The NFL matchups

Ravens at Bills

Time: 10 a.m.

Line: Ravens by 3.

Records: Ravens (4-2), Bills (1-4)

Last meeting: Ravens won 19-7 at Baltimore on Dec. 31, 2006.

Key stat: Ravens’ foes 8-20 against other teams, none with winning record.

Fantasy factor: Ravens’ Derrick Mason leads NFL with 49 catches but has only 1 TD. Bills’ Lee Evans had 7 catches, for 145 yards, TD vs. Ravens last year.

The buzz: It won’t be a breeze for Ravens, but Bills’ offense has been no-show all season. Ravens continue to feast on easy starting schedule, but here’s what they have left: Steelers (twice), Chargers, Patriots, Colts and Seahawks.

Bucs at Lions

Time: 10 a.m.

Line: Lions by 2 1/2.

Records: Bucs (4-2), Lions (3-2)

Last meeting: Bucs won 17-13 at Tampa on Oct. 2, 2005.

Key stat: Bucs lead NFC with plus-6 turnover differential.

Fantasy factor: Bucs TE Alex Smith has 2 TD receptions in last 2 games. Roy Williams leads Lions with 29 catches, 3 for TDs.

The buzz: Jeff Garcia and Jon Kitna face off in meeting of veteran QBs who have found new homes. Garcia should be able to find Smith and Joey Galloway against Lions defense that surrendered 117 points in 3 games before their open date last week.

Patriots at Dolphins

Time: 10 a.m.

Line: Pats by 16.

Records: Patriots (6-0), Dolphins (0-6)

Last meeting: Dolphins won 21-0 at Miami on Dec. 10, 2006.

Key stat: Pats lead NFL with 431.2 yards per game.

Fantasy factor: Tom Brady just keeps throwing TDs – 21 so far – vs. 2 INTs. Dolphins’ Ronnie Brown just keeps running for 100 yards per game – he’s going for 5th consecutive.

The buzz: Dolphins have given Patriots fits from time to time, but this shouldn’t be one of those times.

Titans at Texans

Time: 10 a.m.

Line: Titans by 1 1/2.

Records: Titans (3-2), Texans (3-3)

Last meeting: Titans won 26-20 (OT) at Houston on Dec. 10, 2006.

Key stat: Titans have won last 4 meetings.

Fantasy factor: Titans’ Chris Brown getting 5.3 yards per carry. Texans’ Matt Schaub has thrown 5 TD passes and is 2nd in AFC with 1,558 passing yards.

The buzz: With Vince Young fighting leg injury, Kerry Collins may get call for Titans – which means lots of running. Titans’ run defense playing well.

49ers at Giants

Time: 10 a.m. TV: Fox 28

Records: 49ers (2-3), Giants (4-2)

Line: Giants by 9.

Last meeting: Giants won 24-6 at San Francisco on Nov. 6, 2005.

Key stat: Giants have won 4 in row by average score of 27-14.

Fantasy factor: Frank Gore, getting 3.6 yards per carry, paces 49ers. Giants’ Eli Manning having solid year with 11 TD passes vs. 8 INTs.

The buzz: Giants have turned things around after 0-2 start. 49ers are headed in opposite direction – they’ve been outscored 69-26 in 3-game losing streak.

Falcons at Saints

Time: 10 a.m.

Line: Saints by 8.

Records: Falcons (1-5), Saints (1-4)

Last meeting: Saints won 31-13 at Atlanta on Nov. 26, 2006.

Key stat: Saints won both ‘06 meetings by combined score of 54-16.

Fantasy factor: Falcons TE Alge Crumpler averaging 17.2 yards per catch vs. Saints. Drew Brees completed 21 of 30 for 349 yards, 2 TDs in last meeting vs. Falcons.

The buzz: Saints finally began looking like Saints of ‘06 with last week’s upset at Seattle. Falcons have nothing going right.

Cardinals at Redskins

Time: 10 a.m.

Line: Redskins by 8.

Records: Cardinals (3-3), Redskins (3-2)

Last meeting: Redskins won 17-13 at Arizona on Dec. 11, 2005.

Key stat: All Cardinals’ road games have been decided by 3 points (1-2).

Fantasy factor: Edgerrin James, averaging 4.0 yards per carry, has 4 rushing TDs for Cards. Jason Campbell has completed 66.7 percent of his passes with 3 TDs and 1 INT in last 2 games for Redskins.

