CAPSULES

SAN DIEGO at MIAMI

10 A.M. Channel 2

* The line: Miami by 7 1/2.

* Key injuries: MIA--Wide receiver Yatil Green (back, questionable).

* Key elements: In nine games vs. Dolphins, Charger quarterback Jim Harbaugh has 1,417 yards and 11 touchdowns. In five games vs. Chargers, Dolphin quarterback Dan Marino has 1,534 yards and 11 touchdowns.

HOW THEY MATCH UP

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SD Mia Points scored 17.3 (24) 21.0 (14) Points allowed 21.4 (22) 20.6 (18) Passing O 225.5 (15) 222.8 (17) Rushing O 75.2 (29) 90.5 (24) Total O 300.6 (26) 313.4 (22) Passing D 240.7 (22) 202.0 (8) Rushing D 90.6 (8) 95.7 (10) Total D 331.3 (15) 297.7 (5)

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* The pick: Miami. You’d expect Dan Marino to be intercepted while trying to crawl through the window of a neighbor’s house, but not an experienced burglar like Cecil Collins.

WASHINGTON at INDIANAPOLIS

10 A.M. Channel 2

* The line: Indianapolis by 6 1/2.

* Key injuries: None.

* Key elements: Redskin defense gave up only 173 total yards and three points in a victory over Arizona last week. Colt wide receiver Marvin Harrison leads NFL with 1,357 yards receiving.

HOW THEY MATCH UP

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Wash Ind Points scored 28.8 (2) 28.0 (3) Points allowed 24.8 (27) 19.5 (13) Passing O 248.5 (8) 263.5 (6) Rushing O 132.8 (1) 108.3 (17) Total O 381.2 (3) 371.8 (4) Passing D 246.7 (27) 236.8 (20) Rushing D 116.6 (24) 99.3 (14) Total D 363.3 (28) 336.1 (16)

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* The pick: Indianapolis. The Colts will be arguing in the huddle about who gets the next chance to score against the Redskins’ defense.

ATLANTA at TENNESSEE

10 a.m.

* The line: Tennessee by 10.

* Key injuries: ATL--Quarterback Chris Chandler (ribs-shoulder, questionable). TENN--Quarterback Steve McNair (ankle, questionable).

* Key elements: Falcons have an NFL-worst minus-14 turnover differential. Titans have not lost at home this season and are second in NFL with 18 fumble recoveries.

HOW THEY MATCH UP

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Atl Tenn Points scored 15.2 (28) 21.1 (13) Points allowed 23.6 (25) 19.8 (14) Passing O 218.8 (18) 215.5 (20) Rushing O 72.3 (30) 107.1 (18) Total O 291.2 (28) 322.5 (19) Passing D 195.5 (3) 245.0 (25) Rushing D 132.4 (29) 99.3 (13) Total D 327.9 (14) 344.3 (20)

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* The pick: Tennessee. Chris Chandler is hurt again. How come he’s always unable to play when the Falcons are scheduled to get slaughtered?

DETROIT at CHICAGO 10 A.M.

* The line: Detroit by 3.

* Key injuries: None.

* Key elements: Lions held Bears to 52 yards rushing in last meeting. Eleven of Bears’ 13 games have been decided by seven points or fewer.

HOW THEY MATCH UP

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Det Chi Points scored 22.2 (8) 17.4 (23) Points allowed 19.5 (12) 21.3 (21) Passing O 247.2 (9) 266.5 (4) Rushing O 84.2 (27) 87.9 (26) Total O 331.3 (17) 354.4 (9) Passing D 257.9 (30) 252.8 (29) Rushing D 83.5 (4) 117.0 (25) Total D 341.5 (19) 369.8 (30)

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* The pick: Chicago. The Lions have done it with mirrors, and they’re cracked because of all the injuries in the secondary.

JACKSONVILLE at CLEVELAND

10 A.M.

* The line: Jacksonville by 14 1/2.

* Key injuries: JAC--Running back James Stewart (foot, doubtful).

* Key elements: Jacksonville is tied for NFL high with 48 sacks and has won 10 in a row. Browns’ Terry Kirby leads AFC running backs with 55 catches.

