Sunday Previews.

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Preview: Tennessee at Chicago.

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, November 27, 2016
Where: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois

The Tennessee Titans’ slim playoff hopes depend on a road victory Sunday against the woeful Chicago Bears. The Titans have very little margin for error if they want to get back in the AFC South race, but they have a chance to make up some ground against a Bears team that is far from being at full strength.
Tennessee lost some ground with a 24-17 loss at Indianapolis last week and has a tough remaining schedule that includes trips to Kansas City and Jacksonville along with a visit from Denver before finishing the regular season at home against division-leading Houston. The Titans’ best hope is to give themselves a chance to win the division in Week 17, but they might need to run the table in order to do so. "You want to stack up as many wins as you can, especially in our position," Tennessee running back DeMarco Murray told reporters. "We're in a scenario now where we have a chance to do that. We're a good football team, and we're going to keep fighting." The Bears face an uphill battle Sunday as Matt Barkley is expected to make his first career start under center in place of Jay Cutler, who injured his right shoulder in last week’s 22-16 loss to the New York Giants.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Titans -5. O/U: 42

ABOUT THE TITANS (5-6): The Titans’ offense has made one of the league’s biggest turnarounds from a season ago behind a potent ground attack featuring Murray and Marcus Mariota. The running quarterback also has blossomed as a passer in his second professional season, passing for 23 touchdowns and eight interceptions - with multiple scoring tosses in a franchise-record seven consecutive games. The Titans’ defense should have success if it can stop the run and keep pressure on Barkley with a strong pass rush led by linebackers Brian Orakpo (nine sacks) and Derrick Morgan (eight).

ABOUT THE BEARS (2-8): Chicago’s injury woes continue to mount, as Cutler will be joined on the sideline by guard Kyle Long (ankle) while receiver Alshon Jeffery serves the second game of a four-game suspension for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs. The Bears’ linebacking corps also is thin, with rookie Leonard Floyd suffering from a concussion and leading tackler Jerrell Freeman beginning his own four-game suspension for PEDs. That’s bad news for a team that relies on its defense to keep it in games and ranks 31st in the league in scoring.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Mariota needs 228 yards to become the Titans’ first 3,000-yard passer since Matt Hasselbeck in 2011.

2. Chicago LB Danny Trevathan has recorded 11 or more tackles in two straight games.

3. Murray has rushed for 325 yards in his last two games against the Bears.

 

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Preview: Jacksonville at Buffalo.

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, November 27, 2016
Where: New Era Field, Orchard Park, New York

Injuries could play a big role for the Buffalo Bills, who looks for a second straight win when they host the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. The Bills may be without running back LeSean McCoy and they don't expect to have receivers Robert Woods or Sammie Watkins as they try to climb back into the AFC playoff race.
McCoy underwent surgery on a dislocated thumb suffered in the Bills' crucial 16-12 win at Cincinnati last week and coach Rex Ryan didn't know whether the NFL's ninth-leading rusher with 716 yards and seven touchdowns could handle the ball on Sunday. Jacksonville coach Gus Bradley said he expects quarterback Blake Bortles to be able to play in Week 12 after the turnover-prone quarterback suffered a shoulder injury in last week's 26-19 loss at Detroit. Bortles has thrown 18 touchdown passes on the season but added two more interceptions to his league-leading total of 13 last week against the Lions. Jacksonville defeated Buffalo 34-31 at London last season, getting a late touchdown pass from Bortles to Allen Hurns.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Bills -7.5. O/U: 45.

ABOUT THE JAGUARS (2-8): Chad Henne received more work in practice for the Jaguars during the week and would get the start should Bortles not be available. The Jaguars lost veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis to a season-ending calf injury against the Lions and running back T.J. Yeldon is questionable with an ankle injury for Jacksonville, which has lost five straight games. The Jaguars limited Detroit to just 14 yards on the ground last week but lost their third straight road game, two of wthem by one possession.

