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Carolina vs Los Angeles Rams Prediction, Game Preview

Carolina vs Los Angeles Rams game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 6 game on Sunday, October 16

Carolina vs Los Angeles Rams prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 6, Sunday, October 16

Carolina vs Los Angeles Rams How To Watch

Date: Sunday, October 16
Game Time: 1:00 ET
Venue: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA
How To Watch: FOX
Record: Carolina (1-4), Los Angeles Rams (2-3)
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Carolina vs Los Angeles Rams Game Preview

Why Carolina Will Win

Not to be glib, but can PJ Walker be any worse than Baker Mayfield?

Mayfield’s ankle has been a problem and Walker is likely going to get the start. No matter what’s happening on offense to start the Steve Wilks era, it’s going to be the defense that has to get this done.

The Rams still can’t seem to get it all together with just 19 points in the last two weeks, one of the weakest offenses in the NFL, and with no running game that’s getting worse with Cam Akers expected to be out.

Just keep this close into the fourth. The Rams haven’t been sharp enough to run away and hide against anyone so far, and Carolina is playing with absolutely no pressure.

New coach, new quarterback, new season – the Panthers can just turn it loose, at least in theory.

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Why Los Angeles Rams Will Win

The Panthers just aren’t able to move the ball.

The defense hasn’t been a prize on third downs, and it’s not holding up well enough when it needs to try taking over the game, but it’s not the biggest problem in the 1-4 start.

The running game doesn’t work lately, the passing attack has yet to hit 250 yards – that might change under Walker – and the O is the worst in the NFL on third downs.

The Rams need to take a deep breath, spread the all around a little bit, commit to the ground game more, and …

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What’s Going To Happen

Just keep hitting the midrange passes.

Matthew Stafford is off. Whether he’s banged up or he’s missing a No. 2 target to click with – this Allen Robinson thing isn’t working – there’s a problem. The way-too-banged-up Carolina secondary might be just the cure for that.

The Rams aren’t going to do anything crazy offensively, but methodical will work here right up until Walker goes off for a few big third quarter drives. They’ll make this interesting, but it won’t be enough.

Carolina vs Los Angeles Rams Prediction, Line

Los Angeles Rams 26, Carolina 20
Line: Los Angeles Rams -10, o/u: 41.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 3
Carolina vs Los Angeles Rams Must See Rating: 3

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Tampa Bay vs Pittsburgh Prediction, Game Preview

Tampa Bay vs Pittsburgh game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 6 game on Sunday, October 16

Tampa Bay vs Pittsburgh prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 6, Sunday, October 16

Tampa Bay vs Pittsburgh How To Watch

Date: Sunday, October 16
Game Time: 1:00 ET
Venue: Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA
How To Watch: FOX
Record: Tampa Bay (3-2), Pittsburgh (1-4)
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Tampa Bay vs Pittsburgh Game Preview

Why Tampa Bay Will Win

The Steelers can’t get the offense going.

To be fair, no one should have to start as a rookie against Buffalo, but Kenny Pickett didn’t get his yards until the 38-3 game was well out of reach, the running game couldn’t help the cause, and now it’s up to Tampa Bay’s defense to keep that all going.

The Buccaneer defense hasn’t been dominant, but it hasn’t been bad outside of a brilliant day from Patrick Mahomes in the first half of a 41-31 Kansas City win.

The Steeler pass defense is among the worst in the league, Tampa Bay will have enough offensive balance to move how it wants to, and …

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Why Pittsburgh Will Win

Can the Steelers generate enough of a pass rush to matter?

They couldn’t do it early on last week against Josh Allen, but they have to start up from by keeping the suddenly non-existent Tampa ground game to nothing – it hasn’t hit 75 yards since the opener against Dallas – and then just make 12 rush a wee bit.

Yeah, duh, everyone has spent decades trying to make Tom Brady hurry, but the big downfield pass plays can’t be there like they were against Buffalo. Short quick-hitters are fine in lieu of a ground game.

