NFL Sunday

Fantasy tips

CAN'T MISS: Philip Rivers vs. the Cowboys

SLEEPER: Brian Hartline vs. the Jaguars

NOT THIS WEEK: Cedric Benson vs. Vikings

FREE AGENT PICK UP: Quinton Ganther

Local watch

Ganther gaining: Redskins RB Quinton Ganther (Utah) will start against the Raiders today. He's rushed 13 times for 78 yards in his team's last two games as a backup.

Game of the week

Bengals at Vikings

The Vikings are looking to rebound after losing to Arizona on Sunday, but the Bengals are no pushover. Cincinnati, which is one win away from wrapping up the AFC North, has been at its best this season against better teams.

Team on the rise

Raiders

Their recent play has shown how one person (JaMarcus Russell) was giving them no chance to win. They stunned the Steelers last week and look frisky.

Team on the decline

Patriots

They've lost two straight games for the first time since the 2006 season, and they're 1-5 on the road. They are no longer one of the NFL's elite teams.

TV schedule

BRONCOS (8-4) AT COLTS (12-0)

11 a.m., Ch. 2

Both teams started 6-0, and the Colts have kept rolling. They'll set a record for most consecutive regular-season victories if they beat Denver today. History will happen for the Colts.

Prediction: Colts, 31-10

SAINTS (12-0) AT FALCONS (6-6)

11 a.m., Ch. 13

The unbeaten Saints had plenty of chances to fold against the Redskins and didn't. If there was a game they were going to lose against a lesser opponent, that was it.

Prediction: Saints, 38-17

CHARGERS (9-3) AT COWBOYS (8-4)

2:15 p.m., Ch. 2