ABOUT THE BILLS (5-5): Should McCoy not go, Mike Gillislie (326 yards, 4 TDs) would get the start and the offense could be further hindered by the absence of their top two receivers. Watkins is available to come off the injured reserve list this week after undergoing foot surgery and was cleared to practice Wednesday while Woods, who leads the Bills this season with 42 catches for 493 yards, is unlikely to play Sunday after suffering a sprained knee last week on a controversial hit by Vontaze Burfict. After going 0-4 in games decided by a touchdown or less this season, Buffalo squeezed by Cincinnati last week to snap its three-game losing streak but the victory was clearly aided by the Bengals' early loss of wide receiver A.J. Green.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Bortles has thrown 10 pick-sixes since the 2014 season, the most in the NFL.

2. Chris Ivory took over as the lead back when Yeldon was injured last week and gained 39 yards on 17 carries and lost a fumble. He leads the team with 309 yards but averages just 3.6 yards a carry and has one touchdown.

3. Buffalo's playoff push begins this week as four of its final six games are at home and one of its road games is against the lowly Jets.

 

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Saints RB Mark Ingram, LT Terron Armstead and CB Delvin Breaux are all active -- a huge boost for them in the injury department. RB Travaris Cadet is also active. The Saints' inactives are RB Daniel Lasco, RB/KR Marcus Murphy, WR Jake Lampman, OT Tony Hills, G Landon Turner, LB Sam Barrington and CB De'Vante Harris.

 

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OUT: Jay Cutler, Jimmy Smith, Percy Harvin, Desmond Trufant.

ACTIVE: T.J. Yeldon, Sammy Watkins, Michael Floyd, Mark Ingram, Todd Gurley.

 

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Preview: Cincinnati at Baltimore.

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, November 27, 2016
Where: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland

The Cincinnati Bengals have won only three times in 10 games, yet they remain in contention for the AFC North title as they prepare to visit the first-place Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. The Bengals are coming off narrow losses to the New York Giants and Buffalo by a combined five points and now must overcome injuries to two of their marquee players.
Cincinnati enters Week 12 just 1 1/2 games behind division co-leaders Baltimore and Pittsburgh, but the task of making up ground became considerably more arduous after standout wide receiver A.J. Green injured his hamstring last weekend. While the Bengals are hopeful Green will return, dual-threat running back Giovani Bernard is done for the season after suffering a torn ACL. The Ravens, who had their modest two-game winning streak halted with a 27-17 loss at Dallas, have dropped five consecutive decisions to Cincinnati. "If we don't start beating the Bengals, we're not going to win any division championships," Baltimore coach John Harbaugh told reporters. "That's especially true this year."

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Ravens -4.5. O/U: 40.5

ABOUT THE BENGALS (3-6-1): Cincinnati already had a void in their receiving corps following the offseason departures of Marvin Jones and Mohamed Sanu, but there is no way to replace Green, who had racked up 66 receptions for for 964 yards and fourth touchdowns through the first nine games. Rookie Tyler Boyd, who matched his season high with six catches last week, and journeyman Brandon LaFell will start and, along with tight end Tyler Eifert, serve as quarterback Andy Dalton's top targets. Bernard's loss is another huge blow, leaving Jeremy Hill to handle the rushing duties and taking away the prime pass-catching threat from the backfield. Cincinnati's defense is vulnerable to the run, permitting 123.4 yards per game.

ABOUT THE RAVENS (5-5): Veteran Steve Smith Sr., the oldest wideout in the league, continues to turn back the clock after becoming the 14th receiver in league history to reach 1,000 career receptions. Smith, who planned to retire a year ago before sustaining a season-ending injury, hit the milestone with eight catches for 99 yards and a touchdown in last week's loss. Baltimore needs to mount a consistent running attack with Terrance West and rookie Kenneth Dixon - who had eight and six carries, respectively, in Dallas - to keep the onus off Joe Flacco, who has made at least 40 pass attempts in seven of his last nine games. The Ravens are No. 2 in the league with 295.1 yards allowed per game.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Smith had at least 100 yards receiving in four of the last six meetings.

