Jets will keep Cincy winless

Cowboys (-5) over CARDS: It's been 20 years since the Cards were in first place this late in the season. But injuries to sackman Bertrand Berry and DBs Rod Hood and Adrian Wilson could make this a career day for Tony Romo.

Packers (+21/2) over SEAHAWKS: Can't back the Seahawks as favorites when they have a sore-kneed QB and just one win, which was against Rams. Packers will tighten up the run defense and break three-game skid.

Patriots (+51/2) over CHARGERS: Pats have too much talent to stay ranked 31st in total offense for long. And remember, this is still Belichick vs. Norv.

MONDAY NIGHT Giants (-71/2) over BROWNS: The rest of the league is coming to grips with what the Giants already knew: that they're still the best and getting better fast. They will rise to this prime-time occasion.

BEST BETS: Saints, Patriots, Giants LAST WEEK: 8-4-2

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