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The Cardinals vs. the Giants and Titans vs. the Jets are the two NFL 2008 Week 12 games that pit division leaders
against each other. Group these four teams together and you get a 33-7 won-loss record and an .825 winning percentage.
But, says Giants head coach TOM COUGHLIN, "There are many, many big games to go." The key games of NFL 2008 Week 12 are:
New York Jets (7-3) at Tennessee Titans
New York Jets QB BRETT FAVRE and Titans QB KERRY COLLINS are two of the oldest starters in the
NFL this 2008 season (Favre is 39 while Collins is 35). Both have shown this NFL 2008 season that experience tops age by
leading their teams into NFL 2008 Week 12 to two of the three best records in the AFC. The Jets are tied with the Steelers for the second-best record in the AFC.
Both veteran quarterbacks will be tested. Brett Favre, who has not thrown an interception in his past two games,
confronts a pass defense that continuously changes during the game, from man-to-man to zone coupled with mixtures of each.
The Titans with 15 interceptions are tied with the Baltimore Ravens for second in the NFL this season. The Green Bay Packer lead the NFL 2008
season with 16. Brett Favre, sacked only four times in the past four games, also faces a defensive tackle that
has DE/LB quickness in ALBERT HAYNESWORTH and his seven sacks.
The Titans lead the NFL in turnover differential (plus-10), thanks to Kerry Collins, who has
only been intercepted only four times this season. Collins is also well-protected having been sacked the fewest times (5)
among the NFLs top-20 passers going into NFL 2008 week 12.
Matchup to watch: Jets defensive tackle KRIS JENKINS in an interview with FOX analyst TONY SIRAGUSA says that he is
definitely looking forward to going against former Jets center KEVIN MAWAE.
New York Giants (9-1) at Arizona Cardinals (7-3)
Starting quarterbacks Eli Manning and Kurt Warner know each other well. As a matter of fact, Arizona's KURT WARNER played
the Giants first nine games of ELI MANNING's rookie year (2004) before Eli finished the NFL 2004 season's final seven games.
Both are also Super Bowl winning quarterbacks and MVPs. Super Bowl XLII MVP Eli Manning led his Giants to a
17-14 victory over the New England Patriots. Kurt Warner was named MVP for
Super Bowl XXXIV as the Saint Louis
Rams defeated the Tennessee Titans 23-16. Kurt Warner was 24 of 45 for a Super Bowl-record 414 yards and 2 touchdown passes.
Both have excelled this NFL 2008 season. Kurt Warner leads the NFL in passer rating (105.5), has posted a club-record
four consecutive 300-yard games and has taken the Cards to a four-game division lead.
Eli Manning has led the Giants to their best start since their
Super Bowl XXV season of 1990 (10-0). The Giants have scored 30 or more points in their last
three games and lead the NFL with 292 points scored so far this NFL 2008 season. The Arizona Cardinals along with the New York Jets
are second in the points scored category with 289.
Even with those strong arms, the real battle could come on the ground. The Giants, with their three-pronged
"Earth, Wind and Fire" rushing attack of BRANDON JACOBS, DERRICK WARD and AHMAD BRADSHAW, lead the NFL going into NFL 2008 Week 12
in rushing and come off their third 200-yard rush game in a row, giving them a team-record five such games in a season.
This week the Giants face a strong Cardinals defense, the NFLs number 7 rush defense.
The Giants have won six consecutive games in domes, including at the site of this Sunday's game in University of
Phoenix Stadium when its roof was closed for Super Bowl XLII.
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (6-4) at SAN DIEGO CHARGERS (4-6)
The Indianapolis Colts are getting hot, but the Chargers cooled them off last year.
The Colts, after starting the NFL 2008 season 3-4, have won their last three games heading into NFL 2008 Week 12 and are
starting to look like their old selves. Relying on a no-huddle offense last week, Colts QB PEYTON MANNING
engineered three long second-half scoring drives against the Houston Texans while assembling vintage Peyton Manning numbers of
30-of-46 completions for 320 yards and no interceptions.
But a year ago (November 11) at around the same site, the San Diego Chargers were all over Manning, intercepting him a
Colts' single-game record six times in the Chargers 23-21 victory. Two months later in Indianapolis, it was two more
Manning interceptions by the Chargers (not including a nullified 89-yard TD return by ANTONIO CROMARTIE) in a
28-24 San Diego Divisional Playoff win.
But now it's 2008 and the 4-6 San Diego Chargers, winners of their past 18 of 20 games at home, realize that time is
running out. "The Colts are getting hot, so they'll be tough," says Chargers QB PHILIP RIVERS, who leads the league in
touchdown passes (21). "But we'll be ready to go."
The Colts are currently in a four-way tie for the two wilcard playoff spots in the AFC with the Dolphins, Patriots and Ravens.
The San Diego Chargers are trail the Broncos by 2 games in the AFC West and have been a disappointing 2-3 over their last 5 games.
Green Bay Packer (5-5) at New Orleans Saints (5-5)
It could be special this Monday night in New Orleans when the air-show-express of QB DREW BREES and the Saints confronts
the blanket pass coverage of the interception-crazed Green Bay Packers.
Drew Brees, first in the NFL in pass attempts (398) and passing yards (3,251) this NFL 2008 season, is on pace to break
DAN MARINO's NFL single season record of 5,084 passing yards. Brees has the most 300-yard passing games (7) in the NFL
this year heading into NFL 2008 Week 12 and distributes his passes amongst his fleet of receivers MARQUES COLSTON, DEVERY
HENDERSON and LANCE MOORE. In addition running back RB REGGIE BUSH (42 catches) may be back this week.
That all said, the Green Bay Packers secondary led by CHARLES WOODSON and AL HARRIS can be daunting. Last Sunday, for
instance, Green Bay played five DBs to limit Chicago's air game in a 37-3 NFL 2008 Week 11 win. The Packers lead the
NFL with 16 interceptions (six returned for TDs) and has limited opposition QBs to league lows in passer rating (59.5)
and completion percentage (51.5).
Meanwhile, let's not forget that other QB Monday night, Green Bay Packers QB AARON RODGERS. In his first year as a
starter, Rodgers has taken the Packers to the same record as the Saints, is second in the NFL behind Brees in passer
rating (No. 5, 94.5, to Brees' No. 4, 95.4) and has thrown at least two touchdowns in a game five times this NFL 2008 season.
CINCINNATI BENGALS (1-8-1) at PITTSBURGH STEELERS (7-3)
Thursday night, NFL Network, 8:00 PM ET
Throw out the records for this AFC North division rivalry between the Bengals and Steelers.
"Hey, we're a good team, regardless of the record," says Cincinnati S CHRIS CROCKER. And no better time to prove it
than the NFL 2008 Week 12 Thursday night game in Pittsburgh, who defeated the Bengals a month ago 38-10.
It won't be easy. Although the Steelers barely beat the San Diego Chargers 11-10 in NFL 2008 Week 11, the Steelers seem
to be solidifying things as the Thanksgiving turn approaches. QB BEN ROETHLISBERGER threw 0 interceptions against
the Chargers, RB WILLIE PARKER ran for 115 yards and WR HINES WARD produced 124 yards. In Ward's last three games against
the Cincinnati Bengals, he has had 15 catches for 238 yards and five touchdowns.
It will be a top-this showdown between Ward and the Bengals T.J. HOUSHMANDZADEH, who leads the NFL in receptions with
73 and comes off a 12-catch, 149-yard, one-TD day against Philadelphia. Houshmandzadeh's specialty is going underneath
and turning the short catch into long gains.
Steelers defensive coordinator DICK LE BEAU, the Bengals' head coach from 2000-02, will be honored by the NFL in pregame
for his 50 years of service to the league as a player and coach.
NFL FACTOID
Ten rookie running backs have had 100-yard rushing games this NFL 2008 season -- the most such rookies in a season ever. They
are JAMAAL CHARLES (Chiefs), MATT FORTÉ (Bears), BEN JARVUS GREEN-ELLIS (Patriots), TIM HIGHTOWER (Cardinals), CHRIS
JOHNSON (Titans), DARREN MC FADDEN (Raiders), RAY RICE (Ravens), STEVE SLATON (Texans), KEVIN SMITH (Lions) and
JONATHAN STEWART (Panthers).
Week 12 NFL 2008 Game Analysis, Capsules, Recaps & Preview
NFL 2008 Week 12, Thursday (11/20/2008)
CINCINNATI BENGALS (1-8-1) AT PITTSBURGH STEELERS (7-3)
The Steelers lead the series 46-30 and have won the last 4 games against the Bengals.
Earlier this NFL 2008 Season, the Steeelers defeated the Bengals 38 to 10 in Cincinnati.
The Pittsburgh Steelers scored 21 unanswered points in 4th quarter en route to road win.
Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger threw for 216 yards & 2 TDs.
Last week (NFL 2008 Week 11) the Bengals ended overtime tied with the Eagles 13-13 while the Steelers
defeated the Chargers in Pittsburgh 11-10.
