THE MATCHUPS

TODAY

Baltimore (3-7) at Cincinnati (7-3) -- Bengals need to show they can bounce back from last week’s shootout loss to the Colts. The Ravens have lost eight in a row on the road.

Carolina (7-3) at Buffalo (4-6) -- After scoring 20-plus points in 17 of their last 18 games, the Panthers were held to three points last Sunday. Buffalo’s Willis McGahee has rushed for 100-plus yards in eight of 11 home games.

Chicago (7-3) at Tampa Bay (7-3) -- Chicago is looking to win three consecutive road games in the same season for the first time since 2001. Tampa Bay has won its last seven home games against non-division opponents.

Cleveland (4-6) at Minnesota (5-5) -- The Browns have lost 15 of their last 18 road games, including their last four this season. The Vikings have scored only one offensive touchdown in the last 10 quarters, while their defense and special teams have scored four touchdowns.

New England (6-4) at Kansas City (6-4) -- Tom Brady has a 113.8 rating in two starts against the Chiefs, having completed 70% of his passes for 725 yards and five touchdowns. Kansas City’s Larry Johnson has averaged 150 yards rushing in the last three games.

San Diego (6-4) at Washington (5-5) -- The Chargers have the No. 1 red-zone offense in the league, scoring a touchdown more than 70% of the time when they get within the opponents’ 20-yard line. Washington’s Clinton Portis has rushed for more than 100 yards in each of his four starts against San Diego.

San Francisco (2-8) at Tennessee (2-8) -- The 49ers had 226 net passing yards last week after totaling 262 in the previous five games. Tennessee’s Chris Brown has six touchdowns in his last five games.

St. Louis (4-6) at Houston (1-9) -- These teams meet for the first time. With Marc Bulger out, quarterback Jamie Martin will start for the Rams and look to build on his 2-0 record this season.

Jacksonville (7-3) at Arizona (3-7) -- The Jaguars have lost seven of their last eight road games against NFC opponents. Arizona has been held to fewer than 100 yards rushing in every game this season.

Miami (3-7) at Oakland (4-6) -- Gus Frerotte is expected to start at quarterback for the Dolphins, replacing Sage Rosenfels. Frerotte has lost 20 of his last 26 road starts. Oakland has a league-low two interceptions with none in the last six games.

Green Bay (2-8) at Philadelphia (4-6) -- Green Bay is 0-5 this season in games decided by three points or fewer. Eagle quarterback Mike McMahon is only 1-7 as a starter, but he has averaged 295.5 yards passing in his last two starts.

N.Y. Giants (7-3) at Seattle (8-2) -- The Giants have lost six of their last eight road games. At home this season, Seattle’s Shaun Alexander has averaged 130.2 yards rushing and has scored 12 rushing touchdowns.

New Orleans (2-8) at N.Y. Jets (2-8) -- The Saints are looking to avoid their first seven-game losing streak since 1999. In the last two games, the Jets have reached the opponent’s red zone just once.

MONDAY

Pittsburgh (7-3) at Indianapolis (10-0) -- The Colts are the ninth team since 1970 to open a season 10-0. They have won their last four Monday night games, averaging 38.5 points. The Steelers have not allowed a 100-yard rusher in the last 22 games.

-- SAM FARMER