HOW THEY MATCH UP

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Jac Cle Points scored 25.7 (4) 12.5 (31) Points allowed 11.9 (1) 27.4 (30) Passing O 225.8 (14) 184.5 (27) Rushing O 131.5 (3) 66.9 (31) Total O 357.4 (8) 251.4 (31) Passing D 196.4 (4) 208.1 (10) Rushing D 85.7 (6) 173.9 (31) Total D 282.1 (3) 382.1 (31)

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* The pick: Jacksonville. The Browns are the only team in the NFL not to have won a home game this season, making those personal-seat licensees awful cold this time of year.

NEW ENGLAND at PHILADELPHIA

10 A.M.

* The line: New England by 3 1/2.

* Key injuries: PHI--Quarterback Donavan McNabb (knee, questionable), Quarterback Doug Pederson (cracked rib, questionable).

* Key elements: Patriots have won their last four against NFC teams. Eagles have never lost to Patriots at home in four meetings.

HOW THEY MATCH UP

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NE Phi Points scored 20.0 (16) 15.0 (29) Points allowed 18.8 (9) 22.6 (24) Passing O 265.0 (5) 146.1 (31) Rushing O 89.0 (25) 114.0 (13) Total O 354.0 (10) 260.1 (29) Passing D 202.8 (9) 223.2 (15) Rushing D 107.2 (17) 124.1 (28) Total D 310.1 (11) 347.4 (22)

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* The pick: New England. The Eagles have allowed opponents to score 20 or more points in seven consecutive games. Plus, the Eagles are down to practice team players in the rotation.

NEW ORLEANS at BALTIMORE

10 A.M.

* The line: Baltimore by 8 1/2.

* Key injuries: NO--Running back Ricky Williams (toe, questionable).

* Key elements: Saints’ offense gave up six sacks and gained only 210 yards last week against St. Louis. Ravens have given up only three touchdowns rushing in the last 35 quarters.

HOW THEY MATCH UP

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NO Bal Points scored 16.0 (27) 20.6 (15) Points allowed 25.7 (28) 19.2 (11) Passing O 217.3 (19) 201.8 (24) Rushing O 116.4 (12) 111.1 (15) Total O 333.7 (14) 312.9 (23) Passing D 227.3 (18) 210.4 (11) Rushing D 117.2 (27) 82.9 (3) Total D 344.5 (21) 293.3 (4)

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* The pick: Baltimore. The Ravens look like a contender. Too bad their record doesn’t reflect it.

N.Y. GIANTS at ST. LOUIS

10 A.M.

* The line: St. Louis by 10 1/2.

* Key injuries: None.

* Key elements: Giants are 9-0 in December in two-plus seasons under Coach Jim Fassel. Rams can clinch home-field advantage throughout playoffs with a victory.

HOW THEY MATCH UP

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NYG StL Points scored 19.5 (19) 33.1 (1) Points allowed 20.5 (17) 14.0 (3) Passing O 240.7 (10) 278.7 (1) Rushing O 91.8 (23) 126.4 (5) Total O 332.5 (15) 405.1 (1) Passing D 213.4 (12) 232.6 (19) Rushing D 87.5 (7) 77.1 (1) Total D 300.8 (6) 309.7 (10)

*--*

* The pick: St. Louis. The Giants have started scoring points. They need several weeks’ worth to keep up with the Rams.

TAMPA BAY at OAKLAND

1 P.M.

* The line: Pick ‘em.

* Key injuries: None.

* Key elements: Buccaneers have 19 takeaways for 54 points over last six games (6-0). Raider defense gave up 204 yards rushing in loss to Tennessee last week after giving up an average of 90.3.

HOW THEY MATCH UP

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TB Oak Points scored 17.0 (26) 21.8 (9) Points allowed 13.4 (2) 20.6 (19) Passing O 177.8 (30) 239.9 (11) Rushing O 113.5 (14) 128.5 (4) Total O 291.2 (27) 368.4 (5) Passing D 199.5 (6) 224.6 (16) Rushing D 81.7 (2) 99.0 (12) Total D 281.2 (2) 323.6 (12)

*--*

* The pick: Oakland. The Buccaneers have the second-best record in the NFC, but the AFC dominates, baby.

