NFL capsules for weekend games.

Byline: Terry Bannon

Lions (4-2) at Bears (3-4)

Noon Sunday

Line: Bears by 5.

Last meeting: Lions won, 37-27, at Detroit on Sept. 30.

Key stat: Bears' minus-7 turnover differential tied for 28th in NFL.

Fantasy factor: Jon Kitna has thrown 5 TD passes with no INTs in last 2 meetings. Brian Griese going for 3rd straight 300-yard passing game.

The Buzz: Despite all that's gone wrong, Bears can hit midseason with win and keep playoffs in sight. They're hungry and they're at home, even if they aren't running ball well.

The Pick: Bears 27, Lions 20.

Colts (6-0) at Panthers (4-2)

Noon Sunday

Line: Colts by 6 {.

Last meeting: Colts won, 23-20 (OT), on Oct. 12, 2003.

Key stat: Colts have won 11 straight, dating back to last season.

Fantasy factor: Colts TE Dallas Clark has caught TD pass in 5 consecutive games and has 30 receptions for 12.2-yard average. Panthers' DeAngelo Williams aims to repeat last week's 121-yard, 1-TD rushing effort.

The Buzz: Colts on roll, but they have to keep minds on this one and not look ahead to meeting with Patriots next week. Panthers need to get ball to WR Steve Smith (6 TD catches) to have chance.

The Pick: Colts 30, Panthers 21.

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NFL capsules for weekend games.

Byline: Terry Bannon

Lions (4-2) at Bears (3-4)

Noon Sunday

Line: Bears by 5.

Last meeting: Lions won, 37-27, at Detroit on Sept. 30.

Key stat: Bears' minus-7 turnover differential tied for 28th in NFL.

Fantasy factor: Jon Kitna has thrown 5 TD passes with no INTs in last 2 meetings. Brian Griese going for 3rd straight 300-yard passing game.

The Buzz: Despite all that's gone wrong, Bears can hit midseason with win and keep playoffs in sight. They're hungry and they're at home, even if they aren't running ball well.

The Pick: Bears 27, Lions 20.

Colts (6-0) at Panthers (4-2)

Noon Sunday

Line: Colts by 6 {.

Last meeting: Colts won, 23-20 (OT), on Oct. 12, 2003.

Key stat: Colts have won 11 straight, dating back to last season.

Fantasy factor: Colts TE Dallas Clark has caught TD pass in 5 consecutive games and has 30 receptions for 12.2-yard average. Panthers' DeAngelo Williams aims to repeat last week's 121-yard, 1-TD rushing effort.

The Buzz: Colts on roll, but they have to keep minds on this one and not look ahead to meeting with Patriots next week. Panthers need to get ball to WR Steve Smith (6 TD catches) to have chance.

The Pick: Colts 30, Panthers 21.

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NFL capsules for weekend games.

Byline: Terry Bannon

Lions (4-2) at Bears (3-4)

Noon Sunday

Line: Bears by 5.

Last meeting: Lions won, 37-27, at Detroit on Sept. 30.

Key stat: Bears' minus-7 turnover differential tied for 28th in NFL.

Fantasy factor: Jon Kitna has thrown 5 TD passes with no INTs in last 2 meetings. Brian Griese going for 3rd straight 300-yard passing game.

The Buzz: Despite all that's gone wrong, Bears can hit midseason with win and keep playoffs in sight. They're hungry and they're at home, even if they aren't running ball well.

The Pick: Bears 27, Lions 20.

Colts (6-0) at Panthers (4-2)

Noon Sunday

Line: Colts by 6 {.

Last meeting: Colts won, 23-20 (OT), on Oct. 12, 2003.

Key stat: Colts have won 11 straight, dating back to last season.

Fantasy factor: Colts TE Dallas Clark has caught TD pass in 5 consecutive games and has 30 receptions for 12.2-yard average. Panthers' DeAngelo Williams aims to repeat last week's 121-yard, 1-TD rushing effort.

The Buzz: Colts on roll, but they have to keep minds on this one and not look ahead to meeting with Patriots next week. Panthers need to get ball to WR Steve Smith (6 TD catches) to have chance.

The Pick: Colts 30, Panthers 21.

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NFL capsules for weekend games.

Byline: Terry Bannon

Lions (4-2) at Bears (3-4)

Noon Sunday

Line: Bears by 5.

Last meeting: Lions won, 37-27, at Detroit on Sept. 30.

Key stat: Bears' minus-7 turnover differential tied for 28th in NFL.

Fantasy factor: Jon Kitna has thrown 5 TD passes with no INTs in last 2 meetings. Brian Griese going for 3rd straight 300-yard passing game.

The Buzz: Despite all that's gone wrong, Bears can hit midseason with win and keep playoffs in sight. They're hungry and they're at home, even if they aren't running ball well.

The Pick: Bears 27, Lions 20.

Colts (6-0) at Panthers (4-2)

Noon Sunday

Line: Colts by 6 {.

Last meeting: Colts won, 23-20 (OT), on Oct. 12, 2003.

Key stat: Colts have won 11 straight, dating back to last season.

Fantasy factor: Colts TE Dallas Clark has caught TD pass in 5 consecutive games and has 30 receptions for 12.2-yard average. Panthers' DeAngelo Williams aims to repeat last week's 121-yard, 1-TD rushing effort.

The Buzz: Colts on roll, but they have to keep minds on this one and not look ahead to meeting with Patriots next week. Panthers need to get ball to WR Steve Smith (6 TD catches) to have chance.

The Pick: Colts 30, Panthers 21.

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