CINCINNATI BENGALS (1-8-1)
The Bengals have won 5 of past 7 vs. AFC teams in November
QB RYAN FITZPATRICK has a 60+ completion percentage in all 6 starts this season. In past 2, Fitzpatrick has
3 TDs vs. 1 INT & 88.9 passer rating. In last start against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Fitzpatrick completed 21 of 35
(60.0 pct.) for 164 yards with 1 TD vs. 0 interceptions & 81.1 passer rating. Fitzpatrick has 103 rush yards in past 3
For career, RB CEDRIC BENSON averages 76.6 rush yards per game when he has 20+ carries
WR T.J. HOUSHMANDZADEH aims for 9th consecutive game with 6+ receptions Since 2007, Houshmandzadeh leads NFL with
185 receptions. WR CHAD JOHNSON has 3 TD receptions in past 4. Aims for 103rd consecutive game with rec
Since 2003, the Bengals are 22-6-1 (.776) when their defense has 2 or more interceptions LB DHANI JONES
leads team with 96 tackles kick return GLENN HOLT is 1st in AFC with 933 kick return yards
PITTSBURGH STEELERS (7-3)
The Steelers aim for their 5th consecutive win against the Bengals for the first time since 9/19/93
The Steelers have a 6-1 record (.857) against AFC teams in NFL 2008 For his career, QB BEN ROETHLISBERGER
is 25-8 (.757) at home & has completed 551 of 869 passes (63.4 pct.) for 6,998 yards with 47 TDs vs. 33 interceptions & 90.7
passer rating. Including playoffs, team is 29-2 (.935), when Roethlisberger has 100+ passer rating RB WILLIE
PARKER aims for 3rd consecutive game with 100+ yards at home (138, 115). Parker averages 113.7 rush yards per game against
the Cincinnati Bengals as starter (682 total) WR HINES WARD averages 118 receiving yards per game in
past 2 & aims for 3rd consecutive 100-yard receiving game for 1st time since 11/24/02. Ward has 5 TD receptions
in past 3 against Bengals. In past 3 against the Cincinnati Bengals, WR SANTONIO HOLMES averages 100 receiving
yards per game (300 total)
The Steelers lead the AFC with 36 total sacks this NFL 2008 season LB LA MARR WOODLEY has 8.5 sacks in
past 7 games LB JAMES HARRISON has 9 sacks in past 7 & ranks 2nd in NFL with 12 sacks.
NFL 2008 Week 12, Sunday (11/23/2008)
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (5-4-1) AT BALTIMORE RAVENS (6-4)
The Eagles and Reavens have only played each other twice with the Eagles winning once and the game prior to that ended in
a tie. The last game played between the two was on Halloween of 2004 in Philadelphia which the Eagles won 15 to 10.
Eagles Kicker David Akers kicked 3 field goals (20, 41, 43) & QB Donovan McNabb threw an 11-yard TD as the Eagles improved
to a 7-0 start for the 1st time in Eagles history. Their previous game was played on Novemeber 16, 1997. The game ended in a
10 to 10 tie. Philadelphia RB Charlie Garner forced overtime with 2-yard TD run with 1:25 left in 4th quarter. Each
team missed a field goal in overtime as game ends in tie.
Last week (NFL 2008 Week 11), the Eagles tied the Bengals in Cincinnati 13-13, while the Ravens lost on the road to the
Giants in convincing fashion 30 to 10.
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (5-4-1)
QB DONOVAN MC NABB is 13-4-1 (.750) in past 18 starts vs. AFC teams & has not lost in past 5 (4-0-1). When
McNabb has 100+ rating (including playoffs), the Eagles are 37-1 (.974)
Since start of NFL 2004, RB BRIAN WESTBROOK has 7,494 scrimmage yards (4,487 rush, 3,007 receptions), 2nd most
in NFL. Westbrook is the only player in that span with 4,000+ rush & 3,000+ receptions yards. Westbrook is 1 of
7 players in NFL history with 25+ rush (33) & receptions (25) TDs WR DE SEAN JACKSON leads NFC rookies
with 652 receptions yards & is 2nd with 42 catches. WR REGGIE BROWN has 17 career TD catches & 10 have been 20+
yards. TE L.J. SMITH had TD last week. Has 3 receptions TDs this year, tied with WR HANK BASKETT for team lead
The Eagles had 8 sacks last week, including 2.0 each by DEs DARREN HOWARD & TRENT COLE. Howard has 5.5 sacks
in past 5. Cole has 18.5 sacks in past 26. CB ASANTE SAMUEL has 19 interceptions since 2006, most in NFL. DE JUQUA
PARKER has 5.0 sacks in past 8. S BRIAN DAWKINS had FF in last meeting K DAVID AKERS needs 7 points to reach
1,000
BALTIMORE RAVENS (6-4)
The Ravens have won 3 of their past 4 at home games
JOHN HARBAUGH spent 10 years (1998-2007) as an assistant coach with the Philadelphia Eagles
In past 5 games, rookie QB JOE FLACCO (1st round, No. 18) has completed 81 of 132 passes (61.4 pct.) for 969 yards
with 7 TDs vs. 2 interceptions & 95.2 passer rating. Flacco aims for 6th game in row with TD pass. RB WILLIS MC GAHEE
has 4 rush TDs in past 4. RB LE' RON MC CLAIN leads team with 6 TDs (5 rush, 1 receptions) Since 2003, WR
DERRICK MASON ranks 3rd in NFL with 501 receptions (TORRY HOLT, 537; CHAD JOHNSON, 503). Mason averages 86.3 receptions
yards per game in past 3. Aims for 3rd straight with 7 receptions vs. the Philadelphia Eagles & averages 101 receptions
yards per game in past 2 vs. Phi Since 2003, team is 33-10 (.767) when defense posts 3+ sacks LB
RAY LEWIS has 3 interceptions in past 2 & aims for 3rd game in row with an interception Since 2002, S ED REED
leads NFL with 35 interceptions
HOUSTON TEXANS (3-7) AT CLEVELAND BROWNS (4-6)
The Cleveland Browns still lead the series 3 games to 2 even though the Texans have won 2 of the past 3 games.
The Texans and Browns played each other last season (NFL 2007) in Cleveland on 11/25/2007. The Browns won 27 to 17 as
Cleveland Browns QB Derek Anderson passed for 2 TDs, including a 19-yarder to WR Braylon Edwards, as the Browns had won
their 5th consecutive home game at the time.
Last week (NFL Week 11) the Texans lost to the Colts 33-27 in Indianapolis to extend their losing streak to 3 games,
while the Browns defeated the Bills at home by a narrow 29-27 margin.
HOUSTON TEXANS (3-7)
The Texans are averaging 25.8 points per game over their past 9 games QB SAGE ROSENFELS posted
season-high 72.2 completion pct. as starter last week (13 of 18) Rookie RB STEVE SLATON (3rd round, No. 89)
ranks 3rd in AFC with 701 rush yards (5.1 avg.) on 138 attempts & 6 TDs. Slaton set a franchise record with 11.1 yards
per carry (minimum 10 attempts) on 14 carries for a career-high 156 yards last week. RB AHMAN GREEN had season-high 2
rush TDs last week WR ANDRE JOHNSON is averaging 110.9 receiving yards in past 7 (776 total). Johnson (955)
needs 45 receiving yards to reach 1,000 for 3rd time in career. WR KEVIN WALTER leads team with 6 TD receptions
TE OWEN DANIELS ranks 2nd in AFC among TEs in receptions (45) & yards (555) Since 2007, DE MARIO
WILLIAMS ranks 3rd in NFL with 22 sacks (DE MARCUS WARE, 25; JARED ALLEN, 23.5). Williams has 6 sacks in past 7
games. Williams posted 1 sack & 1 FF in last meeting against Browns PR-WR JACOBY JONES is tied for
2nd in AFC with 14.4 put return avg
CLEVELAND BROWNS (4-6)
In 2 career NFL starts, QB BRADY QUINN has completed 37 of 71 passes (52.1 pct.) for 424 yards with 2 TDs vs.
0 interceptions & 79.8 passer rating Browns are 5-0 when RB JAMAL LEWIS has 25+ carries. Lewis posted 29
attempts for 134 yards (4.6 avg.) with 1 TD in last meeting against Hou. For career, RB JEROME HARRISON averages 6.5
yards per carry (63 attempts, 409 yards) WR BRAYLON EDWARDS posted 2nd 100-yard receiving game of season
last week (154, 104). In last meeting against Texans (with the Philadelphia Eagles. on 9/10/06), WR DONTE' STALLWORTH
totaled 6 receptions for 141 yards (23.5 avg.) with 1 TD TE KELLEN WINSLOW is averaging 87.5 receiving yards
per game in past 2 at home (175 total). In 2 career games vs. Texans, Winslow is averaging 10.5 catches per game & 100
receiving yards per game (21 receptions, 200 yards) Club posted 3 interceptions last week LBs
ANDRA DAVIS & KAMERION WIMBLEY registered 1st interceptions of season last week Rookie LB ALEX HALL (7th
round, No. 231) is tied for 1st among AFC rookies with 3 sacks.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (3-7) AT DALLAS COWBOYS (6-4)
The 49ers lead the series over the Dallas Cowboys 14-9-1 even though the Cowboys have won 2 of the past 3 games.