Offensively, the Bucs can be run on. Pickett has to get moving when he can early on, and …

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What’s Going To Happen

A few takeaways are a must.

Tampa Bay was good for a few turnovers a game for a few weeks before its clean performance against Atlanta, but the Steelers will get two in this and capitalize on both opportunities.

The problem is the Tampa receivers – they’re relatively healthy compared to earlier in the season. This will be more of a fight than the Bucs might like, but they’ll pull away late.

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Tampa Bay vs Pittsburgh Prediction, Line

Tampa Bay 26, Pittsburgh 16
Line: Tampa Bay -9.5, o/u: 46
ATS Confidence out of 5: 2
Tampa Bay vs Pittsburgh Must See Rating: 3

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Baltimore vs New York Giants Prediction, Game Preview

Baltimore vs New York Giants game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 6 game on Sunday, October 16

Baltimore vs New York Giants prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 6, Sunday, October 16

Baltimore vs New York Giants How To Watch

Date: Sunday, October 16
Game Time: 1:00 ET
Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
How To Watch: CBS
Record: Baltimore (3-2), New York Giants (4-1)
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Baltimore vs New York Giants Game Preview

Why Baltimore Will Win

Do the Giants have anyone left?

They made a wonderful comeback to beat Green Bay last week, but they had to make the trip back from London, they’re all banged up across the board, and now they get a Ravens team that should be able to pound away.

The Packers got away from the ground attack a bit, but just about everyone else is able to grind it out if they commit to the run. It won’t be just Lamar Jackson, the Baltimore backs will all keep things moving.

But …

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Why New York Giants Will Win

So how is this working? What are the Giants doing that’s bring the stunning wins week after week?

Consistency overall, for one.

They’re going to crank up about 330 yards against Baltimore, because that’s what the Giants do.

They’re getting a great year out of the league’s second-best ground game, the defense doesn’t allow touchdown runs – even if gives up yards – and to go schmaltzy, this is a full four quarter team. The effort matters with this bunch, but …

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What’s Going To Happen

The Giants aren’t going to be able to take advantage of Baltimore’s mediocre pass defense, and they’re not going to force any key mistakes because they don’t generate nearly enough consistent takeaways – they don’t come up with picks.

The Ravens never seem to make anything easy, but at some point the Giants are going to hit a bit of a wall. That’s this week.

Baltimore vs New York Giants Prediction, Line

Baltimore 23, New York Giants 17
Line: Baltimore -5.5, o/u: 45
ATS Confidence out of 5: 2
Baltimore vs New York Giants Must See Rating: 3.5

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Washington Commanders at Chicago Bears Prediction, Game Preview

Washington Commanders at Chicago Bears game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 6 game on Thursday, October 13

Washington Commanders at Chicago Bears prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 6, Thursday, October 13

Washington Commanders at Chicago Bears How To Watch

Date: Thursday, October 13
Game Time: 8:15 ET
Venue: Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
How To Watch: Prime Video
Record: Washington Commanders (1-4), Chicago Bears (2-3)
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Washington Commanders vs Chicago Bears Game Preview

Why Washington Commanders Will Win

You ready for Carson Wentz to have a game?

If you want what the sports version of being thrown under the bus looks like, it’s Washington head coach Ron Rivera on his starting quarterback after the 21-17 loss to Tennessee.

The offense wasn’t bad. Wentz threw for 359 yards but threw a tough pick and couldn’t lead the team late.

The Chicago Bears could only dream of throwing for 300 yards. They’d settle for 200 at this point.

The NFL’s worst passing game showed signs of life in the loss to Minnesota, but it’s still not doing anything down the field, it’s still not moving the chains, and even worse is that it might not be the team’s biggest problem.

Chicago’s defense is absolutely awful on third downs, giving up a league-high conversion rate of 51%.

