Prescott, Cowboys eye redemption
Dallas has done its part since losing to Eagles. Now it's back to high stakes in the NFC East rematch
INDIANAPOLIS (7-5) at CINCINNATI (6-6) Sunday, 1 p.m., CBS
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Bengals by 1 1/2.
AGAINST THE SPREAD: Colts 8-4-0; Bengals 5-6-1.
SERIES RECORD: Colts lead 20-12.
LAST MEETING: Colts beat Bengals 31-27 on Oct. 18, 2020.
LAST WEEK: Colts beat Titans OT; Bengals beat Jaguars in OT.
KEY MATCHUP: QB Gardiner Minshew threw for 312 yards and two touchdowns in the Colts' overtime win against Tennessee last week. The Bengals defense is allowing about 270 passing yards per game.
FANTASY TIP: Rookie RB Chase Brown ran the ball nine times for 61 yards against the Jaguars, a performance that could earn him more playing time in a season in which the Bengals running game has mostly struggled.
L.A. RAMS (6-6) at BALTIMORE (9-3)
Sunday, 1 p.m., Fox
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Ravens by 7 1/2.
AGAINST THE SPREAD: Rams 5-5-2; Ravens 8-4.
SERIES RECORD: Ravens lead 5-3.
LAST MEETING: Rams beat Ravens 20-19 on Jan. 2, 2022.
LAST WEEK: Rams beat Browns; Ravens had a bye.
KEY MATCHUP: Baltimore's pass rush against the Rams offensive line. The Ravens lead the NFL with 47 sacks and have a league-best 10 straight games with multiple sacks. QB Matt Stafford has been sacked only once in his team's three-game winning streak.
FANTASY TIP: Ravens TE Isaiah Likely was productive in Baltimore's first full game without TE Mark Andrews, catching four passes for 40 yards against the L.A. Chargers.
DETROIT (9-3) at CHICAGO (4-8) Sunday, 1 p.m., Fox
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Lions by 41/2.
AGAINST THE SPREAD: Lions 8-4; Bears 5-6-1.
SERIES RECORD: Bears lead 104-78-5.
LAST MEETING: Lions beat Bears 31-26 on Nov. 19.
LAST WEEK: Lions beat Saints; Bears had a bye.
KEY MATCHUP: Detroit's run game against Chicago's run defense. The Lions had 115 yards rushing against the Bears in Week 11, with David Montgomery doing most of the damage against the team that allowed him to leave as a free agent. The former Bear ran for 76 yards on 12 attempts and a go-ahead touchdown in the closing minute.
FANTASY TIP: Montgomery, who played his first four seasons in Chicago, might have a little extra motivation in his return to Soldier Field.
TAMPA BAY (5-7) at ATLANTA (6-6) Sunday, 1 p.m., CBS
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Falcons by 2 1/2.
AGAINST THE SPREAD: Buccaneers 7-4-1; Falcons 4-8.
SERIES RECORD: Tied 30-30.
LAST MEETING: Falcons beat Buccaneers 16-13 on Oct. 22.
LAST WEEK: Buccaneers beat Panthers; Falcons beat Jets.
KEY MATCHUP: Falcons running game vs. Buccaneers defensive front. Atlanta rushed for 156 yards in the first meeting against Tampa Bay and will likely lean heavily on its running back trio of Bijan Robinson, Tyler Allgeier, and Cordarrelle Patterson in the rematch. The Falcons haven't been able to muster much of a passing game. Desmond Ridder completed just 12 of 27 passes for 121 yards and was sacked three times by the Jets.
FANTASY TIP: The Atlanta defense has been the team’s saving grace. While the offense has struggled to score points, the guys on the other side of the line keep bailing them out. The Falcons have allowed just 28 points the past two weeks and limited the Bucs to a single touchdown in the Week 7 victory at Tampa Bay.
HOUSTON (7-5) at N.Y. JETS (4-8) Sunday, 1 p.m., CBS
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Texans by 5 1/2.
AGAINST THE SPREAD: Texans 6-6; Jets 4-7-1.
SERIES RECORD: Jets lead 6-3.
LAST MEETING: Jets beat Texans 21-14 on Nov. 28, 2021.
LAST WEEK: Texans beat Broncos; Jets lost to Falcons.
KEY MATCHUP: Texans QB C.J. Stroud vs. Jets pass rush. The rookie leads the NFL with 3,540 yards passing and he'll be squaring off against a New York defense that has gone 30 consecutive games without allowing a 300-yard passer.
FANTASY TIP: RB Devin Singletary has been performing like an RB1 for the past several weeks. He's facing a Jets defense that has struggled to stop the run, so Singletary might help lead you into the fantasy playoffs with a chance at another big week.
CAROLINA (1-11) at NEW ORLEANS (5-7)
Sunday, 1 p.m., Fox
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Saints by 5
AGAINST THE SPREAD: Panthers 2-8-2; Saints 3-8-1.
