NFL 2009/2010 Schedule

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Week 1: Are you ready for some football?


Kickoff Weekend opens with a bang as the defending Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers host the Tennessee Titans on Thursday night, Sept. 10. The Titans (13-3) and Steelers (12-4) had two of the top records in the NFL last season, and one of Tennessee's wins came against Pittsburgh in Week 16.

Other highlights of the Week 1 schedule include a pair of primetime games involving two of the offseason's biggest headline-makers. Jay Cutler will make his Chicago Bears debut at NFC North rival Green Bay on Sunday night, while Terrell Owens and the Buffalo Bills will travel to New England to face Tom Brady and the Patriots in a Monday night matchup



Week 1 2009 Schedule

Date Matchup TV Time
Thu, Sept. 10 Tennessee at Pittsburgh NBC 8:30 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 13 Miami at Atlanta CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 13 Kansas City at Baltimore CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 13 Philadelphia at Carolina FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 13 Denver at Cincinnati CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 13 Minnesota at Cleveland FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 13 New York at Houston CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 13 Jacksonville at Indianapolis CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 13 Detroit at New Orleans FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 13 Dallas at Tampa Bay FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 13 San Francisco at Arizona FOX 4:15 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 13 Washington at New York FOX 4:15 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 13 St. Louis at Seattle FOX 4:15 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 13 Chicago at Green Bay NBC 8:20 p.m.
Mon, Sept. 14 Buffalo at New England ESPN 7 p.m.
Mon, Sept. 14 San Diego at Oakland ESPN 10:15 p.m.


Week 2: Familiar foes
Seven divisional matchups in Week 2 should make for some early fireworks. The Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons fought for the NFC South crown a year ago, with Carolina coming out on top and Matt Ryan and Co. making a trip to the playoffs as a wild-card team. This year's race starts with a meeting of the two teams in Atlanta.

Among the other divisional clashes: Matt Cassel will lead the new-look Kansas City Chiefs in their home opener against the Oakland Raiders, while the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys will renew their rivalry by opening the new stadium in Big D on Sunday Night Football.




Week 2 2009 Schedule

Date Matchup TV Time
Sun, Sept. 20 Carolina at Atlanta FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 20 Minnesota at Detroit FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 20 Cincinnati at Green Bay CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 20 Oakland at Kansas City CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 20 New Orleans at Philadelphia FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 20 St. Louis at Washington FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 20 Houston at Tennessee CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 20 New England at New York CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 20 Arizona at Jacksonville FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 20 Tampa Bay at Buffalo FOX 4:05 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 20 Seattle at San Francisco FOX 4:05 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 20 Pittsburgh at Chicago CBS 4:15 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 20 Cleveland at Denver CBS 4:15 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 20 Baltimore at San Diego CBS 4:15 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 20 New York at Dallas NBC 8:20 p.m.
Mon, Sept. 21 Indianapolis at Miami ESPN 8:30 p.m.

Week 3: Playoff power
Week 3 pits a perennial playoff team against a squad that improved greatly to make the postseason last year. The San Diego Chargers, looking for a fourth straight AFC West title, will host the Dolphins, who went from 1-15 in 2007 to 11-5 and the AFC East crown in 2008.

Meanwhile, the Indianapolis Colts, with new coach Jim Caldwell, travel to the desert to face the defending NFC champion Arizona Cardinals. Two of the game's best quarterbacks -- Peyton Manning and Kurt Warner -- will get a chance to dazzle in front of a national audience on Sunday night


Week 3 2009 Schedule

Date Matchup TV Time
Sun, Sept. 27 Cleveland at Baltimore CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 27 Pittsburgh at Cincinnati CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 27 Washington at Detroit FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 27 San Francisco at Minnesota FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 27 Kansas City at Philadelphia CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 27 New York at Tampa Bay FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 27 Green Bay at St. Louis FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 27 Atlanta at New England FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 27 Jacksonville at Houston CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 27 New Orleans at Buffalo FOX 4:05 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 27 Chicago at Seattle FOX 4:05 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 27 Tennessee at New York CBS 4:15 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 27 Denver at Oakland CBS 4:15 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 27 Miami at San Diego CBS 4:15 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 27 Indianapolis at Arizona NBC 8:20 p.m.
Mon, Sept. 28 Carolina at Dallas ESPN 8:30 p.m.

