NFL update

Baltimore at New York Giants
Time: 1 p.m., Ch. 4.
Line: Giants by 7.
Comments: G-Men are looking for best 10-game start since going 10-0 en route to winning Super Bowl XXV . . . Ravens are shooting for fifth straight win behind rookie QB Joe Flacco, who is 61 of 99 for 805 yards during four-game stretch . . . New York has the league's top rushing attack while the Ravens have the league's top rushing defense . . . NY's Brandon Jacobs will really have to work for his third straight 100-yard rushing game because Baltimore hasn't allowed a back to hit the century mark in 28 straight . . . Giants lead NFC with 30 sacks.
Key injuries: RAVENS: OUT: WR Terrance Copper (shoulder, neck). QUESTIONABLE: T Willie Anderson (ankle), WR Derrick Mason (shoulder). GIANTS: OUT: LB Gerris Wilkinson (knee). QUESTIONABLE: S James Butler (knee), CB Kevin Dockery (back), LB Jonathan Goff (concussion), CB Corey Webster (groin).

San Diego at Pittsburgh
Time: 4:15 p.m., Ch. 4
Line: Steelers by 5.
Comments: The Steelers are riding two-game home losing streak . . . Chargers QB Philip Rivers leads the NFL with 21 touchdown passes and tops the AFC with a 106.3 passer rating . . . Return of the Steel Curtain: Pittsburgh has the league's No. 1 overall and passing defenses . . . San Diego TE Antonio Gates is one TD reception shy of 50 for his career . . . Injuries have really hampered teams' top backs as Pittsburgh's Willie Parker (shoulder) and San Diego's LaDainian Tomlinson (toe) have been largely ineffective . . . Toto, we're not in San Diego anymore: Forecast calls for temps in the 30s with snow flurries.
Key injuries: CHARGERS: OUT: WR Craig Davis (groin), CB Cletis Gordon (knee). QUESTIONABLE: S Steve Gregory (neck), LB Marques Harris (hamstring). STEELERS: OUT: CB Bryant McFadden (forearm), TE Heath Miller (ankle), T Marvel Smith (back), CB Deshea Townsend (hamstring).

Tennessee at Jacksonville
Time: 4:15 p.m.
Line: Titans by 3.
Comments: Asked about today's game, Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio said, "Goliath is coming to town." . . . Kerry Collins completed 30 passes, including 12 straight at one point, in the undefeated Titans' win at Soldier Field last week . . . Vince Young was Tennessee's starting QB in Sept. 7 matchup, a 17-10 Titans win . . . Jaguars QB David Garrard has thrown just one interception in last six games. He was sacked seven times in teams' first meeting . . . Since 2007, Tennessee is 16-3 when rushing at least 30 times . . . Jags WR Matt Jones has at least five catches in eight of nine games.
Key injuries: TITANS: OUT: DT Jason Jones (foot). QUESTIONABLE: LB Keith Bulluck (chest), WR Justin McCareins (concussion), DE Kyle Vanden Bosch (groin). JAGUARS: OUT: DT John Henderson (knee), WR Troy Williamson (groin). QUESTIONABLE: RB Greg Jones (ankle), WR Matt Jones (thigh).

Dallas at Washington
Time: 8:15 p.m., Ch. 7.
strong>Line: Cowboys by 1 1/2.
Comments: Nobody has missed Tony Romo (he returns tonight) more than Cowboys WR Terrell Owens, who is averaging 34 yards over his last four games . . . Redskins WR Santana Moss has at least eight catches and 115 yards in last three vs. Dallas . . . Washington has lost five fumbles and thrown two interceptions in last four games . . . Redskins QB Jason Campbell has completed 64.5 percent of his passes . . . Washington's fourth-ranked defense has held five straight foes to 275 or fewer total yards . . . Last week, Cowboy owner Jerry Jones gave coach Wade Phillips a vote of confidence for the 375th time (unofficial stat) of the '08 season.
Key injuries: COWBOYS: OUT: LB Bobby Carpenter (groin), RB Felix Jones (hamstring), WR Isaiah Stanback (shoulder). PROBABLE: QB Tony Romo (right finger), TE Jason Witten (ribs). REDSKINS: OUT: DT Anthony Montgomery (Achilles'). QUESTIONABLE: RB Clinton Portis (knee), CB Shawn Springs (calf).

