The NFL matchups

Saints at Bears

Time: 10 a.m.

Line: Saints by 1 1/2.

Records: Saints (7-8), Bears (6-9)

Last meeting: Bears won NFC championship game at Soldier Field 39-14 on Jan. 21, 2007.

Key stat: Saints have scored at least 23 points in last 5 (3-2).

Fantasy factor: Saints’ Drew Brees on roll with 10 TD passes and 2 INTs in last 5 games. Adrian Peterson gets 3.2 yards per carry with 3 rushing TDs for Bears.

The Buzz: Saints will take field knowing they have shot at playoffs with win and losses by Vikings and Redskins. If weather allows it, Brees will pass Saints to victory.

49ers at Browns

Time: 10 a.m.

Line: Browns by 12.

Records: 49ers (5-10), Browns (9-6)

Last meeting: Browns won 13-12 at San Francisco on Sept. 21, 2003.

Key stat: Browns going for 7th straight home win.

Fantasy factor: Chris Weinke gets start for 49ers after signing on Dec. 12. Jamal Lewis averaging 4.3 yards per carry for Browns with 9 rushing TDs.

The Buzz: One of NFL’s surprise teams, Browns can stay in playoff race with win, get in with Titans’ loss to Colts. Playing at home, Browns won’t be denied.

Lions at Packers

Time: 10 a.m.

Line: Packers by 5.

Records: Lions (7-8), Packers (12-3)

Last meeting: Packers won 37-26 at Detroit on Nov. 22.

Key stat: Packers have won 6 of last 7 meetings.

Fantasy factor: Lions’ T.J. Duckett comes off 102-yard game. Brett Favre threw 3 of his 26 TD passes in last month’s win over Lions.

The Buzz: Favre likely won’t play much as NFC’s No. 2 seed gets warm for playoffs. Lions end yet another disappointing season, collapsing after 6-2 start.

Jaguars at Texans

Time: 10 a.m. TV: CBS

Line: Texans by 6 1/2.

Records: Jaguars (11-4), Texans (7-8)

Last meeting: Jaguars won 37-17 at Jacksonville on Oct. 14.

Key stat: Texans 3-0 at home since week off, averaging 27.3 points per game.

Fantasy factor: David Garrard guiding Jaguars to playoffs in 1st full season as starter, throwing 18 TD passes vs. 3 INTs. Rookie Darius Walker from Notre Dame averages 3.7 per carry for Texans.

The Buzz: Jaguars locked into No. 5 seed in AFC playoffs and won’t be taking many chances. Texans will finish on high note at home.

Bengals at Dolphins

Time: 10 a.m.

Line: Bengals by 2 1/2.

Records: Bengals (6-9), Dolphins (1-14)

Last meeting: Bengals won 16-13 at Cincinnati on Sept. 19, 2004.

Key stat: Dolphins have won 9 of last 10 meetings.

Fantasy factor: Bengals’ Kenny Watson averages 4.4 yards per carry. Ex-Bear Marty Booker has 49 catches but only 11.2-yard average and 1 TD for Dolphins.

The Buzz: Bengals were 1 of NFL’s disappointments this season and Dolphins have shown some heart at times. Now, Bill Parcells is looking over Dolphins’ shoulder pads.

Bills at Eagles

Time: 10 a.m.

Line: Eagles by 8.

Records: Bills (7-8), Eagles (7-8)

Last meeting: Eagles won 23-13 at Buffalo on Sept. 28, 2003.

Key stat: Eagles have won 2 straight (Cowboys and Saints on road).

Fantasy factor: Lee Evans has 54 catches, 5 TDs for Bills. Eagles’ Brian Westbrook has rushed for 7 TDs, caught 5 TD passes.

The Buzz: Nothing but pride at stake here, but Eagles are finishing stronger. Bills have lost 2 in row, to Browns and Giants.

Panthers at Bucs

Time: 10 a.m.

Line: Panthers by 3.

Records: Panthers (6-9), Bucs (9-6)

Last meeting: Bucs won 20-7 at Carolina on Sept. 30.

Key stat: Bucs going for perfect 6-0 mark in NFC South.

Fantasy factor: Steve Smith has 82 catches, 7 TDs for Panthers. Ike Hilliard has 62 catches, 1 TD for Bucs.

The Buzz: Bucs likely to rest some regulars in preparation for playoffs as Panthers try to finish on positive note.

