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Pro Picks: Lions and Packers to get wins in Week 14

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) celebrates his team's win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

First place is on the line in three division matchups in Week 14.

The Steelers (6-6) visit the Ravens (6-6) to determine the AFC North leader.

The slumping Colts (8-4) hit the road to play the Jaguars (8-4) for the top spot in the AFC South.

The Packers (8-3-1) host the conference-leading Bears (9-3) for control in the NFC North.

Each game is the first of two meetings between the teams so the loser has a chance to rebound.

The weekend also features three high-profile prime-time games.

The Cowboys (6-5-1) and Lions (7-5) kick it off on Thursday night. The Texans (7-5) visit the Chiefs (6-6) on Sunday night. The Eagles (8-4) and Chargers (8-4) close out the week on Monday night.

PHILADELPHIA (8-4) at LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (8-4)

Line: Eagles minus 3

A two-game losing streak has the reigning Super Bowl champs reeling. Coach Nick Sirianni, offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo and QB Jalen Hurts are under fire. Yet, the Eagles are favorites on the road facing the No. 3 defense in the NFL. Justin Herbert had surgery on his left wrist on Monday and his status is unknown, though it would be a surprise if he doesn’t play.

BEST BET: EAGLES: 24-18

INDIANAPOLIS (8-4) at JACKSONVILLE (8-4)

Line: Colts minus 1 1/2

The Colts haven’t won in Jacksonville since 2014, and are 3-16-1 against the spread vs. the Jaguars since 2015. Daniel Jones, Jonathan Taylor and the rest of a high-scoring offense have been sluggish during a stretch where Indianapolis has lost three of four. The defense won’t have All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner. The Jaguars have won three in a row and four of five.

UPSET SPECIAL: JAGUARS: 22-20

DALLAS (6-5-1) at DETROIT (7-5)

Line: Lions minus 3

The Cowboys have won three in a row, including impressive back-to-back wins over the Eagles and Chiefs, to climb back into the playoff race. Dak Prescott and the offense are rolling. The defense has improved since defensive tackle Quinnen Williams arrived at the trade deadline. The Lions have lost three of four. Their dynamic offense has been inconsistent and they could be missing All-Pro WR Amon-Ra St. Brown.

LIONS: 27-26

MIAMI (5-7) at NEW YORK JETS (3-9)

Line: Dolphins minus 2 1/2

The Dolphins have won three in a row and Tua Tagovailoa is 6-0 against the Jets.

DOLPHINS: 23-20

PITTSBURGH (6-6) at BALTIMORE (6-6)

Line: Ravens minus 6

The Steelers are 2-5 since a 4-1 start, Aaron Rodgers isn’t getting much help and fans are calling for coach Mike Tomlin to be fired.

RAVENS: 23-19

SEATTLE (9-3) at ATLANTA (4-8)

Line: Seahawks minus 7

Sam Darnold, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the offense struggled last week but the Seahawks still won 26-0.

SEAHAWKS: 24-16

CINCINNATI (4-8) at BUFFALO (8-4)

Line: Bills minus 5 1/2

Joe Burrow returned after missing two months and led the Bengals to a road win at Baltimore. He’s 2-0 head-to-head against Josh Allen and the Bills.

BILLS: 24-23

TENNESSEE (1-11) at CLEVELAND (3-9)

Line: Browns minus 4

Cam Ward’s rookie season has been dismal in Tennessee.

BROWNS: 20-13

WASHINGTON (3-9) at MINNESOTA (4-8)

Line: Vikings minus 1 1/2

Marcus Mariota nearly led the Commanders to an upset over the Broncos. He could get another start if Jayden Daniels can’t return from a dislocated elbow this week. J.J. McCarthy is expected to return from a concussion for the Vikings, who need to see more from the second-year pro.

VIKINGS: 19-16

NEW ORLEANS (2-10) at TAMPA BAY (7-5)

Line: Buccaneers minus 8 1/2

Tyler Shough nearly rallied the Saints from a 16-0 deficit against Miami.

BUCCANEERS: 23-20

DENVER (10-2) at LAS VEGAS (2-10)

Line: Broncos minus 7 1/2

Denver has won nine in a row, overcoming a deficit at some point in each game.

BRONCOS: 27-13

CHICAGO (9-3) at GREEN BAY (8-3-1)

Line: Packers minus 6 1/2

The Bears have won nine of 10, including an impressive victory at Philly last week. Yet, they’re big underdogs. Caleb Williams has to play better for Chicago to be a real threat. If Jordan Love and Micah Parsons keep playing the way they did at Detroit on Thanksgiving, the Packers might be the team to beat in the NFC.

PACKERS: 27-18

LOS ANGELES RAMS (9-3) at ARIZONA (3-9)

Line: Rams minus 8

Matthew Stafford is coming off a rare three-turnover game and the Rams look to rebound from a poor defensive effort.

RAMS: 31-16

HOUSTON (7-5) at KANSAS CITY (6-6)

Line: Chiefs minus 3 1/2

The Texans have rebounded from an 0-3 start to get right back in the race for the AFC South title thanks to a ferocious defense that’s No. 1 in yards and points allowed. The Chiefs have run out of margin for error.

CHIEFS: 22-20

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Last week: Straight up: 10-6. Against spread: 7-9.

Overall: Straight up: 140-53-1. Against spread: 96-92-6.

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