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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 10-5 (.667); season 66-41 (.617). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have been 10-5 (.667); season 59-47-1 (.557). Times Pacific. TV channels are Los Angeles local.
VIKINGS (5-1) AT RAMS (2-4)
The Rams will be happy to have star receiver Cooper Kupp back to face the Vikings. (Christian Petersen / Getty Images)
Tonight, 5:15. TV: Channel 11, Prime Video
Line: Vikings by 3. O/U: 48½.
The Rams are playing well on defense and they’re getting Cooper Kupp back. What’s more, the Vikings are crossing two time zones on a short week. Still, Minnesota has more firepower and should have the edge.
Pick: Vikings 27, Rams 23
EAGLES (4-2) AT BENGALS (3-4)
The Eagles’ Saquon Barkley will test the Bengals’ run defense. (Matt Rourke / Associated Press)
Sunday, 10 a.m. TV: Channel 2
Line: Bengals by 2½. O/U: 47½.
Both teams have won three of four. The Bengals are ranked 27th in run defense, and that’s a concern with the way Saquon Barkley is moving it on the ground. Figures to be close, but Eagles kick a field goal to win.
Pick: Eagles 23, Bengals 21
RAVENS (5-2) AT BROWNS (1-6)
Quarterback Lamar Jackson has the Ravens offense rolling. (Nick Wass / Associated Press)
Sunday, 10 a.m. TV: NFL Ticket
Line: Ravens by 9½. O/U: 43½.
Never good to lose your starting quarterback no matter who’s behind him, so the Browns are in a tough spot against the swarming Ravens. Baltimore uses a balanced attack to dictate the pace of this matchup.
Pick: Ravens 24, Browns 13
TITANS (1-5) AT LIONS (5-1)
Quarterback Jared Goff (16) has been on a hot streak for the Lions. He completed every pass in the first half last week. (David Dermer / Associated Press)
Sunday, 10 a.m. TV: NFL Ticket
Line: Lions by 10½. O/U: 45½.
The Titans have scored 17 or fewer in all but one…
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