But …

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Why Chicago Bears Will Win

The Bears can run.

David Montgomery was back against the Vikings, Khalil Herbert might be the team’s best running back, and Justin Fields showed off why there might be something special there – even if his scintillating touchdown run was called back.

The Commanders weren’t horrible against Derrick Henry and the Titan running game, but they can be hammered on by anyone who commits to the ground game. The Bears can do that.

Chicago needs to face teams that don’t score. Washington is having a nightmare of a time turning yards into points, the defense doesn’t take the ball away, and …

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What’s Going To Happen

It’s not going to be about Wentz.

He’ll be okay, but the fantastic comeback story of RB Brian Robinson will continue, Antonio Gibson will play a big role, and the Commanders will be well balanced.

Chicago will have its moments, especially on the ground, but the passing attack will continue to make the world sad. Fields won’t be able to take advantage of his chances in the second half.

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Washington Commanders at Chicago Bears Prediction, Line

Washington 20, Chicago 17
Line: PICK, o/u: 38.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 1.5
Indianapolis vs Denver Must See Rating: 2.5

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NFL Expert Picks, Predictions, Lines: Week 5

NFL Expert Picks and Predictions for Week 5 of the season including the Giants at Green Bay, Dallas at the Rams, and Las Vegas at Kansas City

NFL expert picks, predictions, lines for Week 5 highlighted by the Giants at Green Bay, Dallas at the Rams, and Las Vegas at Kansas City

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NFL Expert Picks, Predictions: Week 5

* next to the pick means the team will win, but not cover.
Click on each game for the game preview and CFN Prediction

Week 5 NFL Expert Picks
Indianapolis at Denver | NY Giants at Green Bay
Pittsburgh at Buffalo | LA Chargers at Cleveland
Chicago at Minnesota | Detroit at New England
Seattle at New Orleans | Miami at NY Jets
Atlanta at Tampa Bay | Tennessee at Washington
Houston at Jacksonville | San Fran at Carolina
Dallas at LA Rams | Philadelphia at Arizona
Cincinnati at Baltimore | Las Vegas at KC
Expert Picks So Far | NFL Week 5 Schedule
College Football Expert Picks: Week 6

Indianapolis at Denver

Line: Denver -3.5, o/u: 42

Evan Bredeson, CornhuskersWire.com: Indianapolis
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Denver
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Denver
Cami Griffin, LonghornsWire.com: Indianapolis
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Denver
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com Denver
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN Denver
E, CFN Denver
Tyler Nettuno, LSUTigerswire.com Indianapolis
Zack Pearson, TarHeelswire.com Indianapolis
Nick Shepkowski, FightingIrishWire.com: Indianapolis
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners.com: Denver
Clucko the Chicken (a coin flip), CFN: Denver
CONSENSUS PICK: Denver

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Indianapolis vs Denver Prediction, Game Preview

Indianapolis vs Denver game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 5 game on Thursday, October 6

Indianapolis vs Denver prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 5, Thursday, October 6

Indianapolis vs Denver How To Watch

Date: Thursday, October 6
Game Time: 8:15 ET
Venue: Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO
How To Watch: Prime Video
Record: Indianapolis (1-2), Denver (2-2)
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Indianapolis vs Denver Game Preview

Why Indianapolis Will Win

Now what will Denver do to run the ball?

Leading rusher Javonte Williams is out for the year for the year with a knee injury, Melvin Gordon is having problems hanging on to the ball, and Latavius Murray isn’t around yet to give it a shot.

The Colts don’t need the help – they’re already great at holding up against the run even after Derrick Henry and the Titans rumbled relatively well last week.

This isn’t an explosive Indianapolis offense – to be nice – but Matt Ryan hasn’t been bad, the defense has carried the weight, and this week the opponent fits.

Denver is 30th in the league in scoring, Russell Wilson and the passing game are struggling to get going, and again, the ground game might not be there.

