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**Chargers at Colts**

–Las Vegas Sports Consultants opened Indianapolis as a 7 1/2-point home ‘chalk’ over San Diego, with the total set at 51. Sunday’s contest is scheduled to start at 1:00 p.m. ET., with CBS Sports providing coverage.

–San Diego (8-5 straight up, 8-4 against the spread) was riding a five-game SU winning streak (4-1 ATS) before being upset by Miami last weekend as a 12 1/2-point home favorite, 23-21. The combined 44 points slithered below the 45-point closing total, helping the ‘under’ cash the third game in a row. In fact, the ‘under’ is 7-2 the previous nine contests.

–The Chargers almost recorded the comeback victory with two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, but the team was unable to overcome Miami’s 17 points in the third quarter. San Diego finished the contest with advantages in first downs (27-14), rushing yards (96-71), passing yards (245-229) and time of possession (40:17-19:43), while trailing in turnovers forced (3-2).

–Quarterback Drew Brees was 35-of-52 passing with 279 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. Running back LaDainian Tomlinson had 21 carries for 75 yards, and tight end Antonio Gates contributed with 13 receptions for 123 yards and a score.

–Indianapolis (13-0 SU, 9-3 ATS) continued its date with destiny after holding off Jacksonville Sunday as an eight-point road ‘chalk,’ 26-18. The combined 44 points slithered ‘over’ the 42 1/2-point closing total, snapping a streak of back-to-back ‘under’ outings.

–The Colts jumped out to a 17-3 halftime advantage, but things got tighter when the Jaguars posted 15 points in the third quarter. The fourth quarter was scoreless on both sides. Indianapolis finished the game with advantages in first downs (25-18), rushing yards (99-74), passing yards (300-250) and time of possession (33:58-26:02).

–Signal caller Peyton Manning completed 24-of-36 passes for 324 yards with two touchdowns, and Edgerrin James ran 30 times for 93 yards while catching nine passes for 61 yards. Wideout Marvin Harrison stepped up with six receptions for 137 yards and two scores.

–Indianapolis beat San Diego last year in overtime as a seven-point home favorite, 34-31, while the combined 65 points went ‘over’ the 56 1/2-point closing total.

–San Diego running back LaDainian Tomlinson (chest) is ‘probable’ against the Colts, while punter Nate Kaeding (shoulder), wide receiver Reche Caldwell (leg), defensive end Luis Castillo (hip), cornerback Quentin Jammer (shoulder), safety Bhawoh Jue (knee) and offensive tackle Roman Oben (foot) are ‘questionable.’

–Indianapolis defensive tackle Corey Simon (foot) and linebacker Cato June (hernia) are ‘questionable’ versus the Chargers.

–San Diego travels to Kansas City following this contest before ending the regular season with a home game against Denver. Indianapolis travels to Seattle next weekend before wrapping up at home versus Arizona.

**49ers at Jaguars**

–LVSC has Jacksonville as a 15 1/2-point home favorite over San Francisco, with the total listed at 37 ½. FOX Sports will begin coverage of this contest Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET.

–San Francisco (2-11 SU, 5-8 ATS) is currently mired in a six-game SU losing skid (2-4 ATS) after being routed by Seattle last weekend as a 16-point road underdog, 41-3. The combined 44 points slithered ‘over’ the 43-point closing total, helping the ‘over’ improve to 3-1 the past four performances.

–The 49ers were dominated throughout the contest, trailing the Seahawks in first downs (31-8), rushing yards (185-62), passing yards (253-77), turnovers forced (2-1) and time of possession (36:13-23:47).

–Rookie quarterback Alex Smith struggled by completing 9-of-22 passes for 77 yards and an interception. Running back Kevin Barlow had 11 carries for 33 yards, while grabbing two passes for 30 yards.

–Jacksonville (9-4 SU, 7-4 ATS) saw its playoff hopes take a bit of a hit after falling to Indianapolis last weekend as an eight-point home underdog, 26-18. The combined 44 points eclipsed the 42 1/2-point closing total, enabling the ‘over’ to improve to 3-1 the last four games. The Jaguars had won five games in a row SU before falling to the Colts.

–Quarterback David Garrard was 26-of-35 passing for 250 yards with a touchdown, and ran five times for an additional 19 yards with a score. Veteran receiver Jimmy Smith stepped up with eight catches for 102 yards and a touchdown.

–The 49ers and Jaguars have not played each other the previous five years.

–San Francisco running back Kevan Barlow (knee), defensive end Bryant Young (knee), cornerback Ahmed Plummer (ankle), free safety Mike Adams (knee), fullback Fred Beasley (neck), wide receiver Arnaz Battle (knee) and wide receiver Johnnie Morton (Achilles) are ‘questionable’ versus the Jaguars.

–Jacksonville signal caller Byron Leftwich (ankle) is expected to miss 4-6 weeks, while center Brad Meester (bicep) is expected to miss the rest of the year.

–San Francisco travels to St. Louis next weekend before wrapping up its season at home against Houston. Jacksonville goes to Houston following this contest before returning home to tackle Tennessee.

–Sunday’s forecast calls for rain and thunder showers, with a high of 60 degrees and a low of 41.

**Browns at Raiders**

–LVSC installed Oakland as a three-point home ‘chalk’ over Cleveland, with the total set at 40. CBS Sports will begin its coverage of this contest Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET.

–Cleveland (4-9 SU, 6-7 ATS) suffered its third consecutive setback after Sunday’s loss to rival Cincinnati as an 11 1/2-point road underdog, 23-20. The combined 43 points slithered ‘under’ the 43 1/2-point closing total, helping the ‘under’ improve to 10-3.

–The Browns finished the game leading the Bengals in passing yards (138-93), while trailing in first downs (18-15) and rushing yards (185-84).

–Quarterback Charlie Frye completed 16-of-24 passes for 138 yards with a touchdown and an interception, while running back Reuben Droughns had 21 carries for 74 yards. Wideout Steve Heiden accounted for three receptions for 27 yards and a score in the setback.

–Oakland (4-9 SU, 5-8 ATS) is mired in a three-game SU and ATS losing funk after Sunday’s setback to the New York Jets as a three-point road underdog, 26-10. The combined 36 points landed directly on the closing total.

–The Raiders trailed just 6-3 at halftime before the Jets ran away with the contest. Oakland finished the game trailing in first downs (23-14), rushing yards (184-95), passing yards (110-84), turnovers forced (4-0) and time of possession (35:38-24:22).

–Quarterback Marques Tuiasosopo completed 14-of-26 passes for 124 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions, and two rushes for 19 yards. Wide receiver Jerry Porter had four catches for 36 yards and a score, and Randy Moss added two receptions for 18 yards.

–The Browns defeated the Raiders in the last meeting during the 2003 campaign as a 3 1/2-point home ‘chalk,’ 13-7. The combined 20 points never seriously threatened the 43-point closing total.

–Cleveland quarterback Trent Dilfer (knee) is expected to be available against the Raiders, while tight end Aaron Shea (calf), cornerback Leigh Bodden (concussion) and cornerback Michael Lehan (hamstring) are ‘questionable.’

–Oakland quarterback Kerry Collins is expected to start Sunday versus the Browns, while offensive guard Brad Badger (knee) and fullback John Paul Foschi (foot) are ‘questionable.’

–Cleveland finishes the regular season with home games against Pittsburgh and Baltimore. Oakland travels to Denver next weekend before wrapping up the regular season with a home game against the New York Giants.

–Sunday’s forecast for Oakland calls for partly cloudy skies, with a high of 57 degrees and a low of 42.