N.Y. JETS at DALLAS

1:15 P.M., Channel 2

* The line: Dallas by 5 1/2.

* Key injuries: NYJ--Safety Steve Atwater (hamstring, questionable). DAL--Running back Emmitt Smith (groin, questionable).

* Key elements: Jet wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson has 21 catches for 242 yards and three touchdowns in last two games. Cowboys have won eight in a row at home.

HOW THEY MATCH UP

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NYJ Dal Points scored 17.6 (22) 21.6 (10) Points allowed 19.1 (10) 15.8 (5) Passing O 182.4 (28) 198.9 (25) Rushing O 119.8 (10) 121.9 (8) Total O 302.2 (25) 320.8 (20) Passing D 242.1 (23) 214.8 (13) Rushing D 105.5 (16) 92.2 (9) Total D 347.5 (23) 306.9 (8)

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* The pick: Jets. Every time it has been left to Troy Aikman to carry the Cowboys with his arm because of injuries to others, he has failed.

SREATTLE at DENVER

1:15 P.M.

* The line: Denver by 1 1/2.

* Key injuries: None.

* Key elements: Seahawk running back Ricky Watters has six touchdowns in five games vs. Broncos. Bronco defense held Jacksonville to 265 yards in three-point loss last Monday.

HOW THEY MATCH UP

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Sea Den Points scored 21.2 (12) 19.6 (18) Points allowed 17.6 (7) 20.7 (20) Passing O 222.9 (16) 237.2 (12) Rushing O 92.4 (22) 104.3 (19) Total O 315.3 (21) 341.5 (12) Passing D 238.4 (21) 197.0 (5) Rushing D 109.6 (20) 107.5 (18) Total D 348.0 (24) 304.5 (7)

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* The pick: Seattle. Two of the game’s best coaches with two of the league’s mediocre teams.

BUFFALO at ARIZONA

5:15 P.M., ESPN

* The line: Buffalo by 3.

* Key injuries: BUF--Defensive end Bruce Smith (shoulder, questionable). ARI--Defensive tackle Eric Swann (knee, questionable).

* Key elements: Veteran Bill receiver Andre Reed caught three passes for 40 yards last week, cruising past the 13,000-yard mark. Cardinal defensive end Simeon Rice has had 3 1/2 sacks in last three games.

HOW THEY MATCH UP

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Buf Ari Points scored 18.8 (20) 14.3 (30) Points allowed 14.8 (4) 20.4 (16) Passing O 210.8 (22) 181.0 (29) Rushing O 121.6 (9) 75.4 (28) Total O 332.4 (16) 256.4 (30) Passing D 191.3 (1) 200.5 (7) Rushing D 84.5 (5) 135.9 (30) Total D 275.8 (1) 336.4 (17)

*--*

* The pick: Buffalo. Everything says Arizona will win. Buffalo has to travel, and the Cardinals think they are still playoff-bound. Won’t happen.

GREEN BAY at MINNESOTA

Monday, 6 p.m., Channel 7

* The line: Minnesota by 4 1/2.

* Key injuries: MIN--Wide receiver Cris Carter (ankle, doubtful).

* Key elements: Packer defense held Carolina to 13 yards rushing last week, but gave up 373 yards passing in a loss. Vikings have totaled 1,213 in last three games vs. Packers.

HOW THEY MATCH UP

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GB Min Points scored 21.4 (11) 24.4 (5) Points allowed 20.3 (15) 21.6 (23) Passing O 257.6 (7) 274.8 (2) Rushing O 94.2 (21) 109.0 (16) Total O 351.8 (11) 383.8 (2) Passing D 222.0 (14) 259.7 (31) Rushing D 117.2 (26) 109.1 (19) Total D 339.2 (18) 368.8 (29)

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* The pick: Minnesota. Green Bay figured it needed cornerbacks to contend with the Vikings. Packers didn’t take into account that it would be good to beat some other teams too.