Good news. . . The Sims was only 6-8 last week. Bad news. . . I’m not very good at 7-7.
It’s been a tough week, with lots of unexpected (by us) consequences. I actually did better against the spread than straight in the 7-6-1. (Chris 5-8-1.)
For years, I’ve been straight 48-30. Chris 42-36.
Against the spread, I’m 44-31-3. Chris 33-42-3.
We only disagreed on two games this weekend – including the last one. All selections, as always, appear below.
If you plan to make coolies, two things. One, do it responsibly. Two, don’t listen to us.
49ers (-3.5) at Seahawks.
This is actually a must-win game for San Fran, which is 0-2 in the division and 0-3 in the conference.
Florio: 49ers, 24-20.
Sims: 49ers, 31-21.
Jaguars (-2) at Bears
The Bears put together a potent offense.
Florio: Bears, 27-23.
Sims: Bears, 24-20.
Commanders at Ravens (-6.5)
This is the game of the day. Can the Ravens avoid their fourth quarter deficit?
Florio: Ravens, 34-31.
Sims: Ravens, 34-23.
Cardinals at Packers (-5)
Jordan Love is healthy and the Packers need to start hitting together.
Florio: Packers, 27-17.
Sims: Packers, 28-24.
Texans (-7) at Patriots
A quarterback change is too little and too late for the Patriots. And the Texans are just in time.
Florio: Texans, 24-13.
Sims: Texans, 30-17.
Buccaneers at Saints (-3.5).
The Bucks need to reposition themselves.
Florio: Buccaneers, 31-20.
Sims: Buccaneers, 31-14.
Browns at Eagles (-9)
If the Eagles lose this one, it will be a very long year.
Florio: Eagles, 28-14.
Sims: Eagles, 34-17.
Colts (-2.5) at Titans
The Tennessee defense is solid. Will they get quality quarterback play?
Florio: Titans, 20-17.
Sims: Titans, 17-14.
Chargers (-3) at Broncos.
The Broncos are quietly developing into a contender.
Florio: Broncos, 21-17.
Sims: Chargers, 23-13.
Steelers (-3) at Raiders.
My prediction is that Russell Wilson will be back. Against the struggling Raiders, this is a great opportunity for Pittsburgh.
Florio: Steelers, 24-14.
Sims: Steelers, 24-20.
Falcons (-6) at Panthers.
Feels like the Falcons are ready to run.
Florio: Falcons, 40-20.
Sims: Falcons, 27-23.
Lions (-3) at Cowboys.
The Lions are rested and ready – overall, better than the Cowboys.
Florio: Lions, 27-23.
Sims: Lions, 34-24.
Bengals (-3.5) at Giants.
If the Bengals can’t win this one, it’s time to press the pitchfork lightly against their skin.
Florio: Bengals, 30-21.
Sims: Bengals, 31-21.
Bills (-2.5) at Jets.
The ambassador needs some diplomatic immunity.
Florio: Bills, 21-13.
Sims: Jets, 20-17.
