Week 18 NFL Picks: Florio vs. Simms - The Final Showdown

In the last week of the 2024 NFL season, Florio and Simms are neck and neck. Florio leads by three games straight up, but Simms is close behind. They disagree on two games straight up and six against the spread. Let's dive into their Week 18 picks. Browns face the Ravens, who are aiming for the division title. The Browns are taking a different approach, focusing on the draft. Florio predicts a Ravens win, 34-7, while Simms sees a 38-13 victory. The Bengals take on the Steelers. Pittsburgh might be a one-and-done team this year. Both Florio and Simms bet on the Bengals, with scores of 27-23 and 28-24, respectively. The Falcons need help from the Bucs to clinch the NFC South. They face the Panthers. Florio thinks they'll win 24-14, and Simms predicts a 27-17 score. The Commanders can avoid the Eagles in the wild-card round by beating the Cowboys. Both experts pick the Commanders, with scores of 27-21 and 24-21. The Bears visit the Packers, who need a strong finish to avoid slipping to the No. 7 seed. Florio and Simms both pick Green Bay, with scores of 30-16 and 31-14. The Jaguars face the Colts. A loss for Indy would be tough. Florio predicts a Colts win, 23-10, while Simms sees a closer 23-20 game. The Bills might pull starters, giving the Patriots a chance to end on a high note. Florio and Simms both pick New England, 20-13 and 20-17. The Giants play the Eagles. It's a crucial game for New York's coach. Florio thinks they'll win 24-17, and Simms predicts a 17-14 outcome. The Saints visit the Buccaneers, who are close to a fourth straight NFC South title. Both experts pick Tampa Bay, with scores of 35-17 and 34-13. The Texans need a win to prove they aren't a bad team. They face the Titans. Both Florio and Simms pick Houston, 24-13 and 28-13. The 49ers visit the Cardinals. It's a tough call. Florio picks Arizona, 19-13, and Simms sees a 23-20 game. The Chiefs face the Broncos, who might benefit from the Chiefs resting Patrick Mahomes. Florio and Simms both pick Denver, 26-17 and 20-17. The Seahawks take on the Rams, who are giving Matthew Stafford the week off. Florio predicts a 23-20 Seattle win, and Simms sees a 24-13 outcome. The Chargers can avoid the Ravens in the wild-card round by beating the Raiders. Both experts pick Los Angeles, 30-17. The Dolphins face the Jets. Have New York checked out? Florio thinks Miami will win 20-10, but Simms predicts a 21-17 Jets win. The Vikings visit the Lions. Health and home-field advantage are factors. Florio picks Minnesota, 30-27, and Simms sees a 31-28 Detroit win.