The Times’ NFL writer, Sam Farmer, examines this week’s matchups. Lines according to FanDuel (O/U = over/under). Last week’s record: 13-3 (.813); season 153-86-1 (.640). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have been 10-6 (.625); season 118-120-2 (.496). All times Pacific.
Rams (11-4) at Ravens (8-7)
Rams running back Sony Michel runs from Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson (7) during the first half on Sunday in Minneapolis. (Bruce Kluckhohn / Associated Press)
Sunday, 10 a.m.
TV: Channel 11. DirecTV: 712.
Line: Rams by 31/2. O/U: 461/2.
The Ravens are banged up, and Lamar Jackson is still limping on that bum ankle. Not good for outrunning Aaron Donald. Matthew Stafford looking to bounce back after a three-interception game.
Prediction: Rams 30, Ravens 21
Giants (4-11) at Bears (5-10)
Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery carries against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half on Sunday in Seattle. (Stephen Brashear / Associated Press)
Sunday, 10 a.m.
TV: None. DirecTV: 705.
Line: Bears by 6. O/U: 371/2.
The Bears should be able to run on the Giants, whose defense should hang in but ultimately buckle. It’s the Giants offense that’s really a mess. Two bad teams in an ugly slugfest that gets lopsided.
Prediction: Bears 24, Giants 10
Chiefs (11-4) at Bengals (9-6)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during pregame warmups before a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday in Kansas City, Mo. (Reed Hoffmann / Associated Press)
Sunday, 10 a.m.
TV: None. DirecTV: 706.
Line: Chiefs by 51/2. O/U: 501/2.
Tempting to take Cincinnati. The Bengals are dangerous and coming off a 20-point thrashing of Baltimore. Still, Kansas City has won eight in a row and scored 48, 34 and 36 in the last three, so …
Prediction: Chiefs 28, Bengals 24
Jaguars (2-13) at Patriots (9-6)
New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers during the first half on Sunday in Foxborough, Mass. (Winslow Townson /…
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