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Posted Sept. 18, 2009

Cowboys-Giants rivalry headlines busy Week 2 slate of games

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1 p.m. ET, FOXCarolina at Atlanta
Matchup Storyline Did you know?
Series leader: Atlanta owns a 17-11 overall series advantage.
Streaks: The NFC South rivals have split their last 10 meetings
 Jake Delhomme was benched in the third quarter last Sunday against the Eagles after throwing his fourth pick. Coach John Fox said Monday he is sticking with Delhomme as his starter, but with A.J. Feeley signing with the Panthers this week, do not be surprised to see Delhomme get a quick hook if he turns the ball over multiple times again. ... Tony Gonzalez makes his second start as a Falcon. He had a solid debut and his chemistry with QB Matt Ryan continues to grow. Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams has three straight 100-yard rushing games against divisional opponents. Carolina is 8-0 when Williams rushes for 110-plus yards.... Under coach Mike Smith, the Falcons are 12-1 (.923) when leading at halftime. ... Atlanta's John Abraham has 86 sacks since 2000, the second most among active players.


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1 p.m. ET, FOXMinnesota at Detroit
Matchup Storyline Did you know?
Series leader: Minnesota owns a huge 63-30-2 overall series edge.
Streaks: The Vikings have won 13 of the past 14 matchups.
 Jim Schwartz, the Lions' rookie coach, made his name on defense, and if that unit does not improve dramatically against the Vikings after a tough start in New Orleans, it could be hard for Detroit's young offense to overcome. ... Vikings QB Brett Favre is focusing more on managing the game and limiting his mistakes. He did a good job of that in Week 1 against Cleveland, but will he be able to avoid the temptation of playing his customary risky style for a second straight game? Favre will pass former Vikings great Jim Marshall and move into first on the all-time consecutive start streak with his 271st this Sunday. ... Minnesota DE Jared Allen has 57.5 sacks since 2004, the most in the NFL. ... Lions QB Matthew Stafford threw three interceptions in his NFL debut last week. ... Cliff Avril has a sack in four of his past six games at home.


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1 p.m. ET, CBSCincinnati at Green Bay
Matchup Storyline Did you know?
Series leader: The overall series is tied at 5-5.
Streaks: The Packers have won three of the last four meetings.
 Cincinnati will be challenged not to allow last Sunday's heartbreaking loss against Denver to linger. ... Thought to be a potential strength prior to the season, Green Bay's offensive line was very shaky against the Bears in Week 1 as Aaron Rodgers was sacked four times. They must improve that area vs. the Bengals. Chad Ochocinco needs 6 yards to become the first Bengal to reach 9,000 career receiving yards. ... Cincinnati has won four in a row against the NFC North. ... Aaron Kampman has 37 sacks since 2006, the third most in the league over that span. ... Ryan Grant has 100-plus rushing yards in four of his past six games at home.


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1 p.m. ET, FOXArizona at Jacksonville
Matchup Storyline Did you know?
Series leader: These two teams have only met twice. Jacksonville has won both times.
Streaks: See above.
 Jaguars WR Troy Williamson was a non-factor, catching only one pass for 10 yards in the opener. The Jaguars will need more production from him against a solid Cardinals secondary. ... Arizona's Anquan Boldin nearly sat last week with a hamstring injury, and though he played, he was ineffective, finishing with just two catches for 19 yards. If Boldin is slowed, it makes it easier for defenses to double-team Larry Fitzgerald on the other side and hinder the offense greatly. Kurt Warner has a 107.8 passer rating and 56 touchdowns with only 20 interceptions in 29 career games vs. the AFC. ... Cardinals RB Tim Hightower had a career-high 12 catches and 121 receiving yards last week. ... Jaguars WR Torry Holt has nine TDs against the Cardinals in his career -- his highest total vs. any opponent. ... Jacksonville RB Maurice Jones-Drew has 41 touchdowns in 48 career games.


