Week 14 was good not great.
I went 9-4 straight up, and Simms was 8-5.
Against the spread, we were both 6-6-1.
For the year, I’m now 143-65 straight up; he’s 139-69. Against the spread, I’m at 121-83-4; he’s 103-101-4.
This week, we disagree on two games straight up and four against the spread.
For all Week 15 picks, scroll away.
Rams at 49ers (-2.5)
The 49ers are desperate, and the L.A. defense might be gassed after giving up 42 points on Sunday.
Florio: 49ers, 27-21.
Simms: Rams, 27-23.
Cowboys at Panthers (-3)
How are the Panthers favored?
Florio: Cowboys, 24-20.
Simms: Cowboys, 20-17.
Chiefs (-4) at Browns
Another week, another failure by the Chiefs to cover the spread.
Florio: Chiefs, 23-20.
Simms: Browns, 24-20.
Dolphins at Texans (-3)
The Texans are limping toward an inevitable playoff berth; the Dolphins are surging toward coming up short.
Florio: Dolphins, 27-24.
Simms: Dolphins, 24-20.
Jets (-3) at Jaguars
It’s this week’s “if you bet on this game, get help” contest.
Florio: Jets, 20-14.
Simms: Jet, 27-17.
Commanders (-7.5) at Saints
The Commanders have a smaller margin for error than most realize.
Florio: Commanders, 24-13.
Simms: Commanders, 23-13.
Ravens (-16) at Giants
Quoth the Raven, “Gabbagool.”
Florio: Ravens, 34-13.
Simms: Ravens, 30-10.
Bengals (-5) at Titans
The Bengals will be the best team to not make the playoffs.
Florio: Bengals, 27-16.
Simms: Bengals, 23-21.
Patriots at Cardinals (-6)
Carolina gets an early Christmas gift.
Florio: Cardinals, 23-10.
Simms: Cardinals, 28-21.
Colts at Broncos (-4)
Can Indy keep their slim playoff hopes alive? Probably not.
Florio: Broncos, 24-17.
Simms: Broncos, 24-20.
Bills at Lions (-2.5)
Buffalo’s defense won’t be able to slow down Detroit’s offense.
Florio: Lions, 30-27.
Simms: Lions, 41-38.
Buccaneers at Chargers (-2.5)
It’s a coin-flip game, with the home team getting the edge.
Florio: Chargers, 24-21.
Simms: Chargers, 27-23.
Steelers at Eagles (-5.5)
The Steelers haven’t won in Philly since 1965. They’ll have to wait even longer.
Florio: Eagles, 23-20.
Simms: Eagles, 27-14.
Packers (-3) at Seahawks
Green Bay has lost four games to three teams with a combined record of 34-5.
Florio: Packers, 27-23.
Simms: Packers, 26-21.
Bears at Vikings (-6.5)
These division rivals are moving in opposite directions.
Florio: Vikings, 31-17.
Simms: Vikings, 31-17.
Falcons (-4) at Raiders
If the Falcons can’t beat the Raiders, it’s time to go with Michael Penix, Jr.
Florio: Falcons, 27-17.
Simms: Falcons, 23-20.
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