Los Angeles Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines the matchups and makes his predictions for the NFL divisional playoffs. Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, his record against the spread in last week would have been 1-5 (.167). All times are Pacific and TV reflects broadcasts in the Los Angeles area. But they also have Matthew Stafford, who should win league MVP and has been to the mountaintop before (unlike all the other remaining playoff quarterbacks). The Rams' defense needs to contain Caleb Williams without over-pursuing him.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 16, 2026 22:35 UTC