Week 5 capsules

Titans at Bills

Noon

LINE -- Tennessee by 51/2

SERIES -- Titans lead 28-17; Bills beat Titans 14-13, Oct. 11, 2015

ON OFFENSE

(RK) TITANS VS. BILLS (RK)

(15) 109.0 RUSH 88.2 (24)

(26) 203.2 PASS 132.5 (32)

(26) 312.2 YARDS 220.8 (31)

(28) 18.8 POINTS 12.5 (31)

ON DEFENSE

(RK) TITANS VS. BILLS (RK)

(24) 118.0 RUSH 95.2 (11)

(12) 242.8 PASS 263.0 (16)

(16) 360.8 YARDS 358.2 (15)

(6) 18.2 POINTS 26.5 (20)

WHAT TO WATCH The Titans looked really good last week while rallying from a 17-3 second-half deficit to topple the Eagles 26-23 in overtime. The 16-play, 75-yard drive that led to Corey Davis' game-winning TD catch shows the Titans have been severely underrated.

Falcons at Steelers

Noon

LINE -- Steelers by 3

SERIES -- Steelers lead 13-2-1; Steelers beat Falcons 27-20, Dec. 14, 2014

ON OFFENSE

(RK) FALCONS VS. STEELERS (RK)

(21) 96.0 RUSH 72.2 (28)

(6) 314.8 PASS 338.8 (3)

(7) 410.8 YARDS 411.0 (6)

(6) 29.0 POINTS 25.5 (10)

ON DEFENSE

(RK) FALCONS VS. STEELERS (RK)

(25) 119.0 RUSH 115.8 (21)

(25) 284.0 PASS 304.8 (29)

(28) 403.0 YARDS 420.6 (30)

(30) 30.5 POINTS 29.0 (26)

WHAT TO WATCH This game is the epitome of today's NFL: Expect lots of points with defense optional. The Steelers are third in passing yards while the Falcons are sixth. The Falcons' defense ranks 25th against the pass while the Steelers rank 29th. First team to 40 still might not win.

Dolphins at Bengals

Noon

LINE -- Bengals by 6

SERIES -- Dolphins lead 16-6; Bengals beat Dolphins 22-7 OT, Sept. 29, 2016

ON OFFENSE

(RK) DOLPHINS VS. BENGALS (RK)

(25) 88.0 RUSH 93.5 (22)

(28) 198.3 PASS 283.0 (12)

(30) 286.3 YARDS 376.5 (16)

(26) 20.5 POINTS 31.5 (4)

ON DEFENSE

(RK) DOLPHINS VS. BENGALS (RK)

(20) 110.5 RUSH 115.8 (21)

(26) 284.8 PASS 303.5 (28)

(26) 395.3 YARDS 419.3 (29)

(14) 22.5 POINTS 28.2 (23)

WHAT TO WATCH The Dolphins were flying high at 3-0 before entering Foxborough, Mass., and predictably getting smacked by the Patriots 38-7. So which Dolphins team is for real? They will find out quickly against a Bengals' offense that is averaging 31.5 points a game.

Ravens at Browns

Noon

LINE -- Ravens by 3

SERIES -- Ravens lead 29-9; Ravens beat Browns 27-10, Dec. 17, 2017

ON OFFENSE

(RK) RAVENS VS. BROWNS (RK)

(23) 89.0 RUSH 152.8 (2)

(8) 307.8 PASS 213.2 (24)

(10) 396.8 YARDS 366.0 (19)

(5) 30.8 POINTS 25.5 (10)

ON DEFENSE

(RK) RAVENS VS. BROWNS (RK)

(4) 82.5 RUSH 116.8 (23)

(4) 193.2 PASS 278.2 (24)

(2) 275.7 YARDS 395.0 (25)

(3) 16.2 POINTS 26.0 (19)

WHAT TO WATCH It's time to take the Baltimore Ravens seriously. Not only do QB Joe Flacco and the passing attack rank eighth in the league, but the defense has given up just nine points total in the second half through four games.

