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CHICAGO at DETROIT

* Kickoff: 9:30 a.m.

* TV: Channel 11.

* Records: Bears 2-10, Lions 6-6.

* Storyline: The Jaguars came from as far back as the Lions to advance to the AFC Championship game a year ago, and Detroit has that kind of schedule. The Lions also have Barry Sanders, who will be seeking an NFL-record, 11th-consecutive 100-yard rushing game. The Bears have given Coach Dave Wannstedt assurances he will be back: time to play for a higher draft pick.

* The Line: Lions by 8.

* The Pick: Lions.

TENNESSEE at DALLAS

* Kickoff: 1 p.m.

* TV: Channel 4.

* Records: Oilers 6-6, Cowboys 6-6.

* Storyline: Dorsey Levens shredded the Cowboys Sunday and now here comes Oiler Eddie George. Dallas is coming off an emotional game against Green Bay, but one more slip and it’s all over.

* The Line: Cowboys by 7.

* The Pick: Cowboys.