NFL WEEK 13 CAPSULES
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2018
ETC.: EAGLES (5-6) AT MIAMI (2-9)
Sunday, 1p.m., Fox Eagles by 7½ Dolphins, 8-6
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(13), PASS (23).
EAGLES DEFENSE:
(5), PASS (12).
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Nov. 14
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OVERALL (23), RUSH
OVERALL (12), RUSH
DOLPHINS OFFENSE:
(32), PASS (26).
DOLPHINS DEFENSE:
OVERALL (30), RUSH
OVERALL (30), RUSH
(31), PASS (22).
Eagles’ pass rush could enjoy big day. Dolphins have allowed NFL-high 46 sacks, and Eagles had six last week.
Miami’s Ryan Fitzpatrick torched Eagles for 402yards passing and four TDs when he helped Bucs beat them in 2018 . ... Eagles have allowed 17or fewer points in four consecutive games, longest active streak in NFL. It’s team’s longest streak since five in row in 2009 . ... Defense has allowed less than
CLEVELAND (5-6) AT PITTSBURGH (6-5)
Sunday, 1p.m., CBS Browns by 2½ Steelers, 75-59-1 Browns, 21-7,
Browns RB Nick Chubb has at least 75scrimmage yards in 11consecutive games, league’s longest current streak.
Steelers have won last 15 meetings at Heinz Field . ... At 5-6, Browns have best record at this point since 2014 . ... Baker Mayfield has just one INT in past four games after throwing league-leading 12in first seven. ... Steelers likely without leading receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) and leading rusher James Conner (shoulder) for second straight week.
LOS ANGELES RAMS (6-5) AT ARIZONA (3-7-1)
Sunday, 4:05 p.m., Fox Rams by 3. Rams, 41-38-2 Rams, 31-9,
Don’t be shy about using Rams offensive players even after lopsided loss. Arizona’s defense is among worst in league, especially against pass.
Rams RB Todd Gurley 18th in NFL with just 547yards rushing after managing only 22 against Ravens. He finished third in NFL rushing race in 2018, second in 2017 . ... Arizona has given up at least 21points in every game this season . ... QB Kyler Murray already has Cardinals rookie records with 2,703yards passing, 254completions and six games with multiple TD passes.
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225passing yards in five straight games . ... DE Brandon Graham has 71⁄2 sacks in last seven games . ... TE Zach Ertz has at least nine catches in three straight games. Ertz became second player in team history with 500career receptions, joining Harold Carmichael (589,
1971-83). Ertz (102games) is second-fastest TE in NFL history to reach 500receptions, trailing only Kellen Winslow Sr. (101games) . ... QB Carson Wentz has seven TDs, one INT and
102.9rating in past four on road vs. AFC . ... RB Miles Sanders is only rookie with 400yards rushing and 300receiving . ... Dolphins have been outscored by 183points, most in NFL. Only one loss has been closer than 10points. ... Miami ranks last in NFL with turnover differential of minus-14. Dolphins have only one takeaway via fumble this season . ... Dolphins are averaging 3.8yards on first down, worst in league . ... Miami’s Kalen Ballage is averaging 1.9yards per carry, which would be worst full-season average by RB with at least 70 carries since 1936 . ... Dolphins are on pace to rush for 1,011yards, which would be fewest in
16-game season.
GREEN BAY (8-3) AT NEW YORK GIANTS (2-9)
Sunday, 1 p.m. FOX Packers by 7 Packers, 33-26-2 Packers. 3813, Jan. 8, 2017(NFC wild-card game)
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Packers’ No.
28-ranked defense finally could get Saquon Barkley going. Expect
100-yard game rushing and score.
Green Bay RB Aaron Jones has six rushing TDs in four games vs. NFC East, needs 19 yards from scrimmage for first
1,000-yard season . ... Giants QB Daniel Jones threw for seasonlow 150yards last weekend, but leads rookies with 17TD passes, including at least one in all nine starts.
L.A. CHARGERS (4-7) AT DENVER (3-8)
Sunday, 4:25 p.m. Chargers by 3 Broncos 67-52-1 Broncos, 2013,
FANTASY TIP:
Covered mostly by Chris Harris Jr. in last meeting, Chargers WR Keenen Allen was held to 18 yards on four receptions.
