With three weeks to go, we’re deadlocked.
Sims and I were an even 9-7 in Week 15. We are 138-86 on the year.
This week, we disagree on six games. One of us could, in theory, open an insurmountable lead.
Scroll through and read through Week 16.
Saints at Rams (-4)
The Rams are the only team the top teams in the NFC don’t want to see in the playoffs.
Florio: Rams, 28-20.
Sims: Rams, 28-20.
Bengals (-2) at Steelers.
It’s now or never for the Steelers; I pick them thinking Kenny Pickett will find a way to play.
Florio: Steelers, 16-13.
Sims: Bengals, 21-17.
Bills on Chargers (-11.5)
The Chargers system needs a shock. And that won’t come until the playoffs.
Florio: Bills, 42-10.
Sims: Bills, 34-13.
Colts at Falcons (-1)
The Colts are more and more confident. The Falcons are at or near their last chance.
Florio: Colts, 24-17.
Sims: Falcons, 24-21.
Packers (-5) at Panthers.
Green Bay needs to seriously change things.
Florio: Packers, 27-13.
Sims: Packers, 23-13.
Browns (-2.5) at Texans.
It could go either way. Cleveland’s defense makes the difference.
Florio: Browns 19-14.
Sims: Browns, 20-10.
Lions (-3) at Vikings.
Can Minnesota keep its slim hopes of a second straight division title alive?
Florio: Vikings, 24-23.
Sims: Lions, 28-24.
Commanders in Jets (-3)
Good luck getting anyone to show up for this show on Christmas Eve.
Florio: Generals, 24-20.
Sims: Jets, 17-13.
Seahawks (-2.5) at Titans.
Can the Seahawks parlay Monday night’s sensational win into a mini-streak?
Florio: Seahawks, 27-17.
Sims: Titans, 24-17.
Jaguars (-1) at Buccaneers
I trust Bucks. The Sims doesn’t exist yet.
Florio: Buccaneers, 23-20.
Sims: Jaguars, 27-20.
Cardinals at Bears (-4)
Mei Eberflus tries to earn another year at work.
Florio: Bears, 30-23.
Sims: Bears, 27-17.
Cowboys at Dolphins (-1.5)
Can Miami beat a good team? Can Dallas win on the road? Some things have to be given away.
Florio: Dolphins, 27-24.
Sims: Dolphins, 31-24.
Patriots vs. Broncos (-6.5)
Christmas Eve captive viewers may feel like hostages this time around.
Florio: Broncos, 23-17.
Sims: Broncos, 17-13.
Raiders at Chiefs (-10)
The Chiefs hold the spotlight for a shot at the No. 1 seed.
Florio: Chiefs, 31-20.
Sims: Chiefs, 28-17.
Giants at Eagles (-12)
If the eagles blow this they won’t throw snowballs at Santa.
Florio: Eagles, 34-20.
Sims: Eagles, 28-10.
Ravens at 49ers (-5)
Do the Ravens feel disrespected by the five-point spread? They should be proud of it.
Florio: 49ers, 31-20.
Sims: 49ers, 31-21.