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TODAY’S GAMES

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GREEN BAY (9-1) AT DETROIT (6-4)

* Time, TV: 9:30 a.m., Channel 11

* Story line: The Packers are on a five-game win streak and have averaged 32.7 points in their last three games. A victory would give them a four-game lead in the NFC North with five games to play. Detroit has lost consecutive games for the first time this season.

* The pick: Detroit. The Lions need a win more than the Packers and figure to be more focused.

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N.Y. JETS (2-8) AT DALLAS (9-1)

* Time, TV: 1:15 p.m., Channel 2

* Story line: Receiver Terrell Owens has four consecutive 100-yard receiving games for the Cowboys, who are going for their fifth consecutive victory and first 10-1 start in franchise history. The Jets ended a six-game losing streak with an upset over Pittsburgh on Sunday but are averaging only 17.8 points.

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* The pick: Dallas. The high-powered Cowboys offense should toy with a Jets defense that’s 29th in the NFL with 368.5 yards given up a game.

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INDIANAPOLIS (8-2) AT ATLANTA (3-7)

* Time, TV: 5:15 p.m., NFL Network

* Story line: The Colts got back on the winning track last week but have lost two of their last three and are averaging only 18 points in those games after averaging 32 through the first seven. Joey Harrington will start at quarterback for the Falcons, who have averaged only 14.2 points.

* The pick: Indianapolis. The Falcons defense is depleted by injuries -- the perfect cure for the struggling Colts offense.

-- Peter Yoon

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