Denver at Atlanta
Time: 1 p.m.
Line: Falcons by 6 1/2.
Comments: Fast starters: Falcons have outscored opponents, 75-17, in the first quarter . . . Broncos have won three straight vs. NFC foes . . . Atlanta DE John Abraham has 11 sacks . . . Atlanta is 4-0 at home . . . Denver WR Eddie Royal leads all rookies with 52 catches and 625 yards.
Key injuries: BRONCOS: OUT: S Marlon McCree (ankle), LB Nate Webster (knee), LB D.J. Williams (knee). DOUBTFUL: RB Selvin Young (groin). QUESTIONABLE: CB Champ Bailey (groin). FALCONS: OUT: T Sam Baker (hip, back). DOUBTFUL: DT Kindal Moorehead (foot). QUESTIONABLE: K Jason Elam (left hip).

Oakland at Miami
Time: 1 p.m.
Line: Dolphins by 10.
Comments: Raiders are converting an NFL-worst 22 percent of their third-down opportunities . . . Not so special: Dolphins are last in league in kickoff coverage and next-to-last in punt coverage . . . Miami loudmouth LB Joey Porter tops NFL with 12 sacks . . . Teams from Pacific time zone are 0-12 in games played in Eastern time zone.
Key injuries: RAIDERS: OUT: C Jake Grove (calf), WR Javon Walker (ankle). DOUBTFUL: LB Ricky Brown (groin), DE Derrick Burgess (tricep). QUESTIONABLE: RB Darren McFadden (toe), QB JaMarcus Russell (knee). DOLPHINS: QUESTIONABLE: G Matt McChesney (knee).

Chicago at Green Bay
Time: 1 p.m., Ch. 25.
Line: Packers by 3 1/2.
Comments: Bears are 4-0 vs. Packers at Lambeau Field during Lovie Smith's tenure . . . Green Bay mates Charles Woodson and Nick Collins each has an NFL-high five picks . . . Both teams have 17 takeaways (tops in NFC) . . . Bears rookie Matt Forte has 713 rushing yards.
Key injuries: BEARS: DOUBTFUL: T Fred Miller (shoulder). PROBABLE: QB Kyle Orton (ankle). PACKERS: OUT: LB Nick Barnett (knee). DOUBTFUL: DE Jeremy Thompson (groin). PROBABLE: QB Aaron Rodgers (right shoulder).

Houston at Indianapolis
Time: 1 p.m.
Line: Colts by 8.
Comments: Texans WR Andre Johnson has NFL highs in catches (67) and yards (900). That's a mere 37 catches and 543 yards more than Colts WR Marvin Harrison . . . Houston has converted 47.3 percent of its third downs . . . Peyton Manning is 15 completions shy of passing Fran Tarkenton (3,686) for 15th all-time.
Key injuries: TEXANS: OUT: QB Matt Schaub (knee). DOUBTFUL: WR Andre Davis (finger), LB Morlon Greenwood (fibula), DT Amobi Okoye (ankle). COLTS: QUESTIONABLE: WR Anthony Gonzalez (hamstring), S Bob Sanders (knee), WR Reggie Wayne (ankle).

Detroit at Carolina
Time: 1 p.m.
Line: Panthers by 14.
Comments: Panthers are going for second 8-2 start in franchise annals . . . Carolina DE Julius Peppers has four forced fumbles . . . Lions have lost 16 of last 17 regular-season games . . . Carolina has yielded just 133 points, second best in NFL (Titans 117).
Key injuries: LIONS: OUT: DE Jared DeVries (hand), C Dominic Raiola (hand), S Dwight Smith (foot), CB Keith Smith (groin), DE Dewayne White (calf). DOUBTFUL: WR Mike Furrey (concussion), QB Dan Orlovsky (right hand). PANTHERS: DOUBTFUL: C Ryan Kalil (ankle).

