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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 16-0 (1.000); season 131-64 (.672). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have been 11-5 (.686); season 106-87-2 (.549). OFF: Broncos, Colts, Commanders, Patriots, Ravens, Texans. Times Pacific. TV channels are Los Angeles local.
PACKERS (9-3) AT LIONS (11-1)
Quarterback Jared Goff has pointed the Lions to victory in 11 of 12 games, including a previous win over the Packers in Green Bay. (Zach Bolinger / Associated Press)
Thursday, 5:15 p.m. TV: Amazon Prime Video
Line: Lions by 3½. O/U: 51½.
Great NFC North showdown. Detroit is the better team with more ways to beat you. The Packers will try to establish the run. Both teams are rested, and this will be closer than the first meeting.
Pick: Lions 27, Packers 23
BROWNS (3-9) AT STEELERS (9-3)
The Steelers’ offense has been full steam ahead since Russell Wilson took over as the starting quarterback. (Kareem Elgazzar / Associated Press)
Sunday, 10 a.m. TV: Channel 2
Line: Steelers by 6½. O/U: 44½.
Welcome back, Russell Wilson. He’s got command of Arthur Smith’s offense and the Steelers are rolling. The Browns just beat the Steelers in a snowstorm. Unlikely to pull off an encore.
Pick: Steelers 27, Browns 23
PANTHERS (3-9) AT EAGLES (10-2)
Panthers quarterback Bryce Young has played well as of late, but is facing a top-flight defense in the Eagles. (Jacob Kupferman / Associated Press)
Sunday, 10 a.m. TV: Channel 11
Line: Eagles by 12½. O/U: 45½.
Carolina has shown a little life lately, but Philadelphia is one of the league’s top three teams. That Eagles defense is stifling, and Saquon Barkley is an MVP candidate. Long day for Bryce Young.
Pick: Eagles 31, Panthers 20
JETS (3-9) AT DOLPHINS (5-7)
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw for 365 yards in Green Bay last week, and this…
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