The buzz: Unless Kurt Warner’s left elbow heals quickly, Cards expected to go with Tim Rattay. That’s not enough firepower to win at Washington.

Jets at Bengals

Time: 1:05 p.m.

Line: Bengals by 6 1/2.

Records: Jets (1-5), Bengals (1-4)

Last meeting: Jets won 31-24 at New York on Sept. 12, 2004.

Key stat: Bengals have lost 4 straight; Jets 3 in a row.

Fantasy factor: Laveranues Coles has 4 of Jets’ 7 TD receptions. Bengals’ T.J. Houshmandzadeh has 7 by himself, is 2nd in NFL with 47 catches.

The buzz: Two of NFL’s biggest disappointments meet in effort to salvage some pride. Bengals have more weapons.

Chiefs at Raiders

Time: 1:05 p.m. TV: CBS

Line: Raiders by 2 1/2.

Records: Chiefs (3-3), Raiders (2-3)

Last meeting: Chiefs won 20-9 at Oakland on Dec. 23, 2006.

Key stat: Chiefs have won last 8 meetings.

Fantasy factor: Chiefs’ Larry Johnson averaging 105.6 yards per game against Raiders. Ronald Curry, who has 22 catches and 2 TDs this season, has had 141- and 106-yard games against Chiefs.

The buzz: Chiefs’ defense should be able to control Raiders’ offense, and Johnson’s finally starting to produce.

Vikings at Cowboys

Time: 1:15 p.m.

Line: Cowboys by 9 1/2.

Records: Vikings (2-3), Cowboys (5-1)

Last meeting: Vikings won 35-17 at Minnesota on Sept. 12, 2004.

Key stat: Cowboys have scored at least 25 points in every game.

Fantasy factor: Vikings rookie Adrian Peterson can run on anybody, has league-leading 607 yards and 4 rushing TDs. Cowboys TE Jason Witten – 32 catches, 4 for TDs – 1 of best.

The buzz: Vikings score sometimes, Cowboys score all the time. Vikings can stop run but not Tony Romo’s passing. And Cowboys probably still mad after getting blown out by Patriots.

Bears at Eagles

Time: 1:15 p.m.

Line: Eagles by 6.

Records: Bears (2-4), Eagles (2-3)

Last meeting: Eagles won 19-9 at Soldier Field on Oct. 3, 2004.

Key stat: Bears have allowed average of 31.3 points in last 4 (1-3).

Fantasy factor: With Brian Griese at QB, Bears scoring (7 TDs vs. 6 INTs). Eagles’ Brian Westbrook has accounted for 670 yards from scrimmage and 3 TDs, figures that should grow with way Bears are playing defense.

The buzz: Trip to Philly no way to recover from tough home loss to Minnesota, and one wonders about Bears’ emotional and physical energy as much as Donovan McNabb & Co. In last home game, Eagles blasted Lions 56-21.

Steelers at Broncos

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

Line: Steelers by 3 1/2.

Records: Steelers (4-1), Broncos (2-3)

Last meeting: Broncos won 31-20 at Pittsburgh on Nov. 5, 2006.

Key stat: Steelers 10-8 after week off; Broncos 14-4.

Fantasy factor: Steelers’ Willie Parker, averaging 4.2 yards per carry with 1 TD, could carry load. Travis Henry getting 4.9 yards per carry with 1 TD for Broncos.

The buzz: Both teams come in rested and Broncos needed to get things straight with 3 consecutive losses. Steelers having solid season.

Colts at Jaguars

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

Line: Colts by 3 1/2.

Records: Colts (5-0), Jaguars (4-1)

Last meeting: Jaguars won 44-17 at Jacksonville on Dec. 10, 2006.

Key stat: Colts tied for NFL lead with turnover differential of plus-7.

Fantasy factor: Reggie Wayne, who has 4 TD receptions, has 4 in 5 games vs. Jags. David Garrard has been solid for Jaguars with 6 TDs and no INTs.

The buzz: Jaguars have closed gap in AFC South, but Colts have been held under 30 points only once. Jags may not give up that many, but how much can they score against defense that’s much improved over one they saw in December.

OFF: San Diego, Green Bay, Carolina, Cleveland