NFL matchups

Bills at Steelers

Time: 10 a.m.

Line: Steelers by 10.

Records: Bills (0-1), Steelers (1-0)

Last meeting: Steelers won 29-24 at Buffalo on Jan. 2, 2005.

Key stat: Steelers have won 5 of last 6 home openers.

Fantasy factor: Bills WR Lee Evans, who has 7 career 100-yard games, could have big day. Steelers wideout Santonio Holmes should find room vs. injury-depleted secondary.

The buzz: Ben Roethlisberger got Mike Tomlin era off to great start with 4 TD passes. Steelers shouldn’t have any problem holding serve at home.

Colts at Titans

Time: 10 a.m. TV: CBS

Line: Colts by 7.

Records: Colts (1-0), Titans (1-0)

Last meeting: Titans won 20-17 at Tennessee on Dec. 3, 2006.

Key stat: Titans have won 4 straight AFC South games.

Fantasy factor: Peyton Manning has thrown 15 TD passes in last 6 games vs. Titans. Tennessee may run until someone stops them, and Chris Brown leads NFL with 175 yards rushing.

The Buzz: Colts had beaten Titans 7 straight before losing in December. They looked like Super Bowl champs in opener vs. Saints and can be expected to keep playing that way.

Packers at Giants

Time: 10 a.m.

Line: Giants by 2 1/2 .

Records: Packers (1-0), Giants (0-1)

Last meeting: Giants won 14-7 at Green Bay on Oct. 3, 2004.

Key stat: Packers have NFL-best 48 wins in road openers.

Fantasy factor: Brett Favre should make some big plays against defense that didn’t put up much of fight in opener. Eli Manning off to quick start with 4 TD passes in opener, but he has sore shoulder.

The buzz: Packers’ problems on offense are overriding factors here, and Giants should be able to score enough as long as Manning is OK.

Texans at Panthers

Time: 10 a.m.

Line: Panthers by 6 1/2 .

Records: Texans (1-0), Panthers (1-0)

Last meeting: Texans won 14-10 at Houston on Nov. 2, 2003.

Key stat: Texans have won 3 straight regular-season games for 1st time.

Fantasy factor: Texans’ Andre Johnson got off to fast start with 142 yards receiving and TD and will be object of Panthers’ defense. Panthers QB Jake Delhomme also started quickly with 3 TD passes.

The buzz: Panthers impressive in opening win in St. Louis and seem poised to challenge in NFC South. They have to deal with DE Mario Williams, who opened with 2 sacks and may play like No. 1 overall pick after all.

49ers at Rams

Time: 10 a.m.

Line: Rams by 3.

Records: 49ers (1-0), Rams (0-1)

Last meeting: Rams won 20-17 at St. Louis on Nov. 26, 2006.

Key stat: 49ers have won 3 of last 4 meetings.

Fantasy factor: 49ers’ Darrell Jackson had 7 TD catches in 9 games vs. Rams as a Seahawk. Rams’ Steven Jackson has rushed for more than 100 yards in last two games vs. 49ers.

The Buzz: Rams will be paying attention all week after blowing home opener against Panthers. QB Marc Bulger especially effective at home.

Bengals at Browns

Time: 10 a.m.

Line: Bengals by 7.

Records: Bengals (1-0), Browns (0-1)

Last meeting: Bengals won 30-0 at Cleveland on Nov. 26, 2006.

Key stat: Bengals have won 6 of last 8 meetings.

Fantasy factor: Rudi Johnson has run for 125 or more yards in 4 of last 5 games vs. Browns and has scored 9 TDs in 9 meetings. Cleveland giving QB Derek Anderson fourth career start after trading opening day starter Charlie Frye.

The buzz: How long will Browns wait before playing QB Brady Quinn? In meantime, Bengals have act together and Carson Palmer sees Browns’ uniforms as bull’s-eyes (13 TD passes in 6 games).

Saints at Buccaneers

Time: 10 a.m.

Line: Saints by 3.

Records: Saints (0-1), Bucs (0-1)

Last meeting: Saints won 31-14 at Tampa Bay on Nov. 5, 2006.

Key stat: Saints won both ‘06 meetings by average of 10 points.

Fantasy factor: Saints’ Drew Brees has won all 3 career starts vs. Bucs and threw 4 TDs and 0 INTs against them last season. Bucs’ Joey Galloway could find room vs. troubled secondary; he has TD catch in last 5 games vs. Saints.

The Buzz: Saints have had some extra days to digest opening loss to Colts, but this won’t be easy one. New QB Jeff Garcia giving Bucs hope.

Falcons at Jaguars

Time: 10 a.m.

Line: Jaguars by 10.

Records: Falcons (0-1), Jaguars (0-1)

Last meeting: Falcons won 21-14 at Atlanta on Dec. 28, 2003.