But on the other side …

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Why Denver Will Win

Now what will Indianapolis do to run the ball?

It’s not like fantasy football owners didn’t see this coming – Jonathan Taylor hasn’t been right, and now he’s out with a high ankle sprain.

The Colts haven’t been able to generate enough of a push on the ground – it’s not for a lack of trying – and now it’ll be up to Nyheim Hines and a rotation to get one of the league’s worst ground attacks moving.

Yeah, Denver is spinning its wheels a bit, and yeah, it’s not scoring enough, but it’s the Greatest Show on Turf compared to the Colts and the lowest scoring offense in the NFL.

So it should come down to …

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What’s Going To Happen

Who can make the most out of its chances?

Getting points will be like pulling teeth, and that’s partly because of each offense’s woes in the red zone. Indianapolis is miserable inside the 20, and it gives up touchdowns too easily when teams get their chances.

Denver is the worst red zone team in the NFL  – at least when it comes to scoring touchdowns – but it’s No. 1 defensively.

Indianapolis will settle for field goals, Denver will come up with one extra touchdown off a deep drive.

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Indianapolis vs Denver Prediction, Line

Denver 20, Indianapolis 16
Line: Denver -3.5, o/u: 42
ATS Confidence out of 5: 3.5
Indianapolis vs Denver Must See Rating: 3

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NFL Predictions, Game Previews, Schedule, Lines, How To Watch: Week 5

NFL predictions, schedule, game previews, lines, how to watch, and TV listings for Week 5 of the 2022 season

NFL predictions, schedule, lines, how to watch, and TV listings for Week 5 of the 2022 season highlighted by Dallas at the Rams, Pittsburgh at Buffalo, and Las Vegas at Kansas City

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Results So Far
SU: 36-21-1, ATS: 28-27-3, Point Total: 32-25-1
– Week 5 NFL Expert Picks

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Previews to come throughout the week

Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers Prediction, Game Preview

Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 4 game on Monday, October 3

Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 4, Monday, October 3

Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers How To Watch

Date: Monday, October 3
Game Time: 8:15 ET
Venue: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA
How To Watch: ESPN
Record: Los Angeles Rams (2-1), San Francisco 49ers (1-2)
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Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers Game Preview

Why Los Angeles Rams Will Win

Think of it this way. The Rams have underwhelmed and sleepwalked through the first part of the season, and they’re 2-1.

The defense has been more than fine. It struggled against Atlanta, and Buffalo went Buffalo in a jacked up opener, but it’s good enough against the run, it’s forcing takeaways, and it won’t have to do anything all that special against the middling 49er offense.

The passing yards aren’t there – San Francisco has yet to hit the 200-yard mark through the air – and the Rams aren’t going to give up enough on the ground to matter.

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Why San Francisco 49ers Will Win

Different year, changed teams, but the 49ers had the Rams in the regular season of last year – right up until one fateful final drive in the NFC Championship.

The defense is still tremendous – it’s No. 1 in the NFL against the pass – it’s great on third downs, and it’s second overall in total defense and third in scoring defense.

All Jimmy Garoppolo has to do is hit his third down throws, don’t turn the ball over, and hope the ground game – in whatever form shows up – can be just enough to make this a fight.

The Rams won’t run well, so …

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What’s Going To Happen

Is this when San Francisco figures out something funky?

This is a banged up team that’s missing the offensive parts to keep up, but the Rams are making too many mistakes, the ground game isn’t there, and Matthew Stafford has been just okay.

It’ll be a low scoring and strange Monday night game with the 49er defense taking over.

Garoppolo will be just good enough.

