their last seven games, attempt to avoid the ultimate embarrassment when they host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. With rumors of his impending firing swirling, a loss against the winless Browns could spell the end for Rex Ryan's time in Buffalo.
The Bills were embarrassed last week as Le'Veon Bell gashed their defense for 236 yards in a snowstorm in Buffalo. Defensive tackle Marcell Dareus, however, guarantees that it won't happen again this week. "We're not going to be the team that busts (the Browns' losing streak) on them, no," Dareus said. "Nobody in the league wants that to happen." Cleveland, which has lost its last dozen games on the road, got back the services of Robert Griffin III at quarterback a week ago but he did little in his return as the Browns were thrashed by Cincinnati 23-10.
TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Bills -10. O/U: 41.5
ABOUT THE BROWNS (0-13): Griffin threw for just 104 yards with no touchdowns and an interception in his first game back under center since suffering a
shoulder injury in the first week of the season. Griffin managed to rush for Cleveland's only score and Isaiah Crowell gained 113 yards on 10 carries but the Browns generated little offense elsewhere. Cleveland ranks both 31st in the league in scoring offense (15.9 points) and scoring defense (28.8) and appears headed to the No. 1 pick in the draft.
ABOUT THE BILLS (6-7): LeSean McCoy needs just 24 yards to go over 1,000 for the season for Buffalo, which is the league's top-ranked rushing offense, averaging 154.6 yards a game. Wide receiver Sammy Watkins, who has battled a foot injury for the bulk of the season, caught his first touchdown pass of the season last week. The Bills rank seventh in the NFL defending the pass, but Ryan's vaunted defense has been gouged on the ground, allowing 125.8 yards a game, which ranks 28th in the league. The Bills have surrendered at least 21 points in six of the past seven games.
EXTRA POINTS
1. All of the Browns' last five losses have come by double figures.
2. Buffalo star DT Kyle Williams was a late scratch last week and remains questionable with a back injury.
3. Cleveland WR Terrelle Pryor, who leads the team with 63 catches for 858 yards, managed just one catch for three yards last week and agreed with Cincinnati's Adam Jones' assessment that his performance "was garbage."
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Preview: Philadelphia at Baltimore.
When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 18, 2016
Where: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland
After failing to keep a seasoned veteran quarterback at bay, the Baltimore Ravens look to keep their postseason aspirations in line on Sunday when they face rookie Carson Wentz and the free-falling Philadelphia Eagles. Baltimore's top-ranked defense was gashed by Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in a 30-23 setback on Monday, dropping the Ravens one game behind first-place Pittsburgh in the AFC North.
"This is at least where you want to be," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. "The opportunity to control your own fate with victory is really what you hope for at this time of the season. Two teams in our division have that -- us and the Steelers. We'll both be fighting for that division championship." Philadelphia is losing its fight to stay out of the NFC East cellar after four straight losses and eight in its last 11 games. Wentz has struggled to make hay behind an injury-riddled offensive line and a sputtering ground game, as the second overall pick of the draft was sacked four times in Sunday's 27-22 loss to Washington and has thrown nine interceptions and averaged 45 pass attempts over the past six contests.
TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Ravens -5.5. O/U: 40.5
ABOUT THE EAGLES (5-8): Philadelphia's offensive line remains in flux as tackle Allen Barbre didn't practice on Thursday due to a hamstring injury and right guard Brandon Brooks is dealing with an anxiety condition that forced him to miss two of the last three games. Veteran running back Darren Sproles remained in the concussion protocol after a brutal hit during a punt return versus the Redskins, likely leaving the rushing duties to Ryan Mathews. The 29-year-old Mathews, who will have a tall order against the top-ranked Ravens' rush defense (75.5 yards per game), returned from a two-game injury absence to record 15 carries for 60 yards against Washington.