Key stat: Jaguars are 4-1 when David Garrard throws 2 or more TD passes.

Fantasy factor: Warrick Dunn may find room vs. Jaguars’ run defense that was soft in opener. Jaguars rookie WR John Broussard getting chance to help right away, had TD catch in 1st game.

The Buzz: Everyone knew Falcons would be bad, but Jaguars blew home opener to Titans. If Garrard can’t throw, Jaguars’ solid RBs won’t get going.

Cowboys at Dolphins

Time: 1:05 p.m.

Line: Cowboys by 3 1/2 .

Records: Cowboys (1-0), Dolphins (0-1)

Last meeting: Dolphins won 40-21 at Dallas on Nov. 27, 2003.

Key stat: Dolphins have won 10 of last 13 home openers.

Fantasy factor: Tony Romo isn’t going to throw 4 TD passes every week, but Dolphins don’t appear ready to stop him. Dolphins trying to get ball to WR Chris Chambers (6 catches in opener).

The Buzz: Cowboys look like playoff team; Dolphins look like they’ll struggle all season.

Vikings at Lions

Time: 1:05 p.m.

Line: Lions by 3.

Records: Vikings (1-0), Lions (1-0)

Last meeting: Vikings won 30-20 at Detroit on Dec. 10, 2006.

Key stat: Vikings have won 14 of last 15 meetings.

Fantasy factor: Can rookies keep it up? Vikes RB Adrian Peterson ran for 103 yards in opener, and Lions WR Calvin Johnson had 4 catches, 1 TD.

The buzz: Somebody will be 2-0, and Lions are more deserving. Detroit has chance to be decent for change.

Jets at Ravens

Time: 1:15 p.m.

Line: Ravens by 10.

Records: Jets (0-1), Ravens (0-1)

Last meeting: Ravens won 13-3 at Baltimore on Oct. 2, 2005.

Key stat: Ravens have won 4 of last 5 meetings.

Fantasy factor: Laveranues Coles is about all Jets have going on offense, with 2 TD catches in opener. Ravens’ Willis McGahee rushed for 77 yards.

The buzz: Chad Pennington’s sore ankle is a problem for Jets, and Kellen Clemens may get the start instead. That would only make it easier for Ravens’ defense, which should dominate.

Raiders at Broncos

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

Line: Broncos by 10.

Records: Raiders (0-1), Broncos (1-0)

Last meeting: Broncos won 17-13 at Oakland on Nov. 12, 2006.

Key stat: Broncos have won 7 of last 8 meetings.

Fantasy factor: Raiders may have threat at QB after all in Josh McCown, who threw for 313 yards and 2 TDs in opener. Javon Walker, who has 3 TD catches in 3 games vs. Raiders, had 9 catches in Week 1.

The buzz: Broncos should control this one with running of Travis Henry and passing of Jay Cutler. Another long year looms for Raiders.

Chiefs at Bears

Time: 1:15 p.m. Sunday.

Line: Bears by 12.

Records: Chiefs (0-1), Bears (0-1)

Last meeting: Chiefs won 31-3 at Kansas City on Dec. 28, 2003.

Key stat: Bears are 8-3 in Rex Grossman’s starts at home.

Fantasy factor: Larry Johnson gained only 43 yards last week, but Chiefs will have to control ball with his running. Bears WR Bernard Berrian could find open spaces against this defense.

The buzz: Schedule-makers give Bears good chance to bounce back from opening loss in San Diego. If offense can’t deliver in this one, problems run deep.

Chargers at Patriots

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

Line: Patriots by 3 1/2 .

Records: Chargers (1-0), Patriots (1-0)

Last meeting: Pats won 24-21 at San Diego in AFC divisional playoffs on Jan. 14, 2007.

Key stat: Pats have won 10 of last 12 meetings.

Fantasy factor: Chargers’ LaDainian Tomlinson has averaged 137 yards per game and rushed for 7 TDs in last 4 vs. Pats. Randy Moss opened with 9-catch game and is second only to Tom Brady as Patriot to stop.

The buzz: For second week in row, Chargers draw one of NFL’s best. Trip to New England is tougher than home game vs. Bears, and it will take huge defensive effort for San Diego to pull off upset.

Redskins at Eagles

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

Line: Eagles by 6 1/2 .

Records: Redskins (1-0), Eagles (0-1)

Last meeting: Eagles won 21-19 at Washington on Dec. 10, 2006.

Key stat: Eagles are 11-5 vs. Redskins under coach Andy Reid.

Fantasy factor: Clinton Portis has rushed for 5 TDs in last 4 meetings. Donovan McNabb has thrown 11 TD passes vs. only 3 INTs in last 5 meetings.

The buzz: Eagles frustrated after opening loss at Green Bay, which is bad news for Redskins. McNabb wasn’t impressive vs. Packers, but this is another week.