Today’s matchups

Bears at Vikings

Time: 10 a.m. TV: Fox 28. Line: Bears by 3 1/2.

Records: Bears (2-0), Vikings (2-0).

Last meeting: Vikings won 34-10 at Minnesota on Jan. 1.

Key stat: Home team has won each of last eight meetings.

Fantasy factor: Bears’ Rex Grossman leads NFL in TD passes (5) and passer rating (128.7). Vikings’ WR Troy Williamson becoming a force (10 catches, 17.9 avg.) in his second season replacing Randy Moss.

The buzz: Bears defense isn’t giving up anything, and offense has come alive.

Jets at Bills

Time: 10 a.m. Line: Bills by 5 1/2.

Records: Jets (1-1), Bills (1-1).

Last meeting: Jets won 30-26 at New York on Jan. 1.

Key stat: Bills have won last three meetings in Buffalo.

Fantasy factor: Jets’ Chad Pennington off to fast start with 4 TDs vs. 1 interception. Bills’ Willis McGahee, averaging 3.6 per carry this season, has rushed for 100 yards in last three games vs. Jets.

The buzz: Both teams playing tougher than expected. Pennington-to-Laveranues Coles combination will be a problem for Bills. But they can handle ‘em.

Packers at Lions

Time: 10 a.m. Line: Lions by 7.

Records: Packers (0-2), Lions (0-2).

Last meeting: Packers won 16-13 (OT) at Green Bay on Dec. 11, 2005.

Key stat: Packers have won 9 of last 11 meetings.

Fantasy factor: Packers rookie WR Greg Jennings off to good start (7 catches, 1 TD). Lions QB Jon Kitna has neither TD pass nor INT in two games.

The buzz: Brett Favre has a history of carving up Lions, but Detroit better team if it limits penalties.

Redskins at Texans

Time: 10 a.m. Line: Redskins by 4.

Records: Redskins (0-2), Texans (0-2).

Last meeting: Redskins won 26-10 at Washington on Dec. 22, 2002.

Key stat: Texans have lost 8 of 10 to NFC opponents.

Fantasy factor: Redskins’ Mark Brunell off to shaky start, with zero TDs and one interception. Texans’ David Carr has thrown 4 TD passes vs. zero INTs.

The buzz: A playoff team last season, Redskins in danger of falling out of sight. Desperation factor works in Joe Gibbs’ favor; so will RB Clinton Portis if he’s healthy.

Jaguars at Colts

Time: 10 a.m. Line: Colts by 7.

Records: Jaguars (2-0), Colts (2-0).

Last meeting: Colts won 26-18 at Jacksonville on Dec. 11, 2005.

Key stat: Each of last five meetings has been decided by 8 points or less, and Jaguars have won two.

Fantasy factor: Jaguars’ Fred Taylor has averaged 104.7 yards rushing in last three visits to Indy. Colts’ Reggie Wayne averages 20.2 yards on 10 catches.

The buzz: How much energy will Jaguars have left after emotional Monday night win over Steelers? Defense gives them chance, but Colts figure to win close game.

Titans at Dolphins

Time: 10 a.m. Line: Dolphins by 10 1/2.

Records: Titans (0-2), Dolphins (0-2).

Last meeting: Dolphins won 24-10 at Miami on Dec. 24, 2005.

Key stat: Titans have been outscored by 20 points per game, Dolphins by 10.5.

Fantasy factor: Titans’ Drew Bennett has 8 TD catches in last nine on road, including one at Miami last year. Dolphins’ Chris Chambers has 2 TD catches in last two vs. Titans.

The buzz: Dolphins early leader for Most Disappointing Team Award. Titans start over without much of an offense.

Bengals at Steelers

Time: 10 a.m. TV: CBS. Line: Steelers by 1 1/2.

Records: Bengals (2-0), Steelers (1-1).

Last meeting: Steelers won 31-17 at Cincinnati in AFC playoffs on Jan. 8.

Key stat: Steelers have won 4 of last 5 meetings, 7 of 9 and 10 of 13.