The teams last played each other on 9/25/2005 in San Francisco. The Cowboys won 34 - 31 behind then
Dallas Cowboys QB Drew Bledsoe who completed a 14-yard TD to WR Keyshawn Johnson with 1:51 remaining as the Cowboys
rallied past the San Francisco 49ers for the win.
Last week (NFL 2008 Week 11) both the 49ers and Cowboys won their division matchups.
The 49ers beat the Rams 35-16 at home while the Cowboys defeated the Redskins on the road 14-10.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (3-7)
Despite their losing record, the 49ers have one of the most potent big play offenses this NFL 2008 season. The 49ers have 47 plays this season for 20+ yards, tied for most in NFL
QB SHAUN HILL completed 15 of 20 (75.0 pct.) for 213 yards with 2 TDs vs. 0 interceptions for career-best 142.3
passer rating. Has rating of 100.0+ in 4 of 6 career games RB FRANK GORE is 1 of 2 players to lead team in
rushing yards (834) & receptions (35). Since start of 2006, Gore has 4,877 scrim. yards (3,631 rush, 1,246 receptions),
tops in NFC. This season, Gore ranks 3rd with 1,159 scrimmage yards (834 rush, 325 receptions) WR ISAAC BRUCE
has 14,542 receptions yards, most among active players. WR BRYANT JOHNSON had TD last week. TE VERNON DAVIS aims for
3rd in row with TD catch LB TAKEO SPIKES has 3 interceptions this season, tied for most among LBs. CB NATE
CLEMENTS has started 114 consecutive games, 2nd longest streak among active CBs. S MARK ROMAN has played in 90
consecutive games, 2nd most among active Ss. CB WALT HARRIS (17) & Clements (17) are tied for 2nd most FFs among
CBs since 1998. CB-KR-PR ALLEN ROSSUM has 14,465 total return yards, 2nd most in NFL history
DALLAS COWBOYS (6-4)
Dallas Cowboys QB TONY ROMO has won 8 of his past 11 starts at home, completing 223 of 351 (63.5 pct.) for 2,959
yards with 29 TDs vs. 12 interceptions for 103.4 passer rating. Cowboys are 16-3 (.842) when Romo starts & has 100.0+
rating When RB MARION BARBER has 11+ carries, Cowboys are 25-4 (.862). Has 36 TDs (30 rush, 6 receptions) in past 41 WR TERRELL OWENS played 121 games with 49ers from 1996-2003. Had 592 catches for 8,572 yards & 81 TDs. In last game vs. the San Francisco 49ers (9/18/05 with the Philadelphia Eagles), Owens had 5 catches for 143 yards (28.6 avg.) & 2 TDs. In 20 home games with Dal., Owens has 22 TDs. TE JASON WITTEN has 361 catches & 4,219 yards since 2004, most by TE in NFC. Had 6 catches for 85 yards & 1 TD in last meeting. Rookie TE MARTELLUS BENNETT had game-winning TD catch (25 yards) last week LB DE MARCUS WARE has 25.0 sacks in past 24. Has 1.0+ sack in 20 of past 25. LB GREG ELLIS has 15.5 sacks in past 23. Aims for 3rd in row vs. the San Francisco 49ers with sack. DE JAY RATLIFF had career-best 2.0 sacks last week.
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (7-3) AT DETROIT LIONS (0-10)
The Tampa Bay Buc have won 4 of the past 5 vs. the NFL 2008 season's worst team and have narrowed the Lions all-time
series lead to 27 - 24 margin. The teams played each last season on 10/21/2007 in Detroit. The Lions won 23 - 16 even though
Tampa Bay outgained Detroit 422-278 in total net yards. The Lions defense prevailed by forcing 2 fumbles & blocking a punt.
Last week the Bucs defeated the Vikings 19-13 in Tampa Bay for their second win in a row while the Lions lost to the
Panthers 31-22 in Carolina.
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (7-3)
Bucs QB JEFF GARCIA has completed 78 of 107 (72.9 pct.) for 804 yards with 7 TDs vs. 3 interceptions for 104.3
passer rating in 3 starts vs. Lions. When Garcia has 95.0+ rating as starter (including playoffs), his teams are 35-12
(.745). Garcia spent the NFL 2005 season with the Detroit Lions In last meeting, RB EARNEST GRAHAM rushed for
92 yards & had career-best 13 receptions & 99 yards. His 13 receptions tied club mark. Bucs are 6-0 when Graham has 20+
attempts RB WARRICK DUNN has rush TD in 3 of past 4 meetings. Has 2 100-yard games in those 4 WR ANTONIO
BRYANT has 115+ yards & TD in 2 of past 4. WR JOEY GALLOWAY had 7 catches for 166 yards & 1 TD (80 yards) in 10/2/05
meeting DE KEVIN CARTER had sack last week & ranks 2nd among active players with 103.5. CB RONDE BARBER (7)
& LB DERRICK BROOKS (7) are tied for the Buccaneers franchise lead with most INT-TDs (including playoffs). Bucs are 7-0
when Brooks has INT-TD (including playoffs). LB BARRETT RUUD had sack last week. CB AQIB TALIB ties for NFL lead among
rookies with 3 interceptions
DETROIT LIONS (0-10)
Lions Head coach ROD MARINELLI was a Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach from 1996-2005. Was defensive line coach from
1996-2001 & assistant head coach defensive line from 2002-05 QB DAUNTE CULPEPPER has 2 300-yard games in
career vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rookie RB KEVIN SMITH leads team with 513 rush yards & 5 rush TDs. Is 1
of 3 rookies to lead club in both rushing & rush TDs. Can become 6th rookie in franchise history to lead club in both.
Had career-best 112 yards last week. When RB RUDI JOHNSON has 25+ attempts, his teams are 18-1 (.947). WR CALVIN JOHNSON has TD in 5 of past 6. Leads club with 45 receptions, 839 yards (18.6 avg.) & 7 TDs. Aims to join HERMAN MOORE (1995) as only Lions to record 70 catches, 1,200 yards & 10 TDs in season DE DEWAYNE WHITE played 1st 4 seasons in Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2003-06) & was drafted by Bucs in 2nd round of 2003 Draft. Has 3.5 sacks, 2 FFs & INT in past 5. DT CORY REDDING has 3.0 sacks in past 6. CB BRIAN KELLY was drafted by Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2nd round in 1998 & played 10 years with Bucs (1998-2007) K JASON HANSON is 6 of 6 from 50+ yards this year, most in franchise history. Has 39 career 50+ yard field goals, 2nd most all-time.
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (5-5) AT JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (4-6)
The Vikings lead the series 2 games to 1. The Vikings and Jaguars last played each other on 11/28/2004 in Minnesota.
The Vikings won 27-16 as Minnesota DE Kenechi Udeze forced a fumble which DT Kevin Williams returned for a 77 yard TD
with 1:59 remaining as the Vikings held off Jacksonville.
Last week the Jaguars lost at home to the Titans 24-14. The Tennessee Titans scored 21 unanswered points in the
second half to erase a 14-3 halftime deficit. The Vikings lost in Tampa Bay to the Buccaneers 19-13.
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (5-5)
Vikings QB GUS FREROTTE has won 5 of 8 starts this NFL 2008 season. Won only start vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars
(9/28/97 with the Washington Redskins) & passed for 244 yards with 3 TDs vs. 1 INT for 122.2 passer rating RB
ADRIAN PETERSON has 648 rush yards (129.6 per game) & 4 TDs in past 5. Since entering NFL in 2007, averages 101.7 rush
yards per game, most in NFL. Has rushed for 5 TDs in 5 road games this year. In 5 career starts vs. AFC, Peterson has 777
rush yards (155.4 yards per game) & 7 TDs. RB CHESTER TAYLOR had 29-yard TD run vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars in 11/2/03
game (with the Baltimore Ravens) Including playoffs, WR BERNARD BERRIAN has 19 career TD catches & 13 have
been 30+ yards. Has TD catch in 4 of past 6 & has 3 100-yard games Rush defense leads NFC (73.9 yards per
game). DT KEVIN WILLIAMS scored 1st career TD vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars on 77-yard FR-TD. Had sack & FR in that
contest. DE JARED ALLEN has 51.0 sacks since 2004, most in NFL. Has 6.0 sacks in past 5. Had 1.5 sacks in last
meeting (10/7/07 with the Kansas City Chiefs). S DARREN SHARPER has 48 interceptions since 2000, most in NFL.