Packers at Lions

Noon

LINE -- Lions by 1

SERIES -- Packers lead 100-70-7; Lions beat Packers 35-11, Dec. 31, 2017

ON OFFENSE

(RK) PACKERS VS. LIONS (RK)

(19) 102.0 RUSH 98.0 (20)

(14) 269.0 PASS 292.5 (10)

(17) 371.0 YARDS 390.5 (11)

(19) 23.0 POINTS 23.5 (17)

ON DEFENSE

(RK) PACKERS VS. LIONS (RK)

(15) 107.8 RUSH 157.8 (32)

(7) 218.5 PASS 171.8 (2)

(6) 326.3 YARDS 329.6 (8)

(11) 20.8 POINTS 28.5 (24)

WHAT TO WATCH The Packers need to establish a more consistent running game, and Aaron Jones is the one who could give it to them. After serving a two-game suspension, Jones has carried 17 times for 107 yards and 1 TD. His 6.3 yards per carry is much better than teammate Jamaal Williams' 3.4.

Jaguars at Chiefs

Noon (CBS)

LINE -- Chiefs by 3

SERIES -- Jaguars lead 6-5; Chiefs beat Jaguars 19-14, Nov. 6, 2016

ON OFFENSE

(RK) JAGUARS VS. CHIEFS (RK)

(13) 113.5 RUSH 113.0 (14)

(15) 266.5 PASS 297.2 (9)

(15) 380.0 YARDS 410.2 (8)

(22) 22.0 POINTS 36.2 (1)

ON DEFENSE

(RK) JAGUARS VS. CHIEFS (RK)

(10) 95.0 RUSH 123.2 (28)

(1) 164.2 PASS 328.5 (31)

(1) 259.2 YARDS 451.7 (32)

(1) 14.0 POINTS 28.8 (25)

WHAT TO WATCH Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes finally faced a little adversity Monday night, but he rallied his team from 23-13 down in the fourth quarter to a 27-23 victory in Denver. The Jaguars' defense is an even tougher obstacle, ranking first in the league in passing and total yards allowed, as well as points against. This is the game of the week.

Broncos at Jets

Noon

LINE -- Broncos by 1

SERIES -- Broncos lead 20-15-1; Broncos beat Jets 23-0, Dec. 10, 2017

ON OFFENSE

(RK) BRONCOS VS. JETS (RK)

(3) 148.2 RUSH 88.0 (25)

(19) 235.0 PASS 201.2 (27)

(13) 383.2 YARDS 289.2 (29)

(25) 21.0 POINTS 22.2 (21)

ON DEFENSE

(RK) BRONCOS VS. JETS (RK)

(8) 93.8 RUSH 108.2 (16)

(20) 273.0 PASS 247.2 (14)

(17) 366.8 YARDS 355.4 (13)

(17) 24.2 POINTS 22.2 (13)

WHAT TO WATCH The Jets have dropped three in a row since a promising 48-17 victory over the Lions, but don't let the recent trend fool you. The Jets still have a solid defense, and the Broncos tend to have problems when they travel east.

Giants at Panthers

Noon (Fox)

LINE -- Panthers by 61/2

SERIES -- Panthers lead 6-4; Panthers beat Giants 38-35, Dec. 20, 2015

ON OFFENSE

(RK) GIANTS VS. PANTHERS (RK)

(27) 82.0 RUSH 166.0 (1)

(20) 232.2 PASS 203.7 (25)

(25) 314.2 YARDS 369.7 (18)

(29) 18.2 POINTS 23.7 (16)

ON DEFENSE

(RK) GIANTS VS. PANTHERS (RK)

(29) 126.0 RUSH 110.0 (19)

(9) 228.8 PASS 246.7 (13)

(12) 354.8 YARDS 356.7 (14)

(16) 23.8 POINTS 20.0 (8)

WHAT TO WATCH Very quietly, Cam Newton is putting up one of his most efficient starts to a season. In three games, he has completed 67.4 percent of his passes for 646 yards, 5 TDs and 1 INT. His career best completion percentage is 61.7 percent, and his lowest interception total for a season is 10.

Vikings at Eagles

3:25 p.m. (Fox)

LINE -- Eagles by 3

SERIES -- Eagles lead 14-13; Eagles beat Vikings 38-7, Jan. 21, 2018

ON OFFENSE

(RK) VIKINGS VS. EAGLES (RK)

(32) 63.0 RUSH 118.2 (11)

(5) 327.2 PASS 245.5 (17)

(12) 390.2 YARDS 363.8 (20)

(20) 22.5 POINTS 20.5 (26)

ON DEFENSE

(RK) VIKINGS VS. EAGLES (RK)

(13) 104.0 RUSH 63.8 (1)

(23) 277.5 PASS 271.5 (19)

(21) 381.5 YARDS 335.3 (10)

(22) 27.5 POINTS 20.2 (9)

WHAT TO WATCH The Eagles are not clicking, and a loss here would drop the defending champions to 2-3. If the Vikings score an upset, the NFC East becomes wide open. That's good news for the Cowboys, Giants and Redskins.