Week 4: Made for primetime
With the early games serving as an appetizer, Sunday and Monday night will be the main course. The Steelers and Chargers battled for a spot in the AFC Championship Game last year with Pittsburgh prevailing at home. Philip Rivers and the Chargers get another shot for a win on the road against the Steelers on Sunday night.

The Packers and Vikings opened the 2008 season with a classic Monday night matchup, and they'll get a chance for an encore in Minnesota. Adrian Peterson rushed for 295 yards in their two meetings last year, but the Packers hope their new 3-4 scheme will slow down the Pro Bowl running back



Week 4 2009 Schedule

Date Matchup TV Time
Sun, Oct. 4 Detroit at Chicago FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 4 Cincinnati at Cleveland CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 4 Oakland at Houston CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 4 Seattle at Indianapolis FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 4 Tennessee at Jacksonville CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 4 New York at Kansas City FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 4 Baltimore at New England CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 4 Tampa Bay at Washington FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 4 Buffalo at Miami CBS 4:05 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 4 New York at New Orleans CBS 4:05 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 4 Dallas at Denver FOX 4:15 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 4 St. Louis at San Francisco FOX 4:15 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 4 San Diego at Pittsburgh NBC 8:20 p.m.
Mon, Oct. 5 Green Bay at Minnesota ESPN 8:20 p.m.



Week 5: Student vs. teacher
Several of Bill Belichick's assistants have gone on to earn head-coaching jobs, but none have received the attention of Denver's Josh McDaniels. Following an offseason feud with Jay Cutler, which resulted in the quarterback being traded to Chicago, McDaniels is the new face of the Broncos. Now the pupil will get a chance to show what he learned from the teacher.

In another interesting coaching matchup, new Jets coach Rex Ryan will try to duplicate his recent success against the Dolphins. As defensive coordinator of the Ravens, Ryan put together a game plan that resulted in four interceptions from Miami QB Chad Pennington as Baltimore came away with a wild-card victory last season.


Week 5 2009 Schedule

Date Matchup TV Time
Sun, Oct. 11 Cincinnati at Baltimore CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 11 Cleveland at Buffalo CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 11 Washington at Carolina FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 11 Pittsburgh at Detroit CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 11 Dallas at Kansas City FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 11 Oakland at New York CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 11 Tampa Bay at Philadelphia FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 11 Minnesota at St. Louis FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 11 Atlanta at San Francisco FOX 4:05 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 11 Houston at Arizona CBS 4:15 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 11 New England at Denver CBS 4:15 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 11 Jacksonville at Seattle CBS 4:15 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 11 Indianapolis at Tennessee NBC 8:20 p.m.
Mon, Oct. 12 New York at Miami ESPN 8:30 p.m.


Week 6: Happy anniversary!
The 2009 season marks the 50th anniversary for the eight teams that played in the American Football League. Six of those squads will square off in Week 6. The Broncos will travel to San Diego on Sunday night looking for revenge, as losses in Denver's final three games in 2008 allowed the Chargers to claim the AFC West title.

The two other AFL matchups feature an AFC East showdown between the Bills and Jets, while the Titans head to Foxboro for a tilt with the Patriots that could have playoff implications.