ABOUT THE RAVENS (7-6): Joe Flacco (NFL fifth-best 3,582 yards) hasn't been shy about throwing the ball, it's how far down the field (average throw: 6.53 yards) that raises an eyebrow as the veteran quarterback often relies on the short passing game. Rookie Kenneth Dixon, who is averaging 94.3 scrimmage yards over his last three contests, collected his first career touchdown last week and outsnapped fellow running back Terrance West 42-14. Shareece Wright is expected to replace fellow cornerback Jimmy Smith (ankle) in the starting lineup and should face off against Eagles wideout Jordan Matthews, who has received double digits in targets in five of his last six outings.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Baltimore's defense is first in the NFL in takeaways (25), second in interceptions (15) and fourth in points per game (18.2).
2. Philadelphia DT Fletcher Cox registered 1.5 sacks on Sunday, marking the first time he's gotten to the quarterback since recording four sacks in the first four weeks of the season.
3. The Ravens own a 6-2 mark this season against teams currently out of a playoff spot.
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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 18, 2016
Where: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland
After failing to keep a seasoned veteran quarterback at bay, the Baltimore Ravens look to keep their postseason aspirations in line on Sunday when they face rookie Carson Wentz and the free-falling Philadelphia Eagles. Baltimore's top-ranked defense was gashed by Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in a 30-23 setback on Monday, dropping the Ravens one game behind first-place Pittsburgh in the AFC North.
"This is at least where you want to be," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. "The opportunity to control your own fate with victory is really what you hope for at this time of the season. Two teams in our division have that -- us and the Steelers. We'll both be fighting for that division championship." Philadelphia is losing its fight to stay out of the NFC East cellar after four straight losses and eight in its last 11 games. Wentz has struggled to make hay behind an injury-riddled offensive line and a sputtering ground game, as the second overall pick of the draft was sacked four times in Sunday's 27-22 loss to Washington and has thrown nine interceptions and averaged 45 pass attempts over the past six contests.
TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Ravens -5.5. O/U: 40.5
ABOUT THE EAGLES (5-8): Philadelphia's offensive line remains in flux as tackle Allen Barbre didn't practice on Thursday due to a hamstring injury and right guard Brandon Brooks is dealing with an anxiety condition that forced him to miss two of the last three games. Veteran running back Darren Sproles remained in the concussion protocol after a brutal hit during a punt return versus the Redskins, likely leaving the rushing duties to Ryan Mathews. The 29-year-old Mathews, who will have a tall order against the top-ranked Ravens' rush defense (75.5 yards per game), returned from a two-game injury absence to record 15 carries for 60 yards against Washington.
ABOUT THE RAVENS (7-6): Joe Flacco (NFL fifth-best 3,582 yards) hasn't been shy about throwing the ball, it's how far down the field (average throw: 6.53 yards) that raises an eyebrow as the veteran quarterback often relies on the short passing game. Rookie Kenneth Dixon, who is averaging 94.3 scrimmage yards over his last three contests, collected his first career touchdown last week and outsnapped fellow running back Terrance West 42-14. Shareece Wright is expected to replace fellow cornerback Jimmy Smith (ankle) in the starting lineup and should face off against Eagles wideout Jordan Matthews, who has received double digits in targets in five of his last six outings.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Baltimore's defense is first in the NFL in takeaways (25), second in interceptions (15) and fourth in points per game (18.2).
2. Philadelphia DT Fletcher Cox registered 1.5 sacks on Sunday, marking the first time he's gotten to the quarterback since recording four sacks in the first four weeks of the season.
3. The Ravens own a 6-2 mark this season against teams currently out of a playoff spot.
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Temperatures are expected to be in the single digits Sunday in Kansas City when the Titans face the Chiefs. Tennessee quarterback Marcus Mariota will play in easily the coldest game of his career; including his time at Oregon, Mariota has never played with a game-time temperature lower than 40 degrees.
Preview: Tennessee at Kansas City.
When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 18, 2016
Where: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
Two teams with division title hopes on the line square off Sunday when the Kansas City Chiefs host the Tennessee Titans. The Chiefs can clinch a playoff spot with a win, while the Titans have little margin for error in a tight AFC South race while outside of the wild-card picture.
