Editor’s note: NESN.com’s Mike Cole, Ricky Doyle and Andre Khatchaturian deliver their NFL picks every Thursday of the season, and here’s who they like in the Atlanta Falcons-Los Angeles Rams Week 14 game, with the line from OddsShark.
(-6) Atlanta Falcons at Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, 4:25 p.m.
Mike: Rams. Look, the Rams stink. But if they made a catch here or there last week, they at least could have been competitive against the Patriots. The Falcons are not the Patriots, and the L.A. defense has allowed 14 points or fewer in three of four home games.
Andre: Rams. The Falcons have the most explosive passing attack in the league, but if it’s one thing the Rams do well it’s defending the pass (allow 6.6 yards per attempt, fifth-best). I think Jared Goff makes a few plays and L.A. steals one at home.
Ricky: Falcons. Sure, the Rams’ defense could make life difficult for Matt Ryan and Co., but their offense is anemic. Los Angeles is averaging 11.7 points per game over its last six contests. The Rams have scored 10 points or fewer in five of those games.
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