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1 p.m. ET, CBSOakland at Kansas City
Matchup Storyline Did you know?
Series leader: Kansas City leads the overall series 53-45-2, including the playoffs.
Streaks: The Chiefs have won 10 of 12 against the Raiders.
 Kansas City finished last year ranked 30th against the rush and last in sacks. At least one game into the season, those problems do not appear to have been solved as the Chiefs had only one sack and gave up 198 rushing yards to the Ravens. ... Richard Seymour's presence seems to be having a major impact on a Raiders defense that appears much-improved from last year's 27th-ranked unit. Darren McFadden posted a career-high 164 yards in his last game against Kansas City. ... Raiders TE Zach Miller had a career-high 96 receiving yards last week. ... The Chiefs have won 14 of their past 20 home openers. ... Kansas City is 12-1 when RB Larry Johnson gets 30 carries or more.


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1 p.m. ET, CBSNew England at N.Y. Jets
Matchup Storyline Did you know?
Series leader: The overall series is even at 49-49-1.
Streaks: The Patriots have won four of the past five meetings.
 Jets rookie coach Rex Ryan is renowned for developing exotic blitz schemes that harass opposing quarterbacks. He will have to come up with something special if New York hopes to stop Tom Brady and the Patriots' top-ranked passing offense this weekend. The Patriots have won nine straight on the road against the Jets. ... Since 2007, New England WR Randy Moss leads the NFL with 34 TD receptions. ... Jets WR Jerricho Cotchery has at least five receptions in five of his last six games against the Patriots. ... New York hasn't started 2-0 since 2004.


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Matchup Storyline Did you know?
Series leader: The Eagles possess a 16-10 overall series edge, including the playoffs.
Streaks: Philadelphia has won seven of the past nine meetings.
 Saints QB Drew Brees not only threw six touchdowns in Week 1, but he completed 26 of 34 attempts and finished with 358 yards passing. While those gaudy numbers are astounding, he will find it tough to duplicate them against the Eagles, who were nearly flawless against the pass vs. the Panthers. Since 2006, Brees has 14,268 passing yards and 94 TDs -- the most in the NFL over that time frame. ... Saints DT Sedrick Ellis has a sack in each of his last two road games. ... When Eagles CB Asante Samuel has an interception, his teams are 21-1. ... The Eagles are 40-1 when Donovan McNabb attempts at least 10 passes and has a 100-plus passer rating.


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1 p.m. ET, CBSHouston at Tennessee
Matchup Storyline Did you know?
Series leader: Tennessee has a dominating 11-3 overall series lead.
Streaks: The Titans have won seven of the past eight meetings.
 The Texans entered the season with playoff hopes and their embarrassing Week 1 loss to the Jets has coach Gary Kubiak under some pressure. His charges will have to show more toughness and resolve against the physical Titans or the criticism will only build. Texans RB Steve Slaton has rushed for over 100 yards in both of his starts against the Titans. ... Mario Williams ranks first in the AFC with 26 sacks since 2007. ... Titans LB Keith Bulluck has made 114 consecutive starts. ... Jevon Kearse has a sack in three straight games vs. the Texans.


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1 p.m. ET, FOXSt. Louis at Washington
Matchup Storyline Did you know?
Series leader: Washington owns a commanding 22-10-1 overall series lead, including the playoffs.
Streaks: The Redskins have won six of the past nine meetings.
 Rams rookie coach Steve Spagnuolo gave the Redskins fits when he was the Giants' defensive coordinator from 2007-08. He made stopping Clinton Portis a priority and used a complex blend of blitzes and disguised coverages to confuse Jason Campbell. He will likely try to stymie the Redskins' offense again with a similar defensive strategy. Rams RB Steven Jackson has 405 scrimmage yards in three career games against the Redskins. ... St. Louis safety Oshiomogho Atogwe has 14 interceptions since 2007, the most in the NFC during that span. ... When Portis rushes for 100 yards or more, his teams are 33-10 throughout his career.


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4:05 p.m. ET, FOXTampa Bay at Buffalo
Matchup Storyline Did you know?
Series leader: Tampa Bay has a 6-2 overall edge.
Streaks: The Buccaneers have won six of the past seven meetings.
 For the third consecutive season, the Bills suffered a heartbreaking loss on Monday Night Football. Buffalo must recover quickly from the defeat against the Pats to avoid starting 0-2 in a very competitive AFC East. This will be the Bucs' first trip to Buffalo in club history. ... When Cadillac Williams has 22-plus rushing attempts, the Bucs are 10-0. ... Bills DE Aaron Schobel had his first career interception return for a touchdown last week.