The Chiefs are tied with Oakland atop the AFC West and one game behind New England for the best record in the AFC, and they own the head-to-head tiebreaker over the Raiders after finishing the season sweep with a 21-13 win last week. Kansas City has won three straight games by a combined 12 points, each seemingly more important than the last. "The games just get bigger every week when you are in this situation," Kansas City quarterback Alex Smith told reporters. "It's so close right now, you can't start counting the games and doing the math. You can't let yourself go there. We have a team coming in that's really playing good and we have to take care of our business." The Titans helped the Chiefs with a 13-10 win over Denver last week, keeping pace with Houston at the top of the AFC South standings with a second matchup with the Texans looming in Week 17.
TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Chiefs -5.5. O/U: 42.
ABOUT THE TITANS (7-6): Tennessee’s offense has flourished with the addition of running back DeMarco Murray to complement second-year quarterback Marcus Mariota. Murray ranks second in the league in rushing (1,135 yards) and has taken the pressure off Mariota, who has limited his mistakes and hurt defenses with his arm and his legs. The Titans’ defense has been susceptible against the pass but outstanding against the run and held the Broncos to 18 yards on the ground last week.
ABOUT THE CHIEFS (10-3): Kansas City looks like a middle-of-the-pack team on paper, but the Chiefs have come up with big plays on both sides of the ball when needed. The defense has forced a league-high 25 turnovers and is coming off a dominant effort in holding the Raiders to 244 total yards, though the loss of linebacker Derrick Johnson (torn Achilles tendon) is a huge blow. Smith and the offense have done just enough to get by at times, though Jeremy Maclin’s return to the lineup last week provided some life to the passing game.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Kansas City's Travis Kelce has topped 100 receiving yards in four consecutive games, the fourth tight end in NFL history to do so.
2. Mariota has 21 touchdown passes and three interceptions in his past eight games.
3. Kansas City WR/KR Tyreek Hill ranks second among rookies with nine total touchdowns – six receiving, one rushing, one kick return, and one punt return.
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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 18, 2016
Where: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
Two teams with division title hopes on the line square off Sunday when the Kansas City Chiefs host the Tennessee Titans. The Chiefs can clinch a playoff spot with a win, while the Titans have little margin for error in a tight AFC South race while outside of the wild-card picture.
The Chiefs are tied with Oakland atop the AFC West and one game behind New England for the best record in the AFC, and they own the head-to-head tiebreaker over the Raiders after finishing the season sweep with a 21-13 win last week. Kansas City has won three straight games by a combined 12 points, each seemingly more important than the last. "The games just get bigger every week when you are in this situation," Kansas City quarterback Alex Smith told reporters. "It's so close right now, you can't start counting the games and doing the math. You can't let yourself go there. We have a team coming in that's really playing good and we have to take care of our business." The Titans helped the Chiefs with a 13-10 win over Denver last week, keeping pace with Houston at the top of the AFC South standings with a second matchup with the Texans looming in Week 17.
TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Chiefs -5.5. O/U: 42.
ABOUT THE TITANS (7-6): Tennessee’s offense has flourished with the addition of running back DeMarco Murray to complement second-year quarterback Marcus Mariota. Murray ranks second in the league in rushing (1,135 yards) and has taken the pressure off Mariota, who has limited his mistakes and hurt defenses with his arm and his legs. The Titans’ defense has been susceptible against the pass but outstanding against the run and held the Broncos to 18 yards on the ground last week.
ABOUT THE CHIEFS (10-3): Kansas City looks like a middle-of-the-pack team on paper, but the Chiefs have come up with big plays on both sides of the ball when needed. The defense has forced a league-high 25 turnovers and is coming off a dominant effort in holding the Raiders to 244 total yards, though the loss of linebacker Derrick Johnson (torn Achilles tendon) is a huge blow. Smith and the offense have done just enough to get by at times, though Jeremy Maclin’s return to the lineup last week provided some life to the passing game.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Kansas City's Travis Kelce has topped 100 receiving yards in four consecutive games, the fourth tight end in NFL history to do so.