Fantasy factor: Bengals’ Carson Palmer threw three TD passes in win at Pittsburgh last year. Ben Roethlisberger, fresh off appendectomy, looked shaky in season debut Monday night.

The buzz: Steelers have to find way to get offense moving, so they’re fortunate this one is at home. They can’t afford to fall 2 games behind early.

Panthers at Bucs

Time: 10 a.m. Line: Panthers by 3.

Records: Panthers (0-2), Bucs (0-2).

Last meeting: Bucs won 20-10 at Carolina on Dec. 11, 2005.

Key stat: Panthers have won last three meetings in Tampa (5 of last 6 overall).

Fantasy factor: Keyshawn Johnson leads Panthers with 9 catches but has no TDs. Bucs’ Cadillac Williams getting just 2.6 per carry, and it won’t get better against this defense.

The buzz: Panthers have chance to get well in place they like to play, even if Steve Smith doesn’t play again. Bucs defense emerges as one of season’s big disappointments.

Ravens at Browns

Time: 1:05 p.m. Line: Ravens by 6 1/2.

Records: Ravens (2-0), Browns (0-2).

Last meeting: Browns won 20-16 at Cleveland on Jan. 1, 2006.

Key stat: Ravens lead NFL with plus-8 turnover differential.

Fantasy factor: Battle of tight ends: Ravens’ Todd Heap has 10 catches, 1 TD. Browns’ Kellen Winslow: 12 catches, 1 TD.

The buzz: Although Browns have won last two meetings in Cleveland, it’s difficult to see them scoring much against NFL’s No. 1 defense (152 yards per game). Ravens have look of contender.

Rams at Cardinals

Time: 1:15 p.m. Line: Cardinals by 4 1/2.

Records: Rams (1-1), Cardinals (1-1).

Last meeting: Cardinals won 38-28 at St. Louis on Nov. 20, 2005.

Key stat: Cards go for first 2-0 home start since ‘87.

Fantasy factor: Kurt Warner faces old team after throwing 4 TD passes in first two weeks. His successor, Mark Bulger, has thrown one.

The buzz: Cards have spring in their step in their new dome home. They’ll move ball, but can they stop Steven Jackson, averaging 5.1 per carry?

Eagles at 49ers

Time: 1:15 p.m. Line: Eagles by 6.

Records: Eagles (1-1), 49ers (1-1).

Last meeting: Eagles won 42-3 at Philadelphia on Sept. 18, 2005.

Key stat: 49ers average 6.6 yards per offensive play, best in NFL.

Fantasy factor: Eagles’ L.J. Smith leads NFL tight ends with 13 catches. 49ers’ Antonio Bryant goes for his third 100-yard receiving game of season.

The buzz: They’re not yet waking up the echoes of the Joe Montana era by the Bay, but QB Alex Smith, Bryant and RB Frank Gore are challenging defenses.

Broncos at Patriots

Time: 5:15 p.m. TV: NBC. Line: Patriots by 6 1/2.

Records: Broncos (1-1), Patriots (2-0).

Last meeting: Broncos won 27-13 in Denver in AFC semis on Jan. 14, 2006.

Key stat: Patriots 31-6 at Gillette Stadium.

Fantasy factor: Broncos’ Tatum Bell averages 5.5 yards per carry. Pats’ Troy Brown has 4 TD catches in last 5 vs. Broncos.

The buzz: Rushing combination of Corey Dillon (76.5 yards per game) and rookie Laurence Maroney (75.5) will help Pats control ball.

Falcons at Saints

Time: 5:30 p.m. Monday. TV: ESPN

Line: Falcons by 3 1/2.

Records: Falcons (2-0), Saints (2-0).

Last meeting: Falcons won 36-17 at Atlanta on Dec. 12, 2005.

Key stat: Falcons won both meetings in ‘05 by combined score of 70-48.

Fantasy factor: Michael Vick has scored 6 TDs and passed for 6 more in five starts (all wins) vs. Saints. Saints’ Reggie Bush leads NFL rookies with 15 receptions.

The buzz: Emotion is big factor in some games, and this will be one.

OFF: Cowboys, Chiefs, Raiders, Chargers.

Terry Bannon, Chicago Tribune