Had FF & FR in last game vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars (12/19/04 with GB). LB CHAD GREENWAY aims for 4th in row
with sack
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (4-6)
Since 2006, the Jaguars are 16-4 (.800) when gaining 150+ rush yards In past 7,
QB DAVID GARRARD has completed 145 of 233 passes (62.2 pct.) for 1,597 yards with 7 TDs vs. 2 interceptions & 88.9 passer rating. For career, Garrard is 7-0 as starter vs. NFC & in past 3 against NFC has completed 55 of 86 passes (64.0 pct.) for 740 yards with 5 TDs vs. 0 interceptions & 110.6 passer rating Since 2000, RB FRED TAYLOR leads NFL with 13 100-yard rush games against interconference opponents. Taylor averages 84.7 rush yards per game in November. (2,966 total in 35 games). Team is 15-5 (.750) when Taylor has 25+ attempts RB MAURICE JONES-DREW has 6 rush TDs in past 3 & aims for 4th consecutive game with 1 or more TDs In 2 career meetings against Min. (w/Raiders), WR JERRY PORTER averages 19.6 yards per catch (7 receptions, 137 yards). WR MATT JONES has 5 or more receptions in 8 of 9 games in NFL 2008 CB RASHEAN MATHIS has 2 INT-TDs in NFL 2008 CB BRIAN WILLIAMS spent 4 seasons with Vikings (2002-05) S REGGIE NELSON recorded 1st INT this season last week.
BUFFALO BILLS (5-5) AT KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (1-9)
The Bills lead the series against the Chiefs with a 19-16-1 record. The Bills and Chiefs last played each other
in Buffalo on 11/13/2005. The Bills won 14 to 3. Buffalo Bills QB J.P. Losman replaced injured Kelly Holcomb & passed
for 2 TDs. The Bills defense had 3 interceptions.
Last week both teams continued their losing ways. The Bills extended their losing streak to 4 games losing to the Cleveland
Browns at home 29-27. The Chiefs lost their 6th game in a row also losing at home. The Saints defeated the Chiefs
30 to 20.
BUFFALO BILLS (5-5)
QB TRENT EDWARDS has 60+ completion pct. in 9 of 10 games in NFL 2008. In 4th quarter this season, Edwards has
completed 45 of 66 passes (68.2 pct.) for 583 yards with 4 TDs vs. 2 interceptions & 103.3 passer rating. The Bills are 8-1
(.889) when Edwards has 80+ passer rating RB MARSHAWN LYNCH recorded 1st 100-yard rush game of season (119)
& 4th of career. Lynch posted career-high 10 receptions & registered 1st career TD reception last week WR
LEE EVANS averages 18.9 yards per catch in NFL 2008 (37 receptions, 700 yards). Evans has reception in 72 of 74 career
NFL games. Evans posted 2 TD receptions in last meeting against the Kansas City Chiefs TE ROBERT ROYAL has
career-high in receptions (26) & receiving yards (279) in NFL 2008 The Bills are 12-3 (.800) under head coach
DICK JAURON when holding opponents to 300 yards or fewer LB KAWIKA MITCHELL spent 4 seasons with the Kansas
City Chiefs (2003-06) Rookie CB-KR LEODIS MC KELVIN (1st round, No.11) posted 1st career KR-TD on 98-yard
score last week. McKelvin ranks 3rd in AFC with 29.0 kick return avg
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (1-9)
In past 4 games, QB TYLER THIGPEN has completed 85 of 140 passes (60.7 pct.) for 945 yards with 8 TDs vs. 1 INT &
96.9 passer rating. In NFL 2008, Thigpen has totaled 174 rush yards (7.3 avg.) on 24 attempts..For career, RB LARRY
JOHNSON averages 92.6 rush yards per game at home (2,779 total in 30 games). In 1 career meeting vs. the Buffalo Bills, Johnson
totaled 132 rush yards (4.9 avg.) on 27 attempts the Kansas City Chiefs is 12-1 (.923) when Johnson has 30+ attempts
TE TONY GONZALEZ extended his reception streak to 125 last week – streak is 2nd in NFL history among TEs (OZZIE
NEWSOME, 150). Gonzalez is tied with KELLEN WINSLOW for most career 100-yard receiving games by TE & needs 1 more to
set record. In past 5, Gonzalez is averaging 78 receiving yards (390 total) Gonzalez averages 73 receiving
yards per game in past 2 vs. Bills WR DWAYNE BOWE posted career-high 2 TD receptions last week
Rookie CBs BRANDON FLOWERS (2nd round, No. 35) & BRANDON CARR (5th round, No. 140) have 2 interceptions apiece -
S JARRAD PAGE needs 1 INT to surpass career-high (3 in 2006 & 2007).
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (6-4) AT MIAMI DOLPHINS (6-4)
The Dolphins lead the series 48-35 among these longtime division rivals. Earlier this NFL 2008 season, the Dolphins
stunned the Patriots in New England winning 38 to 13. Miami RB Ronnie Brown scored 5 TDs (4 rush, 1 pass) as the Dolphins
halted the New England Patriots NFL-record 21-game regular-season win streak.
Last week (NFL Week 11) the Patriots lost at home to the Jets 34-31 in overtime while the Dolphins narrowly edged the
Raiders in Miami 17-15 for their 4th consecutive win. Both teams trail the New York Jets by one game for the AFC East Division lead.
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (6-4)
Since 2001, Patriots are 23-8 (.741) in November QB MATT CASSEL posted career-high in completions (30),
passing yards (400) & rush yards (62) last week in the Patriots defeat to the Jets Rookie RB BEN JARVUS
GREEN-ELLIS (undrafted free agent) has 4 rush TDs in past 5 In 1 career game at Miami (10/21/07), WR RANDY
MOSS posted 4 receptions for 122 yards (30.5 avg.) with 2 TDs. Since 2007, WR WES WELKER ranks 2nd in NFL with 184
receptions (T.J. HOUSHMANDZADEH, 185 receptions). Welker can become 1st player in NFL history with 6+ receptions in
team's 1st 11 games. Welker aims for 3rd consecutive game with 100+ receiving yards (107, 108) TE BENJAMIN
WATSON posted career-high 8 receptions last week DE RICHARD SEYMOUR aims for 3rd consecutive game with sack
Rookie LB JEROD MAYO posted career-high 20 tackles last week & leads team with 94 tackles LB
MIKE VRABEL has 4 sacks in past 3 against Dolphins
MIAMI DOLPHINS (6-4)
The Dolphins are looking for their 5th win in a row for 1st time since 12/24/05
Dolphins aims for 9th consecutive game with 300+ total net yards In 3 games against AFC East in NFL 2008,
QB CHAD PENNINGTON has completed 65 of 93 passes (69.9 pct.) for 791 yards with 3 TDs vs. 1 INT & 102.0 passer rating.
Including playoffs, Pennington's teams are 20-7 (.741) when he has 100+ passer rating. RB RONNIE BROWN has 10 TDs (9
rush, 1 pass) in past 9. Brown posted 3rd 100-yard rushing game of season last week (113, 125, 101). Brown totaled 113
rush yards in last meeting against Patriots with career-high 5 TDs (4 rushing, 1 passing). RB RICKY WILLIAMS is averaging
103 rush yards in past 2 games vs. Patriots (206 total) WR TED GINN aims for 3rd consecutive game with TD (1
receiving , 1 rushing) In NFL 2008, TE ANTHONY FASANO averages 13.9 yards per catch (22 receptions, 305
yards) LB JOEY PORTER has 12.5 sacks in past 8 & leads NFL with 13.5. Porter aims for 9th consecutive game
with at least half sack. Porter has 7 sacks in past 3 against Patriots DE VONNIE HOLLIDAY has 2.5 sacks in
past 2 & aims for 3rd consecutive game with sack.
CHICAGO BEARS (5-5) AT ST. LOUIS RAMS (2-8)
The Rams have won 4 of the past 5 games, but the Bears still lead the all-time series with a 48-34-3 record. The Bears and
Rams last met on 12/11/2006 in Saint Louis. The Bears won the Monday Night Football game 42 - 27 as
Chicago's Devin Hester returned 2 kick offs for touchdowns
(94 and 96 yards). With that win, the Bears clinched a bye for the 1st week of playoffs.
Last week both the Bears and Rams lost on the road. The Bears were destroyed by the Packers 37-3 (
NFL Football 2008 Week 11: Bears Packers Historic 175th Meeting Most Series Games in NFL History),
while the Rams were demolished in San Francisco by the 49ers 35-16. The Bears have now lost 2 games in a row and the Rams have lost
4 games in a row going into NFL 2008 Week 12. The Bears are currently in a 3-way tie with the Packers and Vikings in the NFC North while
the Rams are tied for last in the dismal NFC West.
