Philadelphia (5-7) at New York Jets (3-8)
After an absolute stinker by the Eagles versus the Giants at the Meadowlands last Sunday, they try again, this time against the Jets, who are 0-11 against Philly — the only team the Jets have not beaten.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts had an awful game a week ago with three interceptions; he had only five in the previous 11 games. His team continued to dominate on the ground, though. The Eagles have 1,078 yards rushing in the past five games, running for 200-plus yards in three straight games for the first time since 1978. Philadelphia has 18 rushing TDS, the most it has gotten through 12 games since 22 in 1953. New York has struggled stopping the run.
Washington (5-6) at Las Vegas (6-5)
Washington defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio coached the Raiders from 2015-17 when they were in Oakland, and is the only coach to lead them to the playoffs since 2003. He’s helped Washington win three in a row since its bye week.
Helping just as much: Taylor Heinicke has thrown a TD pass in seven consecutive games.
Third downs could be decisive at Allegiant Stadium, where the Raiders are 5-9 since moving in. The Raiders have been the fourth-worst team on offense at converting third downs at 34.4%. Washington has been the worst team at stopping them, allowing 51.4% to be converted for the sixth-worst rate through 11 games since 1991.
Minnesota (5-6) at Detroit (0-10-1)
Minnesota has won eight straight games against the Lions after Vikings coach Mike Zimmer started 2-5 against them.
Both running games could be hobbled. Minnesota is without Dalvin Cook (shoulder), so Alexander Mattison should be the main man. He had his first rushing TD of the season last week after Cook was hurt, but when the Vikings played at Detroit in the 2020 season finale, Mattison had 95 rushing yards, 50 receiving yards and a receiving TD.
Detroit goes with Jamaal Williams because of D’andre Swift’s shoulder injury. He had a season-high 15 carries for 65 yards and five receptions on Thanksgiving against Chicago.