Week 6 2009 Schedule

Date Matchup TV Time
Sun, Oct. 18 Houston at Cincinnati CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 18 Detroit at Green Bay FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 18 St. Louis at Jacksonville FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 18 Baltimore at Minnesota CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 18 New York at New Orleans FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 18 Cleveland at Pittsburgh CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 18 Carolina at Tampa Bay FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 18 Kansas City at Washington CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 18 Philadelphia at Oakland FOX 4:05 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 18 Arizona at Seattle FOX 4:05 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 18 Tennessee at New England CBS 4:15 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 18 Buffalo at New York CBS 4:15 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 18 Chicago at Atlanta NBC 8:20 p.m.
Mon, Oct. 19 Denver at San Diego ESPN 8:30 p.m.

Week 7: Study abroad
In the third installment of the NFL's International Series, the Buccaneers will host the Patriots at Wembley Stadium in London. In each of the first two years, a team that has played in the series has gone on to make the playoffs. Last season, the Saints beat the Chargers 37-32 before a crowd of 83,226. The International Series began in 2007, when the Giants edged the Dolphins 13-10 as part of their run to a title in Super Bowl XLII.

Among other highlights from Week 7: Two of the NFC's best from last season will meet when the Giants host the Cardinals, while the Eagles go on the road to face the Redskins for a pivotal NFC East clash on Monday night.

Week 7 2009 Schedule

Date Matchup TV Time
Sun, Oct. 25 Chicago at Cincinnati FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 25 Green Bay at Cleveland FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 25 San Francisco at Houston FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 25 San Diego at Kansas City CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 25 Indianapolis at St. Louis CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 25 New England at Tampa Bay CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 25 Minnesota at Pittsburgh FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 25 Buffalo at Carolina CBS 4:05 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 25 New York at Oakland CBS 4:05 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 25 Atlanta at Dallas FOX 4:15 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 25 New Orleans at Miami FOX 4:15 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 25 Arizona at New York NBC 8:20 p.m.
Mon, Oct. 26 Philadelphia at Washington ESPN 8:30 p.m.


Week 8: Road to revenge
The Cardinals and Eagles both won on the road to advance to the NFC title game last season. Now the teams that they eliminated -- the Giants and Panthers -- will have a chance to return the favor. The Giants travel to Philadelphia after falling to the Eagles in the divisional round, while the Panthers go to Arizona with a chance to get a little revenge for their blowout loss to the Cardinals.

Meanwhile, two other teams looking for redemption square off. The Rams and Lions combined for just two wins last year, but when they meet in Detroit, the top two draft picks from the 2009 NFL Draft will share the field in Week 8, barring a major trade prior to the draft.


Week 8 2009 Schedule

Date Matchup TV Time
Sun, Nov. 1 Denver at Baltimore CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 1 Houston at Buffalo CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 1 Cleveland at Chicago CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 1 Seattle at Dallas FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 1 St. Louis at Detroit FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 1 Minnesota at Green Bay FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 1 San Francisco at Indianapolis FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 1 Miami at New York CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 1 Jacksonville at Tennessee CBS 4:05 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 1 Oakland at San Diego CBS 4:05 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 1 Carolina at Arizona FOX 4:15 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 1 New York at Philadelphia FOX 4:15 p.m.
Mon, Nov. 2 Atlanta at New Orleans ESPN 8:30 p.m.


Week 9: Tale of two QBs
In the 2004 NFL Draft, the Chargers and Giants made a blockbuster trade after No. 1 pick Eli Manning said he wouldn't play in San Diego. The Chargers shipped Manning to the Giants for the No. 4 pick, Philip Rivers, and other draft picks. Five years later, both teams can say they're happy with the results of the deal, but it's Manning and the Giants who have a Super Bowl ring.

Rivers and Manning will get a chance to state their case for which team got the better end of the deal when the Chargers travel to New York.


