A pivotal AFC East tilt sees the Bills take on the Patriots (NFL Network, Dec. 21 4:30 p.m. ET). New England handed Buffalo its first loss of 2019 on Sept. 29 with a 16-10 triumph in upstate New York. The Patriots defense picked up four interceptions and five sacks in that victory. Although each teams […]
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Houston and Tennessee battle for crucial AFC South positioning (CBS, Dec. 15 1:00 p.m. ET). The Texans are 3-1 versus divisional foes this season, holding opponents to 15.5 points against per game in those victories. Houston seeks its first win in Tennessee since December 2015 The Buffalo Bills participate in its first “Sunday Night Football” […]
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NFC powerhouses collide in a potential playoff preview as the New Orleans Saints host the San Francisco 49ers (Fox, Dec. 8 1:00 p.m. ET). Both squads lead their conference with each possessing a 10-2 record entering this contest. San Francisco has won two of its past three trips to New Orleans to play the Saints, […]
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A celebrated rivalry gains a new chapter as No. 13 Michigan (9-2, 6-2 Big Ten) hosts No. 1 Ohio State (11-0, 8-0) (Fox, Nov. 30 noon ET). The Buckeyes have won seven straight matchups against the Wolverines, their longest such streak since the schools first met in 1897. Fifth-ranked Alabama (10-1, 6-1 SEC) visits No. […]
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A crucial clash in the Big Ten pits the host No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes against the No. 8 Penn State Nittany Lions (Fox, Nov. 23 noon ET). Ohio State (10-0, 7-0 Big Ten) gets star defensive player Chase Young back from suspension as it seeks a third straight victory over Penn State (9-1, 6-1). […]
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AFC South foes Houston and Indianapolis meet for their second game of 2019 on “Thursday Night Football” (Fox and NFL Network, Nov. 21 8:15 p.m. ET). Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett led Indianapolis’ 30-23 over Houston on Oct.20 by throwing for 326 yards and four touchdowns. Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson threw for 308 yards. The NFC […]
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The Baltimore Ravens — with NFL MVP contender Lamar Jackson as quarterback — host the Houston Texans (CBS, Nov. 17 1:00 p.m. ET). Houston has amassed a 2-2 mark in enemy territory this season. Deshaun Watson (HOU) has led the charge with 1,207 passing yards and eight passing touchdowns. Houston has never won in Baltimore, […]
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Heavyweights clash as the No. 2 LSU Tigers (8-0, 4-0 SEC) visit the No. 3 Alabama Crimson Tide (8-0, 5-0) (CBS, Nov. 9 3:30 p.m. ET). The clubs are atop the Associated Press Top 25 for Week 11, but each was bumped down a position in the initial College Football Playoff ranking in favor of […]
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The Panthers make their first trip to Wisconsin since 2014 as they face the Packers (Fox, Nov. 10 4:25 p.m. ET). Carolina has won two straight over Green Bay, but both wins came at home. Aaron Rodgers (GB) has averaged three passing touchdowns per game against Carolina in his career. Two teams with Super Bowl […]