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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 10-3 (.769); season 141-67 (.678). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have been 5-8 (.385); season 111-95-2 (.539). Times Pacific. TV channels are Los Angeles local.
RAMS (7-6) AT 49ERS (6-7)
Can Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, shown throwing a pass in front of 49ers defensive lineman Malik Collins in September, beat San Francisco twice this season? (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Tonight, 5:15. TV: Channel 11, Prime Video
Line: 49ers by 2½. O/U: 49½.
Even though the 49ers usually have the upper hand in this matchup, the Rams are healthier and are looking explosive both on offense and with that young defensive front.
Pick: Rams 27, 49ers 21
COWBOYS (5-8) AT PANTHERS (3-10)
Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) has played well since he returned as the the starter. (Jacob Kupferman / Associated Press)
Sunday, 10 a.m. TV: Channel 11
Line: Panthers by 2½. O/U: 42½.
This one figures to be close. The Panthers have looked better lately and they’re playing hard. Cooper Rush has done a respectable job, and Micah Parsons will be all over Bryce Young.
Pick: Cowboys 23, Panthers 20
CHIEFS (12-1) AT BROWNS (3-10)
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) pulled out another close victory in Week 14 as Kansas City overcame the Chargers. (Ed Zurga / Associated Press)
Sunday, 10 a.m. TV: Channel 2
Line: Chiefs by 4½. O/U: 45½.
Week after week, the Chiefs have been incredibly lucky. Their last four wins were by a combined nine points. Maybe they’ll create some breathing room against the up-and-down Browns.
Pick: Chiefs 27, Browns 21
DOLPHINS (6-7) AT TEXANS (8-5)
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) has won four of five starts since his return from a concussion. (Doug Murray / Associated Press)
Sunday, 10 a.m. TV: NFL Ticket
Line: Texans by…
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Publish date : 2024-12-12 11:00:00
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