The Harmon Football Forecast is one of the most highly regarded and widely read sports features in the country, published in over 200 newspapers.

It all began when Bob Harmon began predicting college and NFL games in 1957. He devised a mathematical formula that picked winners correctly between 72 and 78 percent of the time; most seasons getting almost 75 percent of his picks right.

Today, Jim Harmon and his staff are the only forecasters who predict exact scores and chart every college and pro team.

Green Bay 29, Arizona 13

The Packers should be able to move at will against the Cardinals, but Arizona's passing game might keep it close. They've met only four times since 1985, but G.B. has won all four, most recently in '00.

Indianapolis 30, Jacksonville 17

They're 4-0 against the Jaguars, but the Colts struggled with them last year on the way to 28-25 and 20-13 wins, paced by Peyton Manning's combined 39-for-59 passing. Jacksonville knows what to look for.

Kansas City 28, Houston 14

With a defense that's still figuring things out, the Texans can't slow the Chiefs' ground attack, and K.C. can throw against them, too. Even the Chiefs' please-don't-throw-on-us D will look good here.

Miami 27, Buffalo 25

After getting swept by the Dolphins in '00 and '01, the Bills pounded them 23-10 in Miami and 38-21 in Buffalo last year. We don't think Buffalo will shred Miami's D like it did N.E.'s two weeks ago.

Minnesota 32, Detroit 21

This one won't be as tight as the Vikings' 31-24 and 38-36 wins over the Lions in '02, because Minnesota has some defense as well as offense. The Vikes have won six of their last seven against Detroit.

New England 21, New York Jets 19

A crucial matchup -- and a near-tossup -- even after a forgettable first two weeks for the Jets. N.E. pasted N.Y. last season, 44-7, then got lit up by Chad Pennington as the Jets struck back, 30-17

New York Giants 23, Washington 20

In '02 the Giants won two from the Redskins for the first time since '95, 19-17 and 27-21. The key will be whether Washington's pass defense, excellent last year, can keep N.Y.'s receivers corralled.

Pittsburgh 30, Cincinnati 14

Jerome Bettis ran for four TD's in the Steelers' sweep of the Bengals last year, 34-7 and 29-21, and once again Pittsburgh will have to win on the ground, steering clear of Cincy's creditable secondary.

St. Louis 24, Seattle 21

It's the Rams through the air vs. the Seahawks on the ground, and neither defense can do much about it. In '02, when Seattle threw well, too, St. Louis won first, 37-20, then the 'Hawks got even, 30-10.

San Diego 17, Baltimore 14

The first game outside these clubs' respective divisions has a could-go-either-way feel, though the Ravens' defense certainly could dominate. Baltimore won their most recent face-off, three years ago.

San Francisco 35, Cleveland 17

By keeping the ball on the ground, the 49ers can make the run-defenseless Browns miserable. It's been 10 years since they last battled -- and Cleveland ended a three-game S.F. series winning streak.

Tampa Bay 20, Atlanta 12

With a defense that can shut down the run-heavy Falcons, the Buccaneers can make short work of them like they did last year, while winning their fourth and fifth in a row in the series, 20-6 and 34-10.

Tennessee 27, New Orleans 17

If we were the Saints, we'd put the ball up all day long, because that's where the Titans' defense is vulnerable. Then, of course, there's their offense. .. Tennessee won last, four years ago, 24-21.

Denver 28, Oakland 26

If we were either of these teams, we'd put the ball up all night long, because that's where both defenses are vulnerable. In '02 Oakland beat Denver twice for the first time since '94, 34-10 and 28-16.