Dallas will take the field with heavy hearts after the tragic death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland. They had a bye week to try to make sense of it and recover as much as they could.

In 2024, the Lions seemed like an unstoppable force as they went 15-2, clinched home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs, and looked like they were heading for their first Super Bowl appearance. However, they ran into an unintimidated and hungry Commanders team that dropped them in the Divisional Round.

The Bengals and Steelers face off in a rematch this week. Cincinnati won the first matchup at home, but faces an uphill battle on the road as they continue to deal with several key injuries.

The Chargers and Jaguars meet this week in a clash between playoff hopefuls. Their last meeting was a postseason game that Jacksonville won, but they enter this one as the underdog at home.

This season has been a struggle for the Chiefs. They lost their first two games to the Chargers and Eagles, righted the ship with wins over the Giants and Ravens, were upset by the Jaguars, beat the Lions, Raiders, and Commanders, then lost relatively convincingly to the Bills.

After Week 5, when the 49ers upset the Rams in Los Angeles, they were 4-1 and looked like a sure bet to return to the playoffs, perhaps even winning the tough NFC West. Since then, they have gone 2-3, falling to 3rd place in the division behind two Super Bowl contenders, the Rams and Seahawks.

The Packers and Giants face off this week in an NFC clash. Green Bay looks to end a two-game losing streak both this season and against the Giants, while New York is moving into a new era.

The Texans and Titans meet for the second time this season on Sunday. Houston aims to build on the momentum earned by backup QB Davis Mills, while Tennessee is in desperate need of a win.

One of the games on Sunday's NFL slate features the Minnesota Vikings hosting the Chicago Bears. Who has the edge in our Vikings vs Bears pick?

The Buccaneers and Bills meet this week in a battle between likely playoff teams. Despite holding a combined record of 12-6, both teams lost last week and will be looking for a bounce back win.

The Panthers and Falcons face off this week in a divisional clash. Atlanta is seeking revenge after their brutal defeat to the Panthers back in September, but faces a tough challenge, even at home.

The Ravens blew a huge lead and lost to the Bills in Week 1. After the Week 2 beating of the Browns, they lost four straight. At 1-5, many thought they were finished. However, victories over the Bears, Dolphins, and Vikings have brought them back into contention.