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Who Will Win This Week? NFL Picks from Two Experts

USAThu Dec 26 2024
Week 17 is here, and two experts, Florio and Simms, are making their predictions. Florio leads Simms by only two games going into the final weeks. Both experts agree on the Chiefs winning and the Steelers covering. They also think the Ravens will win and cover. The Seahawks are favored against the Bears, with Florio predicting a 23-14 win and Simms a 24-17 win. The Chargers are favored against the Patriots, with Florio predicting a 20-13 win and Simms a 23-16 win. The Bengals are favored against the Broncos, with Florio predicting a 24-20 win and Simms a 38-28 win. The Cardinals face the Rams, who are favored. Florio predicts a 27-17 Rams win, while Simms predicts a 24-20 Rams win. The Jets play the Bills, who are favored. Florio predicts a 27-13 Bills win, while Simms predicts a 34-24 win. The Titans play the Jaguars, with the Jaguars favored by just 1 point. Florio predicts a 5-3 Jaguars win, while Simms predicts a 19-16 Titans win. The Raiders play the Saints in New Orleans' home finale. Florio predicts a 20-14 Saints win, while Simms predicts a 17-16 Raiders win. The Colts are favored against the Giants, with Florio predicting a 23-10 win and Simms a 27-17 win. The Cowboys play the Eagles, who are favored, but Florio is not confident in an Eagles cover due to their quarterback uncertainty. Florio predicts a 28-24 Eagles win, while Simms predicts a 31-16 win. The Panthers play the Buccaneers, who need a win to get back on track. Florio predicts a 27-23 Bucs win, while Simms predicts a 28-20 win. The Dolphins are favored against the Browns, who seem to be in tank mode. Florio predicts a 20-17 Dolphins win, while Simms predicts a 24-13 win. The Packers play the Vikings, with the Packers favored by just 1 point, making them a home underdog. Florio predicts a 30-27 Vikings win, while Simms predicts a 30-23 Packers win. The Falcons play the Commanders, who are favored. Florio predicts a 27-20 Commanders win, while Simms predicts a 23-17 win. The Lions play the 49ers, and Florio believes the Lions will not blow a 17-point lead this time. Florio predicts a 34-20 Lions win, while Simms predicts a 31-21 win.

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    How do the Bengals' recent performances compare statistically to last year's playoff teams, and what implications does this have?
    Why do the Saints seem more motivated to win their home finale than rectify the 'Monday night massacre'?
    If the 'if you bet on this game, you really do have a problem' game isn't the Titans vs. Jaguars, then what game qualifies?

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