CHICAGO BEARS (5-5)
Bears Head coach LOVIE SMITH was with Rams from 2001-03 as defensive coordinator & assistant head coach
(2003)QB KYLE ORTON is 17-10 (.630) as starter in career. Has won 4 of past 6 starts RB MATT FORTÉ
leads NFL rookies with 1,099 scrimmage yards & 51 1st downs. Is only player with 3+ rush (4) & receptions (3) TDs. Has
team-high 43 receptions & is 1 of 2 RBs to lead team in both rushing & receptions. On pace to join Hall of Famer WALTER PAYTON
(1978, 1983) & NEAL ANDERSON as only Bears with 1,000 rush yards & 50 catches in season In last meeting,
PR-KR-WR DEVIN HESTER became the 6th player in NFL history with 2 KR-TDs (94 & 96 yards) in same game. Has 15 career
TDs (7 put return, 4 kick return, 4 receptions) CB CHARLES TILLMAN aims for 3rd in row vs. Rams with INT. When
Tillman has INT, Bears are 13-5 (.722). DE MARK ANDERSON had 2.0 sacks in last meeting. DE ADEWALE OGUNLEYE had
sack in only game vs. Rams. LB BRIAN URLACHER had sack vs. Rams in 11/18/02 meeting. DE ALEX BROWN had sack in
11/16/03 meeting
ST. LOUIS RAMS (2-8)
In 3 games vs. Bears, QB MARC BULGER is averaging 314.3 yards per game (943
yards). Has 2+ TDs in all 3 meetings. In last game vs. the Chicago Bears, Bulger had 356 yards & 3 TDs vs. 1 INT -
RB STEVEN JACKSON had 139 scrimmage yards & 2 TDs (1 rush, 1 receptions) in last meeting. Had 10 catches in that
contest. When Jackson has 22+ attempts, Rams are 16-6 (.727). In those 22, Jackson has rushed for 2,492 yards (113.3
per game) & 17 TDs. RB KENNETH DARBY had career-high 8 catches & 83 yards last week WR TORRY HOLT has 3 TDs
in past 2 meetings. Aims for 3rd in row vs. the Chicago Bears with TD. Since 2000, Holt leads NFL with 791 receptions & 11,488 yards. WR DONNIE AVERY is 2nd among NFC rookie WRs with 34 receptions & 485 yards. Averages 14.3 yards per catch. Had 9 catches for 93 yards last week S OSHIOMOGHO ATOGWE has 4 interceptions, 2 FFs & 1 FR (75-yard TD) in past 7 games. Has 12 interceptions since start of 2007, tied for most in NFL. Rookie DE CHRIS LONG leads all rookies with 4.0 sacks. DT LA'ROI GLOVER has 5.0 sacks in 5 meetings. CB JASON CRAFT had career-high 2.0 sacks last week. Had 1.0 sack in previous 140 games.
NEW YORK JETS (7-3) AT TENNESSEE TITANS (10-0)
The Titans lead the series with a 21-15-1 mark. The Jets had won the 3 games in a row against the Titans prior to the Titans
win against last year (12/23/2007). In that game, the Titans won in Tennessee by a score of 10 - 6. Tennessee DE Antwan Odom
blocked a PAT attempt in the 1st half, allowing Titans to maintain the lead & ultimately hold on for victory.
Last week (NFL 2008 Week 11), the Titans defeated the Jaguars 24-14.
The Tennessee Titans scored 21 unanswered points in the second half to erase a
14-3 halftime deficit in Jacksonville and defeat the Jaguars by a final score of 24-14. (See:
NFL 2008 Week 11 Titans Beat Rival Jaguars 24-14
The New York Jets won their fourth consecutive game (and 6 of last 7 games) last week stunning the Patriots on the road to take a one-game
lead in the AFC East race at 7-3. The Jets, who will have had 10 days to prepare for the Titans, took the lead in the AFC East in NFL 2008 Week 11
with a Thursday night overtime victory over arch-rival New England Patriots. New York Jets
running back Thomas Jones rushed for 104 yards and a touchdown, while quarterback
Brett Favre passed for two touchdowns with no interceptions. Jay Feely booted a 34-yard
field goal in overtime to give the Jets a 34-31 victory.
The Tennessee Titans, the NFLs only remaining undefeated team (10-0), head home after consecutive road
victories to take on the New York Jets. The game features two of the top three AFC teams. The Jets are tied
with the Steelers for the second-best record in the AFC.
NEW YORK JETS (7-3)
The Jets seek thier for 5th consecutive win for 1st time since 10/17/2004 In past 2 games, QB BRETT FAVRE
has completed 40 of 52 passes (76.9 pct.) for 425 yards with 3 TDs vs. 0 interceptions & 119.5 passer rating.
Including postseason, Favre's teams are 96-8 (.923) when he posts 100+ passer rating RB THOMAS JONES
leads AFC with 854 rush yards & aims for 3rd consecutive 100-yard rush yard game (149, 104). Jones has 9 TDs in
past 6 (8 rush, 1 receptions) & aims for 5th consecutive game with TD. Thomas Jones averages 128.3 rush yards per
game when posting 20+ attempts in NFL 2008 (513 total) In only meeting against Titans (9/10/06), WR
LAVERANUES COLES posted 8 receptions for 153 yards (19.1 avg.). In 2 career games vs. the Tennessee Titans, WR JERRICHO
COTCHERY averages 108.5 receiving yards per game (217 total) & aims for 3rd in row with TD In past 2, rookie
TE DUSTIN KELLER (1st round, No. 30) has 14 receptions for 194 receiving yards (13.9 avg.) with 1 TD. Keller has 12
1st-down receptions in past 2 Club ranks 3rd in NFL with 34 sacks DT KRIS JENKINS has 2.5 sacks
in past 2 on road Since 2001, Jets lead NFL with 11 KR-TDs
TENNESSEE TITANS (10-0)
The Titans aim for their 1st 11-0 start in NFL franchise history
Dating back to 12/16/07, the Titans have 13 consecutive regular-season wins (longest current streak in NFL) -
Since 2007, club is 17-3 (.850) when posting 30+ rush attempts QB KERRY COLLINS has 10-3 (.769) record as
starter with the Tennessee Titans In past 2, Collins has completed 43 of 64 passes (67.2 pct.) for 519 yards with 5 TDs
vs. 1 INT & 111.4 passer rating Rookie RB CHRIS JOHNSON (1st round, No. 24) ranks 2nd in AFC with 787 rush
yards RB LEN DALE WHITE has 6 TDs in past 5 WR JUSTIN GAGE posted career-high in receiving yards
(147) & TDs (2) last week TE BO SCAIFE (44) needs 3 receptions to surpass career high (46 in 2007) -
C KEVIN MAWAE spent 8 seasons (1998-2005) with the New York Jets Since 2006, the Titans are 16-2 (.889) when it
records 2 or more interceptions Defense is tied for 1st in AFC with 15 interceptions (Ravens) CB
CORTLAND FINNEGAN, S MICHAEL GRIFFIN & S CHRIS HOPE are tied for 1st in AFC with 4 interceptions (3 others have 4) CB CHRIS CARR recorded 1st INT since 10/29/06 last week DE DAVE BALL aims for 4th consecutive game with sack.
OAKLAND RAIDERS (2-8) AT DENVER BRONCOS (6-4)
The Oakland Raiders lead the series with 54-40-2 record, but the Denver Broncos have won 9 of the past 11 games against their
longtime division rival that dates back to the days of the AFL. Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan has a 21-6 career record versus the Raiders.
The Broncos defeated the Raiders in Week 1 of the NFL 2008 season (9/8/2008)
41-14 in Oakland. Denver QB Jay Cutler passed for 300 yards & 2 TDs, including 146 yards & 1 TD to rookie WR Eddie Royal in
nightcap of NFL 2008 Week 1 Monday Night doubleheader.
Last week the Broncos took a commanding 2 game lead in the AFC West division as they defeated the Falcons in Atlanta
24-20 for their 2nd win in a row. The Broncos lead the AFC West 2 games ahead the Chargers. Meanwhile, the Raiders
lost on a late field goal to the Dolphins 17-15 in Miami. The Dolphins' Dan Carpenter kicked a 38-yard field goal with
38 seconds left in the game for the Dolphins win.
OAKLAND RAIDERS (2-8)
In his only career start against the Broncos (NFL 2008 Week 1: 9/8/08), QB JA MARCUS RUSSELL completed 17 of 26
passes (65.4 pct.) for 180 yards with 2 TDs vs. 0 interceptions & 111.1 passer rating In past 2 against Denver,
RB JUSTIN FARGAS averages 121.5 rush yards per game (243 total). Rookie RB DARREN MC FADDEN (1st round, No. 4) averages
5.1 rush yards per carry (70 attempts, 354 yards) WR RONALD CURRY posted season-high 6 receptions for 73 yards
(12.2 avg.) last week. WR ASHLEY LELIE spent 4 seasons (2002-05) w/Denver TE ZACH MILLER averages 14.8 yards
per catch (29 receptions, 430 yards) Since 2007, LB THOMAS HOWARD (6) is tied for 1st in NFL for most
interceptions among LBs (BRIAN URLACHER) DE KALIMBA EDWARDS needs 2 sacks to tie career high (7 w/the
Detroit Lions. in '05). DE TOMMY KELLY has 2.5 sacks in past 2 games WR-KR JOHNNIE LEE HIGGINS posted
1st TD return of career last week on 93-yard PR-TD. Higgins leads AFC with 322 put return yards
DENVER BRONCOS (6-4)
In past 2 games, QB JAY CUTLER has completed 43 of 69 yards (62.3 pct.) for 663 yards with 4 TDs vs. 1 INT & 107.3
passer rating In last meeting against Raiders, Cutler posted 2 TDs vs. 0 interceptions & 137.5 passer rating.
