Chargers (12-5)
at Colts (13-3)
When: Noon today.
TV: KXJB (GF Channel 4).
Line: Colts by 9.
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Last meeting: Chargers won 23-21 at San Diego on Nov. 11.
Key stat: Chargers have won seven straight by an average of 17 points.
Fantasy factor: In three games vs. Colts, LaDainian Tomlinson averaging a modest 3.5 yards per carry with 2 rushing TDs. Colts' Reggie Wayne became a star this season with 104 catches, third in NFL, and 10 TD receptions.
The buzz: Colts had won six straight since losing to Chargers before resting regulars in regular-season finale vs. Tennessee, so both teams come in playing well. Chargers' hopes rest on their pass rush, otherwise Manning will find Wayne and Dallas Clark.
The pick: Colts 27, Chargers 17.
NFC
Giants (11-6) at
Cowboys (13-3)
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When: 3:30 p.m. Sunday.
TV: KBRR (GF Channel 10).
Line: Cowboys by 7½.
Last meeting: Cowboys won 31-20 at New York on Nov. 11.
Key stat: Cowboys have won last three meetings.
Fantasy factor: Giants' Eli Manning is hot, with 6 TD passes and only 1 INT in last two games. Tony Romo is not hot, with 1 TD pass vs. 5 INTs in last three games.
The buzz: Giants head to Texas a confident bunch after their wild-card victory at Tampa. With so much on the line, Romo should bounce back to midseason form and do enough.
The pick: Cowboys 24, Giants 20.