2. Dalton has three touchdowns and four interceptions during Cincinnati's three-game winless drought (0-2-1).

3. Flacco faced Cincinnati only once last season due to injury, throwing for 362 yards and a pair of scores.

 

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Running backs with the most favorable matchups in fantasy football in Week 12 (0-100 scale, with 100 being the most favorable): Darren Sproles (95), Wendell Smallwood (95), Thomas Rawls (94), Rashad Jennings (93), Jay Ajayi (88)

 

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Running backs with the least favorable matchups in fantasy football in Week 12 (0-100 scale, with 100 being the most favorable): Devonta Freeman (11), Melvin Gordon (11), Jeremy Hill (16), Chris Ivory (17), Jordan Howard (23), Latavius Murray (26), Spencer Ware (36)

 

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Preview: Arizona at Atlanta.

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, November 27, 2016
Where: Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia

The Arizona Cardinals were supposed to take the next step forward this season and challenge for a Super Bowl spot out of the NFC, but nothing in 2016 seems to be going according to plan. The Cardinals just hope their coach is healthy enough to join them on the sidelines when they try to avoid a third loss in four games as they visit the NFC South-leading Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
Arizona coach Bruce Arians was taken to the hospital with chest pains but released on Monday night and returned to the team facility the following day with the expectation that he will lead practices all week and coach the game on Sunday. "There is a trend here, I think," veteran wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald told reporters. “It is stressful when we’re playing bad. We were 13-3 last year and (Arians) was feeling good, so as a player, you feel probably responsible for what’s happening and the stress and him not feeling well. I think a lot of that falls on our shoulders, and we don’t feel good about it." The Falcons will put a struggling Cardinals defense to the test with the top-scoring offense in the NFL (32 points), although they went into the bye week off their lowest-scoring performance of the campaign in a 24-15 loss at Philadelphia. Atlanta sits one game ahead of surging Tampa Bay in the division and will play four of its remaining six games at home.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Falcons -4. O/U: 50.5

ABOUT THE CARDINALS (4-5-1): Arizona began the season in a 1-3 hole and can't quite seem to dig its way out as mistakes continue to pile up. "Just taking turns making mistakes, and that's frustrating," Fitzgerald told reporters. "Six games left in the regular season at this point and we have no room for error moving forward. None." Plenty of those mistakes are coming from quarterback Carson Palmer, who recorded five of his 10 interceptions in the last three games and managed a season-low 198 passing yards in a 30-24 loss at Minnesota last week.

ABOUT THE FALCONS (6-4): Matt Ryan is second in the NFL in passing yards (3,247) and has thrown for 24 touchdowns with five interceptions in the best season of his strong career. Ryan is in line to get more help from the running game with the return of Tevin Coleman, who sat out the last three games with a hamstring injury but looked fast at practice this week. "That's what we were checking to see with Tevin," coach Dan Quinn told reporters. "Would he have the speed to get in and out of his breaks that make him such a unique player? So we saw the speed with him."

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Falcons signed RT Ryan Schraeder to a five-year contract extension reportedly worth $33 million.

2. Arizona RB David Johnson recorded his fourth 100-yard performance of the season with 103 last week and is third in the NFL with 863 rushing yards.

3. Atlanta TE Jacob Tamme was placed on injured reserve and underwent shoulder surgery during the bye.

 

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Preview: N.Y. Giants at Cleveland.

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, November 27, 2016
Where: FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

The New York Giants must guard against overconfidence Sunday as they aim for their sixth consecutive victory when they visit the winless Cleveland Browns. Four of the five wins during New York's run of success came at home, including last week's 22-16 triumph over Chicago, and each of its 10 games this season have been within one score in the fourth quarter.
The Giants' winning streak, which has followed a three-game slide, has kept them within striking distance of Dallas, which has won nine in a row since falling to New York in its season opener and owns a two-game lead over the division rival in the NFC East. New York does not want the stigma of being the first team this season to fall to Cleveland, which has lost each of its last three games by at least 15 points. The Browns hope to end their skid behind Josh McCown, who will make his third start of the season as rookie Cody Kessler entered the league's concussion protocol after being injured in last week's 24-9 setback against Pittsburgh. McCown, who missed six of Cleveland's first eight games with shoulder and collarbone injuries, is 65-of-122 for 778 yards with five touchdowns and six interceptions in four contests this season.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Giants -7. O/U: 44

ABOUT THE GIANTS (7-3): Jason Pierre-Paul was one of four players who did not participate in practice on Wednesday. The veteran defensive end, who registered 2 1/2 sacks in the win over the Bears, is dealing with a sore knee. Odell Beckham Jr. has made all of his team-leading six touchdown catches over the last six games and has recorded a league-high 31 since 2014.