2. Mariota has 21 touchdown passes and three interceptions in his past eight games.
3. Kansas City WR/KR Tyreek Hill ranks second among rookies with nine total touchdowns – six receiving, one rushing, one kick return, and one punt return.
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- Road team is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
- Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
- Titans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Kansas City.
- Favorite is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Preview: Indianapolis at Minnesota.
When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 18, 2016
Where: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Indianapolis Colts had control of their own destiny before falling last week and now need to win and get some help to move back into the playoff picture in the AFC. The Minnesota Vikings, who host the Colts on Sunday, are trying to push themselves back into the playoff picture as well and enter the week one game out of a wild card spot in the NFC.
Indianapolis dropped a 22-17 decision at home to the Houston Texans last week to drop out of a three-way tie for first place in the AFC South and are staring at a final three games that include a trip to Oakland and a home game against Jacksonville after finishing up in Minnesota. "We had an opportunity to control our own destiny," Colts coach Chuck Pagano told reporters. "We don’t have that luxury anymore, but we can obviously control how we chose to move forward, how we choose to prepare, practice and play. All we can do is get ourselves ready to go. There are 16 regular-season games, we’ve got three left and we need to win them." There is more optimism in Minnesota, which got star running back Adrian Peterson back at practice this week. "We'll have to see where he's at in conditioning. There's so many things to figure out," Vikings coach Mike Zimmer told reporters of Peterson. "I think he's in pretty good shape, but he hasn't sat in meetings for three months. There's a lot of things to consider."
TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Vikings -4. O/U: 45.5
ABOUT THE COLTS (6-7): Indianapolis' inability to protect quarterback Andrew Luck is a big part of the problem this season, and the team figures to start three rookies on the offensive line Sunday. "It’s really been pretty much every week this season," Colts offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski told reporters about the offensive line challenge. "It seems like we’re talking about the same thing. The guys have to step up, step forward. Whoever that is that goes into the game and plays in that game, we have our challenges ahead of us. They’re outstanding (up) front." Luck missed practice time this week with shoulder and elbow injuries but is not expected to sit out on Sunday.
ABOUT THE VIKINGS (7-6): Peterson has not played since suffering a torn meniscus in Week 2, and a potential return this week will be discussed by several people in the organization. "I wouldn't say it was his decision," Zimmer told reporters of Peterson. "I would say it's a combination. We'll sit down and talk, and the medical people (will weigh in). It's a lot to do with the medical." Minnesota is last in the league in rushing yards (954) and yards per rushing attempt (3.0), and leading rusher Jerick McKinnon managed 31 yards on 14 carries in last week's win at Jacksonville.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Vikings S Harrison Smith (ankle) and CB Trae Waynes (concussion) were held out of practice on Wednesday and Thursday while DE Everson Griffen (hip) was a limited participant.
2. Indianapolis WR T.Y. Hilton combined for 261 receiving yards in the last two games.
3. Minnesota QB Sam Bradford leads the NFL in completion percentage (71.2).
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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 18, 2016
Where: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Indianapolis Colts had control of their own destiny before falling last week and now need to win and get some help to move back into the playoff picture in the AFC. The Minnesota Vikings, who host the Colts on Sunday, are trying to push themselves back into the playoff picture as well and enter the week one game out of a wild card spot in the NFC.
Indianapolis dropped a 22-17 decision at home to the Houston Texans last week to drop out of a three-way tie for first place in the AFC South and are staring at a final three games that include a trip to Oakland and a home game against Jacksonville after finishing up in Minnesota. "We had an opportunity to control our own destiny," Colts coach Chuck Pagano told reporters. "We don’t have that luxury anymore, but we can obviously control how we chose to move forward, how we choose to prepare, practice and play. All we can do is get ourselves ready to go. There are 16 regular-season games, we’ve got three left and we need to win them." There is more optimism in Minnesota, which got star running back Adrian Peterson back at practice this week. "We'll have to see where he's at in conditioning. There's so many things to figure out," Vikings coach Mike Zimmer told reporters of Peterson. "I think he's in pretty good shape, but he hasn't sat in meetings for three months. There's a lot of things to consider."
TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Vikings -4. O/U: 45.5
ABOUT THE COLTS (6-7): Indianapolis' inability to protect quarterback Andrew Luck is a big part of the problem this season, and the team figures to start three rookies on the offensive line Sunday. "It’s really been pretty much every week this season," Colts offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski told reporters about the offensive line challenge. "It seems like we’re talking about the same thing. The guys have to step up, step forward. Whoever that is that goes into the game and plays in that game, we have our challenges ahead of us. They’re outstanding (up) front." Luck missed practice time this week with shoulder and elbow injuries but is not expected to sit out on Sunday.
ABOUT THE VIKINGS (7-6): Peterson has not played since suffering a torn meniscus in Week 2, and a potential return this week will be discussed by several people in the organization. "I wouldn't say it was his decision," Zimmer told reporters of Peterson. "I would say it's a combination. We'll sit down and talk, and the medical people (will weigh in). It's a lot to do with the medical." Minnesota is last in the league in rushing yards (954) and yards per rushing attempt (3.0), and leading rusher Jerick McKinnon managed 31 yards on 14 carries in last week's win at Jacksonville.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Vikings S Harrison Smith (ankle) and CB Trae Waynes (concussion) were held out of practice on Wednesday and Thursday while DE Everson Griffen (hip) was a limited participant.
2. Indianapolis WR T.Y. Hilton combined for 261 receiving yards in the last two games.
3. Minnesota QB Sam Bradford leads the NFL in completion percentage (71.2).
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Preview: Detroit at N.Y. Giants.
When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 18, 2016
Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Matthew Stafford isn't going to let a dislocated digit prevent him from helping the Detroit Lions show they're No. 1 in the NFC North. With glove expected in tow, Stafford and the surging Lions could wrap up the division title with a road win against the New York Giants on Sunday and a Green Bay loss to Chicago.
Although Stafford injured his right middle finger early in Sunday's 20-17 victory over the Bears, his legs worked just fine as the quarterback ran 7 yards for a score late in the fourth quarter to give Detroit its fifth straight victory. "It's never fun when it's on your throwing hand but I'll figure it out and we'll go from there," Stafford said. "(The glove) is not really for my state of mind, it's for what's going to be functional. So whatever's most functional, with what I can perform the best with, that's what I'll go with." New York's state of mind has been fabulous with seven wins in its last eight outings, highlighted by capturing a season sweep of NFC East-leading Dallas in a 10-7 victory on Sunday night. Electric wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. improved the Giants' postseason position after racing 61 yards for his team-leading ninth touchdown of the season and sixth in his past five home games.
TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Giants -4. O/U: 41
ABOUT THE LIONS (9-4): Cornerback Darius Slay routinely covers the opponent's top wide receiver without much fanfare -- so little in fact that the 25-year-old felt he was snubbed from last season's Pro Bowl. "As long as my teammates really see me as a Pro Bowl player, I ain't really worried because I feel it's a politic thing anyway," Slay said. "... I'd rather just get the All-Pro status and don't go Pro Bowl." Detroit's running game could be stuck in neutral again with Theo Riddick (wrist, ankle) sitting out practice this week and backup Zach Zenner in the league's concussion protocol. Tight end Eric Ebron, who is a native of Newark, N.J., has just 70 yards receiving over his last three games after reaching that mark in each of his previous three contests.
ABOUT THE GIANTS (9-4): Eli Manning has failed to eclipse 200 passing yards in each of his last three games and tossed three interceptions in that stretch, causing the two-time Super Bowl MVP to cast a critical eye on his own performance. "I've got to play better," Manning said. "Got to find completions, got to protect the football better. That's what's got to happen in these types of games. You get into December, you've got to protect the football. That's the most important thing right now." A 31st-ranked running game hasn't helped matters, with Rashad Jennings (team-leading 459 yards) limited to just 64 yards in his last two contests heading into a tilt with the 11th-ranked Lions' rush defense (97.7).
