As teams plan for the stretch run heading into December, there are some tremendous individual matchups around the NFL this week.
From Dez Bryant attempting to solve the puzzle that is Josh Norman as his Dallas Cowboys seek a second consecutive win to Seattle Seahawks running back Thomas Rawls filling in for an injured Marshawn Lynch, some of these matchups have wide-ranging playoff implications.
As we have done all season, here's a look at the top matchups for this week's slate of NFL games.
1. Tom Brady vs Denver Broncos pass defense
This elite-level matchup has swung in Denver's favor after the events of the past couple weeks.