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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 9-7 (.563); season 163-77 (.679). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have been 6-10 (.375); season 126-112-2 (.529). Times Pacific. TV channels are Los Angeles local.
CHIEFS (14-1) AT STEELERS (10-5)
Chiefs wide receiver Hollywood Brown made five catches for 45 yards against the Texans last week. (Reed Hoffmann / Associated Press)
Today, 10 a.m. TV: Netflix
Line: Chiefs by 2½. O/U: 42½.
Regardless of the stakes, the Chiefs don’t want to take their foot off the gas. They want to get some rhythm going with Hollywood Brown. Then again, Steelers are good in games on a big stage.
Pick: Chiefs 24, Steelers 18
RAVENS (10-5) AT TEXANS (9-6)
A lot has fallen onto the shoulders of quarterback C.J. Stroud for the Texans this season. (Justin Berl / Getty Images)
Today, 1:30 p.m. TV: Netflix
Line: Ravens by 4½. O/U: 46½.
The Texans can’t fill out their receiving corps, and the Tank Dell injury is really going to hurt them. They probably won’t run it well enough, and that heaps the pressure on C.J. Stroud.
Pick: Ravens 28, Texans 21
SEAHAWKS (8-7) AT BEARS (4-11)
Quarterback Geno Smith (7) must deliver in order for the Seahawks to keep pace with the NFC West-leading Rams. (Kyusung Gong / Associated Press)
Thursday, 5:15 p.m. TV: Prime Video
Line: Seahawks by 3½. O/U: 43½.
The Seahawks need this to keep pace with the Rams. The Bears have lost nine in a row. Chicago tends to dig a big hole before its offense gets rolling. Should pick up yards on the ground vs. Seattle.
Pick: Seahawks 30, Bears 23
CHARGERS (9-6) AT PATRIOTS (3-12)
Having linebackers Khalil Mack (52) and Joey Bosa as edge rushers on the field together has helped the Chargers pass rush. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Saturday, 10 a.m. TV: Channel 2 (CBS), NFL…
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