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The Times’ NFL writer, Sam Farmer, examines the matchups this week. Lines according to FanDuel Sportsbook (O/U = over/under). Record last week: 11-5 (.688). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer had predicted, his record against the spread would have been 11-5 (.688). TV channels are for Los Angeles area. Times Pacific.
BILLS (1-0) AT DOLPHINS (1-0)
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa led a comeback victory over the Jaguars in Week 1. (Rebecca Blackwell / Associated Press)
Tonight, 5:30. TV: Amazon Prime Video
Line: Dolphins by 2½. O/U: 48½.
In their last 15 games against Buffalo, the Dolphins are 2-13. Travel is always a consideration for the Thursday visitor, but this is a short trip and it’s at night so sweltering Miami heat is less of a factor.
Pick: Bills 24, Dolphins 20
CHARGERS (1-0) AT PANTHERS (0-1)
The Chargers’ J.K. Dobbins (27) ran through the Raiders defense in Week 1. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Sunday, 10 a.m. TV: Channel 2
Line: Chargers by 6½. O/U: 38½.
Tough to travel across the country, but the Chargers aren’t going to turn it over and they’re going to feed J.K. Dobbins. The Panthers are awful and they just lost their best player, DT Derrick Brown, for the season.
Pick: Chargers 27, Panthers 13
SAINTS (1-0) AT COWBOYS (1-0)
Cowboys coordinator Mike Zimmer has kept Dallas’ defense on track. (Tony Gutierrez / Associated Press)
Sunday, 10 a.m. TV: NFL Ticket
Line: Cowboys by 6½. O/U: 46½.
The Saints look solid, maybe a little better on offense than they’ve been. Dallas was impressive in the opener, and there’s no drop-off with Dan Quinn leaving and Mike Zimmer coming in as defensive coordinator.
Pick: Cowboys 28, Saints 23
BUCCANEERS (1-0) AT LIONS (1-0)
Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown could prove to be a factor against the Buccaneers. (Stacy Bengs / Associated Press)
Sunday, 10 a.m. TV: NFL Ticket
Line: Lions by 7. O/U: 51½
Playoff rematch. The Lions are a complete team and they’re going…
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Publish date : 2024-09-12 10:00:05
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