Week 9 2009 Schedule

Date Matchup TV Time
Sun, Nov. 8 Washington at Atlanta FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 8 Arizona at Chicago FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 8 Baltimore at Cincinnati CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 8 Houston at Indianapolis CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 8 Green Bay at Tampa Bay FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 8 Kansas City at Jacksonville CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 8 Miami at New England CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 8 Carolina at New Orleans FOX 4:05 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 8 Detroit at Seattle FOX 4:05 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 8 San Diego at New York CBS 4:15 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 8 Tennessee at San Francisco CBS 4:15 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 8 Dallas at Philadelphia NBC 8:20 p.m.
Mon, Nov. 9 Pittsburgh at Denver ESPN 8:30 p.m.


Week 10: Make room for more football!
Thursday Night Football debuts with Bears-49ers, the first of eight games on NFL Network in 2009. San Francisco coach Mike Singletary had a Hall of Fame career playing in Chicago, but he now leads the 49ers. For the Bears, this is one of five primetime appearances for Brian Urlacher and Co.

Rivals close out Week 10 in primetime. Jim Caldwell will get his introduction to the Colts-Patriots rivalry as a head coach when the two teams meet in Indianapolis on Sunday night. The Ravens, who swept the Browns last year en route to the playoffs, will look to continue their good fortunes with a trip to Cleveland.


Week 10 2009 Schedule

Date Matchup TV Time
Thu, Nov. 12 Chicago at San Francisco NFLN 8:20 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 15 Atlanta at Carolina FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 15 Tampa Bay at Miami FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 15 Detroit at Minnesota FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 15 Jacksonville at New York CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 15 Cincinnati at Pittsburgh CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 15 New Orleans at St. Louis FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 15 Buffalo at Tennessee CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 15 Denver at Washington CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 15 Kansas City at Oakland CBS 4:05 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 15 Seattle at Arizona FOX 4:15 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 15 Dallas at Green Bay FOX 4:15 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 15 Philadelphia at San Diego FOX 4:15 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 15 New England at Indianapolis NBC 8:20 p.m.
Mon, Nov. 16 Baltimore at Cleveland ESPN 8:30 p.m.


Week 11: Offseason acquisitions on display
The Seahawks and Vikings both vied for T.J. Houshmandzadeh's services in free agency before Seattle landed the talented wide receiver. As Minnesota looks to repeat as NFC North champs, it will get a chance to see first-hand if Houshmandzadeh was worth the $40 million investment from Seattle as the Seahawks try to get back to the playoffs with new coach Jim Mora and a healthy Matt Hasselbeck.

Albert Haynesworth, arguably the biggest offseason addition, landed a $100 million contract with Washington for games like this. He'll get an opportunity to help the Redskins in a crucial NFC East clash against the rival Cowboys in Dallas.


Week 11 2009 Schedule

Date Matchup TV Time
Thu, Nov. 19 Miami at Carolina NFLN 8:20 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 22 Indianapolis at Baltimore CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 22 Washington at Dallas FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 22 Cleveland at Detroit CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 22 San Francisco at Green Bay FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 22 Buffalo at Jacksonville CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 22 Pittsburgh at Kansas City CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 22 Seattle at Minnesota FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 22 Atlanta at New York FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 22 New Orleans at Tampa Bay FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 22 Arizona at St. Louis FOX 4:05 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 22 San Diego at Denver CBS 4:15 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 22 New York at New England CBS 4:15 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 22 Cincinnati at Oakland CBS 4:15 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 22 Philadelphia at Chicago NBC 8:20 p.m.
Mon, Nov. 23 Tennessee at Houston ESPN 8:30 p.m.


Week 12: Time to give thanks
The NFL and Thanksgiving go together like turkey and stuffing. The first of three matchups features NFC North rivals Green Bay and Detroit. This will represent the 19th time the Packers and Lions will play on Thanksgiving.

The Raiders and Cowboys follow in what could be an offensive showcase with Oakland's young talent in JaMarcus Russell and Darren McFadden, while Dallas counters with Tony Romo, Marion Barber and Roy Williams.

The evening closes with the Giants and Broncos on NFL Network. While the matchup will be key for both teams, it's especially important for the Giants, who follow with three straight divisional contests.