EXTRA POINTS
1. New York WR Sterling Shepard has reeled in a touchdown reception in four of his last five games and his six on the season ties him for second-best in the NFL among rookies.
2. Detroit DE Kerry Hyder has collected six of his team-leading eight sacks in his last six games on the road.
3. Giants DE Olivier Vernon has recorded seven sacks in his last six contests.
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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 18, 2016
Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Matthew Stafford isn't going to let a dislocated digit prevent him from helping the Detroit Lions show they're No. 1 in the NFC North. With glove expected in tow, Stafford and the surging Lions could wrap up the division title with a road win against the New York Giants on Sunday and a Green Bay loss to Chicago.
Although Stafford injured his right middle finger early in Sunday's 20-17 victory over the Bears, his legs worked just fine as the quarterback ran 7 yards for a score late in the fourth quarter to give Detroit its fifth straight victory. "It's never fun when it's on your throwing hand but I'll figure it out and we'll go from there," Stafford said. "(The glove) is not really for my state of mind, it's for what's going to be functional. So whatever's most functional, with what I can perform the best with, that's what I'll go with." New York's state of mind has been fabulous with seven wins in its last eight outings, highlighted by capturing a season sweep of NFC East-leading Dallas in a 10-7 victory on Sunday night. Electric wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. improved the Giants' postseason position after racing 61 yards for his team-leading ninth touchdown of the season and sixth in his past five home games.
TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Giants -4. O/U: 41
ABOUT THE LIONS (9-4): Cornerback Darius Slay routinely covers the opponent's top wide receiver without much fanfare -- so little in fact that the 25-year-old felt he was snubbed from last season's Pro Bowl. "As long as my teammates really see me as a Pro Bowl player, I ain't really worried because I feel it's a politic thing anyway," Slay said. "... I'd rather just get the All-Pro status and don't go Pro Bowl." Detroit's running game could be stuck in neutral again with Theo Riddick (wrist, ankle) sitting out practice this week and backup Zach Zenner in the league's concussion protocol. Tight end Eric Ebron, who is a native of Newark, N.J., has just 70 yards receiving over his last three games after reaching that mark in each of his previous three contests.
ABOUT THE GIANTS (9-4): Eli Manning has failed to eclipse 200 passing yards in each of his last three games and tossed three interceptions in that stretch, causing the two-time Super Bowl MVP to cast a critical eye on his own performance. "I've got to play better," Manning said. "Got to find completions, got to protect the football better. That's what's got to happen in these types of games. You get into December, you've got to protect the football. That's the most important thing right now." A 31st-ranked running game hasn't helped matters, with Rashad Jennings (team-leading 459 yards) limited to just 64 yards in his last two contests heading into a tilt with the 11th-ranked Lions' rush defense (97.7).
EXTRA POINTS
1. New York WR Sterling Shepard has reeled in a touchdown reception in four of his last five games and his six on the season ties him for second-best in the NFL among rookies.
2. Detroit DE Kerry Hyder has collected six of his team-leading eight sacks in his last six games on the road.
3. Giants DE Olivier Vernon has recorded seven sacks in his last six contests.
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Preview: Pittsburgh at Cincinnati.
When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 18, 2016
Where: Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio
The Pittsburgh Steelers have surged back to the top of the AFC North on the heels of a four-game winning streak, but they will face a tough divisional matchup when they visit the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon. Pittsburgh moved into first place in the AFC North with a 27-20 win in the snow at Buffalo last weekend -- its third road victory during the four-game run.
The Steelers scraped out a 24-16 win over Cincinnati in Week 2 and that was without running back Le'Veon Bell, the reigning AFC Offensive Player of the Week who was serving a suspension at the time. Bell, who rushed for three touchdowns and a franchise-record 236 yards last week, admitted Pittsburgh is "in a good situation right now, but we obviously have to win this game and (get) better." The Bengals have posted back-to-back victories to maintain a slight pulse in their bid to reach the playoffs for a sixth straight season, but have no margin for error and need plenty of help. Star wide receiver A.J. Green, who has missed the past three games with a hamstring injury, returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since he was injured.
TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Steelers -3. O/U: 44
ABOUT THE STEELERS (8-5): Pittsburgh's winning streak coincided with the decision to dole out a heavy workload to Bell, who has amassed 620 yards rushing and five touchdowns while added 22 receptions. Bell, who has carried the ball at least 23 times in each of the last four games, does not have pleasant memories against the Bengals, suffering season-ending injuries in each of the previous two years. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is coming off one of his worst games of the season, tossing three interceptions at Buffalo to mark the third time he's failed to thrown a touchdown pass on the road. Pittsburgh's defense has been a force during the four-game run, registering 18 sacks.
ABOUT THE BENGALS (5-7-1): After failing to complete 56 percent of his passes during a three-game skid, quarterback Andy Dalton connected on better than 70 percent while tossing four touchdowns and zero interceptions in back-to-back wins over Philadelphia and Cleveland. Running back Jeremy Hill went over 100 yards for only the second time this season in last week's win over Cleveland. Hill could be line for another heavy workload, particularly with the iffy status of Green, who practiced on a limited basis for the second straight day Thursday. Tackle Geno Atkins was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week after registering two sacks and five tackles against the Browns.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Roethlisberger is 10-2 in the regular season at Cincinnati.
2. The Bengals released Mike Nugent and claimed fellow K Randy Bullock off waivers from Pittsburgh.
3. Steelers WR Antonio Brown is seven receptions shy from joining Marvin Harrison as the only player with four straight 100-catch seasons.
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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 18, 2016
Where: Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio
The Pittsburgh Steelers have surged back to the top of the AFC North on the heels of a four-game winning streak, but they will face a tough divisional matchup when they visit the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon. Pittsburgh moved into first place in the AFC North with a 27-20 win in the snow at Buffalo last weekend -- its third road victory during the four-game run.
The Steelers scraped out a 24-16 win over Cincinnati in Week 2 and that was without running back Le'Veon Bell, the reigning AFC Offensive Player of the Week who was serving a suspension at the time. Bell, who rushed for three touchdowns and a franchise-record 236 yards last week, admitted Pittsburgh is "in a good situation right now, but we obviously have to win this game and (get) better." The Bengals have posted back-to-back victories to maintain a slight pulse in their bid to reach the playoffs for a sixth straight season, but have no margin for error and need plenty of help. Star wide receiver A.J. Green, who has missed the past three games with a hamstring injury, returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since he was injured.
TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Steelers -3. O/U: 44
ABOUT THE STEELERS (8-5): Pittsburgh's winning streak coincided with the decision to dole out a heavy workload to Bell, who has amassed 620 yards rushing and five touchdowns while added 22 receptions. Bell, who has carried the ball at least 23 times in each of the last four games, does not have pleasant memories against the Bengals, suffering season-ending injuries in each of the previous two years. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is coming off one of his worst games of the season, tossing three interceptions at Buffalo to mark the third time he's failed to thrown a touchdown pass on the road. Pittsburgh's defense has been a force during the four-game run, registering 18 sacks.
ABOUT THE BENGALS (5-7-1): After failing to complete 56 percent of his passes during a three-game skid, quarterback Andy Dalton connected on better than 70 percent while tossing four touchdowns and zero interceptions in back-to-back wins over Philadelphia and Cleveland. Running back Jeremy Hill went over 100 yards for only the second time this season in last week's win over Cleveland. Hill could be line for another heavy workload, particularly with the iffy status of Green, who practiced on a limited basis for the second straight day Thursday. Tackle Geno Atkins was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week after registering two sacks and five tackles against the Browns.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Roethlisberger is 10-2 in the regular season at Cincinnati.
2. The Bengals released Mike Nugent and claimed fellow K Randy Bullock off waivers from Pittsburgh.
3. Steelers WR Antonio Brown is seven receptions shy from joining Marvin Harrison as the only player with four straight 100-catch seasons.
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- Steelers are 16-4-2 ATS in their last 22 meetings in Cincinnati.
- Steelers are 18-7-2 ATS in their last 27 meetings.
