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>>Bears, Vikings Look To Reverse Course

(Minneapolis, MN) -- NFC North rivals square off for the second time in three weeks as the Chicago Bears battle the Minnesota Vikings at the Metrodome. The Bears are coming off an overtime loss to Seattle and have dropped three-of-four to fall to 8-and-4. Chicago will be without linebacker Brian Urlacher, who is expected to miss at least three games with a strained hamstring. The Vikings have lost four-of-five to fall back to .500 at 6-and-6. Minnesota lost 28-10 at Chicago in Week 14.

>>Rams, Bills Look To Keep Slim Playoff Hopes Alive

(Orchard Park, NY) -- The St. Louis Rams and Buffalo Bills look to keep their slim playoff hopes alive when they meet Sunday at Ralph Wilson Stadium. The Rams beat the 49ers 16-13 in overtime last Sunday for their second straight win. St. Louis is now 5-6-and-1, but will play three of its final four games on the road. The Bills are coming off a 34-18 victory over Jacksonville. Buffalo has won two of its last three to improve to 5-and-7. This is the second of three straight home games for the Bills.

>>Lions Play Packers At Lambeau Sunday Night

(Green Bay, WI) -- The Detroit Lions take a four-game losing streak into Lambeau Field to face the Green Bay Packers Sunday night. The Lions lost 35-33 at home when the Colts scored a touchdown on the final play this past Sunday. Detroit is last in the NFC North at 4-and-8 and has lost 20 straight games at Green Bay dating back to 1991. The Packers are tied with the Bears atop the division at 8-and-4 but have already beaten Chicago once. Green Bay won 24-20 at Detroit back in Week 11.

>>Titans Take On Playoff Hopeful Colts

(Indianapolis, IN) -- The Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts meet for the second time this season Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Titans lost to the Colts 19-13 in overtime at home back in Week Eight. Tennessee has dropped two straight and four of its last five to fall to 4-and-8. The Colts pulled out a 35-33 win on the final play this past Sunday at Detroit. Indianapolis has won two straight and six of its last seven games to improve to 8-and-4. The Colts are currently the fifth seed in the AFC.

>>Broncos Beat Raiders For Eighth Straight Win

(Oakland, CA) -- Peyton Manning threw for 310 yards and a touchdown as the Broncos beat the Raiders 26-13 for their eighth straight win. Manning finished 26-of-36 to surpass 5,000 career completions. Knowshon Moreno rushed for 119 yards and a TD on a career-high 32 carries for Denver, which improved to 10-and-3. Joel Dreessen had five catches for 30 yards and a score in the victory. Carson Palmer was 19-of-30 for 273 yards with two TDs and an interception for the Raiders, who fell to 3-and-10 with their sixth straight loss. Darren McFadden, who missed the previous four games with an ankle injury, had 11 carries for 52 yards in his return. Oakland head coach Dennis Allen returned to the sidelines Thursday following the death of his father, former NFL linebacker Grady Allen, on Tuesday.

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