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Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers Prediction, Line

San Francisco 19, Los Angeles Rams 17
Line: San Francisco -1.5, o/u: 42.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 1.5
Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers Must See Rating: 3.5

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Kansas City Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Prediction, Game Preview

Kansas City Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 4 game on Sunday, October 2

Kansas City Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 4, Sunday, October 2

Kansas City Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers How To Watch

Date: Sunday, October 2
Game Time: 8:20 ET
Venue: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
How To Watch: CBS
Record: Kansas City Chiefs (2-1), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-1)
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Kansas City Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Game Preview

Why Kansas City Chiefs Will Win

Tampa Bay doesn’t have any wide receivers, and it shows.

Mike Evans is back, but Chris Godwin, Russell Gage, Breshad Perriman and Julio Jones are all very questionable or out.

This is a different Buccaneer team that’s relying more on running the ball and a good defense than Tom Brady winging it around 50 times. We know that this Kansas City offense has the ability to crank it up – we have yet to see it from the Tampa Bay side.

The Chief run defense is too good to let Leonard Fournette and company take over, but …

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Why Tampa Bay Buccaneers Will Win

Tampa Bay can play D, too.

The Bucs forced eight takeaways in the three games, aren’t allowing much of anything on the ground – they have yet to allow a touchdown run – and they’ve got the pass rush to bother Patrick Mahomes just enough to be a problem.

And then there’s the kicking thing.

It shouldn’t matter that much, and Matt Amendola has hit three of his four field goal tries, but for whatever reason, the team and the offense feels a tad off-kilter without PK Harrison Butker. At least it was that against Indianapolis.

This is where the Tampa Bay defense has to take over right away, and …

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What’s Going To Happen

It’s going to be a weird night and a strange environment after all that happened in southwest Florida over the last week.

This will be about the defenses more than the high-powered offenses, but Brady hasn’t been right, this offense hasn’t been moving like it should, and Mahomes and company should do just enough to sneak on by in a low scoring battle.

The Chiefs can play some D, too.

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Kansas City Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Prediction, Line

Kansas State 21, Tampa Bay 20
Line: Kansas City -0.5, o/u: 45.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 1
Kansas City Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Must See Rating: 5

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Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders Prediction, Game Preview

Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 4 game on Sunday, October 2

Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 4, Sunday, October 2

Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders How To Watch

Date: Sunday, October 2
Game Time: 4:25 ET
Venue: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV
How To Watch: CBS
Record: Denver Broncos (2-1), Las Vegas Raiders (0-3)
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Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders Game Preview

Why Denver Broncos Will Win

Uhhhhhhh, offense?

Yeah, yeah, yeah, the Broncos paid a gajillion dollars for Russell Wilson, but he’s not the problem.

The Bronco offense has been okay on the ground, and the passing game isn’t that bad, but the scoring isn’t there and the team has managed to be 2-1 without the explosive passing game everyone has been waiting for.

Fortunately, the defense has been fantastic. It has yet to allow a touchdown run, and the three takeaways against San Francisco saved the day.

Denver has the third-best defense in the NFL and is second in scoring D, but …

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Why Las Vegas Raiders Will Win

Yeah, the Denver offense isn’t really working.

It’s moving the ball a bit, but it’s the second-worst in the league in scoring with just 43 points so far.

The Raiders might be sputtering and struggling to come up with a big play to turn the tide in close games, but the passing yards are there and Derek Carr should be able to throw just enough on the Bronco secondary to matter.

No, the ground game won’t work – Denver is too strong up front and the Raiders can’t generate anything for Josh Jacobs – but 17 points. So far, that’s what it takes to beat the Broncos.

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What’s Going To Happen

Turnover margin, bad misfires at the wrong time, and horrible, horrible luck – the Arizona loss – have all been a part of the 0-3 start. There are mega-problems with the Raiders, but they’re about to come through in what will amount to a field goal kicking contest.

Daniel Carlson will have the last swing of the leg.

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Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders Prediction, Line

Las Vegas 22, Denver 19
Line: Las Vegas -2.5, o/u: 45.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 1.5
Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders Must See Rating: 3.5

– CFN Week 4 College Football Expert Picks

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