PFT's Week 8 2025 picks: Florio vs. Simms
Last week was a very good week. For both of us.
I was 13-2 straight up and, somehow, 12-3 against the spread. Simms was 12-3 and 10-5, respectively.
For the year, I'm 73-34-1 straight up. Simms is 71-36-1. I'm 63-45 straight up; he's 57-51.
We disagree on one game this week. All picks appear below.
And if you rely on our input for wagering purposes, beware. This week will undoubtedly feature a regression to the mean.
Vikings at Chargers (-3.5)
Which Carson Wentz will show up?
Florio's pick: Vikings 27, Chargers 23.
Simms's pick: Chargers 30, Vikings 27.
Dolphins at Falcons (-7.5)
The Dolphins are falling apart, and the Falcons need a palate cleanser after getting punched hard in the mouth.
Florio's pick: Falcons 30, Dolphins 17.
Simms's pick: Falcons 34, Dolphins 17.
Bears at Ravens (-6.5)
We don't think Lamar Jackson will be playing. If we're right, this one is an easy pick.
Florio's pick: Bears 23, Ravens 20.
Simms's pick: Bears 27, Ravens 24.
Bills (-7) at Panthers
The Panthers could steal this one.
Florio's pick: Bills 27, Panthers 24.
Simms's pick: Bills 23, Panthers 20.
Jets at Bengals (-6.5)
Woody Johnson will have plenty to talk about after this one.
Florio's pick: Bengals 31, Jets 13.
Simms's pick: Bengals 28, Jets 24.
49ers at Texans (-1.5)
The Texans drew the short-week short straw, and the 49ers are finding their groove.
Florio's pick: 49ers 23, Texans 17.
Simms's pick: 49ers 20, Texans 15.
Browns at Patriots (-7)
The Patriots aren't just competitors; they're contenders.
Florio's pick: Patriots 27, Browns 17.
Simms's pick: Patriots 24, Browns 9.
Giants at Eagles (-7.5)
The Giants will have a hangover after the heartbreaker in Denver.
Florio's pick: Eagles 28, Giants 20.
Simms's pick: Eagles 31, Giants 17.
Buccaneers (-4.5) at Saints
This one could get feisty.
Florio's pick: Buccaneers 24, Saints 21.
Simms's pick: Buccaneers 28, Saints 17.
Cowboys at Broncos (-3.5)
The Cowboys are better than expected, but this is a tough assignment.
Florio's pick: Broncos 24, Cowboys 20.
Simms's pick: Broncos 27, Cowboys 24.
Titans at Colts (-14)
The Colts typically don't screw around with lesser teams.
Florio's pick: Colts 34, Titans 17.
Simms's pick: Colts 34, Titans 14.
Packers (-3) at Steelers
Aaron Rodgers? Lose to the Packers and Jordan Love? Please.
Florio's pick: Steelers 26, Packers 22.
Simms's pick: Steelers 24, Packers 21.
Commanders at Chiefs (-12.5)
The spread only moved two points when Jayden Daniels was ruled out.
Florio's pick: Chiefs 31, Commanders 20.
Simms's pick: Chiefs 31, Commanders 21.