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Los Angeles Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines the matchups this week. Lines according to FanDuel Sportsbook (O/U = over/under). Record last week 8-8 (.500); season 27-21 (.563). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have been 6-10 (.375); season 24-23-1 (.511). Times Pacific.
COWBOYS (1-2) at GIANTS (1-2)
Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) has had better protection so far this season. (Bryan Woolston / Associated Press)
Tonight, 5:15. TV: Amazon Prime Video
Line: Cowboys by 5½. O/U: 45½.
This is the best offensive line the Giants have had in nearly a decade. Not a great line but solid enough to protect Daniel Jones and push around a bad Cowboys run defense. Home team holds on.
Pick: Giants 23, Cowboys 21
RAMS (1-2) at BEARS (1-2)
Rams running back Kyren Williams benefited from better offensive line play against the 49ers. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Sunday, 10 a.m. TV: Channel 11
Line: Bears by 2½. O/U: 40½.
The Rams are starting to get a little healthier, and their cobbled-together offensive line played well against the 49ers. That was a confidence boost. They’re good enough to win this matchup.
Pick: Rams 24, Bears 21
VIKINGS (3-0) at PACKERS (2-1)
Defensive coordinator Brian Flores has the Vikings playing well. (Bruce Kluckhohn / Associated Press)
Sunday, 10 a.m. TV: Channel 2
Line: Packers by 2½. O/U: 43½.
Until they know who’s starting at quarterback, the Vikings have to prepare for two different looks. That Brian Flores defense has looked really good, though, and the Vikings could pull off the road win.
Pick: Vikings 27, Packers 24
SAINTS (2-1) at FALCONS (1-2)
Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) did not fare well against Zack Baun (53) and the Eagles defense last week. (Gerald Herbert / Associated Press)
Sunday, 10 a.m. TV: NFL Ticket
Line: Falcons by 1½. O/U: 42½.
The Falcons are just six for 27 on third down so far. That’s not going to cut it against New…
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