Press-Telegram (Long Beach)

TODAY'S GAMES

- — News service reports

PACKERS at DOLPHINS, 10 a.m., Ch. 11

The Dolphins let a fourth-quarter lead slip away in a snowball-filled game in Buffalo last week. Despite the loss, they played well enough against one of the best teams in the league that they should have earned some confidence for the Packers this week. Raheem Mostert racked up 136 of the team's 188rushing yards against one of the NFL's top rushing defenses, and the Packers have one of the league's worst. And the Dolphins continue to have an elite passing attack with receivers Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill. Still, Aaron Rodgers believes the Packers can still make the playoffs. They have yet to beat a top-10offense this season.

BRONCOS at RAMS, 1:30 p.m., Ch. 2 , Nickelodeo­n

If you're looking for a game to skip so you can spend some holiday time with your family, this might be it (or if you want to do both you could opt to watch the kid-pandering Nickelodeo­n broadcast). Both of these teams are trying to run out the clock on their seasons. The Rams are officially out of the playoffs after a loss to Green Bay, and the Broncos are essentiall­y playing to save coach Nathaniel Hackett's job.

BUCCANEERS at CARDINALS, 5:20 p.m., Ch. 4

Colt McCoy left the game last week with a concussion and is day-to-day. If he doesn't play, third string quarterbac­k Trace McSorley will get the start for Arizona. Tampa Bay's defense has been the bright spot in an otherwise forgettabl­e season, holding teams to an average of 314.7 yards. If McSorley plays, he may not get the ball past midfield.

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