ABOUT THE BROWNS (0-11): Robert Griffin III, who hasn't played since breaking a bone in his shoulder in the season opener against Philadelphia, practiced Wednesday after being designated for return from injured reserve. The 26-year-old Griffin, who has yet to be cleared for contact, will remain on IR for the rest of the season if Cleveland does not activate him within 21 days. Rookie Kevin Hogan, who has completed 14-of-26 passes for 104 yards with two interceptions in three games this season, will serve as McCown's backup on Sunday.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Giants WR Sterling Shepard is tied for the league lead among rookies with five touchdown receptions.

2. Cleveland has recorded a total of 16 sacks - six more than Buffalo's Lorenzo Alexander, Seattle's Cliff Avril and Kansas City's Dee Ford, who share the league lead.

3. New York S Landon Collins has made an interception in each of his last four games.

 

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The left side of the Dolphins' O-line today will be LT Sam Young, LG Kraig Urbik and center Anthony Steen against the 49ers.

 

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The Rams have been a nemesis for Saints QB Drew Brees. He has thrown exactly 2 interceptions in each of the six times he's played them, resulting in 12 interceptions and only 9 TD passes, according to ESPN Stats and Information. That's his most interceptions against any non-NFC South opponent.

 

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Tom Brady is seeking his 200th career win (including playoffs) Sunday, which would tie him with Peyton Manning for most wins by a quarterback all-time. Brady is currently tied with Brett Favre at 199.

 

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The Dolphins (6-4), in large part, won five in a row due to their talented and physical offensive line. It will be interesting to see how they adjust Sunday against the 49ers without their center (Mike Pouncey) and entire left side (Laremy Tunsil, Branden Albert).

 

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Preview: San Diego at Houston.

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, November 27, 2016
Where: NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas

The Houston Texans attempt to put a disappointing loss behind them and maintain their lead atop the AFC South - as well as their perfect home record - when they host the San Diego Chargers on Sunday. Houston squandered a seven-point advantage in the fourth quarter on Monday night and dropped a 27-20 decision to AFC West-leading Oakland in Mexico City.
The Texans had their quest for a season-high third straight victory squashed and saw their division lead over Indianapolis dwindle to a single game. San Diego, which resides in the basement of the AFC West, had its surge toward mediocrity halted last time out as it suffered a 31-24 home loss to Miami on Nov. 13. The Chargers hoped to head into their bye week with a .500 record but were denied their fourth win in five games as they surrendered 10 points to the Dolphins over the final three minutes of the fourth quarter. San Diego has been in all 10 of its games, as each of its six losses have been by eight points or fewer.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Chargers -1.5. O/U: 46.5

ABOUT THE CHARGERS (4-6): Philip Rivers had a roller-coaster afternoon against Miami, as he threw three touchdown passes but was intercepted four times. The trio of scoring tosses gave him 301 for his career, moving him past John Elway for eighth place on the all-time list, while the four picks came within a span of 13 minutes in the fourth quarter. Ronnie Hillman, who led Denver in rushing last season with a career-high 863 yards but was released in September, was claimed off waivers from Minnesota after gaining 50 yards on 18 carries in five games with the Vikings.

ABOUT THE TEXANS (6-4): All signs point to a victory for Houston, as the club has won each of its five home games thus far this season while Brock Osweiler is 2-0 lifetime as a starter against San Diego. Tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz has made a touchdown catch in each of his last three home games while rookie wideout Braxton Miller made his first TD reception in last week's loss. Jadeveon Clowney leads all defensive ends and is second overall in the league with 12 tackles for loss.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Chargers placed NT Brandon Mebane (biceps) on injured reserve and signed CB Trovon Reed from the practice squad.

