Carolina Panthers (6-5) at San Francisco 49ers (7-4): Go Panthers! Once again, strength of victory is the deciding factor in our rooting interest for this game. The Patriots beat Carolina in Week 4, while the other top AFC teams — the Broncos and Colts — do not have the team on their respective schedules. | ESPN

The biggest game of the Los Angeles Chargers season takes place on Saturday when the team travels to Gillette Stadium to take on the New England Patriots. A late-season matchup with the Patriots used to send chills down the spine of the Chargers fanbase.

The New England Patriots look to extend their winning streak to nine games when they travel to Cincinnati to face the Bengals on Sunday.

Wide receiver Brenden Rice, the son of NFL legend Jerry Rice, has reportedly found a new home. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, Brenden signed a contract with the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday. The 23-year-old was previously a member of the New England Patriots' practice squad after spending training camp with the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Jets showed some life in their TNF matchup with the Patriots, as Justin Fields rebounded from his ugly Week 10 performance. While only throwing for 116 yards in the loss, Fields ran and threw for a score, connecting with newcomer John Metchie for Metchie’s first TD as a member of the Jets.

Answering New England Patriots fans questions as the team comes out of its mini-bye week in first place in the division.

If the Patriots fans are simply rooting for the highest seed possible, then Lutz’s game-winning kick was a bad thing. If Denver had lost, New England would have ended Week 11 with the best record in the AFC (9-2), a half game ahead of idle Indianapolis (8-2). And that would certainly be a good thing.

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel commented on the team's decision to sign former Chargers wide receiver Brenden Rice to the practice squad.

The New England Patriots announced they have released WR Brenden Rice from the practice squad and signed RB Jonathan Ward.  New England’s practice squad now includes:  CB Miles Battle TE C.J.