Larry's Picks (10 Live)
Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper has recorded eight or more tackles in three straight, including getting 11 stops vs. Chicago in Week 14. The Bears continue to be a strong matchup for opposing LBs. With wind now expected to be a factor Saturday night, look for the Bears to go very run-heavy and for Cooper to clear this prop total.
Olamide Zaccheaus hasn't been a big factor for Chicago, but Rome Odunze and Luther Burden are out. And the Packers run zone at the sixth-highest rate. Zaccheaus excels at finding soft spots in zones and should make at least three catches despite the frigid weather.
The Eagles didn't need to throw to beat the Raiders, and A.J. Brown ended up with two catches for 41 yards and a score. In the previous four games, Brown drew 46 targets and cleared 100 receiving yards three times. This is a dynamite matchup for Brown as the Commanders play Cover 3 and Cover 1 more than half the time. Look for Washington's offense, led by strong backup Marcus Mariota, to do a lot more than the Raiders and force Philly to be more aggressive.
Terry McLaurin has been a far more efficient player with Marcus Mariota. While the Commanders would love to lean on their run game, they'll need to throw to keep up with Philly. And McLaurin has the best matchup of any Washington receiver. Weather won't be a factor. Look for McLaurin to soak up targets and clear this relatively modest number.
Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori has played 64 percent of his snaps in the box the past four weeks. He's recorded six-plus tackles in five of his last seven games, the misses coming when Minnesota and these same Rams only ran 50 offensive plays apiece. The Rams are usually a great matchup for opposing safeties; they average 61.8 plays. With Emmanwori expected to help out on Puka Nacua, I bet the rookie to record at least six combined stops.