EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings must play perhaps their best yet this season to emerge from the last six games with a playoff spot, let alone a winning record.
DETROIT (AP) The Houston Texans have put themselves in a position to be the NFL's first team to seal a spot in the playoffs and to move a step closer toward earning home-field advantage in the AF
NEW ORLEANS (AP) Former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue plans to complete all hearings in the NFL's bounty probe of the Saints by Dec. 4 and make a ruling shortly after.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Now that Greg Jennings is back to practice, playing in a game might not be too far behind.
HOUSTON (9-1) At DETROIT (4-6)
Thursday, 12:30 p.m., CBS
OPENING LINE - Texans by 3
RECORD VS. SPREAD - Houston 7-3; Detroit 4-6
SERIES RECORD - Tied 1-1
