Good news. . . Sims went just 6-8 last week. Bad news. . . It wasn’t very good with 7 wins and 7 losses.
This has been a tough week, with a lot of unexpected results (for us). In fact, I played better against the spread with 7-6-1 than I did with the straight. (Chris was 5-8-1.)
All these years I’ve been 48-30. Chris is 42-36 years old.
Against the spread, I am 44-31-3. Chris has 33 wins, 42 losses and 3 draws.
There are only two games this weekend where we have different opinions, including the last one. As always, all picks appear below.
And if you’re going to place a bet, you need two things. The first is to do it responsibly. 2. Don’t listen to us.
49ers (-3.5) vs. Seahawks
It’s a must-win game for San Fran, which is 0-2 in the division and 0-3 in the conference.
Florio: 49ers, 24 wins, 20 losses.
Sims: 49ers, 31-21.
Jaguars vs. Bears (-2)
The Bears are putting together a strong offense.
Florio: Bears, 27 wins, 23 losses.
Sims: Bears, 24-20.
Ravens manager (-6.5)
This is today’s game. Can the Ravens avoid their fourth-quarter weakness?
Florio: Ravens, 34 wins, 31 losses.
Sims: Ravens, 34-23.
Cardinals vs. Packers (-5)
Jordan Love is healthy and the Packers need to continue their winning streak.
Florio: Packers, 27 wins, 17 losses.
Sims: Packers, 28-24.
Texans (-7) vs. Patriots
A quarterback change is too little, too late for the Patriots. And I made it in time for the Texans game.
Florio: Texans, 24-13.
Sims: Texans, 30-17.
Buccaneers (-3.5) vs. Saints
The Bucks need to re-establish themselves.
Florio: Buccaneers, 31 wins, 20 losses.
Sims: Buccaneers, 31-14.
Browns vs. Eagles (-9)
If the Eagles lose this year, it’s going to be a very long year.
Florio: Eagles, 28 wins, 14 losses.
Sims: Eagles, 34-17.
Colts vs. Titans (-2.5)
Tennessee’s defense is solid. Can they get quality quarterback play?
Florio: Titans, 20 wins, 17 losses.
Sims: Titans, 17-14.
Chargers at Broncos (-3)
The Broncos are quietly evolving into a championship contender.
Florio: Broncos, 21-17.
Sims: Chargers, 23-13.
Steelers (-3) vs. Raiders
My guess is Russell Wilson will be back. This is a great opportunity for Pittsburgh against the struggling Raiders.
Florio: Steelers, 24 wins, 14 losses.
Sims: Steelers, 24-20.
Falcons (-6) vs. Panthers
It feels like the Falcons are ready to move forward.
Florio: Falcons, 40 wins, 20 losses.
Sims: Falcons, 27-23.
Lions (-3) vs. Cowboys
The Lions are rested, ready and overall better than the Cowboys.
Florio: Lions, 27 wins, 23 losses.
Sims: Lions, 34 wins, 24 losses.
Bengals (-3.5) vs. Giants
If the Bengals can’t win this game, it might be time to press a fork into their skin.
Florio: Bengals, 30 wins, 21 losses.
Sims: Bengals, 31-21.
Bills at Jets (-2.5)
Ambassadors need diplomatic immunity.
Florio: Bills, 21-13.
Sims: Jets, 20-17.
