The thirteenth week of the NFL season has already delivered its fair share of surprises, with the Chicago Bears emerging as unlikely Super Bowl contenders, proving the unpredictable nature of the sport. The action continues with a full slate of seven games kicking off at 12pm CST / 1pm EST / 6pm GMT.
The Week 13 Fixture List
This Sunday's lineup promises intense competition across the league. The scheduled matches, with home teams listed first, are: (6-6) Carolina Panthers v Los Angeles Rams (9-2); (3-8) Cleveland Browns v San Francisco 49ers (8-4); (8-3) Indianapolis Colts v Houston Texans (6-5); (4-7) Miami Dolphins v New Orleans Saints (2-9); (2-9) New York Jets v Atlanta Falcons (4-7); (6-5) Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Arizona Cardinals (3-8); and (1-10) Tennessee Titans v Jacksonville Jaguars (7-4).
Spotlight on the Tennessee Titans
All eyes are on the clash between the Tennessee Titans and the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Titans, despite their 1-10 record, showed significant fight last week against the Seattle Seahawks. Although a late score flattered the final result, rookie quarterback Cam Ward delivered the finest performance of his fledgling career. Many are now anticipating his official breakout game, which could very well arrive this Sunday.
Pressure Mounts for Jacksonville
For the Jaguars, the challenge is to avoid complacency and the dreaded 'curse of S'posed to'. While they are expected to defeat the Titans with relative ease, they cannot afford to be careless. The pressure has intensified following the Kansas City Chiefs' loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday. A victory for Jacksonville is crucial to keep their postseason destiny firmly under their own control. However, if the Titans can start strong and harness the momentum from Ward's promising display, this fixture could produce one of the week's major NFL upsets.
