Sam Farmer makes his picks and predictions for the AFC and NFC championship games, with the Patriots and the Rams prevailing to reach the Super Bowl.

The Panthers beat the Rams on Nov. 30 at home, 31-28. Will we see a repeat of that game in the NFL playoff opener? Don't count on it. Los Angeles' defense will smother Bryce Young and Matthew Stafford will pick apart the Carolina secondary to lead the Rams to the second round of the NFL postseason.

The Green Bay Packers visit the rival Chicago Bears Saturday in an NFC Wild Card matchup in Chicago, Illinois. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET.

The LA Rams face the Seattle Seahawks Sunday in the NFC Championship for a trip to Super Bowl LX. Kickoff in Seattle, Washington, is at 6:30 p.m. ET.

Matt Miller goes two rounds deep in his latest NFL mock draft. Which prospects rose after the Senior Bowl? Which teams need QBs?