New England went 5-11 in 2000, his first season at the helm. This also is shaping up to be the worst finish in Bill Belichick’s 24-year tenure with the franchise. The Patriots are 2-9, their worst record since 1992, when they finished 2-14.Los Angeles Chargers at New England Patriots Only 34 offensive players have scored more touchdowns this season than the five scored by Cowboys second-year cornerback DaRon Bland.The Seahawks’ defense is badly regressing as the season has progressed, allowing 385 yards and 27.7 points per game over its past four games.During that winning streak, they have also outscored teams by a 472-218 margin. Dallas has scored at least 30 points in eight of those games and 40 points in six, including the past three.

The Cowboys enter the week riding a 13-game home winning streak dating back to last season, while the Seahawks have lost each of their past three road games.Seattle Seahawks at Dallas Cowboys (Thursday) The Falcons– Jets game has the lowest total (33.5) while the Dolphins-Commanders game has the highest total (50.5) of the week. There are also three teams favored by more than a touchdown on the road ( Los Angeles Chargers at New England, Miami at Washington and Kansas City at Green Bay). Dallas (at home against Seattle) and Miami (on the road at Washington) are the two biggest favorites. There are some big lines this week, as five games feature a team being favored by a touchdown or more. The winner gets a potentially huge tiebreaker advantage down the road. The Texans are a small favorite, looking to slow down a Denver team trying to make a shocking charge toward a Wild Card spot. The other big game with huge playoff implications will occur in Houston where the Texans (6-5) will host the white-hot Denver Broncos (6-5).

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