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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 13-3 (.813); season 154-70 (.688). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have been 9-7 (.563); season 120-102-2 (.541). Times Pacific. TV channels are Los Angeles local.
BRONCOS (9-5) AT CHARGERS (8-6)
Linebacker Daiyan Henley and the Chargers defense had Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) on the run in October. (David Zalubowski / Associated Press)
Tonight, 5:15. TV: Channel 11 (FOX), Amazon Prime Video
Line: Chargers by 2½. O/U: 42½.
The Chargers are really struggling on offense, and it looks as if losing J.K. Dobbins hurts them more than a lot of people anticipated. There’s something to the coach-quarterback combo of Sean Payton and Bo Nix.
Pick: Broncos 24, Chargers 20
TEXANS (9-5) AT CHIEFS (13-1)
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will be hampered by an ankle injury if he is able to play against the Texans. (David Richard / Associated Press)
Saturday, 10 a.m. TV: Channel 4 (NBC)
Line: Chiefs by 2½. O/U: 41½.
If Patrick Mahomes plays, he’ll be limited. Yes, the Chiefs want the No. 1 seed, but they have some margin for error. The Texans have a legitimate pass rush and enough poise to win this matchup.
Pick: Texans 23, Chiefs 21
STEELERS (10-4) AT RAVENS (9-5)
It’s always a battle when Lamar Jackson (8) and the Ravens line up against the AFC North rival Steelers. Pittsburgh won the previous matchup in November. (Gregory Payan / Associated Press)
Saturday, 1:30 p.m. TV: Channel 11 (FOX)
Line: Ravens by 6½. O/U: 44½.
These AFC North rivals tend to split, and the Steelers won the first matchup. Both teams should be able to move the ball through the air. This matchup always seems to be a nail-biter.
Pick: Ravens 27, Steelers 23
RAMS (8-6) AT JETS (4-10)
Quarterback Matthew Stafford has led the Rams into first place in the NFC West…
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