Last week wasn’t great, but it was good enough.
I was only 10-4 straight up. But Simms and I disagreed on four games, and I pulled off a clean sweep. For the year, I’m now 93-57, and he’s 86-64.
Against the spread, I took a four-game chunk out of his six-game lead. I now trail him by only two.
This week, we disagree on three games. For all Week 11 picks, scroll away. And the full joint picks podcast can be seen here.
Bengals at Ravens (-3.5)
It’s desperation time for the Bengals. The Ravens can’t afford to stumble again, either.
Florio: Ravens, 26-23.
Simms: Ravens, 20-17.
Cowboys (-10.5) at Panthers
It really doesn’t matter who’s calling the plays for the Panthers in this one.
Florio: Cowboys, 34-13.
Simms: Cowboys, 30-14.
Steelers at Browns (-1)
Two great defenses. Two shaky offenses. One great game.
Florio: Steelers, 16-13.
Simms: Browns, 16-13.
Bears at Lions (-7.5)
The Lions keep moving toward the No. 1 seed.
Florio: Lions, 31-20.
Simms: Lions, 27-17.
Chargers (-3) at Packers
The Chargers can’t afford to blow this one, if they hope to make the playoffs.
Florio: Chargers, 24-20.
Simms: Chargers, 28-24.
Cardinals at Texans (-5)
The Texans were supposed to be the trap game this year, not face one.
Florio: Texans, 28-21.
Simms: Texans, 23-20.
Titans at Jaguars (-7)
The Jags need to get right before going to Houston next weekend.
Florio: Jaguars, 30-20.
Simms: Jaguars, 24-14.
Raiders at Dolphins (-13.5)
The Dolphins would be the choice this weekend, no matter the opponent.
Florio: Dolphins, 41-21.
Simms: Dolphins, 35-17.
Giants at Commanders (-9)
When you have two quarterbacks you have none. When you have no quarterbacks, you have none.
Florio: Commanders, 27-17.
Simms: Commanders, 24-13.
Buccaneers at 49ers (-12)
As long as the 49ers keep their key players healthy, they will steamroll pretty much everyone.
Florio: 49ers, 35-14.
Simms: 49ers, 31-17.
Jets at Bills (-7)
The Aaron Rodgers return moves another step toward becoming moot.
Florio: Bills, 21-13.
Simms: Bills, 20-10.
Seahawks (-1) at Rams
The Seahawks need to fatten up before staring down this quartet of stiff challenges: 49ers, Cowboys, 49ers, Eagles.
Florio: Seahawks, 28-24.
Simms: Seahawks, 24-21.
Vikings at Broncos (-2.5)
Which magical ride will continue on Sunday night?
Florio: Vikings, 23-20.
Simms: Broncos, 21-16.
Eagles at Chiefs (-3)
Super Bowl rematch. I thought Twitter said Chris hates the Eagles?
Florio: Chiefs, 31-27.
Simms: Eagles, 27-24.