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4:05 p.m. ET, FOXSeattle at San Francisco
Matchup Storyline Did you know?
Series leader: Seattle has an 11-9 overall series lead over San Francisco.
Streaks: The Seahawks have won nine of the past 12 matchups.
 John Carlson has become a force for the Seahawks. He led the team with six catches for 95 yards and two touchdowns last week. He may not find it as easy to put up such big numbers against the 49ers and their stellar linebacking crew, however. Seahawks RB Edgerrin James is the league's active leader in rushing yards with 12,151. ... Seattle DE Patrick Kerney has a sack in each of his last four games against the 49ers. ... The last three times Vernon Davis has caught a touchdown in San Francisco, the 49ers have won.


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4:15 p.m. ET, CBSPittsburgh at Chicago
Matchup Storyline Did you know?
Series leader: Chicago has the overall series lead, 16-7-1.
Streaks: Pittsburgh has won the past three meetings.
 While Jay Cutler's four interceptions Initially stole the headlines in Chicago, even more disappointing for the Bears was the loss of LB Brian Urlacher for the season. It will be interesting to see how they respond vs. the defending champion Steelers this Sunday. When Ben Roethlisberger has a 100-plus passer rating, the Steelers are 29-2 (including the playoffs). ... Since 2007, Pittsburgh leads the NFL with 87 sacks. ... When Bears CB Charles Tillman has an interception, the team is 14-5.


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4:15 p.m. ET, CBSCleveland at Denver
Matchup Storyline Did you know?
Series leader: The Broncos have a 20-5 overall series edge, including the playoffs.
Streaks: Denver has won the past eight meetings.
 A miracle win in Week 1 should do wonders for a Broncos squad that had all sorts of offseason turmoil. Building on that victory against a Browns team undergoing transition is vital for rookie coach Josh McDaniels as he tries to establish his system in Denver. Browns WR Braylon Edwards has caught at least one pass in all 59 of his career games. ... Cleveland is 5-0 when Jamal Lewis gets at least 25 carries. ... The Broncos are 17-6 when CB Champ Bailey has an interception.


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4:15 p.m. ET, CBSBaltimore at San Diego
Matchup Storyline Did you know?
Series leader: The overall series is tied at 3-3.
Streaks: Baltimore has won three of the past four meetings.
 Overall, Baltimore played its typical dominant defense in Sunday's win over Kansas City, but there were breakdowns at times. The Ravens will look to shore up those occasional mishaps against the Chargers, who have a potentially explosive offense. The Ravens had a record 501 total yards of offense last week. ... When Joe Flacco has a touchdown pass, Baltimore is 10-2. ... The Chargers are 20-4 at home since the 2006 season.


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8:15 p.m. ET, NBC (Also on NFL.com)N.Y. Giants at Dallas
Matchup Storyline Did you know?
Series leader: The Cowboys have a lopsided 55-37-2 overall series advantage, including the playoffs.
Streaks: Dallas has won four of the past five regular-season matchups.
 Jerry Jones' palace for his football team made its debut in the preseason, but this is the first time a regular-season game will take place at the new building. Everyone will be keeping an eye on if any of the punters are able to hit the giant HD screens above the field with a kick. It happened during a preseason game against Tennessee. The Giants have won 47 road openers, the second-most in league history. ... In his last 20 games against divisional opponents, Osi Umenyiora has 17.5 sacks. ... Dallas has won seven in a row when CB Terence Newman has an interception.


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Monday, 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPNIndianapolis at Miami
Matchup Storyline Did you know?
Series leader: Miami has an overall series lead of 46-23.
Streaks: The Dolphins have won four of the past six meetings, including a victory in the 2000 AFC Wild Card matchup.
 Miami's plus-17 turnover ratio was the best in the league last season, but that did not carry over into Week 1. The Dolphins committed four turnovers (three fumbles, one interception) against the Falcons. They'll need to fix that issue quickly as Indianapolis is playing a more aggressive zone blitz scheme under new coach Jim Caldwell. The Colts have not lost a regular-season game since Week 8 of last season, a streak of 10 games (longest current streak in the NFL). ... Since 2007, Colts TE Dallas Clark has 17 touchdowns, tied with Antonio Gates for first among all tight ends. ... The Dolphins will play their first home game on Monday Night Football since Dec. 25, 2006.


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