2. Houston has been outscored 41-9 in the fourth quarter over its last four contests.

3. San Diego CB Casey Hayward is tied for the league lead with five interceptions.

 

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Preview: San Francisco at Miami.

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, November 27, 2016
Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

The Miami Dolphins appeared well on their way to another washout season before a stunning turnaround that has put them on the periphery of postseason contention. The Dolphins look to run their winning streak to six games Sunday as they host the San Francisco 49ers, who own the second-worst record in the NFL.
Miami has moved within two games of first-place New England in the AFC East and is one behind Kansas City and Denver for the second wild card, but coach Adam Gase is not focusing on the playoff chase. "We're so far away still," Gase told reporters one day after his team rallied for a 14-10 road win over the Los Angeles Rams. "It's not even worth it to me to look at it." San Francisco has dropped a franchise record-tying nine in a row since a season-opening 28-0 win over the Rams. Although seven of the nine losses have been by double digits, the 49ers did turn in a strong effort in their last road game, losing at Arizona on a last-second field goal in Week 10.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Dolphins -7.5. O/U: 44.5

ABOUT THE 49ers (1-9): San Francisco already owns the worst defense in the league, giving up 31.3 points and 431.1 yards per game, and continues to be ravaged by season-ending injuries. The latest was to safety Eric Reid, who suffered a biceps tear in last week's loss to New England to join linebacker NaVorro Bowman - the NFL's leading tackler last season - and 2015 first-round draft pick Arik Armstead on the shelf. While speedster Torrey Smith missed his first career game last week, tight end Vance McDonald continues to emerge as one of Colin Kaepernick's trusted receivers with six targets in each of the last four games. Running back Carlos Hyde is coming off one of his best games of the season with 86 yards on 19 carries.

ABOUT THE DOLPHINS (6-4): With the 49ers yielding 179.5 rushing yards per game, logic dictates that Miami feature a heavy dose of Jay Ajayi, who had back-to-back 200-yard games last month and is averaging 5.6 yards per carry. However, the Dolphins could be without three starters along the offensive line as left tackle Branden Albert, first-round draft pick Laremy Tunsil and center Mike Pouncey all are dealing with injuries. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill and the offense were dreadful for most of last week's victory with nine punts and an interception on the first 10 possessions before he connected on a pair of late TD passes to wideouts Jarvis Landry and DeVante Parker. Miami's run defense ranks 30th at 126.1 yards per game.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Parker, Miami's first-round pick in 2015, has made 13 catches for 182 yards and a TD in his last two games.

2. 49ers CB Jimmie Ward is in the NFL's concussion protocol.

3. The Dolphins have come from behind in the fourth quarter in each of their last four contests.

 

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Preview: Los Angeles at New Orleans.

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, November 27, 2016
Where: Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

Jared Goff's professional debut was a bust last week as the No. 1 pick threw for just 134 yards without a touchdown in the Los Angeles Rams' 14-10 home loss against Miami. Goff now has the unenviable task of trying to match darts against the NFL's leading passer, Drew Brees, when the Rams visit the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
The Rams looked to carry their rookie to the win last week but Miami scored twice late in the fourth quarter, the dagger coming on a 9-yard touchdown pass from Ryan Tannehill to DeVante Parker with just 36 seconds to play. Goff's first career interception ended the Rams' comeback attempt in the waning moments. While Brees continues to excel, the Saints continue to find ways to lose. A week after Denver broke the Saints' hearts by returning an blocked extra point for the game-winning score, New Orleans spotted Carolina a 23-3 lead and ran out of time in its comeback bid, falling 23-20 despite two fourth-quarter touchdown passes.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Saints -7. O/U: 45.5.