SERIES RECORD: Saints lead 30-28.
LAST MEETING: Saints beat Panthers 20-17 on Sept. 18, 2023.
LAST WEEK: Panthers lost to Buccaneers; Saints lost to Lions.
KEY MATCHUP: Panthers OL vs. Saints pass rush. The Panthers have allowed 47 sacks this season, the fourth most in the league as rookie QB Bryce Young has spent most of the season under heavy duress. The Saints, however, have had just 19 sacks.
FANTASY TIP: RB Alvin Kamara ran for 107 yards in his previous game against the Panthers in January (he did not play in the September game while serving a league-imposed suspension), but has only one touchdown against Carolina in the past five games. Hill, if available, could see action in the running game. He had nine carries for 75 yards in the first meeting this season.
1/2. JACKSONVILLE (8-4) at CLEVELAND (7-5) Sunday, 1 p.m., CBS
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Browns by 3. AGAINST THE SPREAD: Jaguars 8-4; Browns 6-5-1.
SERIES RECORD: Jaguars lead 12-6.
LAST MEETING: Browns beat Jaguars 27-25 on Nov. 29, 2020.
LAST WEEK: Jaguars lost to Bengals in OT; Browns lost to Rams.
KEY MATCHUP: Browns DE Myles Garrett vs. Jaguars LT Walker Little. Whether it's Jacksonville QB Trevor Lawrence, who is dealing with an ankle injury, or backup C.J. Beathard behind center, protecting them from Garrett is a priority. Cleveland's defensive line hasn't had a sack in two weeks and is itching to tee off. Complicating matters for the Jaguars is that Little, who stepped on Lawrence's ankle Monday night, is dealing with a hamstring issue and missed practice time. His backup is Blake Hance, a former Browns backup.
FANTASY TIP: With WR Amari Cooper likely out, Browns WR Elijah Moore moves into the No. 1 receiver's role. Last week, Moore was targeted 12 times by QB Joe Flacco and had his best game since coming to Cleveland — 4 catches, 84 yards.
MINNESOTA (6-6) at LAS VEGAS (5-7)
Sunday, 4:05 p.m., Fox
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Vikings by 3.
AGAINST THE SPREAD: Vikings 7-5; Raiders 6-6.
SERIES RECORD: Raiders lead 9-6.
LAST MEETING: Vikings won 34-14 on Sept. 22, 2019.
LAST WEEK: Both teams had a bye.
KEY MATCHUP: Vikings QB Joshua Dobbs vs. Raiders secondary. After sparking Minnesota to victory in his first two appearances, Dobbs has been responsible for six turnovers over the past two games. He rushed for 110 yards over his first two games with the Vikings and just 32 yards over the previous two. Dobbs goes against a Raiders secondary that has made significant changes with two players being waived, putting the onus on recently acquired Jack Jones and rookie Jakorian Bennett.
FANTASY TIP: Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson leads all players at his position with 80 receptions and is second with 786 receiving yards. His five touchdown catches are only one off the lead for tight ends. Given the Raiders likely will be paying a lot of attention to WR Justin Jefferson, that could open up some opportunities for Hockenson to put up big numbers.
SEATTLE (6-6) at SAN FRANCISCO (9-3)
Sunday, 4:05 p.m., Fox
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: 49ers by 10
AGAINST THE SPREAD: Seahawks 6-6, 49ers 7-4-1.
SERIES RECORD: Seahawks lead 30-21
LAST MEETING: 49ers beat Seahawks 31-13 on Nov. 23.
LAST WEEK: Seahawks lost to Cowboys; 49ers beat Eagles.
KEY MATCHUP: Seahawks WR DK Metcalf vs. 49ers CB Charvarius Ward. Ward has tracked Metcalf in recent meetings, embracing the role of a shutdown cornerback. Ward was targeted six times in coverage against Metcalf in the first meeting and allowed only one catch for 14 yards, according to PFF. Metcalf did have a huge game the most recent time he stepped foot in Levi’s Stadium with 10 catches for 136 yards and two TDs in the playoffs last season.
FANTASY TIP: Niners WR Deebo Samuel has excelled against the Seahawks in his career, averaging 126.7 yards from scrimmage with five TDs in six regular season and playoff games.
BUFFALO (6-6) at KANSAS CITY (8-4)
Sunday, 4:25 p.m., CBS
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FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Chiefs by 11 1/2.
AGAINST THE SPREAD: Bills 4-8; Chiefs 7-5.
SERIES RECORD: Bills lead 28-24-1.
LAST MEETING: Bills beat Chiefs 24-20 on Oct. 16, 2022.
LAST WEEK: Bills had a bye; Chiefs lost to Packers.
