PFT's NFL Picks for Week 8 2024: Florio vs. Simms

Our best week yet was followed by an even better week.

At least I did.

In Week 6 we both went 12-2. In week 7 I increased my score to 13:2. Simms slipped to 12-3.

I was 12-3 against the spread. He was 9-5.

(I'm 25-4 for the last two weeks. He's 24-5.)

For the year I'm 73-34; he is 66-41. Against the spread, I'm 66-38-3 and he's 52-52-3.

We only disagree on two games this week. Scroll for all Week 8 tips.

Vikings (-2.5) at Rams

This is a very dangerous game for the Vikings, four days after a hard-fought game against the Lions. With a win, the Rams might want to reconsider whether they should trade away Cooper Kupp — or anyone else.

Florio: Rams, 24-21.

Simms: Vikings, 27-24.

Eagles at Bengals (-2)

Both teams were on the right track with wins over the Giants and Browns. The Bengals have a chance to hit .500; It's hard to imagine them screwing up.

Florio: Bengals, 27-20.

Simms: Bengals, 31-28.

Ravens (-8.5) at Browns

The original Browns are back in town. And they have a modern-day Jim Brown at tailback, along with a quarterback who is better than any quarterback the Browns have had since Otto Graham.

Florio: Ravens, 42-20.

Simms: Ravens, 27-14.

Titans at Lions (-11)

This could get ugly.

Florio: Lions, 41-17.

Simms: Lions, 31-17.

Colts at Texans (-5)

The Texans can't afford to lose their AFC South lead early in the season.

Florio: Texans, 27-21.

Simms: Texans, 30-21.

Packers (-4) at Jaguars

“Welcome back from London. Now take your beating.”

Florio: Packers, 34-23.

Simms: Packers, 34-24.

Cardinals at Dolphins (-3.5)

Short week, long trip, Tua is back. Bad combination for the Cardinals.

Florio: Dolphins, 30-24.

Simms: Dolphins, 24-21.

Jets (-7) at Patriots

“Low Energy” vs. “Soft” makes for a compelling duel between struggling teams.

Florio: Jets, 23-17.

Simms: Jets, 27-17.

Falcons (-2.5) at Buccaneers

Creamsicles to the rescue. Additionally, Antoine Winfield Jr. should help eliminate the shots that were so wide open up the middle the last time they met.

Florio: Buccaneers, 23-20.

Simms: Falcons, 28-24.

Saints at Chargers (-7)

The Saints remain overwhelmed, at least until Derek Carr returns.

Florio: Chargers, 24-16.

Simms: Chargers, 31-13.

Bills (-3) at Seahawks

This one could go either way. The Seahawks not having DK Metcalf and the Bills having Amari Cooper could make the difference.

Florio: Bills, 27-23.

Simms: Bills, 28-24.

Panthers at Broncos (-9.5)

Bryce Young comes across a buzz saw in Denver.

Florio: Broncos, 31-13.

Simms: Broncos, 24-13.

Chiefs (-10) at Raiders

The Chiefs haven't lost since the Raiders came to Arrowhead last Christmas.

Florio: Chiefs, 24-20.

Simms: Chiefs, 31-16.

Bears (-2.5) in Commanders

Losing Jayden Daniels (if he is unable to play due to a friction injury) will make all the difference for the Commanders.

Florio: Bears, 24-20.

Simms: Bears, 24-20.

Cowboys at 49ers (-4)

The loser is finished. The winner could still be.

Florio: 49ers, 30-21.

Simms: 49ers, 27-24.

Giants at Steelers (-6.5)

The Steelers earned a bye 6-2. On the other hand, there are many difficult games lurking.

Florio: Steelers, 27-13.

Simms: Steelers, 24-17.