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Pro Picks: Rams, Bears and Panthers will win in first-place showdowns
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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) bobbles the snap during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. - photo by AP Photo/Caroline Brehman
So much for home-field advantage in December. Nine road teams are favorites in Week 16, including two playing in matchups for first place in three of the four NFC divisions. The Los Angeles Rams (11-3) face off against the Seattle Seahawks (11-3) in a battle for first place in the NFC West on Thursday night.