FARMER’S PICKS

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). Times Pacific.

Rams 30, Ravens 21

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.

Bears 24, Giants 10

TV: None. DirecTV: 705. Line: Bears by 6. O/U: 371⁄2. Chicago 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.

Chiefs 28, Bengals 24

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 ...

Patriots 35, Jaguars 9

TV: None. DirecTV: 707. Line: Patriots by 151⁄2. O/U: 411⁄2. Bill Belichick doesn’t get embarrassed often, and it has happened two weeks in row. The Patriots bounce back and beat stuffing out of a bad team. Trevor Lawrence has one TD pass in last eight games.

Dolphins 23, Titans 18

TV: None. DirecTV: 708. Line: Titans by 31⁄2. O/U: 401⁄2. The Dolphins have won seven in row and, with the defense playing the way it is, should keep rolling. Not entirely sold on Tennessee, which had lost three of four until San Francisco folded last weekend.

Colts 24, Raiders 21

TV: None. DirecTV: 709. Line: Colts by 61⁄2. O/U: 441⁄2. The Raiders have beaten teams by rushing four and dropping seven. The Colts can make you pay for that with the way they run Jonathan Taylor. With or without Carson Wentz, Indy controls clock.

Bills 30, Falcons 18

TV: None. DirecTV: 710. Line: Bills by 141⁄2. O/U: 44. Josh Allen has taken control and the Bills offense has been on fire the last two weeks. Buffalo should be able to pass on the Falcons and, on the other side of the ball, turn up the heat with a pass rush.

Eagles 27, Washington 21

TV: None. DirecTV: 711. Line: Eagles by 31⁄2. O/U: 45. Washington just got humiliated on national TV and two of its best defensive players got in a fistfight on the sideline. Philadelphia has won five of six, including beating Washington two weeks ago.

Buccaneers 33, Jets 13

TV: None. DirecTV: 713. Line: Buccaneers by 13. O/U: 451⁄2. Tom Brady still wants to win the passing title, the touchdown title ... all the titles on way back to a Super Bowl. The Buccaneers keep their foot on the gas and make up for a COVID-depleted secondary.

Chargers 24, Broncos 20

TV: Channel 2. DirecTV: 714. Line: Chargers by 6. O/U: 451⁄2. Broncos have won four of last five meetings against Chargers, including a decisive win last month. Austin Ekeler and Joey Bosa are back. Broncos were held to 13 or fewer in three of last four games.

49ers 27, Texans 16

TV: None. DirecTV: 715. Line: 49ers by 121⁄2. O/U: 441⁄2. Another opponent might be able to take advantage of some subpar corner play with the 49ers, but the Texans aren’t really equipped. Maybe Brandin Cooks has a big play. Still, the 49ers hold serve.

Cowboys 30, Cardinals 20

TV: Channel 11. DirecTV: 716. Line: Cowboys by 51⁄2. O/U: 511⁄2. Everything is crumbling for Arizona, which has lost three in a row and really misses DeAndre Hopkins. The Cowboys are getting healthy and are riding high defensively. Dallas confidence is growing.

Saints 21, Panthers 13

TV: None. DirecTV: 717. Line: Saints by 7. O/U: 38 ⁄ . 1

2 Carolina’s offensive line is terrible, and whoever is at quarterback is going to run around and hold the ball too long. The Saints’ front four will have a big day, and Alvin Kamara will get the ball in space.

Seahawks 27, Lions 23

TV: None. DirecTV: 718. Line: Seahawks by 7. O/U: 421⁄2. Jared Goff, who has played some good games at Seattle, is off the COVID list but is dealing with a knee injury. Seattle has all sorts of issues but should be able to protect home field against feisty Detroit.

Packers 28, Vikings 24

TV: Channel 4. Line: Packers by 61⁄2. O/U: 471⁄2. The Vikings beat the Packers in Minnesota in November, so a sweep would be something. But it’s unlikely to happen with Aaron Rodgers playing at home on national TV. Packers win their fifth in row.

Browns 24, Steelers 20

TV: ESPN. Line: Browns by 3. O/U: 41. The Browns should get a bunch of guys back off the COVID list, and with Nick Chubb running the ball they should be able to handle Pittsburgh. The Steelers are typically good on national stage, but ...