The Broncos are 9-0 when Cutler has 100+ passer rating RB TATUM BELL has 2 TDs in past 3 against Oak -
Rookie FB PEYTON HILLIS (7th round, No. 227) posted career-high 2 rush TDs last week. Hillis averages 13.3 yards per
reception (11 receptions, 146 yards) WR BRANDON MARSHALL is averaging 89.2 receptions yards per game in NFL
2008 (63 receptions, 803 yards in 9 games). Marshall has 6 catches for 89 yards in each of past 2. Rookie WR EDDIE
ROYAL (2nd round, No. 42) leads NFL rookies with 56 catches & posted career-high 9 receptions in last meeting against
the Oakland Raiders WRs Marshall (63 receptions, 803 receiving yards) & Royal (56 receptions, 659 receiving yards)
have totaled 119 receptions for 1,462 yards TE TONY SCHEFFLER averages 17.6 yards per reception (20
receptions, 351 yards) in NFL 2008 CBs CHAMP BAILEY (43) & DRE' BLY (39) rank 1st & 2nd among CBs for
most interceptions since '99.
NEW YORK GIANTS (9-1) AT ARIZONA CARDINALS (7-3)
The New York Giants lead the series against their once division rivals with a 78-41-2 record. The Cardinals, however, have won
2 of the past 3 meetings. The Cardinals and Giants last faced each other on 9/11/2005 at Giants Stadium. The Giants won
convincingly by 42 to 19 margin as the New York Giants special teams scored 2 TDs (RB Willie Ponder, 95-yard kick return;
RB Chad Morton, 52-yard put return) in the win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Last week both teams won and maintained their leads in their recpective NFC divisions.
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Seahawks 26-20 on the road in NFL 2008 Week 11. It was the first time since the NFL 2002 season
that the Cardinals had won in Seattle. The Cardinals have now won 3 games in a row and hold a commanding 4 game lead in the
NFC West.
The New York Giants won their 5th consecutive game as they defeated the Baltimore Ravens at home easily by 30 to 10 final score.
The Giants offense rushed for 207 yards averaging 6.3 yards per carry as the NFLs best rushing offense was
they were never really challenged by the NFLs best-rated rushing defense. For the NFL 2008 season, the Ravens defense had
allowed an average of only 65.4 rushing yards per game.
This NFL 2008 Week 12 game pits two of the NFLs most effective offenses. The Giants and Cardinals rank 1 and 2 this
NFL 2008 season in points scored (Giants: 292 total points, 29.2 PPG & Cardinals: 289 total points, 28.9 PPG). The Arizona Cardinals are second in the NFL in passing and
2nd overall. The Giants have the best running game and the 4th best overall offense. Defensively, the Cardinals are 7th
against the run while the New York Giants are seond against the pass.
The Arizona Cardinals are 4-0 at home this NFL 2008 season and have a 7-game home win streak going back to their last 3 home games
of the NFL 2007 season.
A win in NFL 2008 Week 12 for the Arizona Cardinals against the Giants combined with BOTH a San Francisco loss (at Dallas) AND a Seattle loss or
tie (vs. Washington) gives the Arizona Cardinals its first division title since 1975 when the team was in Saint Louis and a member of the NFC East.
This is the Giants first regular season game at University of Phoenix Stadium. The key phrase is regular season
as University of Phoenix Stadium was the site of the
Giants 17-14 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII.
NEW YORK GIANTS (9-1)
The Giants have won 13 of their past 14 road games (including playoffs)
Including playoffs, QB ELI MANNING is 23-5 (.821) in past 28 starts. Manning is 1-0 vs. the Arizona Cardinals &
passed for 2 TDs in only start Club rushed for 207 yards last week, including 96 by RB AHMAD BRADSHAW. RB
BRANDON JACOBS has 316 yards (105.3 per game) & 5 TDs in past 3. When he has 100+ yards, Giants are 8-1 (.889). When
he has 10+ attempts (including playoffs), team is 23-4 (.852). Jacobs (5.4) & RB DERRICK WARD (5.3) are top 2 in NFL
in yards per carry among players with 500+ yards WR PLAXICO BURRESS had 5 catches for 76 yards & 1 TD in
last meeting DE JUSTIN TUCK has 10.5 sacks in past 11 (including SB XLII). When Tuck has sack (including
playoffs), Giants are 11-3 (.786). DE MATHIAS KIWANUKA has 5.0 sacks in past 4. CB AARON ROSS had career-long 50-yard
INT-TD last week
ARIZONA CARDINALS (7-3)
Cardinals QB KURT WARNER spent the NFL 2004 Season with the New York Giants. Warner aims for his 5th game in a row
with 325+ yards. Leads NFL with 105.5 passer rating. In his starts with 15+ attempts & 100.0+ rating (including playoffs),
his teams are 35-3 (.921). Averages 301.4 yards per game vs. the New York Giants (1,507 yards, 5 games) RB TIM
HIGHTOWER leads NFL rookies with 7 rush TDs. Needs 2 to tie RONALD MOORE's club rookie record (9). RB J.J. ARRINGTON had
rush & receptions TD last week WRs ANQUAN BOLDIN (13 catches, 186 yards) & LARRY FITZGERALD (10, 151) became 3rd
set of teammates with 10+ catches & 150+ yards in same game last week. Fitzgerald had career-high 13 catches for 155 yards
& 1 TD in last meeting Rookie CB DOMINIQUE RODGERS-CROMARTIE had career-high 2 interceptions last week. S ADRIAN
WILSON is 1 of 4 active Ss with 15+ interceptions (18) & 15+ sacks (18.0). LB KARLOS DANSBY has 3.0 sacks & 2 interceptions, including INT-TD (18 yards) in 2 meetings. Had career-best 2 interceptions (1 INT-TD) & 1.0 sack in last game vs. the New York Giants. DE BERTRAND BERRY had career-high 4.0 sacks vs. the New York Giants (11/14/04).
CAROLINA PANTHERS (8-2) AT ATLANTA FALCONS (6-4)
The Atlanta Falcons lead the series amongst these two NFC South Division rivals with the Panthers winning the last 2 and
3 of the past 4 games. This NFL 2008 season the two teams met in Carolina as the Panthers won at home by a 24-9 score.
Carolina Panthers QB Jake Delhomme threw for 294 yards & 2 TD passes, including a 36-yarder to WR Muhsin Muhammad, who
finished with 147 yards.
Last week the Panthers defeated the winless Lions at home 31-22. The Panthers rushed for a team-record 264 yards averaging an
impressive 8.3 yards per carry. The Panthers are now 6-0 at home this NFL 2008 Season. The Panthers lead the NFC South by 1 game
over the Buccaneers.
The Atlanta Falcons lost their NFL 2008 week 11 game at home to the Denver Broncos 24-20 falling 2 games behind the
Panthers and into 3rd place the NFC South. It was the Falcons first loss at home this NFL 2008 season.
Falcons RB Michael Turner scored a TD to put the Falcons up 20-17 with 10:41 remaining. On the ensuing possession,
quarterback Jay Cutler marched the Broncos down the filed on a 10-play 86-yard drive. With 5;35 left in the game
Jay Cutler connected with tight end Daniel Graham on a 9-yard TD pass. The Falcons moved the ball to Denver's 45 yard line,
but Matt Ryan's last-chance pass flew over wide receiver Michael Jenkins.
CAROLINA PANTHERS (8-2)
The Panthers aim for 1st 9-2 start in team history QB JAKE DELHOMME has won 4 of past 5 starts vs. the
Atlanta Falcons & is 7-1 (.875) in past 8 vs. division. Has 110.0+ passer rating in 3 of past 4 vs. Falcons. As starter,
when Delhomme has 110.0+ rating, Panthers are 15-0 Club rushed for team-record 264 yards last week (8.3 yards per
carry). RBs JONATHAN STEWART (130 yards, 1 TD) & DE ANGELO WILLIAMS (120, 2) became 1st set of teammates in club history to
rush for 100+ yards in same game. Williams aims for 4th in row with 100+ yards & TD. Has 368 yards (122.7 per game) & 4
TDs in past 3. Club is 10-0 when he rushes for 80+ yards. Stewart had TD run in last meeting WR STEVE SMITH
had 6 catches for 96 yards & 1 TD (56 yards) in last meeting. In past 3 vs. division, Smith has 18 catches for 330 yards
(110.0 per game) & 2 TDs. WR MUHSIN MUHAMMAD had 8 catches for 147 yards (18.4 avg.) & 1 TD in last meeting DE
JULIUS PEPPERS had sack in last meeting. Ranks 1st in team history with 65.0 sacks & 25 FFs. Has 9.0 sacks in past 8
games. CB CHRIS GAMBLE had career-high 2 interceptions in 12/18/04 meeting
ATLANTA FALCONS (6-4)
Rookie QB MATT RYAN is 4-1 (.800) at home with 110.1 rating. Has completed 79 of 117 (67.5 pct.) for 1,152 yards
with 5 TDs vs. 1 INT at home. Ryan has posted 115.0+ rating in 4 of 5 home starts RB MICHAEL TURNER ranks 3rd
in NFL with 971 rushing yards (97.1 per game). Has 555 yards (111.0 per game) & 8 TDs in 5 home games. Ties for 1st in
NFL with 8 rush TDs at home. When Turner has 8+ carries, his teams are 17-4 (.810). RB JERIOUS NORWOOD has 6 career TDs
& 4 have been 67+ yards WR RODDY WHITE has 52 catches for 790 yards (98.8 per game) & 6 TDs in past 8,
including 5 100-yard games. Aims for 4th in row vs. the Carolina Panthers with 6+ catches. WR MICHAEL JENKINS aims for
6th in row with 50+ yards DE JOHN ABRAHAM has 21.0 sacks in past 25. Has 78.5 sacks since 2000, 4th-most in
NFL. Has 2 games vs. the Carolina Panthers with 2.0+ sacks. Has 14 games with 2.0+ sacks & his teams are 11-3 (.786).