KEY MATCHUP: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes vs. Bills QB Josh Allen. Sure, they aren't exactly matching up against each other in the traditional sense, but two of the league's best quarterbacks have played some doozies against each other over the past few years. Typically, the quarterback that has the better game has led his team to victory.
FANTASY TIP: Bills WR Stefon Diggs is always a must-start wide receiver, but he draws a difficult matchup against Kansas City, which has the sixth-best pass defense in the league. The Chiefs are much weaker against the run, barely ranking in the top 20, so it could be a good week to have RB James Cook in the lineup.
DENVER (6-6) at L.A. CHARGERS (5-7)
Sunday, 4:25 p.m., CBS
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Chargers by 2 1/2.
AGAINST THE SPREAD: Broncos 5-6-1; Chargers 5-7.
SERIES RECORD: Broncos lead 70-55-1.
LAST MEETING: Broncos beat Chargers 31-28 on Jan. 8.
LAST WEEK: Broncos lost to Texans; Chargers beat Patriots.
KEY MATCHUP: Chargers WR Keenan Allen vs. Broncos CB Pat Surtain II. Allen’s usage as the go-to receiver for Los Angeles has been magnified by injuries elsewhere at receiver, which makes it all the more likely Denver defensive coordinator Vance Joseph decides to have Surtain follow him all over the field.
FANTASY TIP: This looks like a game where points could be at a premium, which isn’t great for fantasy purposes. However, that should bode well for both kickers, especially in a favorable stadium for long-field goals.
PHILADELPHIA (10-2) at DALLAS (9-3) Sunday, 8:20 p.m., NBC
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Cowboys by 3
AGAINST THE SPREAD: Eagles 8-3-1; Cowboys 8-4.
SERIES RECORD: Cowboys lead 73-56.
LAST MEETING: Eagles beat Cowboys 28-23 on Nov. 5.
LAST WEEK: Eagles lost to 49ers; Cowboys beat Seahawks.
KEY MATCHUP: Eagles WR A.J. Brown vs. Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb. The star receivers won't be on the field at the same time, but the one with a better game could have a hand in the outcome. Their seasons are remarkably similar. Brown set an NFL record with six consecutive games of at least 125 yards receiving, while Lamb set a mark with three straight games of at least 10 catches and 150 yards. Lamb is second with 1,182 yards, Brown fourth at 1,164. Lamb is third with 90 catches, Brown eighth at 81. Both have seven touchdowns receiving. In the first meeting, Lamb had a career-high 191 yards while Brown's record 125-yard streak ended (66 yards with a touchdown).
FANTASY TIP: Statistically, Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is a pretty good bet when facing the Cowboys in his home state. He has thrown for more than 325 yards both times, with three passing touchdowns. On the flip side, the Houston native has thrown four interceptions, including a pair in each of Philadelphia’s two losses.
1/2. GREEN BAY (6-6) AT N.Y. GIANTS (4-8) Monday, 8:15 p.m., ABC, ESPN+
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Packers by 6 1/2.
AGAINST THE SPREAD: Packers 7-5; Giants 4-7-1.
SERIES RECORD: Packers lead 34-27-2.
LAST MEETING: Giants beat the Packers 27-23 on Oct. 9, 2022.
LAST WEEK: Packers beat Chiefs; Giants had a bye.
KEY MATCHUP: The Giants' defense against quarterback Jordan Love and the Packers offense. The Giants have given up 292 points, but the defense and special teams have nine takeaways in the past three games including eight interceptions. One way to slow down a potent offense is to take the ball away.
FANTASY TIP: Love threw for three touchdowns and had a 118.6 quarterback rating last weekend. It was his fourth game with three-plus TD passes and a 100+ rating this season, tied for the NFL high. He is fifth in the NFL with 22 TD passes, aiming for his fourth game in a row with a 100+ rating and fifth in a row with two-plus TD passes.
TENNESSEE (4-8) at MIAMI (9-3) Monday, 8:15 p.m., ESPN
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Dolphins by 13
AGAINST THE SPREAD: Titans 5-7; Dolphins 8-4
LAST MEETING: Titans won 34-3 on Jan. 2, 2022.
LAST WEEK: Titans lost to Colts in OT; Dolphins beat Commanders.
KEY MATCHUP: Titans quarterback Will Levis vs. Dolphins defense. The Titans rookie quarterback was sacked six times against the Colts last week and will face a Dolphins defense that is tied for third in the NFL with 41 sacks this season. Miami's defense held Washington's Sam Howell, who entered as the NFL's leading passer, to a career-low 127 yards passing. The Dolphins have dealt with several injuries to their defense in the past couple of weeks, but have held their opponent to under 300 yards in five straight games.
FANTASY TIP: RB Derrick Henry will start a third straight game behind the same offensive line with the Titans having used eight different starting combinations this season. He averages 94.7 yards rushing in prime-time games.