Week 12 2009 Schedule

Date Matchup TV Time
Thu, Nov. 26 Green Bay at Detroit FOX 12:30 p.m.
Thu, Nov. 26 Oakland at Dallas CBS 4:15 p.m.
Thu, Nov. 26 New York at Denver NFLN 8:20 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 29 Tampa Bay at Atlanta FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 29 Miami at Buffalo CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 29 Cleveland at Cincinnati CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 29 Indianapolis at Houston CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 29 Chicago at Minnesota FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 29 Carolina at New York FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 29 Washington at Philadelphia FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 29 Seattle at St. Louis FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 29 Arizona at Tennessee FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 29 Kansas City at San Diego CBS 4:05 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 29 Jacksonville at San Francisco CBS 4:05 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 29 Pittsburgh at Baltimore NBC 8:20 p.m.
Mon, Nov. 30 New England at New Orleans ESPN 8:30 p.m.


Week 13: Northern exposure
The Bills head to Toronto for their second regular-season game in Canada. Their divisional tilt with the Jets will be broadcast on NFL Network on Thursday, Dec. 3. The Bills look to make Toronto more of a home-field advantage than it was in 2008, when the Dolphins won 16-3 in Week 14.

Among the seven other divisional matchups in Week 13, the Titans head to Indianapolis, the Patriots are at Miami and the Giants host the Cowboys. In all three cases, the divisional foes split their meetings in 2008.


Week 13 2009 Schedule

Date Matchup TV Time
Thu, Dec. 3 New York at Buffalo NFLN 8:20 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 6 Philadelphia at Atlanta FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 6 Tampa Bay at Carolina FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 6 St. Louis at Chicago FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 6 Detroit at Cincinnati FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 6 Tennessee at Indianapolis CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 6 Houston at Jacksonville CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 6 Denver at Kansas City CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 6 Oakland at Pittsburgh CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 6 New Orleans at Washington FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 6 San Diego at Cleveland CBS 4:05 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 6 Minnesota at Arizona FOX 4:15 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 6 Dallas at New York FOX 4:15 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 6 San Francisco at Seattle FOX 4:15 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 6 New England at Miami NBC 8:20 p.m.
Mon, Dec. 7 Baltimore at Green Bay ESPN 8:30 p.m.


Week 14: Fourth quarter
As teams move into the final quarter of their schedule, playoff spots and positions will be up for grabs. The Steelers have their eye on a second straight Lombardi Trophy, but the Browns want a playoff berth after coming close in 2006 and taking a step back in 2007. New Browns coach Eric Mangini gets a chance to beat a bitter rival Thursday night on NFL Network.

New Orleans also has an opportunity to take down a divisional foe while trying to get back to the playoffs. The Saints travel to Atlanta, where the Falcons went 7-1 last year en route to posting an 11-5 mark. The NFC South was one of two divisions (NFC East) to not have a team with a losing record in 2008.


Week 14 2009 Schedule

Date Matchup TV Time
Thu, Dec. 10 Pittsburgh at Cleveland NFLN 8:20 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 13 New Orleans at Atlanta FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 13 Detroit at Baltimore FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 13 Green Bay at Chicago FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 13 Seattle at Houston FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 13 Denver at Indianapolis CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 13 Miami at Jacksonville CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 13 Buffalo at Kansas City CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 13 Cincinnati at Minnesota CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 13 Carolina at New England FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 13 New York at Tampa Bay CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 13 St. Louis at Tennessee FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 13 Washington at Oakland FOX 4:05 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 13 San Diego at Dallas CBS 4:15 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 13 Philadelphia at New York NBC 8:20 p.m.
Mon, Dec. 14 Arizona at San Francisco ESPN 8:30 p.m.


Week 15: Talent show
Ray Lewis and Brian Urlacher have been the middle linebackers of their generation. Lewis and the Ravens made it to the AFC title game a year ago, while the Bears missed the playoffs for a second straight year. The Bears-Ravens matchup in Baltimore could determine the playoff fortunes of both teams.

