Wrath of Woody - NFL matchups, Week 8

N.Y. GIANTS (5-2) AT PHILADELPHIA (4-2)

Time: 1 p.m.

Line: Even

TV: Fox

Inside slant: In the opener of the New York-Philadelphia day-night hatefest, the Giants have a double-revenge angle working. Last year, the Eagles exposed the Giants' problems without WR Plaxico Burress and later slapped Big Blue in the playoffs. Philly's offense is erratic, and RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) may sit.

Wrath of Woody: If Westbrook doesn't play, the Eagles are thinking of going on a wildcat strike. New York Giants 27, Philadelphia 26.

MIAMI (2-4) VS. NEW YORK JETS (4-3)

Time: 1 p.m.

Line: Jets by 3

Inside slant: Don't get carried away by the Jets' rout of the Raiders, who can make anybody look overpowering, and losing playmaker RB Leon Washington was a major hit. Even with T Kris Jenkins (out for the season), the Jets couldn't stop the wildcat in Miami. Expect more of the same.

Wrath of Woody: Jets QB Mark Sanchez's explanation for his recent poor performances: He spent a week watching reality shows on TV and his brain turned to mush. New York Jets 19, Miami 17.

DENVER (6-0) AT BALTIMORE (3-3)

Time: 1 p.m.

Line: Ravens by 3½

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

Inside slant: Big-picture handicapping and the line say this is a logical spot for Denver's first loss. The Broncos are for real but not an elite team. After three straight down-to-the wire losses, the desperate Ravens will be fired up at home.

Wrath of Woody: Pregame discussion between Broncos coach Josh McDaniels and Ravens coach John Harbaugh centers on whether Jon or Kate was at fault. Baltimore 19, Denver 17.

SAN FRANCISCO (3-3) AT INDIANAPOLIS (6-0)

Time: 1 p.m.

Line: Colts by 12

Radio: WXGI (950), 12:30 p.m.

Inside slant: Favorites are 56-45-2 ATS, but home teams are only 48-53-2 after a 3-9-1 week. QB Alex Smith starts for the 49ers after throwing three second-half TD passes vs. Texans. Colts (5-1 ATS) have won 15 regular-season games in a row, and the 49ers' pass defense is lousy.

Wrath of Woody: Little known fact about the drafting of QB Peyton Manning. The Colts found him on Match.com. Indianapolis 41, San Francisco 14.

SEATTLE (2-4) AT DALLAS (4-2)

Time: 1 p.m.

Line: Cowboys by 9½

Inside slant: The erratic Cowboys used the bye week to get their minds right (for the time being) and pummeled the Falcons. The Seahawks are soft, bad on the road and riddled with injuries, so a repeat performance seems likely.

Wrath of Woody: Cowboys coach Wade Phillips spent the week telling his players he always gets the movies "Sleepless in Seattle" confused with "While You Were Sleeping." Dallas 30, Seattle 16.

HOUSTON (4-3) AT BUFFALO (3-4)

Time:1 p.m.

Line: Texans by 3½

Inside slant: Bills are riding a two-game winning streak, but don't expect it to reach three. They were dominated last Sunday, but Panthers QB Jake Delhomme came to their rescue.

Wrath of Woody: Oddly enough, these teams don't have bad records. The NFL is investigating how this is possible. Buffalo 13, Houston 12.

CLEVELAND (1-6) AT CHICAGO (3-3)

Time: 1 p.m.

Line: Bears by 13

Inside slant: The Bears had an unscheduled bye and didn't show up for a 45-10 slaughter in Cincinnati. Embarrassment and Browns tapes will get their juices flowing. The good Jay Cutler reappears.

Wrath of Woody: Browns are angry at Cutler. When they went trick or treating at his house, Cutler told them he had given out the last of the mini Twix bars. Chicago 31, Cleveland 3.

ST. LOUIS (0-7) AT DETROIT (1-5)

Time: 1 p.m.

Line: Lions by 4½

Inside slant: Lions QB Matthew Stafford (knee) is questionable. The Rams, losers of 17 straight, nearly beat the Redskins and Jaguars on the road.

Wrath of Woody: Now that he's shopping for himself, Stafford constantly is amused that hot dogs come in packages of 10 and hot dog buns come in packages of eight. Detroit 27, St. Louis 10.

MINNESOTA (6-1) GREEN BAY (4-2)

Time: 4:15 p.m.

Line: Packers by 3

On the air: TVFox; radio - WRNL (910), 4 p.m.

Inside slant: In "The Return of Brett," Vikings again will exploit the Pack's shaky offensive line and rebound from a tough loss in Pittsburgh.

Wrath of Woody: And another reason Brett Favre is mad at the Packers - no floats for his homecoming. Minnesota 24, Green Bay 23.

OAKLAND (2-5) AT SAN DIEGO (3-3)

Time: 4:05 p.m.

Line: Chargers by 16½

Inside slant: Double-digit favorites are 12-4 ATS, and here's the season's biggest line yet. Are the Raiders that bad? Unquestionably, but they almost beat San Diego in Week 1 and wasted no energy against the Jets. San Diego could play down to Oakland's level again.

Wrath of Woody: One of the Raiders' problems concerns their evaluation process of college players. Instead of giving them the Wonderlic Test, they ask questions taken from "Are You Smarter than a 4th Grader?" San Diego 43, Oakland 6.

JACKSONVILLE (3-3) AT TENNESSEE (0-6)

Time: 4:05 p.m.

Line: Titans by 3

Inside slant: The Jaguars struggle at Tennessee (3-7 ATS), and their .500 record is a mirage. The Titans' schedule is tough, and they could go 3-13 if they lose here. Maybe the switch to Vince Young at QB will provide a spark.

Wrath of Woody: Titans coach Jeff Fisher finally figured out what's wrong with his team: They left a wakeup call for the 2010 season. Tennessee 19, Jacksonville 6.

CAROLINA (2-4) AT ARIZONA(4-2)

Time: 4:15 p.m.

Line: Cardinals by 10

Radio: WXGI (950), 4 p.m.

Inside slant: It's a rematch of the playoff upset that began QB Jake Delhomme's turnover pandemic. Bumbling Panthers (1-5 ATS) even struggled against the Bucs, the worst of the many bottom feeders.

Wrath of Woody: When he overhears teammates talking about "Windows 7" while boarding the flight to Phoenix, Delhomme says, "No, I think the movie is 'Rear Window.' Arizona 27, Carolina 23.

ATLANTA (4-2) AT NEW ORLEANS (6-0)

Tomorrow: 8:30 p.m.

Line: Saints by 10

On the air: TV - ESPN; radio: WRNL (910), 9 p.m.

Inside slant: Saints QB Drew Brees and the league's top offense burns an undersized defense in the deafening Superdome.

Wrath of Woody: Falcons are surprised to learn they're in New Orleans for a game. They thought they were filming an episode of "Diners Drive-Ins and Dives." Atlanta 31, New Orleans 30.

For the record: Overall - Last week, 9-4; Year, 69-34. Against the line - Last week, 6-6-1; Year, 51-51-1.