NFL Wild Card Predictions: Florio vs. Simms Showdown

As the dust settles on the regular season, it's time to gear up for the highly anticipated NFL playoffs. The Wild Card round is upon us, igniting fierce competition not only on the field but also in our very own picks showdown between experts Mike Florio and Chris Simms.

This past weekend saw both Florio and Simms make their predictions, resulting in a nail-biting contest. Florio concluded the season with a notably respectable record of 189-83, while Simms was right behind him at 188-84. In terms of betting against the spread, their stats are also strikingly close, with Florio standing at 149-117-6 and Simms slightly trailing at 137-129-6.

With the stakes higher than ever, let’s take a dive into their Wild Card picks, where both analysts share their insights on each matchup and how they foresee the games unfolding.

Chargers at Texans (-3)

The Texans last year pulled off a shocking upset, defeating the Browns as home underdogs, but many believe the situation is different this time. The 2024 Texans seem less formidable than their surprising predecessors.

- Florio predicts: Chargers win by a score of 23-16. - Simms predicts: Chargers win 24-17.

Steelers at Ravens (-9.5)