Seahawks (11 1) at 49ers (8 4)

LINE: SAN FRANCISCO by 2 1/2

Niners have had this one marked since Week 2 when they were hammered 29 3 up in Seattle and the setting appears to be right for the home team. The public is fearful of fading the Seahawks with their 11 1 mark and after witnessing Seattle make child's play of contender Saints on Monday night. That combination has pushed this number under afield goal. In that first meeting, San Fran turned the ball over an uncharacteristic five times while also giving up a safety. Holding a three game lead with just four to play, Seattle all but has the NFC West secured. The Niners however can ill afford to lose as they sit only a game up on a wild card spot. The 49ers have defeated Seattle in four straight here. San Francisco 's passing game has improved with 1,000 yard wide receiver Michael Crabtree back on the field last week for the first time all season. We've seen the Seahawks struggle at Houston, St. Louis and Indy. This will be the most hostile trip of them all and one that can catch them flat footed.

TAKING: 49ERS 2 1/2

Bills (4 8) at Buccaneers (3 9)

LINE: TAMPA BAY by 3

It's tough enough for the Bucs to win, let alone win by a margin. Tampa is favoured for just the third time this season, covering once against the wretched Falcons. While the Bills have a poor record, they've botched many games they could have won and are not a team to be taken lightly. Offensively, they lay over this opponent. Tampa ranks 31st offensively overall, including its 30th ranked passing and scoring units. We don't expect the Bills to stifle the Buccaneers like the Panthers did last week, but it was clear that Tampa could not handle a potent pass rush and we expect Buffalo's rushers to take full advantage. It doesn't help that Tampa 's home crowds are disenchanted with the team and that the Bucs have won just three times in their past 11 when playing here. Manuel to counter the Bucs' rookie duo of Greg Schiano and Mike Glennon.

TAKING: BILLS +3

Chiefs (9 3) at Redskins (3 9)

LINE: KANSAS CITY by 3

Native American helmets go head to head in this one, but the only ones offended these days are Redskins fans with Washington now officially out of the playoffs. However, things aren't so rosy in Kansas City, either, as the Chiefs' 9 0 start has soured and its once top ranked defence now ranks 21st behind such teams as the Raiders, Bills and Buccaneers. While Alex Smith comes under much scrutiny, his cast of receivers is a clumsy bunch that cannot be relied upon. has two sacks in its past five games.

TAKING: REDSKINS +3

Vikings (3 8 1) at Ravens (6 6)

LINE: BALTIMORE by 7

Despite a Super Bowl hangover, the Ravens cannot be ignored and certainly not on this field. Baltimore as won five of six at M Bank Stadium while covering seven of its past eight. The Ravens will welcome a fatigued visitor as the Vikings have played nearly 10 quarters of football the past two weeks and, with little to play for, they could run out of gas here. As Minnesota's quarterback carousel continues to turn, the team relies on the superpowers of RB Adrian Peterson. However, Baltimore 's run stopping unit is among the best in the league. This is the Ravens' softest opponent down the stretch and one that they can, and must, defeat.

TAKING: RAVENS 7

Raiders (4 8) at Jets (5 7)

LINE: NY JETS by 2 1/2

The Jets have now lost three straight, managing to score just Reilly Smith Jersey 20 combined points during the slump. Of course, lacking playmakers at the skill positions will do that to a club and giving away points does not come without trepidation. That said, prefer Rex Ryan's club to break out of bruinsofficialprostore.com/Authentic-Reilly-Smith-Jersey its doldrums against an Oakland squad that www.bruinsofficialprostore.com/Authentic-Jarome-Iginla-Jersey finds it traveling Jarome Iginla Authentic Jersey for the fourth time in five weeks and going the limit with an early start on the east coast. The Raiders rely on their fifth ranked running game to offset their 28thranked passing game, but the Jets still own the top run defence in the league and that could easily be the difference maker on this day.

TAKING: JETS 2 1/2

Colts (8 4) at Bengals (8 4)

LINE: CINCINNATI by 6

Bengals have been bipolar lately making it tough to get a read on them right now. Despite a win in San Diego last week, the offence remains a concern as QB Andy Dalton continues to make errant throws to open receivers. Cincy's defence has stepped up and camouflaged the inefficiencies in the offence but that has a way of catching up to teams. The Bengals are one of only six teams to not have a 100 yard rusher and combined with a declining passing game, we're reluctant to give away much here. The Colts can lock up their division with a win and take possession of No. 3 seed over these Bengals. This one should stay close.

TAKING: COLTS +6

Panthers (9 3) at Saints (9 3)

LINE: NEW ORLEANS by 3 1/2

Carolina faces a huge test here as they head to the Superdome with first place in the NFC South at stake. While we know the Saints will be better than they were in Monday's trouncing in Seattle , they will be forced to bounce back after a short week and face the league's hottest team. The Panthers' success is no fluke. The defence has allowed just one team to exceed 16 points in Carolina 's past eight games, giving up just 20 to the Patriots. We saw Seattle 's pass rush get to Drew Brees on Monday and that bodes well for Carolina 's voracious sack unit. Hard to resist any points offered with a defence this good.