Los Angeles Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines this week’s matchups. Lines according to FanDuel Sportsbook (O/U = top/bottom). Record last week 8-6 (.571); season 98-54 (.645). If we used point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record over last week’s spread would have been 6-8 (.429); season 82-69-1 (.543). From: cardinals, pirates, panthers, giants. Times Pacific. TV channels are local from Los Angeles.
COMMANDERS (7-3) AT EAGLES (7-2)
Tonight, 5:15 PM. TV: Amazon Prime Video
Line: Eagles with 3½. O/U: 48½.
The Eagles are on a roll and have won five in a row since their off week. Saquon Barkley was a phenomenal addition. After three straight wins over bad teams, the Commanders were defeated by Pittsburgh.
Choose: Eagles 30, Commanders 21
RAMS (4-5) AT PATRIOTS (3-7)
Sunday, 10am TV: Channel 11 (Fox)
Line: Rams with 4½. O/U: 43½.
Drake Maye is one to watch, and the Patriots have won two of their last three. The Rams were embarrassed by the Dolphins and should be able to bounce back even if they don’t blow anyone out.
Choose: Rams 24, Patriots 18
RAVENEN (7-3) AT STEELERS (7-2)
Sunday, 10am TV: Channel 2 (CBS)
Line: Ravens per 3. O/U: 48½.
The Steelers are making the critics believers, and Russell Wilson is still throwing a beautiful deep ball. Baltimore has a lot of weapons, but this isn’t one of those classic Ravens defenses.
Choose: Steelers 27, Ravens 24
PACKERS (6-3) AT BEARS (4-5)
Sunday, 10am TV: NFL ticket
Line: Packers of 5½. O/U: 40½.
The Packers are fresh after a week off. That gave them some time to explore themselves and for Jordan Love to get healthier. After an impressive stretch, Chicago has been a mess for three straight games.
Choose: Packers 24, Bears 13
JAGUARS (2-8) AT LIONS (8-1)
Sunday, 10am TV: NFL ticket
Line: Lions with 13½. O/U: 47½.
Jared Goff gets shut down five times and the Lions still win? This team believes – and for good reason. There’s always a chance of disappointment, but that’s unlikely when you’re playing a two-win opponent at home.
Choose: Lions 31, Jaguars 17
RAIDERS (2-7) AT DOLPHINS (3-6)
Sunday, 10am TV: NFL ticket
Line: Dolphins with 7½. O/U: 44½.
That was an impressive Rams win for Miami. The Raiders will have a hard time keeping pace offensively in this game. That said, the Raiders are rested and their pass rush isn’t bad.
Choose: Dolphins 23, Raiders 16
BROWN (2-7) AMONG SAINTS (3-7)
Sunday, 10am TV: NFL ticket
Line: Saints with 1½. O/U: 44½.
Teams that change coaches tend to take a week of recovery, and the Saints got that last week. Jameis Winston knows this Saints team that is without Marshon Lattimore.
Choose: Browns 20, Saints 17
VIKINGS (7-2) AT TITANS (2-7)
Sunday, 10am TV: NFL ticket
Line: Vikings with 5½. O/U: 40½.
Sam Darnold has five interceptions over the last two games even as his Vikings have held on to win. Fortunately for Minnesota, the Titans can’t score and their defense is on the field too long.
Choose: Vikings 24, Titans 16
FOLDING (4-6) AT JETS (3-7)
Sunday, 10am TV: NFL ticket
Line: Jets of 3½. O/U: 43½.
It’s hard to have any confidence in the Jets, who have been absolutely battered by Arizona, but the Colts don’t have much going for them either – plus they’re on the road. Home team holds on.
Choose: Jets 17, Colts 16
FALCONS (6-4) AT BRONCOS (5-5)
Sunday, 1:05 PM TV: NFL ticket
Line: Broncos by 2½. O/U: 44½.
The Falcons are looking to bounce back from the loss to New Orleans, and Denver’s defense is quite good. Bo Nix is ​​having a solid season and Denver is keeping it close this season. Atlanta lingers.
Choose: Falcons 21, Broncos 17
SEAHAWKS (4-5) AT 49ERS (5-4)
Sunday, 1:05 PM TV: NFL ticket
Line: 49ers at 6½. O/U: 49½.
This is around the time of year when the 49ers really rev their engines and start piling up wins. Christian McCaffrey is ready to really resurface. Rested Seahawks keep this close.
Choose: 49ers 27, Seahawks 23
CHIEFS (9-0) AT BILLS (8-2)
Sunday, 1:25 p.m TV: Channel 2 (CBS)
Line: Bills per 1½. O/U: 46½.
The Chiefs barely avoided a home loss to Denver and can’t be too happy with their play. Buffalo is a bit more confused than most. I’m willing to bet the Bills put an early blemish on that gaudy KC record.
Choose: Bills 24, Chiefs 20
BENGAL (4-6) ON CHARGERS (6-3)
Sunday, 5:20 p.m TV: Channel 4 (NBC)
Line: Chargers of 1½. O/U: 46½.
The Chargers are piling up wins and gaining confidence after scoring a season-high 27 in consecutive weeks. The Bengals have been a bit more up and down lately, but they are desperate.
Choose: Bengals 27, Chargers 23
TEXANS (6-4) AT COWBOYS (3-6)
Monday, 5:15 PM TV: Channel 7 (ABC), ESPN
Line: Texans with 7½. O/U: 42½.
The Texans are taking advantage of their in-state rivals. When else are they going to catch the Cowboys with a bunch of injured guys and Cooper Rush at quarterback? Dallas will have a hard time scoring.
Choose: Texans 26, Cowboys 13
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