Both teams 7-7 and still alive in the wild AFC wildcard picture. But Miami enjoys superior balance with its power- oriented rush attack. And young QB Chad Henne “arriving” fast (17 straight completions two weeks ago at Jacksonville; 349 YP, 3 TDs last week at Tennessee). Since their slow 0-3 start to the season, Miami is 8-3 vs. the spread. Injuries in the OL and RB fumbles have handicapped the Texan ground game (29th prior to last week).
10 *MIAMI over Houston Late Score Forecast: *MIAMI 30 - Houston 17

Broncos got caught looking past Oakland last week, and now they need to dial up the intensity for this visit to Philly— with former Eagle Pro Bowler Brian Dawkins in tow. A 13-year member of Philadelphia, Dawkins’ knowledge should help more than just a little bit in preparations. And Denver’s speed-oriented defense seems a good match to contain Philly’s big plays. Bronco QB Kyle Orton has connected for 10 TDs vs. only 2 ints. on the road TY.
10 DENVER over *Philadelphia Late Score Forecast: DENVER 26 - *Philadelphia 23

SEC scouts report that UK QB Hartline is looking sharp in early practices after being sidelined with a knee injury Oct. 10, allowing crafty o.c. Joker Phillips to re-install vertical plays absent down the stretch. And with mobile frosh QB Morgan gaining confidence & multi-skilled Randall Cobb running the “Wild Cobb” formation, sagging Clemson defense (556 YR allowed last 2 games) has a difficult task preparing for the varied Wildcat arsenal. UK’s LB Micah Johnson (100 tackles) will key on star Clemson RB Spiller, while projected NFL 1st-rounder CB Lindley shadows Tiger WR Ford. Brooks’ squad is seeking 4th straight bowl win and will take 16,000+ fans to Nashville.
11 KENTUCKY over Clemson Late Score Forecast: KENTUCKY 30 - Clemson 24

TOTALS: UNDER (411⁄2) in the N.Y. Jets-Indianapolis Game——Jets’ defense & ground attack will help “shrink” the game; Indy now 14-0 and will not yield points easily in final home game.

NINE-RATED GAMES: GREEN BAY (-14 ) vs. Seattle——G.B.’s defense is embarrassed after last week’s 537-yard allowance in Pittsburgh; poor-traveling Seahawks only one cover on the road TY