Cardinals at 49ers

3:25 p.m.

LINE -- 49ers by 4

SERIES -- 49ers lead 29-24; Cardinals beat 49ers 20-10, Nov. 5, 2017

ON OFFENSE

(RK) CARDINALS VS. 49ERS (RK)

(31) 66.8 RUSH 133.5 (6)

(31) 141.8 PASS 227.2 (21)

(32) 208.6 YARDS 360.7 (21)

(32) 9.2 POINTS 25.0 (12)

ON DEFENSE

(RK) CARDINALS VS. 49ERS (RK)

(31) 141.2 RUSH 104.2 (14)

(11) 235.8 PASS 276.2 (22)

(18) 377.0 YARDS 380.4 (20)

(15) 23.5 POINTS 29.5 (27)

WHAT TO WATCH Cardinals rookie QB Josh Rosen was solid in his first start, completing 15 of 27 passes for 180 yards and 1 TD. He did not turn the ball over and had his team in position to beat Seattle, but the Seahawks' late FG pulled out a 20-17 victory. This is a great spot for the Cardinals to spring an upset for their first victory.

Rams at Seahawks

3:25 p.m.

LINE -- Rams by 71/2

SERIES -- Seahawks lead 23-17; Rams beat Seahawks 42-7, Dec. 17, 2017

ON OFFENSE

(RK) RAMS VS. SEAHAWKS (RK)

(7) 125.2 RUSH 105.5 (17)

(2) 343.2 PASS 196.5 (29)

(1) 468.4 YARDS 302.0 (28)

(2) 35.0 POINTS 21.2 (24)

ON DEFENSE

(RK) RAMS VS. SEAHAWKS (RK)

(5) 86.0 RUSH 122.5 (27)

(15) 247.5 PASS 204.2 (5)

(9) 333.5 YARDS 326.7 (7)

(5) 16.8 POINTS 20.2 (9)

WHAT TO WATCH What's not to like on this Rams' team? Todd Gurley, Jared Goff, Brandin Cooks, Cooper Kupp and company are a joy to watch on offense, and the defense is loaded with stars. Seattle is tough at home, but can they keep up with the Rams' offense? Don't bet on it.

Raiders at Chargers

3:05 p.m.

LINE -- Chargers by 6

SERIES -- Raiders lead 63-52-2; Chargers beat Raiders 30-10, Dec. 31, 2017

ON OFFENSE

(RK) RAIDERS VS. CHARGERS (RK)

(16) 108.8 RUSH 124.8 (8)

(4) 333.0 PASS 278.8 (13)

(2) 441.8 YARDS 403.6 (9)

(13) 24.2 POINTS 27.8 (8)

ON DEFENSE

(RK) RAIDERS VS. CHARGERS (RK)

(30) 139.2 RUSH 109.2 (17)

(17) 263.2 PASS 275.8 (21)

(27) 402.4 YARDS 385.0 (23)

(31) 30.8 POINTS 30.0 (28)

WHAT TO WATCH Other than the Steelers vs. Falcons, no game is likely to put up as many points as this one. The Chargers are playing at home, but there's likely to be as many Raiders' fans in attendance. The lack of a home-field advantage puts this game on upset alert.

Cowboys at Texans

7:20 p.m. (NBC)

LINE -- Texans by 3

SERIES -- Cowboys lead 3-1; Cowboys beat Texans 20-17, Oct. 5, 2014

ON OFFENSE

(RK) COWBOYS VS. TEXANS (RK)

(4) 145.2 RUSH 123.2 (9)

(30) 166.5 PASS 290.5 (11)

(27) 311.7 YARDS 413.7 (5)

(30) 16.8 POINTS 24.0 (14)

ON DEFENSE

(RK) COWBOYS VS. TEXANS (RK)

(12) 97.8 RUSH 94.2 (9)

(6) 208.5 PASS 288.0 (27)

(5) 306.3 YARDS 382.2 (22)

(7) 19.2 POINTS 27.0 (21)

WHAT TO WATCH The Cowboys evened their record at 2-2, but the Dak watch must continue. An average of 166.5 yards passing does not cut it in today's NFL, and the Texans' offense is showing signs of life. This is a dangerous game for America's Team.

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