New Orleans at Kansas City
Time: 1 p.m.
Line: Saints by 5.
Comments: Since 1995, Chiefs are 21-6 vs. NFC teams at Arrowhead Stadium . . . Saints QB Drew Brees has thrown for 2,985 yards and is on pace to shatter Dan Marino's NFL season mark of 5,084 . . . Chiefs are plus-9 in turnovers; Saints are minus-5.
Key injuries: SAINTS: OUT: RB Reggie Bush (knee), CB Aaron Glenn (ankle), C Jonathan Goodwin (knee), RB Mike Karney (knee), DT Brian Young (knee). CHIEFS: QUESTIONABLE: CB Brandon Flowers (thigh), CB Patrick Surtain (quadriceps).

Philadelphia at Cincinnati
Time: 1 p.m.
Line: Eagles by 9.
Comments: Cedric Benson is aiming to be first Bengal running back with back-to-back 100-yard games since Rudi Johnson in 2005 . . . Eagles are 1-9 over last two seasons in games decided by 6 points or fewer.
Key injuries: EAGLES: OUT: G Shawn Andrews (back). BENGALS: OUT: QB Carson Palmer (right elbow). DOUBTFUL: WR Andre Caldwell (foot), DE Eric Henderson (neck), DE Antwan Odom (shoulder), WR Jerome Simpson (ankle).

Minnesota at Tampa Bay
Time: 1 p.m.
Line: Buccaneers by 4.
Comments: Buccaneers are 4-0 at home . . . Adrian Peterson is seeking to tie a Vikings record with his fifth consecutive 100-yard outing (Robert Smith, 2000) . . . Tampa's Cadillac Williams (knee) returns for first time since September 2007 . . . First meeting of former NFC Central foes since '05.
Key injuries: VIKINGS: DOUBTFUL: S Madieu Williams (shoulder). BUCCANEERS: OUT: S Jermaine Phillips (forearm). DOUBTFUL: QB Brian Griese (right elbow), TE Alex Smith (ankle). QUESTIONABLE: RB Warrick Dunn (back).<

Arizona at Seattle
Time: 4:05 p.m.
Line: Cardinals by 3.
Comments: Cardinals are seeking first 7-3 start since 1977 . . . Since 2001, Seahawks are NFC-best 43-17 at home (1-3 this season) . . . Arizona has scored an NFC-high 263 points . . . Cardinal QB Kurt Warner has at least one scoring strike in 17 straight games, longest active streak in NFL.
Key injuries: CARDINALS: QUESTIONABLE: CB Eric Green (knee), CB Roderick Hood (ribs). SEAHAWKS: OUT: LB David Hawthorne (calf), DE Patrick Kerney (shoulder), S C.J. Wallace (hamstring). DOUBTFUL: DT Red Bryant (ankle). PROBABLE: WR Deion Branch (heel), QB Matt Hasselbeck (back), LB Lofa Tatupu (groin).

St. Louis at San Francisco
Time: 4:05 p.m.
Line: 49ers by 6 1/2.
Comments: Rams DE Chris Long (Howie's kid) leads all rookies with four sacks . . . 49ers are riding six-game losing streak, while Rams have dropped three straight . . . 49er all-purpose back Frank Gore has six TDs in last five vs. St. Louis . . . Rams QB Marc Bulger has 19,998 career passing yards.
Key injuries: RAMS: OUT: LB Chris Draft (foot), CB Tye Hill (knee), RB Steven Jackson (thigh), DE Eric Moore (spine). 49ERS: OUT: WR Arnaz Battle (foot), S Dashon Goldson (knee), WR Josh Morgan (groin). DOUBTFUL: T Barry Sims (ankle), TE Delanie Walker (shoulder).

Cleveland at Buffalo
Time: Tomorrow, 8:30 p,m,, ESPN.
Line: Bills by 5 1/2.
Comments: Since 1999, Browns have had 11 starting QBs and the Bills seven. Kelly Holcomb has the honor of being on both lists . . . This comes as a shock, but snow is expected tomorrow in Orchard Park . . . The Bills' defense has allowed just 16 points off eight turnovers in last three games . . . Second straight prime time start for Brady Quinn, who was 23 of 35 for 239 yards and two TDs in debut.
Key injuries: BROWNS: DOUBTFUL: RB Lawrence Vickers (ankle). BILLS: OUT: DE Aaron Schobel (foot). DOUBTFUL: WR Josh Reed (ankle).