Game of the week
San Francisco at New Orleans
The 49ers went from the top NFC seed to the fifth spot because of their loss at Baltimore and Seattle’s win over Minnesota. Time to regroup for San Francisco (a 2 1/2-point underdog), which isn’t afraid of the road but would like to avoid three consecutive away playoff games.
49ers 31, Saints 27
Lock of the week
Kansas City at New England
A rematch of last year’s AFC title game (Patriots won in OT) and a potential second-round playoff preview next month.