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NFL Football Wagering PreviewThe final week of the National Football League's regular season kicked off on Saturday, but if you want to know which teams will still be playing after this week you'll need to tune in to Sunday's batch of games. Only one playoff spot is still up for grabs in the AFC, but the NFC still has three postseason slots being contested. Here's a look at four games that could have playoff implications: Carolina (10-5) at Atlanta (8-7) - 1:00 pm EST All the Carolina Panthers need to do to ensure themselves a spot in the playoffs is win. Of course, that same fact was true for the Panthers last week and they lost. Despite being labeled a Super Bowl dark horse at the beginning of the season, the Panthers may miss the postseason thanks to losing two of their last three games. If Carolina is to win on Sunday they might have to do it without running back DeShaun Foster. Foster is listed as questionable due to a toe injury, although he says he'll be ready to go come game time. A year after making it to the NFC Championship game the Atlanta Falcons won't even be headed to the postseason. In fact, the Falcons need a win this week to secure a winning record. Atlanta has lost their last two games, but should still have most of their regulars in the lineup Sunday as they try to play the spoiler versus Carolina. These two teams clashed back in Week 13 when Carolina defeated Atlanta 24-6 as a 3-point home favorite. The Panthers have garnered the oddsmakers' favor again, opening as a 4-point favorite. Cincinnati (11-4) at Kansas City (9-6) - 1:00 pm EST In Kansas City on Sunday the Chiefs could well be playing for their playoff lives while keeping a eye on the out-of-town scoreboard. The Chiefs need a victory over the Bengals Sunday and some help from the Lions, who must defeat Pittsburgh for Kansas City to advance. The Chiefs may have caught a break in this game, as Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer won't be 100 percent, if he takes the field at all while battling a groin injury. Running back Rudi Johnson is suffering from a knee injury, but isn't expected to miss any time on Sunday. Kansas City put themselves in position to get into the playoffs by dropping San Diego 20-7 last week. Larry Johnson continues to run over anyone who gets in his way, tallying 131 yards and a touchdown on the ground in that game. If the Chiefs' defense can keep the Bengals' defense from running up the score like they've shown they can do in the past, Johnson and company could run into the playoffs. With a little help from Detroit of course. Despite the Bengals' stellar season the Chiefs have been set as a 7-point favorite in this game. Washington (9-6) at Philadelphia (6-9) - 4:15 pm EST The Washington Redskins were left for dead a month ago, but then went undefeated in December to get back into the playoff hunt. Washington only needs a win over a disappointing Philadelphia Eagles squad this week to clinch a spot in the postseason. After back-to-back wins over Dallas and the New York Giants this would seem like a pretty easy task, with the Eagles missing the bulk of their starting offense from last year's team. But the Redskins were bit by the injury bug themselves last week, as quarterback Mark Brunell suffered a knee sprain that put him on the team's injury report. It looks like Brunell will be ready to go on Sunday, but if the knee acts up during the game the ball will be handed to Patrick Ramsay. Ramsay calmed down after some opening jitters after replacing Brunell last week, but with Clinton Portis and Santana Moss in the lineup either QB should be able to lead the Redskins' offense. The Eagles are a mess, and will have Mike McMahon leading the rest of the patchwork offense. Enough said there. The oddsmakers expect the Redskins to march into the playoffs after setting them as a 7-point favorite. St. Louis (5-10) at Dallas (9-6) - 8:30 pm EST The final game of the regular season between Dallas and St. Louis could be a shootout for a playoff spot, or it could be meaningless depending on how things go earlier in the day. The Cowboys' playoffs hopes are still alive, but they will be relying on other teams to get in. Bill Parcells' crew needs either Carolina or Washington to lose, and then post a win themselves to reach the postseason. With Dallas playing the late game Sunday night they'll know before kickoff whether they are playing a must-win game. Julius Jones stepped up in the Cowboys' contest last week, rushing for 194 yards and two touchdowns as Dallas defeated Carolina 24-20. After missing a game-tying field goal that was luckily overturned by a penalty, Dallas kicker Billy Cundiff was given the boot by Parcells and Shaun Suisham was re-signed after being let go earlier in the season. That was the fourth change Dallas has made at kicker, and might not be the last depending on what happens Sunday. The Rams have struggled to a 5-10 record this season after losing four straight and six of their last seven games. Last week's loss was especially embarrassing because it was the Rams' second of the season to lowly San Francisco. The only interesting tidbit for the Rams this week is that it may be the final game for Marshall Faulk in a St. Louis uniform. The former league MVP hasn't decided whether he will retire after the season, but either way his days in St. Louis appear to be over. The oddsmakers expect Dallas to get their much-needed win on Sunday night, after setting them as a 12.5-point favorite.