The Sunday night game will feature two of the NFL's top three rushers from 2008. Minnesota's Adrian Peterson led the league with 1,760 yards and Carolina's DeAngelo Williams was third with 1,515 yards. The Vikings will go on the road to face the Panthers in a matchup of division winners from last year.


Week 15 2009 Schedule

Date Matchup TV Time
Thu, Dec. 17 Indianapolis at Jacksonville NFLN 8:20 p.m.
Sat, Dec. 19 Dallas at New Orleans NFLN 8:20 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 20 Chicago at Baltimore FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 20 New England at Buffalo CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 20 Arizona at Detroit FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 20 Cleveland at Kansas City CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 20 Atlanta at New York FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 20 San Francisco at Philadelphia FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 20 Green Bay at Pittsburgh FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 20 Houston at St. Louis CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 20 Miami at Tennessee CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 20 Oakland at Denver CBS 4:05 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 20 Cincinnati at San Diego CBS 4:05 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 20 Tampa Bay at Seattle FOX 4:15 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 20 Minnesota at Carolina NBC 8:20 p.m.
Mon, Dec. 21 New York at Washington ESPN 8:30 p.m.


Week 16: Playoff preview
There are a plethora of matchups that could have playoff implications in Week 16. The Giants and Panthers met in Week 16 of 2008 to determine the NFC's top seed. Will there be a similar situation this time around?

Another potentially critical matchup in the NFC pits the Vikings against the Bears in Chicago. The Bears entered the final week of the 2008 season with a chance to win the NFC North, but lost to the Texans as the Vikings edged the Giants.

Four of the AFC's six playoff teams from a year ago will meet as the Steelers host the Ravens and the Chargers travel to Tennessee for a Christmas night matchup on NFL Network.


Week 16 2009 Schedule

Date Matchup TV Time
Fri, Dec. 25 San Diego at Tennessee NFLN 7:30 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 27 Buffalo at Atlanta CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 27 Kansas City at Cincinnati CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 27 Oakland at Cleveland CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 27 Seattle at Green Bay FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 27 Houston at Miami CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 27 Carolina at New York FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 27 Jacksonville at New England CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 27 Tampa Bay at New Orleans FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 27 Denver at Philadelphia CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 27 Baltimore at Pittsburgh CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 27 St. Louis at Arizona FOX 4:05 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 27 Detroit at San Francisco FOX 4:05 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 27 New York at Indianapolis CBS 4:15 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 27 Dallas at Washington NBC 8:20 p.m.
Mon, Dec. 28 Minnesota at Chicago ESPN 8:20 p.m.


Week 17: Fantastic finishes
The final week of the regular season always proves to be a can't-miss show. A year ago, the Eagles and Cowboys played what amounted to be a play-in game for the final wild-card spot in the NFC, with Philadelphia coming out victorious. The two teams will close out the 2009 season in Dallas.

Among other potentially big NFC games: The Vikings will host the Giants for a second straight year in Week 17, and the NFC South could be up for grabs when the Saints travel to Carolina and the Buccaneers host the Falcons.

Meanwhile, in the AFC, the Steelers close the season at Miami and the Colts play at Buffalo. The Redskins' visit to San Diego could also have major playoff significance for both conferences.

