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Eric Berry and the undefeated Chiefs will try to give their fans something to celebrate Sunday when they take on the 2-4 Texans and shoot for their seventh consecutive victory.
Buccaneers (0-5) at Falcons (1-4)
1 p.m. Sunday Line: Falcons by 9
These teams are racing to the bottom of their division — an inconceivable notion before the season. Atlanta is still harboring hopes that it can mount a winning streak, despite the season-ending foot injury to wide receiver Julio Jones, who was on pace for a 100-catch-plus season. But Tampa Bay is saddled with nearly biblical obstacles. Rumored betrayal aside, we don't often hear the term "infectious disease" thrown around an N.F.L. locker room. Here's some good news for the Buccaneers: They have been playing better than their record indicates, and sooner or later they have to catch a break. Just not against a team also fighting for relevancy.
Pick: Falcons
Bears (4-2) at Redskins (1-4)
1 p.m. Sunday Line: Even
Last season ended in the worst possible manner for Washington: in a playoff loss, essentially on a play when its mercurial rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III tore ligaments that had hobbled him as the game progressed. Last season ended predictably for Chicago: unfulfilled expectations, a Jay Cutler roasting by the news media, and a change at offensive coordinator (adios, Mike Tice). This time, however, the Bears also mixed it up by replacing Lovie Smith as coach with the more offense-minded Marc Trestman. So far, so many points. To be continued Sunday. Pick: Bears
Cowboys (3-3) at Eagles (3-3)
1 p.m. Sunday Line: Eagles by 3
Their matchups are predictably unpredictable affairs, highlighted by big plays, suspect coaching decisions and a few dozen Jerry Jones-in-disbelief reaction shots. Philadelphia's LeSean McCoy is the N.F.L.'s leading rusher with 630 yards and will take advantage of Dallas's depleted front seven. Eagles quarterback Nick Foles acquitted himself well last weekend with his three passing touchdowns and his rushing touchdown. But not having Michael Vick, who said this week that he needed more time to put the rest of his stuffing back in, will limit the team.
The Cowboys will probably outscore the Eagles, until Dallas quarterback Tony Romo begins to work his fourth-quarter magic. After that, it's anybody's game.
Pick: Eagles
Patriots (5-1) at Jets (3-3)
1 p.m. Sunday Line: Patriots by 4
Before the season, this looked to be a walkover game for New England. But then Tom Brady's plight — a lack of sure-handed receivers — became national news.
The Jets have proved that they will probably lose a couple of games more than they will win, but that Rex Ryan's bunch will not be blown out or embarrassed. The rookie quarterback Geno Smith continues to absorb the playbook and, his cringe-worthy fourth-quarter reads aside, he is proving to be a solid enough field general of a ragtag army.
New England will still be riding high from its last-second heroics Sunday against New Orleans and, as we have said, the Jets will not be blown out or embarrassed. Except for their 38-13 loss to Tennessee last month and, perhaps, this game.
Pick: Patriots
Bills (2-4) at Dolphins (3-2)
1 p.m. Sunday Line: Bills by 8
Bill Parcells once said, "You are what your record says you are," but that is not entirely true. Teams occasionally punch above their weight class before a correction occurs. And the N.F.L. is adept at correction. Bad teams don't go 12-4, and good teams don't go 4-12. Miami was probably playing over its head at 3-0, despite a gaggle of free-agent signings and the slow emergence of quarterback Ryan Tannehill. Still, the Dolphins have enough to beat the Bills, who actually are what their record says that they are.
Pick: Dolphins
Chargers (3-3) at Jaguars (0-6)
1 p.m. Sunday Line: Chargers by 9
Fresh from a surprisingly strong showing Sunday against the Broncos, Jacksonville will now attempt something more doable: stopping a less productive but still dangerous San Diego offense at home. Conventional wisdom would dictate that, after their near-miracle 16-point loss at Denver, the Jaguars could fall into a trap on Sunday. Yet unconventional wisdom would dictate that, despite its lack of a victory, the home team seems due. Pick: Jaguars
Rams (3-3) at Panthers (2-3)
1 p.m. Sunday Line: Panthers by 6
Each team obliterated its last opponent, and so they couldn't be heading into this matchup with any more momentum. The difference is that Carolina's tepid offense feasted upon an AWOL Minnesota defense, and St. Louis ran the score up against a talented Houston defense.
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