So much for my seven game lead.
The Sims got me. Straight up, we’re both 120-73 with five weeks to go.
Against the spread, it’s time to throw the damn piece.
There are 15 games this week. We disagree on two of them. All the choices appear below.
Patriots at Steelers (-6)
To borrow a line Al Michaels used last year, sometimes a game is so bad, it’s good.
Florio: Steelers, 13-3.
Sims: Steelers 17-9.
Buccaneers (-1) at Falcons
The Falcons take a step closer to winning the division.
Florio: Falcons, 20-17.
Sims: Falcons, 20-17.
Rams (-7) at Ravens
Weather can be an issue. Either way, Lamar Jackson is getting his MVP journey back on track.
Florio: Ravens, 17-13.
Sims: Ravens, 27-17.
Lions on Bears (-3.5).
Five years and one day after Jared Goff suffered a 4-pick meltdown in Chicago, he’s getting redemption.
Florio: Lions, 24-21.
Sims: Bears, 23-21.
Colts (-1) at Bengals
Jake Browning plays Joe Burrow. (It helps to have a lot of skills.)
Florio: Bengals, 24-21.
Sims: Colts, 24-20.
Jaguars at Browns (-3.5)
Cleveland needs to turn things around after a disastrous road trip.
Florio: Browns, 20-16.
Sims: Browns, 20-16.
Panthers at Saints (-5)
Injuries complicate the quarterback position for the Saints, but they can win.
Florio: Saints, 24-10.
Sims: Saints, 21-13.
Texans (-3.5) at Jets.
2023 The door will close for good on the Jets.
Florio: Texans, 24-17.
Sims: Texans, 23-13.
Vikings (-3) at Raiders.
Justin Jefferson is back. Minnesota needs it to spark a playoff run.
Florio: Vikings, 24-13.
Sims: Vikings, 20-14.
49ers at Seahawks (-10.5)
The 49ers are the best team in football, and it’s not even close.
Florio: 49ers, 31-20.
Sims: 49ers, 28-17.
Bills in Leaders (-1.5)
The Jenga tower goes up again in Buffalo.
Florio: Bills, 27-24.
Sims: Bills, 24-21.
Broncos at Chargers (-2.5)
Why do the Chargers want to win this one?
Florio: Broncos, 24-20.
Sims: Broncos, 23-20.
Eagles at Cowboys (-3.5)
Dallas has a chance to catch the Eagles in the NFC East.
Florio: Cowboys, 30-23.
Sims: Cowboys, 27-24.
Titans at Dolphins (-13)
Miami has a real shot at the No. 1 ranking, with four of their last five games at home.
Florio: Dolphins, 34-17.
Sims: Dolphins, 28-13.
Packers (-6.5) at Giants.
The Bakers just keep getting better and better.
Florio: Packers, 23-20.
Sims: Packers, 24-10.