S ERIK COLEMAN has INT in 2 of past 3.
WASHINGTON REDSKINS (6-4) AT SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (2-8)
The Redskins lead the series against the Seahwaks 9-4 and have won the last four consecutive games in the series.
The Redskins and Seahwaks last played each other in the regular season on 10/2/2005 in Washington with the Redksins winning in overtime
20-17. Mike Novak kicked a 39-yard field goal in overtime for the victory.
The Redskins and Seahawks have faced each other more recently in the playoffs.
In the 2005 NFC Divisional Playoffs the Seahawks defeated the Redskins 20-10 and in the 2007 NFC Wildcard Weekend
the Seahawks won 35-14.
Last week both teams lost division games at home. The Seahawks lost to the Cardinals 26-20 while the Redskins lost
to the Cowboys 14-10. For the Redskins it was their 2nd straight home loss as they dropped into a second place tie with
the Cowboys in the NFC East behind the first place 9-1 Giants.
WASHINGTON REDSKINS (6-4)
Redskins Rookie head coach JIM ZORN returns to Seattle. Played 9 seasons at QB & was inducted into team's Ring of
Honor. Was Seattle offensive assistant (1997) & QB coach (2001-07) QB JASON CAMPBELL leads NFL with 1.0 INT
pct. (3 interceptions, 307 attempts). When Campbell has 100.0+ rating, team is 5-1 (.833) RB CLINTON PORTIS
has 1,063 rush yards & aims to become 3rd Redskin to lead league in rushing, joining Hall of Famer CLIFF BATTLES (1937)
& LARRY BROWN (1970). Rushed for 136 yards in 11/17/02 game at Seattle. (with Den.). When Portis rushes for 100+ yards,
his teams are 32-10 (.762). RB SHAUN ALEXANDER is Seattle.'s all-time leading rusher (9,429 yards) WR SANTANA
MOSS has 4 TDs in 4 meetings (including playoffs). WR ANTWAAN RANDLE EL had 10 receptions for 94 yards & 1 TD in Wildcard
Playoff & had 43-yard TD pass vs. Seattle. in SB XL (with the Pittsburgh Steelers) LB-DE JASON TAYLOR leads
active players with 118.0 sacks. S LA RON LANDRY had career-high 2 interceptions in WC vs. Seattle
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (2-8)
QB MATT HASSELBECK has won past 2 starts vs. the Washington Redskins, both in playoffs. Including postseason, aims
for 5th in row vs. Redskins with TD pass RB JULIUS JONES leads club with 616 yards & can become 3rd player in
club history to rush for 1,000 yards in 1st season with Seahawks, joining CURT WARNER (1983) & RICKY WATTERS (1998). RB
MAURICE MORRIS had 13-yard TD catch last week. RB T.J. DUCKETT had 2 rush TDs last week. Spent 2006 season with the
Washington Redskins WR BOBBY ENGRAM had 9 catches for 106 yards in 10/2/05 meeting. WR KOREN ROBINSON has TD in 2 of past 3. TE JOHN CARLSON leads NFC rookie TEs with 30 receptions & 337 yards. Also tops team in both categories & aims to join Hall of Famer STEVE LARGENT (1976) as only rookies in franchise history to lead team in both LB JULIAN PETERSON has 25.5 sacks in 46 games with Seattle. (including playoffs). In WC vs. the Washington Redskins, CB MARCUS TRUFANT (78 yards) & S JORDAN BABINEAUX (57) each had INT-TD.
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (6-4) AT SAN DIEGO CHARGERS (4-6)
The San Diego Chargers lead the series with a 14-8 record. The Colts and Chargers played each other last season
in San Diego with the Chargers winning 23-21. San Diego RB Darren Sproles had a punt return for a TD & a kick return for a TD
in the 1st quarter of that game. The Chargers defense intercepted Indianapolis QB Peyton Manning 6 times.
In the NFL 2007 Divisional Playoffs (1/13/2008), the San Diego Chargers defeated the Colts 28-24.
Last week, the Indianapolis Colts defeated the Houston Texans 33-27 at home. The San Diego Chargers dropped an 11-10
decision to the Steelers in NFL 2008 Week 11 at Pittsburgh.
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (6-4)
The Colts seek their 6th consecutive November win In past 3, QB PEYTON MANNING has completed 72 of 115
passes (62.6 pct.) for 814 yards with 7 TDs vs. 0 interceptions & 104.0 passer rating. Manning leads NFL with 7 TD passes
in November. Since NFL 2004, Colts are 41-7 (.854) when Manning has 2+ TDs. Manning aims for 5th consecutive game with 2+
TDs RB JOSEPH ADDAI posted 1st 100-yard rush game of NFL 2008 last week (105) In past 3 vs. the San
Diego Chargers (including postseason), WR REGGIE WAYNE averages 102.3 receptions yards per game. Aims for 3rd consecutive
game with 10 receptions vs. the San Diego Chargers. In past 3 vs. the San Diego Chargers, WR MARVIN HARRISON averages 147.3
receptions yards per game (442 total) & aims for 4th 100-yard game in row Including playoffs, TE DALLAS CLARK
aims for 3rd consecutive game with TD vs. the San Diego Chargers DE DWIGHT FREENEY has 4 sacks in past 2.
Including postseason, Colts are 15-2 (.882) when Freeney records 2+ sacks S MELVIN BULLITT leads team with
career-high 4 interceptions
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS (4-6)
Since 2006, the Chargers are 14-1 (.933) at home vs. AFC teams QB PHILIP RIVERS leads AFC with 100.8
passer rating. For career as home starter, Rivers has 18-2 (.900) record & has completed 353 of 549 passes (64.3 pct.)
for 4,094 yards with 27 TDs vs. 14 interceptions & 92.5 passer rating. In last meeting (Div. playoff on 1/13/08), Rivers completed 14 of 19 passes (73.7 pct.) for 264 yards with 3 TDs vs. 1 INT & 133.2 passer rating RB LA DAINIAN TOMLINSON (494) needs 6 receptions to reach 500 for career TE ANTONIO GATES leads NFL TEs with 6 TDs & has 2 in past 3 Including postseason, WR CHRIS CHAMBERS averages 18.3 yards per catch vs. Ind. (21 receptions, 385 yards) WR VINCENT JACKSON has career-high 646 receptions yards in NFL 2008 Club posted 6 interceptions in last meeting vs. Ind Since 2007, CB ANTONIO CROMARTIE is tied for 1st in NFL with 12 interceptions (OSHIOMOGHO ATOGWE, 12). Club is 7-0 when Cromartie has INT. Cromartie had career-high 3 interceptions in last game vs. Ind DE JACQUES CESAIRE posted career-high 2 sacks last week.
NFL 2008 Week 12, Monday MNF (11/24/2008)
GREEN BAY PACKERS (5-5) AT NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (5-5)
The Green Bay Packer lead the series versus the Saints with a 14-6 record. The Packers and Saints last met during the
regular season on 9/17/2006 in Green Bay. The Saints defeated the Packers 34-27 as New Orleans QB Drew Brees threw
for 353 yards & 2 TDs (26, 35) as the Saints posted their 1st 2-0 start since 2002.
Last week both teams were victorious. The Packers routed the Bears 37-2 in their NFL 2008 Week 11 Historic 175th game
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NFL Football 2008 Week 11: Bears Packers Historic 175th Meeting Most Series Games in NFL History).
With the Packers beating the Bears (37-3) and the Vikings losing to the Buccaneers (19-13) there is now a three-way tie
in the NFC North between the Packers, Bears and Vikings.
The Saints defeated the Chiefs 30-20 in Kansas City. It was the Saints first road victory in 5 tries this NFL 2008 Season.
Although the Saints and Packers share the same record, the Saints are in last place in the NFC South.
