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Quarterback Tom Brady and the Patriots leave New England this week to play in London against Tampa Bay. (Stew Milne / US Presswire / October 19, 2009) |
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Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines this week's matchups. Lines according to Glantz-Culver. Last week 9-5, overall 61-29 (.678); against spread 6-8, overall 40-50 (.444). See Farmer's video picks online at our Fabulous Forum blog at www.latimes.com/sports.
New England vs. Tampa Bay
Records: 4-2; 0-6
When: Sunday, 10 a.m.
TV: none. DirecTV: 704
Line: Patriots by 14.5. Over/Under: 45
How often do these teams fly east for a game? It happens this week in London for the NFL's third consecutive season at Wembley Stadium. It's a mismatch. Patriots 35, Buccaneers 14.
Chicago at Cincinnati
Records: 3-2; 4-2
When: Sunday, 10 a.m.
TV: none. DirecTV: 705
Line: Bengals by 1.5. Over/Under: 41.5
Although they're coming off a loss at Atlanta, the Bears are a good team. The Bengals could use Antwan Odom to put some heat on the quarterback, but he's done for the season. Bears 20, Bengals 17.
San Diego at Kansas City
Records: 2-3; 1-5
When: Sunday, 10 a.m.
TV: Channel 2. DirecTV: 706
Line: Chargers by 4.5. Over/Under: 44
Another must-win game for Chargers, whose season is slipping away. It should be easier to pressure Matt Cassel than it was with Kyle Orton. Regardless, this won't be easy. Chargers 24, Chiefs 21.
Indianapolis at St. Louis
New England vs. Tampa Bay
Records: 4-2; 0-6
When: Sunday, 10 a.m.
TV: none. DirecTV: 704
Line: Patriots by 14.5. Over/Under: 45
How often do these teams fly east for a game? It happens this week in London for the NFL's third consecutive season at Wembley Stadium. It's a mismatch. Patriots 35, Buccaneers 14.
Chicago at Cincinnati
Records: 3-2; 4-2
When: Sunday, 10 a.m.
TV: none. DirecTV: 705
Line: Bengals by 1.5. Over/Under: 41.5
Although they're coming off a loss at Atlanta, the Bears are a good team. The Bengals could use Antwan Odom to put some heat on the quarterback, but he's done for the season. Bears 20, Bengals 17.
San Diego at Kansas City
Records: 2-3; 1-5
When: Sunday, 10 a.m.
TV: Channel 2. DirecTV: 706
Line: Chargers by 4.5. Over/Under: 44
Another must-win game for Chargers, whose season is slipping away. It should be easier to pressure Matt Cassel than it was with Kyle Orton. Regardless, this won't be easy. Chargers 24, Chiefs 21.
Indianapolis at St. Louis
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