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Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) is congratulated by quarterback Jared Goff (16) after Gurley scored a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans on an 80-yard pass reception in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley, left, is greeted by quarterback Jared Goff, right, after Gurley scored a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) escapes the pressure during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (27), top, is lifted by teammates after a rushing touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney )
Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley, left, and quarterback Jared Goff chat on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Los Angeles. Both players sat out of today's game. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (27) runs for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
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The Gold Sheet handicapper Bruce Marshall provides the Review-Journal with NFL tech notes and trends from Goldsheet.com:

Saturday’s games

Tennessee at Kansas City: The Titans covered one of their past seven road games this season (1-5-1 against the spread). The Chiefs carry a four-game cover streak into the playoffs and are on an extended 15-8 ATS run. Edge: Chiefs.

Atlanta at Los Angeles Rams: The Falcons went under in 11 of 16 games this season after finishing with a 16-3 over record last season. Atlanta was 2-6 ATS on the road this season. Edge: Under and slight to Rams.

Sunday’s games

Buffalo at Jacksonville: The Bills covered one of their past six games as an underdog this season but were 9-6-1 ATS overall. The over is 8-4 in the Jaguars’ past 12 home games, and Buffalo is riding a 20-12 over streak overall. Edge: Slight to over.

Carolina at New Orleans: The Panthers are on a 7-3 ATS run on the road going back to last season. Carolina also is 5-2 ATS as an underdog this season. But the Saints won and covered both meetings handily this season and have covered six in a row in the series. Six of the past seven meetings have gone over. Edge: Over and Saints.

Las Vegas handicapper Bruce Marshall is editor of The Gold Sheet (Goldsheet.com).

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