Three weeks left, and things are still tight.
In the straight-up contest, I lead Simms by four games. We went 12-4 each in Week 15.
Against the spread, we were both 9-7.
For the year, I’m now 155-69 straight up; he’s 151-73. Against the spread, I’m at 130-90-4. He’s 112-108-4.
This week, we disagree on two games straight up and six against the spread.
For all Week 16 picks, scroll away.
Broncos at Chargers (-2.5)
The Broncos are trending up. The Chargers are trending down.
Florio: Broncos, 24-17.
Simms: Broncos, 20-17.
Texans at Chiefs (-3.5)
The Texans still don’t have a signature road win.
Florio: Chiefs, 20-16.
Simms: Chiefs, 24-20.
Steelers at Ravens (-6.5)
The Steelers have won eight of nine over the Ravens. It’s time for that trend to reverse itself.
Florio: Ravens, 23-17.
Simms: Ravens, 28-20.
Giants at Falcons (-8.5)
How well does Michael Penix Jr. need to play? All he needs to do is be better than Kirk Cousins has been.
Florio: Falcons, 23-13.
Simms: Falcons, 21-17.
Cardinals (-4.5) at Panthers
The Panthers continue to play better, without winning.
Florio: Cardinals, 30-23.
Simms: Cardinals, 28-24.
Lions (-6.5) at Bears
The defensive injuries are at critical mass. The offense might be one-dimensional. The Lions are playing in the cold for the first time this year. And the Bears are due to end their losing streak.
Florio: Bears, 23-20.
Simms: Lions, 27-17.
Browns at Bengals (-7.5)
Cincinnati keeps its flimsy playoff hopes alive.
Florio: Bengals, 27-20.
Simms: Bengals, 31-21.
Titans at Colts (-3.5)
The air went out of Indy’s balloons when Jonathan Taylor dropped the ball short of the goal line. Throw in Tennessee coach Brian Callahan’s epic rant in response to a question about the team being soft, and it’s just enough for the Titans to get another win.
Florio: Titans, 24-21.
Simms: Colts, 23-20.
Rams (-3) at Jets
L.A. can taste the NFC West crown. The Jets are nibbling on the last morsels of another rancid season.
Florio: Rams, 27-23.
Simms: Rams, 28-21.
Eagles (-3.5) at Commanders
The Eagles keep soaring toward the No. 1 seed. The Commanders could be clinging for dear life to their playoff berth.
Florio: Eagles, 28-20.
Simms: Eagles, 30-17.
Vikings (-3) at Seahawks
The Vikings won’t be blowing their slim chance at the No. 1 seed.
Florio: Vikings, 27-23.
Simms: Vikings, 28-24.
Patriots at Bills (-14)
The gap between the have and have nots is as big as it was in the ‘70s.
Florio: Bills, 42-13.
Simms: Bills, 34-14.
Jaguars at Raiders (-1)
What happens in Vegas really should stay in Vegas.
Florio: Raiders, 17-10.
Simms: Raiders, 19-16.
49ers at Dolphins (-1)
Both teams are cooked. The 49ers seem less cooked.
Florio: 49ers, 24-21.
Simms: 49ers, 28-24.
Buccaneers (-3.5) at Cowboys
Tampa Bay’s path to the NFC South crown gets clearer and clearer.
Florio: Buccaneers, 30-24.
Simms: Buccaneers, 31-23.
Saints at Packers (-14)
Break out the eggnog for this one.
Florio: Packers, 34-19.
Simms: Packers, 28-17.
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