We weren’t great last week. We weren’t terrible. But we weren’t great.
I was 6-8 years old straight. Sims went 7-7. For this year, I’m 47-31. He is 45-33.
Against the spread, I was particularly bad, in a 4-9-1. Sims went 8-5-1. He has a five-game lead of 36-40-2.
This week we disagree on four matches. I also chose five surprises.
All selections are shown below.
Broncos at Chiefs (-11)
Bosses tend to play with their food. And even if they did tonight, they would still have to cover the spread.
Florio: Chiefs, 34-20.
Sims: Chiefs, 27-23.
Ravens (-4.5) at Titans
Which Titans team will appear in London? Something that should at least stay within the spread is our guess.
Florio: Ravens 24-21.
Sims: Ravens, 21-17.
Leaders in Falcons (-2.5)
The extra time and added urgency may prompt defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio to dust off the game plan for the kind of dusting his team needs.
Florio: Leaders, 20-23.
Sims: Falcons, 24-20.
Vikings (-2.5) at Bears
The loser is finished. It’s also possible that the winner will come out in the end.
Florio: Vikings, 30-20.
Sims: Vikings, 28-27.
Seahawks at Bengals (-3)
Seattle is 16-4 in the Eastern Conference since 2018. Make that 17-4.
Florio: Seahawks, 27-21.
Sims: Seahawks, 34-31.
49ers (-7) at Brown
The 49ers are a juggernaut. The Browns are still somewhat of a wild card.
Florio: 49ers, 24-14.
Sims: 49ers, 21-13.
Saints (-1) at Texas
New Orleans’ defense may have enough film to slow down C.J. Stroud. New Orleans’ offense is good enough to move against Houston’s not-so-great defense.
Florio: Saints, 24-22.
Sims: Saints, 17-24.
Colts at Jaguars (-4)
Gardner Minshew returns! Jonathan Taylor should get more work, and the Jags will likely struggle a little to adjust after two straight games in London.
Florio: Colts, 24-27.
Sims: Jaguars, 30-20.
Panthers and Dolphins (-13.5)
This can get ugly.
Florio: Dolphins, 41-13.
Sims: Dolphins, 38-20.
Patriots at Raiders (-3)
At this rate, Bill Belichick may not survive the end of the season.
Florio: Rider, 21-17.
The Sims: Raiders, 20-16.
Cardinals at Rams (-7)
The Cardinals are better than anyone expected. As are the Rams.
Florio: Rams, 28-24.
Sims: Rams, 27-17.
Eagles (-7) at Jets
It’s especially annoying to me. The Eagles have not been dominant, and they could be looking forward to next week’s showdown against the Dolphins. The Jets have a chance to enter the bye on a high note.
Florio: Airplanes, 24-23.
Sims: Eagles, 28-17.
Lions (-3) at Buccaneers
The Bucs feel disrespected. Creams can help them finally make strangers believe them.
Florio: Pirates, 24-23.
Sims: Black 30-20.
Giants at Bills (-14)
Perhaps Tyrod Taylor is hoping for an unexpected encounter with Dr. Needle.
Florio: Bills, 40-21.
Sims: Bills, 28-17.
Cowboys (-2) at Chargers
It’s a perfect game for the Cowboys, who can’t afford to drop below .500.
Florio: Cowboys, 31-21.
Sims: Cowboys, 23-20.
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