The Week Ahead

Raiders at Vikings. In the seven games he has played in domed stadiums, Bo Jackson has rushed for 623 yards on 86 carries. That's an average gain of 7.2 yards on fast-track artificial surfaces like the one in Minnesota's Metrodome. Here's another Bo note: He has had eight runs of 40 yards or longer in his 36-game NFL career, while the Vikings' Herschel Walker has had five in 74.

Dolphins at Bills. Two things to remember about this game, which likely will decide the home field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs: 1) If Miami loses, it cannot win the AFC East and will have to play a wild-card game; and 2) this series is 25 years old, but it is the first time that the Dolphins, a fair-weather team, have played in Buffalo in December. "I'd much rather stay home [in the playoffs] than go to Buffalo," says Miami coach Don Shula. "I think a lot of people feel that way. You're more apt to get a good day in Miami. There's no telling what you'll get there."

Cowboys at Eagles. Philadelphia has lost to the Colts and to the Cardinals, and in their first meeting with Dallas, the Eagles turned a 14-6 lead into a 20-14 deficit in the last 10 minutes before rallying behind Randall Cunningham to win 21-20. "We never have problems with the big teams," says Philly tight end Keith Jackson. "It's those little teams. If I could figure why, I could make a lot of money."

Patriots at Jets. With every other NFL team either in the running for a playoff spot or playing against teams that are, the 4-10 Jets, losers of five straight, continue an inconsequential December. New York's final four opponents: San Diego, Indianapolis, New England, Tampa Bay.