Rams -9.5 among four road teams favored in the wild card round

Rams -9.5 among four road teams favored in the wild card round

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In the NFL wild card round, road teams are favored in four out of six games, indicating home-field advantage may be less significant this year. The Rams, with a 9.5-point advantage, are the largest favorites against the Panthers in Carolina, despite losing to them previously in the season. The Packers, favored by 1.5 points, will face the Bears in Chicago for the third time in six weeks, with each team having secured a win in their recent matchups. The Bills are slight 1.5-point favorites against the Jaguars in Jacksonville, where the Jaguars have struggled at home. Meanwhile, the Eagles, favored by 3.5 points, will host the 49ers, having lost twice at home during the regular season. The Patriots, also favored by 3.5 points, face the Chargers at home, where the Patriots have experienced all three of their season losses. Lastly, the Texans are 3-point favorites visiting the Steelers, who have lost three times

Originally by https://www.nbcsports.com/authors/michael-david-smithon January 5, 2026
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