Tom Silverstein's NFL picks: Conference championships

Journal Sentinel and PackersNews.com beat reporter Tom Silverstein will make his picks for every game throughout the NFL season. Also check out our NFL stats pages for a live scoreboard, team-by-team injury reports and more odds information on the games.

SUNDAY

RAMS AT SAINTS
Saints by 3
Straight up - Rams. Against the spread - Rams

PATRIOTS AT CHIEFS
Chiefs by 3 1/2
Straight up - Chiefs. Against the spread - Patriots.

LAST WEEK (SEASON)

Straight up – 3-1 (168-95). Against the spread – 1-3 (132-126-5).