In week 16, Sims cut my lead in half.
We’re only two games in, but there are two weeks left. I was 9-7 and he was 11-5, so I was 164-76 and he was 162-78.
Against the epidemic, it was over for a while. Last weekend I had a pathetic 5 wins, 10 losses, and 1 draw, but now I have 135 wins, 100 losses, and 5 draws, and he has 119 wins, 116 losses, and 5 draws.
On Wednesday, we both picked the Chiefs as the favorites and the Steelers as the cover. (Right and wrong.) I also picked the Ravens to win and to cover. (Right, right.)
Keep scrolling for the rest of our Week 17 picks.
Seahawks (-4) vs. Bears
Seattle is still alive. The Bears don’t, and they played like one Sunday against the Lions.
Florio: Seahawks, 23-14.
Sims: Seahawks, 24-17.
Chargers (-4.5) Patriots
This would be good preparation for the upcoming playoffs, where the Chargers will have to leave Los Angeles and play outdoors in Buffalo, Kansas City, or Pittsburgh/Baltimore.
Florio: Chargers, 20-13.
Sims: Chargers, 23-16.
Broncos vs. Bengals (-3.5)
The Bengals are playing like a team no other playoff team wants to see in the playoffs.
Florio: Bengals, 24 wins, 20 losses.
Sims: Bengals, 38 wins, 28 losses.
Cardinals vs. Rams (-7)
Yes, the Cardinals beat the Rams 41-10 in their first meeting. But a lot has changed since they last met.
Florio: Rams, 27 wins, 17 losses.
Sims: Rams, 24-20.
Jets vs. Bills (-8.5)
Buffalo still has work to do to secure the No. 2 seed.
Florio: Bills, 27-13.
Sims: Bills, 34-24.
Titans vs. Jaguars (-1)
This week’s “If you bet on this game, you’re in real trouble” game.
Florio: Jaguars, 5-3.
Sims: Titans 19-16.
Raiders (-1.5) vs. Saints
This is the final home game for the Saints, who should be looking to make amends for Monday night’s carnage.
Florio: Saints, 20 wins, 14 losses.
Sims: Raiders, 17 wins, 16 losses.
Colts (-7.5) vs. Giants
This is far from the best game ever played.
Florio: Colts, 23-10.
Sims: Colts, 27-17.
Cowboys vs. Eagles (-8.5)
With the Eagles’ quarterback position uncertain, there is no confidence in the home team’s coverage.
Florio: Eagles, 28 wins, 24 losses.
Sims: Eagles, 31-16.
Panthers vs. Buccaneers (-7.5)
The Bucks need to get back on track quickly.
Florio: Buccaneers, 27 wins, 23 losses.
Sims: Buccaneers, 28 wins, 20 losses.
Dolphins (-6.5) vs. Browns
This doesn’t change the story for the Dolphins, but mostly because the Browns seem to be in tank mode.
Florio: Dolphins, 20-17.
Sims: Dolphins, 24-13.
Packers (-1) vs. Vikings
Will a team with 13 wins and 2 losses play at home as an underdog?
Florio: Vikings, 30 wins, 27 losses.
Sims: Packers, 30-23.
Falcons at Commanders (-4)
Michael Penix Jr. had a solid debut at home against the Giants. I’m not at home this week. And it’s not the Giants.
Florio: Commander, 27 wins, 20 losses.
Sims: Commander, 23 wins, 17 losses.
Lions (-3.5) vs. 49ers
Even if the Lions build a 17-point lead this time, it won’t break.
Florio: Lions, 34 wins, 20 losses.
Sims: Lions, 31 wins, 21 losses.