ABOUT THE RAMS (4-6): Los Angeles started Goff's debut fairly well last week, racing out to a 10-0 lead, but Goff played little part in it. Struggling back Todd Gurley gave the Rams a 7-0 lead with a 24-yard scoring run but he finished with just 76 yards on 20 carries after a strong start and he has not topped 85 yards in a game all season. Goff said he thought things went relatively well in his debut. "Felt good," he said. "We're obviously disappointed with the result there at the end and how things turned out, and how we felt through the whole game and how in control we were."

ABOUT THE SAINTS (4-6): Brees has thrown for 300 yards four times on the season and surpassed 400 yards twice to lead the league with 3,277 yards passing and 26 touchdowns. The Saints lost running back Mark Ingram to a head injury in the third quarter and their leading rusher with 575 yards and two touchdowns on the ground remains in concussion protocol. Ranked last in the league the past two seasons, New Orleans' defense has improved steadily this year and it ranks a respectable 18th in the NFL since Week 4, allowing 354.7 yards a game, and it is No. 1 in red-zone defense since Week 7.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Even for a team that's ranked last in the league in scoring, the Rams' offense is a mess. Los Angeles is averaging an NFL-low 14.9 points. New Orleans, conversely, is averaging 28.5 points.

2. New Orleans expects to have cornerback Delvin Breaux back for Sunday's game as he continues to improved from a broken fibula.

3. The Rams have won the last two in the series but the teams have not met since 2013.

 

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No real surprises among Browns inactives: QBs Cody Kessler and Joe Callahan, CB Tramon Williams, OL Gabe Ikard and Jonathan Cooper, WR Jordan Payton, DL Tyrone Holmes.

 

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[h=1]Preview: Seattle at Tampa Bay.[/h]
When: 4:05 PM ET, Sunday, November 27, 2016
Where: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida


The Seattle Seahawks just don't seem to lose in November and December, and this season is no exception. The Seahawks will go for their fourth straight win and second in three weeks on the East Coast when they visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

Seattle is making its third trip into the Eastern Time Zone and already has wins over the New York Jets and New England on its resume as it chases Dallas for the best record in the NFC. The Seahawks, who are 18-3 in November and December since the 2014 season, will give a heavier load to running back Thomas Rawls against the Buccaneers after C.J. Prosise went down with a fractured scapula in last week's 26-15 home win over Philadelphia. Tampa Bay is fighting for the top spot in the NFC South and sits one game behind first-place Atlanta after ripping off back-to-back wins. "We have to keep building," Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston told reporters. "It's one day at a time, one win at a time. We have to keep building. Obviously, we're on the up-and-up, but we've got to keep producing."

TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Seahawks -5.5. O/U: 45

ABOUT THE SEAHAWKS (7-2-1): Russell Wilson battled injuries in October and went three straight games without a touchdown - passing or rushing - to close out the month. Since the calendar turned, Wilson returned to health and has recorded six passing TDs without an interception in his last three games while adding rushing and receiving scores. "I think the quick bursts that he showed when he had to make the decision was really the confidence he demonstrated he's got," coach Pete Carroll told reporters in regard to Wilson's health. "I couldn't be more fired up about that. That's when we're playing ball the way we know how to play. It's a big factor for us."

ABOUT THE BUCCANEERS (5-5): Winston steadily is making his way into the conversation about elite quarterbacks in the NFL, and he stretched his streak to 26 straight games to begin his career with at least one rushing or passing TD when he hit rookie tight end Alan Cross with a fourth-quarter TD pass in last week's 19-17 win at Kansas City. "Jameis was out of sight today," coach Dirk Koetter told reporters after the triumph. "That's as good of quarterback play of however many years I've been in the league now. Jameis - he was awesome all day. Jameis played a great game." Winston is forming a strong connection with wide receiver Mike Evans, who is third in the NFL with 916 receiving yards and second with eight TD catches.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Buccaneers placed Ben Gottschalk on injured reserve and promoted fellow C Josh Allen from the practice squad.

2. Seattle S Earl Thomas suffered a hamstring strain last week and is questionable for Sunday.

3. Tampa Bay CB Jude Adjei-Barimah was suspended four games for violating the NFL's PED policy.