FOCUS ON FIVE STORY LINES

1 Quarterbacks on display New England at Green Bay

Quarterbacks Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers seem to be can't-miss Hall of Famers, and this is a rare chance to see them go head-to-head on the field. If you're a neutral observer, just appreciate it.

2 Playoff preview? Don't laugh Arizona at Atlanta

Although the Falcons "lead" the NFC South, they are a team that seems to be on the verge of unraveling. Arizona is close to locking up a playoff spot, and seems to be the real deal.

3 Peyton feeling pressure Denver at Kansas City

The Chiefs can tie the Broncos for first place in the AFC West with a victory, and should be revved up at home in a nationally televised game. Big chance for KC here.

4 RGIIImania is over Washington at Indianapolis

The star of Robert Griffin III has fallen, and he's benched as Redskins quarterback in favor of Colt McCoy. The RGIII saga is the biggest on-field soap opera in the league this season.

5 Don't sleep on this one San Diego at Baltimore

These teams are both 7-4 and are both playoff-caliber squads, and both are still battling hard to stay in playoff contention. Can the Chargers handle the cold of Baltimore?