NFL schedule

STEELERS (12-1) AT GIANTS (5-8)

12:30 p.m.  •  CBS-Ch. 12

Steelers going for their 12th consecutive win with Ben Roethlisberger, who has more experience and a better supporting cast than fellow rookie QB Eli Manning.

Players to watch: End Aaron Smith leads Steelers' No. 1-ranked defense with 8 sacks. Tiki Barber still averaging 4.8 yards per rush. Key stat: Steelers have been held under 20 points in 4 straight games, all wins. Last meeting: Giants won, 30-10, at the Meadowlands on Dec. 10, 2000.

REDSKINS (4-9) AT 49ERS (2-11)

5 p.m.  •  Fox-Ch. 54

San Francisco's only two wins have come over Cardinals. Redskins are 1-3 with Patrick Ramsey, but two losses were against Eagles and Steelers.

Players to watch: In four starts, Ramsey has completed 65.2 percent of his passes with 4 TD throws and 3 interceptions. Ken Dorsey coming off 3-TD pass game for 49ers. Key stat: Redskins are 2-4 on road, beating Bears, Lions. Last meeting: 49ers won, 20-10, at San Francisco on Sept. 22, 2002.

PANTHERS (6-7) AT FALCONS (10-3)

8:30 p.m.  •  ESPN

With NFC South already won, Falcons are playing for postseason positioning - and to keep their hot division rivals out of playoffs. That's plenty of incentive.

Players to watch: Falcons getting return on free-agent investment in Rod Coleman with 81 sacks. Julius Peppers has 10 for Panthers. Key stat: Panthers have averaged 29 points in 5-game winning streak. Last meeting: Falcons won, 27-10, at Carolina on Oct. 3, 2004.