Six Free Press sports writers make game picks on whether Detroit Lions will upset Matthew Stafford and the LA Rams on Sunday, Dec. 14, in NFL Week 15.

Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson looked to clearly be down at the 1-yard line after making a sensational catch over Detroit Lions safety Daniel Thomas on a beautiful ball from Stafford. The call was ruled a 26-yard touchdown on the field.

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The Detroit Lions know what it takes to compete with the best in the loaded NFC after a 41-34 loss to the conference-leading Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.

Jameson Williams did not catch a pass. In the Lions’ next game, he had a career-high seven receptions for 144 yards and one touchdown on Nov. 27, followed by another seven-catch game on Dec. 4. And on Sunday,

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The Detroit Lions visit the LA Rams Sunday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, for a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff in a key NFC playoff race matchup.

Backing Detroit is the way to go, according to the model. The Lions cover the 6-point spread in 58% of simulations, good for an "A" grade. Detroit wins in 46% of simulations to offer value as a plus-money underdog and the Under (55) hits in 59% of simulations.

Stafford finished 24 of 38 for 368 yards and two touchdowns; Jared Goff went 25-for-41 for 338 yards and three touchdowns.