Wrath of Woody: Today’s NFL matchups, Week 11

WASHINGTON (3-6) AT DALLAS (6-3)

Time: 1 p.m.

Line: Cowboys by 11

On the air: TV - Fox; radio - WXGI (950), 10

Inside slant: Cowboys were a Lambeau no-show last week, and the Redskins surprised the reeling Broncos. Washington's defense is solid, and this rivalry's renewal doesn't have to be a blowout.

Wrath of Woody: To show his arm strength, Redskins QB Jason Campbell bounces a pass of the Cowboys' scoreboard. Dallas 31, Washington 17

INDIANAPOLIS (9-0) AT BALTIMORE (5-4)

Time: 1 p.m.

Line: Colts by 1

On the air: TV - CBS; radio - WRNL (910), 12:30; WHAP (1340), 1

Inside slant: Maybe the horseshoe on the helmet is protecting the Colts, still perfect after three straight narrow escapes. Indianapolis covered the past five meetings, and QB Peyton Manning will torch the Ravens' shaky corners.

Wrath of Woody: Games near water concern the Colts. Manning's leadership skills are so strong that when he tells a player to "Jump in a lake," the player looks for the nearest body of water. Indianapolis 23, Baltimore 21

ATLANTA (5-4) AT N.Y. GIANTS (5-4)

Time: 1 p.m.

Line: Giants by 7

Inside slant: A bye and losses by Dallas and Philadelphia refreshed the reeling Giants, who catch Atlanta (1-4 road) at a good time. Falcons QB Matt Ryan is misfiring, RB Michael Turner (high ankle sprain) is hurt, and the Falcons have lost four of five. The loser's playoff chances will be mighty slim.

Wrath of Woody: Falcons players have grown weary of hearing coach Mike Smith say, "If we can make it there, we can make it anywhere . . . N.Y. Giants 19, Atlanta 17

SAN FRANCISCO (4-5) AT GREEN BAY (5-4)

Time: 1 p.m.

Line: Packers by 6½

Inside slant: The 49ers (league-best 6-2-1 against the spread) prove you don't have to be above .500 to cover often. But they lack firepower, and the Packers should control the 49ers' main threat, RB Frank Gore.

Wrath of Woody: 49ers find it quaint that the entire city of Green Bay would fit in the San Francisco Airport. Green Bay 30, San Francisco 17

PITTSBURGH (6-3) AT KANSAS CITY (2-7)

Time: 1 p.m.

Line: Steelers by 10

Radio: WHAN (1430), noon

Inside slant: Home teams went 8-5-1 but are only 64-75-3. After a slapping by the Bengals, the embarrassed Steelers will punish a team that's lost 10 straight in what once was a fortress.

Wrath of Woody: Steelers game plan included information that John Wayne's real name was Marion Morrison. Pittsburgh 19, Kansas City 16

NEW ORLEANS (9-0) AT TAMPA BAY (1-8)

Time: 1 p.m.

Line: Saints by 11

Inside slant: After a 9-2 start, double-digit favorites (15-12-1 against the spread) have cooled off. So have the Saints, still undefeated despite three straight sloppy games. They'll awaken against the Buccaneers, who should regress after two strong efforts.

Wrath of Woody: Local ordinance in Tampa prevents the Saints from marching into the stadium. New Orleans 41, Tampa Bay 25

BUFFALO (3-6) AT JACKSONVILLE (5-4)

Time: 1 p.m.

Line: Jaguars by 8½

Inside slant: Bills will be without defensive line stalwart Marcus Stroud, as if stopping Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew isn't difficult enough.

Wrath of Woody: Fired Bills coach Dick Jauron was so looking forward a balmy weekend weather in Jacksonville. Jacksonville 24, Buffalo 3

SEATTLE (3-6) AT MINNESOTA (8-1)

Time: 1 p.m.

Line: Vikings by 10½

Inside slant: Road teams are 75-64-3 against the spread with no help from the Seahawks (0-4, no covers) away from home. The only way the injury-depleted Seattle will compete is if Minnesota sleepwalks.

Wrath of Woody: Brett Favre and Matt Hasselbeck once were teammates. Neither expected to be playing this long. Minnesota 30, Seattle 23

CLEVELAND (1-8) AT DETROIT (1-8)

Time: 1 p.m.

Line: Lions by 3½

Inside slant: The Lions are last in the spread standings (2-6-1), but even that can't give the Browns any confidence.

Wrath of Woody: This game is even blacked out at NFL headquarters. Detroit 17, Cleveland 9.

SAN DIEGO (6-3) AT DENVER (6-3)

Time: 4:15 p.m.

Line: Off

Radio: WRNL (910), 3:45

Inside slant: QB Kyle Orton's ankle injury probably will force the slumping Broncos to start Chris Simms. LB Shawne Merriman dances as the Chargers take control of the division.

Wrath of Woody: Broncos' performances have fallen off so much their games are now held at sea level. San Diego 26, Denver 16

N.Y. JETS (4-5) AT NEW ENGLAND (6-3)

Time: 4:15 p.m.

Line: Patriots by 10½

TV: CBS

Inside slant: The Week 2 loss to the Jets and the last-minute collapse at Indianapolis will motivate the Patriots.

Wrath of Woody: Patriots coach Bill Belichick is considering cutting his punter and going for it on every fourth-down situation. New England 31, N.Y. Jets 10

ARIZONA (6-3) AT ST. LOUIS (1-8)

Time: 4:05 p.m.

Line: Cardinals by 9

Inside slant: In their second straight lousy week, favorites went 5-9-1 to fall to 69-71-3 (one pick 'em). The Rams (4-5 against the spread) try hard for Steve Spagnuolo but again are overmatched.

Wrath of Woody: Rams find it discouraging that lines to go into the Arch are longer than lines to get into their games. Arizona 27, St. Louis 23

CINCINNATI (7-2) AT OAKLAND (2-7)

Time: 4:15 p.m.

Line: Bengals by 9½

Inside slant: After beating Pittsburgh in Week 3, the Bengals barely beat the Browns. But they should crush the Raiders' Stone Age offense and new starting QB Bruce Gradkowski.

Wrath of Woody: While checking NFL standings, Bengals notice 'Cincinnati' is in first place and wonder if they're looking at the Cincinnati Bearcats in the BCS standings. Cincinnati 19, Oakland 17

PHILADELPHIA (5-4) AT CHICAGO (4-5)

Time: 8:20 p.m.

Line: Eagles by 3

On the air: TV - NBC; radio - WRNL (910), 7:30

Inside slant: Too bad Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (out, concussion) is so fragile, because when healthy he's a force. Eagles can't run the ball, but neither can the Bears, who can't count on their defense, either.

Wrath of Woody: When Jay Cutler is your quarterback, your team's nickname should be "Roller Coaster." Chicago 16, Philadelphia 14

TENNESSEE (3-6) AT HOUSTON (5-4)

Tomorrow: 8:30 p.m.

Line: Texans by 4½

On the air: TV - ESPN; radio - WXGI (950, 8

Inside slant: The teaser Texans remind me of Brazil, "the country of the future, and it always will be." Tennessee is better than its record and under no pressure. The Texans can't afford a loss, and I'm skeptical of them in prime time.

Wrath of Woody: Titans owner Bud Adams keeps asking, "Where are the Oilers?" Tennessee 24, Houston 23

- Capsules by Newsday; predictions by Paul Woody

For the record: Overall - Last week, 7-8; Year, 94-50. Against the line: Last week, 6-8-1; Year, 73-69-2.