GREEN BAY PACKERS (5-5)
QB AARON RODGERS completed 18 of 22 (81.8 pct.) for 178 yards with 1 TD vs. 0 interceptions for 115.5 passer rating
& added rush TD in only MNF start (9/8/08) RB RYAN GRANT had 145 yards & 1 TD last week. In 2 MNF games, Grant
has 196 yards (98.0 per game). When Grant has 19+ attempts (including playoffs), Packers are 9-1 (.900) WR
DONALD DRIVER has reception in 105 games in row, longest streak in team history. In last game vs. NO, Driver had 8
catches for 153 yards (19.1 avg.). WR GREG JENNINGS has 20 career receptions TDs & 10 have been 40+ yards. Had
22-yard TD in last meeting CB AL HARRIS has 3 interceptions, including INT-TD (22 yards) & 1.0 sack in
past 2 vs. NO. Aims for 3rd meeting in row with INT. DE AARON KAMPMAN has 35.0 sacks since 2006, 2nd most in NFL.
Had 3.0 sacks, 2 FFs & 1 FR in last game vs. NO. In past 9, S NICK COLLINS (3 INT-TDs) & CB CHARLES WOODSON (2) each
have 5 interceptions
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (5-5)
The Saints lead NFL in total offense (411.5 yards per game) QB DREW BREES has passed for 350+ yards & 2+ TDs in both meetings vs. GB. Since joining Saints in 2006, has passed for 12,092 yards, most in NFL. Leads NFL with 3,251 yards & has 320+ passing yards in 7 of 10 games. In starts with 10+ attempts, when Brees has 100.0+ passer rating, his teams are 27-5 (.844) RB DEUCE MC ALLISTER has rushed for 2+ TDs in 2 of 3 career meetings. Saints are 11-3 (.786) when McAllister rushes for 2+ TDs. RB-PR REGGIE BUSH has 4 TDs (2 rush, 2 put return) in past 2 MNF games WR LANCE MOORE aims for 4th contest in row with TD catch. WR MARQUES COLSTON had 35-yard TD in last meeting. WR DEVERY HENDERSON had 26-yard TD in last game vs. GB DE WILL SMITH had sack & FR in last meeting. DE JEFF CHARLESTON had career-high 2.0 sacks last week. CB USAMA YOUNG had 1st career INT last week.
NFL 2008 WEEK 12 SCHEDULE – NOVEMBER 20, 23-24
(All times local)
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 8:00 PM (NFLN - Thursday, November 20)
Chicago at St. Louis, 12:00 PM
N.Y. Jets at Tennessee, 12:00 PM
Oakland at Denver, 2:05 PM
Philadelphia at Baltimore, 1:00 PM
N.Y. Giants at Arizona, 2:15 PM
Houston at Cleveland, 1:00 PM
Carolina at Atlanta, 4:15 PM
San Francisco at Dallas, 12:00 PM
Washington at Seattle, 1:15 PM
Tampa Bay at Detroit, 1:00 PM
Indianapolis at San Diego, 5:15 PM (NBC Sunday Night Game of the week)
Minnesota at Jacksonville, 1:00 PM
Buffalo at Kansas City, 12:00 PM
New England at Miami, 1:00 PM
Green Bay at New Orleans, 7:30 PM (ESPN MNF Monday, November 24)
NFL 2008 WEEK 11 RESULTS – NOVEMBER 13, 16-17
(Home team in CAPS)
N.Y. Jets 34, NEW ENGLAND 31 (OT) Thursday, November 13
N.Y. GIANTS 30, Baltimore 10
TAMPA BAY 19, Minnesota 13
SAN FRANCISCO 35, St. Louis 16
Denver 24, ATLANTA 20
Arizona 26, SEATTLE 20
CAROLINA 31, Detroit 22
Tennessee 24, JACKSONVILLE 14
Philadelphia 13, CINCINNATI 13 (tie, OT)
PITTSBURGH 11, San Diego 10
GREEN BAY 37, Chicago 3
Dallas 14, WASHINGTON 10
INDIANAPOLIS 33, Houston 27
MIAMI 17, Oakland 15
New Orleans 30, KANSAS CITY 20
Cleveland 29, BUFFALO 27 Monday, November 17
NFL 2008 WEEK 10 RESULTS – NOVEMBER 6, 9-10
(Home team in CAPS)
Byes: Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins
Denver 34, CLEVELAND 30 (Thursday Night 11/3)
NEW ENGLAND 20, Buffalo 10
N.Y. JETS 47, St. Louis 3
Carolina 17, OAKLAND 6
ATLANTA 34, New Orleans 20
Indianapolis 24, PITTSBURGH 20
Tennessee 21, CHICAGO 14
SAN DIEGO 20, Kansas City 19
Jacksonville 38, DETROIT 14
Baltimore 41, HOUSTON 13
MIAMI 21, Seattle 19
MINNESOTA 28, Green Bay 27
N.Y. Giants 36, PHILADELPHIA 31 (Sunday Night)
ARIZONA 29, San Francisco 24 (MNF)
NFL 2008 WEEK 9 RESULTS – NOVEMBER 2-3
(Home team in CAPS)
Byes: Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers
N.Y. Jets 26, BUFFALO 17
Miami 26, DENVER 17
CHICAGO 27, Detroit 23
N.Y. GIANTS 35, Dallas 14
CINCINNATI 21, Jacksonville 19
Atlanta 24, OAKLAND 0
Baltimore 37, CLEVELAND 27
Philadelphia 26, SEATTLE 7
Tampa Bay 30, KANSAS CITY 27 (OT)
INDIANAPOLIS 18, New England 15
MINNESOTA 28, Houston 21
Arizona 34, ST. LOUIS 13
TENNESSEE 19, Green Bay 16 (OT)
Pittsburgh 23, WASHINGTON 6 (MNF)
NFL 2008 WEEK 8 RESULTS – OCTOBER 26-27
(Home team in CAPS)
Byes: Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings
BALTIMORE 29, Oakland 10
PHILADELPHIA 27, Atlanta 14
CAROLINA 27, Arizona 23
HOUSTON 35, Cincinnati 6
DALLAS 13, Tampa Bay 9
Cleveland 23, JACKSONVILLE 17
Washington 25, DETROIT 17
N.Y. Giants 21, PITTSBURGH 14
MIAMI 25, Buffalo 16
Seattle 34, SAN FRANCISCO 13
NEW ENGLAND 23, St. Louis 16
NEW ORLEANS 37, San Diego 32 (London)
N.Y. JETS 28, Kansas City 24
TENNESSEE 31, Indianapolis 21 (MNF)
NFL 2008 WEEK 7 RESULTS (OCTOBER 19-20)
(Home team in CAPS)
Byes: Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles
BUFFALO 23, San Diego 14
HOUSTON 28, Detroit 21
CAROLINA 30, New Orleans 7
GREEN BAY 34, Indianapolis 14
CHICAGO 48, Minnesota 41
OAKLAND 16, N.Y. Jets 13 (OT)
Pittsburgh 38, CINCINNATI 10
WASHINGTON 14, Cleveland 11
Tennessee 34, KANSAS CITY 10
TAMPA BAY 20, Seattle 10
Baltimore 27, MIAMI 13
N.Y. GIANTS 29, San Francisco 17
ST. LOUIS 34, Dallas 14
NEW ENGLAND 41, Denver 7 (MNF)
NFL 2008 WEEK 6 RESULTS (OCTOBER 12 - 13)
(Home team in CAPS)
Byes: Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tennessee Titans
ATLANTA 22, Chicago 20
Jacksonville 24, DENVER 17
HOUSTON 29, Miami 28
ARIZONA 30, Dallas 24 (OT)
INDIANAPOLIS 31, Baltimore 3
Philadelphia 40, SAN FRANCISCO 26
MINNESOTA 12, Detroit 10
Green Bay 27, SEATTLE 17
NEW ORLEANS 34, Oakland 3
SAN DIEGO 30, New England 10
N.Y. JETS 26, Cincinnati 14
TAMPA BAY 27, Carolina 3
St. Louis 19, WASHINGTON 17
CLEVELAND 35, N.Y. Giants 14
NFL 2008 WEEK 5 RESULTS (OCTOBER 5 - 6)
(Home team in CAPS)
Byes: Cleveland Browns, N.Y. Jets, Oakland Raiders, St. Louis Rams
Tennessee 13, BALTIMORE 10
DENVER 16, Tampa Bay 13
CAROLINA 34, Kansas City 0
ARIZONA 41, Buffalo 17
Chicago 34, DETROIT 7
DALLAS 31, Cincinnati 22
Atlanta 27, GREEN BAY 24
New England 30, SAN FRANCISCO 21
Indianapolis 31, HOUSTON 27
Pittsburgh 26, JACKSONVILLE 21
MIAMI 17, San Diego 10
N.Y. GIANTS 44, Seattle 6
Washington 23, PHILADELPHIA 17
Minnesota 30, NEW ORLEANS 27 (MNF)
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