Chargers QB Phillip Rivers has three TDs and six interceptions in last three games against Denver. He is second in league with 14interceptions, including seven in last two games. … Broncos RB Phillip Lindsay has
253 scrimmage yards and three TD runs in two career games vs. Chargers. He had season-high
147scrimmage yard in Week 5 meeting.
NEW YORK JETS (4-7) AT CINCINNATI (0-11)
Sunday, 1 p.m. CBS
Jets by 3½ Jets, 17-9 Bengals, 2322,
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2016
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RB Le’Veon Bell seems to find ways to have big games vs. Bengals, who have struggled against dual-threat players.
Jets looking for first fourgame winning streak since winning five straight in 2015 . ... Jets have scored 34points in three straight games, first time NY has scored at least 30in three games in a row since 2008 . ... Bengals go back to QB Andy Dalton after failed three-week experiment with rookie Ryan Finley, who completed 47percent of passes.
ETC.: OAKLAND (6-5) AT KANSAS CITY (7-4)
Sunday, 4:25p.m., CBS Chiefs by 9½ Chiefs, 66-53-2 Chiefs, 28-10,
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Sept. 15
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Chiefs offensive playmakers should star after week off allowed QB Patrick Mahomes and offensive line to heal their numerous injuries.
Oakland’s minus-56 point differential is worst for team with winning record through 11games since 2005Vikings (-59) . ... Oakland has allowed NFL-worst 55 pass plays of at least 20yards, tied for most in league through 11 games since Pats gave up 58in
2011 . ... Chiefs coach Andy Reid is 17-3in games after bye. He is
10-1in home games and 2-0vs. Raiders.
ETC.: TENNESSEE (6-5) AT INDIANAPOLIS (6-5)
Sunday, 1 p.m.
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Sept. 15
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Colts by 3½ Colts, 34-16 Colts, 19-17,
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Colts WR T.Y. Hilton missed three games before returning on limited basis. He should get more snaps this week against pass defense ranked No. 24.
Titans lead NFL in redzone TD percentage (72.4), with 13TDs in last 14trips, while defense has held eight opponents to 20points or less this season. ... Colts defense has allowed 45 total points in last three games. ... RB Jonathan Williams has two straight 100-yard games — first two of NFL career.
NEW ENGLAND (10-1) AT HOUSTON (7-4)
Sunday, 8:20 p.m., NBC Patriots by 4 Pats. 10-1
Pats, 27-20,
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Houston WR Will Fuller had seven catches for 140 yards last week in return from injury. Fuller has 21receptions for 357yards and three TDs in last two outings at home.
Pats coach Bill Belichick can earn his 15th win against former assistant. His record against former assistants turned head coaches is 14-9 . ... Pats allowing NFL-low 10.6points per game and lead league with 20 INTs and 29total takeaways . ... QB Deshaun Watson has 1,033 yards passing with 10TDs and one INT in past three at home.
WASHINGTON (2-9) AT CAROLINA (5-6)
Sunday, 1 p.m.
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Panthers by 9 Redskins, 8-6 Redskins, 20
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Panthers WR D.J. Moore has at least 95yards receiving in each of last four games.
Redskins LB Ryan Kerrigan’s streak of 139consecutive starts in jeopardy after being concussed in Detroit game . ... Kerrigan, Chargers QB Philip Rivers and Ravens CB Brandon Carr are only players to start every game since beginning of 2011 season . ... Panthers Luke Kuechly needs four tackles for eighth straight 100-tackle season.
MINNESOTA (8-3) AT SEATTLE (9-2)
Monday, 8:15 p.m., ESPN Seahawks by 3 Seahawks, 11-5 Seahawks,
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21-7, 2018
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Vikings are giving up just 94.2yards per game on ground. Seahawks’ Chris Carson may have lost some opportunity with ball security issues
Vikings are 2-7in last nine seasons in games immediately after bye week . ... Vikings QB Kirk Cousins has longest active streak in league with 177consecutive pass attempts without interception . ... Seahawks are
28-5-1in prime-time games under Pete Carroll, including 18-2 at home . ... Carson needs 121 yards rushing for second straight
1,000-yard season.