"Is there a downside to the Panthers beating the Rams earlier this season? Well, the Rams aren't going to be taken by surprise the same way, and they're going to do a better job of protecting the football. Carolina, which has lost three of four, is as favorable a matchup for the Rams as they could want. Barring something weird, this game shouldn't be that close. Pick: Rams 28, Panthers 17"
"Although these NFC North rivals split during the regular season, Green Bay won six of those eight quarters. The Packers have lost four in a row, but they're getting Jordan Love back and that could be the difference maker. The Bears have minimal pass rush, have trouble stopping the run - actually both teams do - and tend to give up big plays. Pick: Packers 21, Bears 18"
FanDuel Sportsbook lines and totals are provided for the wild-card games. The Rams are favored by 10.5 points over the Panthers (O/U 46.5); the projection is Rams 28, Panthers 17, citing improved ball protection and Carolina's recent slide. The Packers are a 1.5-point favorite at Chicago (O/U 45.5); the projection is Packers 21, Bears 18, with Jordan Love's return noted as a potential difference maker and both clubs prone to big plays. Buffalo is a narrow favorite over Jacksonville (line 1.5, O/U 51.5) while Jacksonville's eight-game streak and Trevor Lawrence's strong play make the Jaguars a robust AFC contender.
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