Week 17 2009 Schedule

Date Matchup TV Time
Sun, Jan. 3 Indianapolis at Buffalo CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Jan. 3 New Orleans at Carolina FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Jan. 3 Jacksonville at Cleveland CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Jan. 3 Philadelphia at Dallas FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Jan. 3 Chicago at Detroit FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Jan. 3 New England at Houston CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Jan. 3 Pittsburgh at Miami CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Jan. 3 New York at Minnesota FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Jan. 3 Cincinnati at New York CBS 1 p.m.
Sun, Jan. 3 San Francisco at St. Louis FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Jan. 3 Atlanta at Tampa Bay FOX 1 p.m.
Sun, Jan. 3 Green Bay at Arizona FOX 4:15 p.m.
Sun, Jan. 3 Kansas City at Denver CBS 4:15 p.m.
Sun, Jan. 3 Baltimore at Oakland CBS 4:15 p.m.
Sun, Jan. 3 Washington at San Diego FOX 4:15 p.m.
Sun, Jan. 3 Tennessee at Seattle CBS 4:15 p.m.

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NFL Cincinnati @ Pittsburgh

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A win over the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this season put the Cincinnati Bengals on the national radar as legitimate playoff contenders. Another victory over the defending Super Bowl champs will put them in the driver's seat to win the AFC North for the first time in four years.

The Bengals look to sweep the regular-season series over the Steelers for the first time in more than a decade when they visit Heinz Field on Sunday.

Cincinnati has won six of seven, including a 23-20 upset of Pittsburgh on Sept. 27 on a touchdown pass from Carson Palmer to Andre Caldwell with 14 seconds remaining. The Steelers haven't lost since their visit to Cincinnati, and are tied with the Bengals for the division lead with 6-2 records.

While a Bengals win this weekend would give them a sweep of the season series for the first time since 1998, and put them in control of the North, Palmer tried to keep this matchup in perspective.

"It's a game," he said. "We're not going to look too far ahead of who's on the schedule, who's left, worry about playoff implications, worry about home-field advantage. We don't need to be thinking about any of those things. ... They're in a must-win situation. We feel we're in a must-win situation."

Pittsburgh has regrouped by winning five in a row since that loss - aided by the return of Pro Bowl safety Troy Polamalu, who missed the earlier matchup with the Bengals due to a knee injury. The Steelers are 4-0 this season with Polamalu, including a 28-10 win at Denver on Monday night in which he intercepted his third pass.

"To me he's one of the best players in the game, and when you add that guy you're only going to get better," Palmer said.

Palmer and the Bengals are looking to improve to 5-0 against division rivals after beating Baltimore 17-7 last Sunday. Palmer threw for 224 yards and one touchdown while Cedric Benson recorded his fourth 100-yard rushing game of the season, finishing with 117 yards and a score on 21 carries.

The defense, meanwhile, gave up a season-low 215 yards total offense.

"Today was a statement game," said receiver Chad Ochocinco, who caught five passes for 66 yards in his fourth straight game with at least five receptions. "I want every game to be a statement game."

Benson is making a loud statement that he's become one of the game's top running backs. After rushing for 747 yards and two touchdowns last season, Benson is one of only two backs - along with Tennessee's Chris Johnson - to average more than 100 yards per game in 2009. Benson has scored in each of the last four games, averaging 117.5 yards in that span.

"We used to be an air-it-out, explosive offense, and when you play in Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Baltimore and Cincinnati, you get to those December games and you can't throw the ball 40 times," Palmer said. "You have to be able to run the ball. We are at a good point now."

Pittsburgh is coming off a short week following the victory in Denver, where the Steelers scored the game's final 21 points after trailing 10-7 in the third quarter. Ben Roethlisberger threw three TD passes, two of them to Hines Ward.

Strong defense made Roethlisberger's heroics possible. The Steelers picked off Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton three times - two of the interceptions by safety Tyrone Carter.

"We have guys that are designed to be great," coach Mike Tomlin said of his defensive unit, which has forced nine turnovers in three games since Polamalu's return. "They play hard every time they come out, regardless of their opponent or story line if you will. Those guys are committed to being great every time they step in the stadium."

The Steelers defense will be seeking redemption for its last performance against the Bengals. They failed to record a takeaway in that contest, and allowed 100 rushing yards for one of only two times this season.

Pittsburgh had won the previous five games in the series against Cincinnati, including a 27-10 home victory last season.