Steelers at Ravens

Time: 1:15 p.m.

Line: Steelers by 3.

Records: Steelers (10-5), Ravens (4-11)

Last meeting: Steelers won 38-7 at Pittsburgh on Nov. 5.

Key stat: Ravens have won last 5 at home vs. Steelers.

Fantasy factor: Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger winds down big season with 32 TD passes and only 11 INTs, but is nursing sore ankle and shoulder and likely will sit out finale. Ravens’ Derrick Mason has 97 catches, 5 TDs.

The Buzz: Steelers have won AFC North and this won’t be like many of their tough games with Ravens, who have lost 9 in row.

Cowboys at Redskins

Time: 1:15 p.m. TV: Fox 28

Line: Redskins by 9.

Records: Cowboys (13-2), Redskins (8-7)

Last meeting: Cowboys won 28-23 at Dallas on Nov. 18.

Key stat: Redskins have won 3 straight by 10.3 points per game.

Fantasy factor: Tight ends will put on show – Cowboys’ Jason Witten has 94 catches, 7 for TDs; Redskins’ Chris Cooley has 61 catches, 8 for TDs.

The Buzz: Redskins will be in playoffs with win and Cowboys are all set as NFC’s No. 1 seed.

Rams at Cardinals

Time: 1:15 p.m.

Line: Cardinals by 6.

Records: Rams (3-12), Cardinals (7-8)

Last meeting: Cards won 34-31 at St. Louis on Oct. 7.

Key stat: Cards have scored at least 20 points in 7 straight games for 1st time since 1983-84.

Fantasy factor: Rams’ Steven Jackson has 286 yards from scrimmage in last 2 meetings. Cardinals’ Kurt Warner finishing up good season with 24 TD passes vs. 15 INTs.

The Buzz: Cardinals have had, by their standards, good season, even after losing QB Matt Leinart. This is kind of team that plays hard on last day of season.

Vikings at Broncos

Time: 1:15 p.m.

Line: Vikings by 3.

Records: Vikings (8-7), Broncos (6-9)

Last meeting: Vikings won 28-20 at Minnesota on Oct. 19, 2003.

Key stat: Vikings have won last 2 road games (Giants, 49ers).

Fantasy factor: Vikings rookie Adrian Peterson averaging 5.7 per carry, has rushed for 12 TDs. Jay Cutler winding down solid second season with 18 TD passes vs. 14 INTs for Broncos.

The Buzz: Vikings are in playoffs with win and Redskins loss, while Broncos are playing out rare bad season.

Chargers at Raiders

Time: 1:15 p.m. TV: CBS

Line: Chargers by 8.

Records: Chargers (10-5), Raiders (4-11)

Last meeting: Chargers won 28-14 at San Diego on Oct. 14.

Key stat: Chargers have won last 8 meetings.

Fantasy factor: LaDainian Tomlinson just keeps on running, leading league with 1,418 yards and 15 rushing TDs. Ronald Curry leads Raiders with 54 catches, 4 for TDs.

The Buzz: Chargers have AFC West locked up but can taste Super Bowl after last year’s playoff failure. They’ll take care of business quickly.

Chiefs at Jets

Time: 1:15 p.m.

Line: Jets by 6.

Records: Chiefs (4-11), Jets (3-12)

Last meeting: Chiefs won 27-7 at Kansas City on Sept. 11, 2005.

Key stat: Chiefs have lost 8 straight, Jets 3 straight.

Fantasy factor: Chiefs TE Tony Gonzalez quietly having big year with 92 catches, 5 for TDs. Ex-Bear Thomas Jones getting just 3.6 yards per carry with 1 rushing TD.

The Buzz: Two of most disappointing teams meet, because schedule says they have to.

Titans (9-6) at Colts (13-2)

Time: 5:15 p.m. TV: NBC.

Line: Titans by 5.

Records: Titans (9-6), Colts (13-2)

Last meeting: Colts won 22-20 at Tennessee on Sept, 16.

Key stat: Colts have won 8 of last 9 meetings.

Fantasy factor: Titans winning despite tough season from Vince Young (9 TD passes vs. 17 INTs). Colts backup QB Jim Sorgi likely to see plenty of action.

The Buzz: Titans will grab last AFC playoff spot with win, and Colts may rest regulars since they’re locked into AFC’s No. 2 seed.