Teams listed first are selected to cover the wagering lines. Home teams are in CAPS.

SUNDAY

Patriots (plus 6) vs. CHARGERS: Pats' two-week West Coast Autumn Adventure ends here, but Bolts have done absolutely nothing to show they can beat this number against this team.

COLTS (minus 5½) vs. Ravens: If Colts lose this one in their new yard, they're going to rename it Lucas Oil Leak Stadium (0-4 there counting two exhibition losses, 0-6 in last six home games). Take Manning over QB Flacco.

JETS (minus 6) vs. Bengals: QB Palmer has the sore arm, and now Bengals get Farve, who will light up the best NFL team not to win a game.

Panthers (plus 2) vs. BUCCANEERS: Panthers 5-0 in last five at T.B. and they're rolling. Delhomme 7-1 vs. Bucs, 4-0 at the Bay. Panthers' D has surrendered only five TDs in five games and now gets Jeff Garcia, who is 4-0 vs Panthers, 1-0 as Bucs QB.

Bears (minus 2½) vs. FALCONS: Falcons impressive under first-year head coach Mike Smith, but Bears have much improved QB Kyle Orton and plenty of defense to stop Falcons QB Ryan and RB Turner duo.

VIKINGS (minus 13½) vs. Lions: Vikes survived two punt returns for TDs from Reggie Bush, and now they get a diminished Detroit team, possibly without QB Kitna (replaced by Orlovsky).

Dolphins (plus 3) vs. TEXANS: On the theory that there's a hangover from that disastrous loss to Indy and that the Dolphins play tough, innovative and solid football for new head coach Sparano and GM Tuna.

Rams (plus 13½) vs. REDSKINS: New Rams coach Haslett has trimmed bushes, moved boxes out of the lobby and says: “This isn't the Greatest Show on Turf anymore.” It's been the Worst Show in the NFL, for sure. But they're off a bye week and face the 'Skins, ripe for a letdown.

BRONCOS (minus 3½) vs. Jaguars: Broncos have too much offense for battered Jags, who are coming off tough loss to Steelers.

49ERS (plus 5) vs. Eagles: Eagles QB McNabb is “embarrassed” after losses to Bears and 'Skins. Without RB Westbrook (broken ribs), it gets more embarrassing.

CARDINALS (plus 5½) vs. Cowboys: Something amiss at Valley Ranch as combustible Cowboys (see Pacman and T.O.) face a track meet against improved and inspired Arizonans. Romo and Warner, undrafted QBs, light it up.

SEAHAWKS (minus 3) vs. Packers: Banged up quarterbacks on both sides. Taking the home team, embarrassed last week by the Giants. Fans in the Northwest are more excited about the Seattle Mist, the new entry in the Lingerie Football League (Honest).

SAINTS (minus 7½) vs. Raiders: Saints very depleted by injuries, but Raiders have deeper psychological scars.

MONDAY

Giants (minus 7½) vs. BROWNS: Giants starters led the Browns'starters 30-3 after 17 minutes in preseason game. Letdown possible, but Winslow hurting and Giants, kings of the road, have won 12 straight away games (counting neutral field Super Bowl).

Last week/season: 5-7-2.