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.
Dillon Brooks got ejected at the end of Sunday's loss to the Lakers. Look for him to be extremely focused Thursday against Golden State. His scoring and rebounding usually go up at home, where he averages 25.2 points and 3.4 rebounds. The Warriors have given up 136 and 127 points the past two games, and we have a total in the low 230s.