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NFL Football Wagering PreviewThe final week of the National Football League's regular season kicked off on Saturday, but if you want to know which teams will still be playing after this week you'll need to tune in to Sunday's batch of games. Only one playoff spot is still up for grabs in the AFC, but the NFC still has three postseason slots being contested. Here's a look at four games that could have playoff implications: Carolina (10-5) at Atlanta (8-7) - 1:00 pm EST All the Carolina Panthers need to do to ensure themselves a spot in the playoffs is win. Of course, that same fact was true for the Panthers last week and they lost. Despite being labeled a Super Bowl dark horse at the beginning of the season, the Panthers may miss the postseason thanks to losing two of their last three games. If Carolina is to win on Sunday they might have to do it without running back DeShaun Foster. Foster is listed as questionable due to a toe injury, although he says he'll be ready to go come game time. A year after making it to the NFC Championship game the Atlanta Falcons won't even be headed to the postseason. In fact, the Falcons need a win this week to secure a winning record. Atlanta has lost their last two games, but should still have most of their regulars in the lineup Sunday as they try to play the spoiler versus Carolina. These two teams clashed back in Week 13 when Carolina defeated Atlanta 24-6 as a 3-point home favorite. The Panthers have garnered the oddsmakers' favor again, opening as a 4-point favorite. Cincinnati (11-4) at Kansas City (9-6) - 1:00 pm EST In Kansas City on Sunday the Chiefs could well be playing for their playoff lives while keeping a eye on the out-of-town scoreboard. The Chiefs need a victory over the Bengals Sunday and some help from the Lions, who must defeat Pittsburgh for Kansas City to advance. The Chiefs may have caught a break in this game, as Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer won't be 100 percent, if he takes the field at all while battling a groin injury. Running back Rudi Johnson is suffering from a knee injury, but isn't expected to miss any time on Sunday. Kansas City put themselves in position to get into the playoffs by dropping San Diego 20-7 last week. Larry Johnson continues to run over anyone who gets in his way, tallying 131 yards and a touchdown on the ground in that game. If the Chiefs' defense can keep the Bengals' defense from running up the score like they've shown they can do in the past, Johnson and company could run into the playoffs. With a little help from Detroit of course. Despite the Bengals' stellar season the Chiefs have been set as a 7-point favorite in this game. Washington (9-6) at Philadelphia (6-9) - 4:15 pm EST The Washington Redskins were left for dead a month ago, but then went undefeated in December to get back into the playoff hunt. Washington only needs a win over a disappointing Philadelphia Eagles squad this week to clinch a spot in the postseason. After back-to-back wins over Dallas and the New York Giants this would seem like a pretty easy task, with the Eagles missing the bulk of their starting offense from last year's team. But the Redskins were bit by the injury bug themselves last week, as quarterback Mark Brunell suffered a knee sprain that put him on the team's injury report. It looks like Brunell will be ready to go on Sunday, but if the knee acts up during the game the ball will be handed to Patrick Ramsay. Ramsay calmed down after some opening jitters after replacing Brunell last week, but with Clinton Portis and Santana Moss in the lineup either QB should be able to lead the Redskins' offense. The Eagles are a mess, and will have Mike McMahon leading the rest of the patchwork offense. Enough said there. The oddsmakers expect the Redskins to march into the playoffs after setting them as a 7-point favorite. St. Louis (5-10) at Dallas (9-6) - 8:30 pm EST The final game of the regular season between Dallas and St. Louis could be a shootout for a playoff spot, or it could be meaningless depending on how things go earlier in the day. The Cowboys' playoffs hopes are still alive, but they will be relying on other teams to get in. Bill Parcells' crew needs either Carolina or Washington to lose, and then post a win themselves to reach the postseason. With Dallas playing the late game Sunday night they'll know before kickoff whether they are playing a must-win game. Julius Jones stepped up in the Cowboys' contest last week, rushing for 194 yards and two touchdowns as Dallas defeated Carolina 24-20. After missing a game-tying field goal that was luckily overturned by a penalty, Dallas kicker Billy Cundiff was given the boot by Parcells and Shaun Suisham was re-signed after being let go earlier in the season. That was the fourth change Dallas has made at kicker, and might not be the last depending on what happens Sunday. The Rams have struggled to a 5-10 record this season after losing four straight and six of their last seven games. Last week's loss was especially embarrassing because it was the Rams' second of the season to lowly San Francisco. The only interesting tidbit for the Rams this week is that it may be the final game for Marshall Faulk in a St. Louis uniform. The former league MVP hasn't decided whether he will retire after the season, but either way his days in St. Louis appear to be over. The oddsmakers expect Dallas to get their much-needed win on Sunday night, after setting them as a 12.5-point favorite.
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