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Last week MDS and I agreed on all six games. We got the better of four of them. Against the spread, MDS went 3-3. I was a pathetic 2-2.
This week, we disagree on one of the four games. For the three alone, we have the same winner, both straight and against the spread.
Check out all the choices below, and add your own in the comments.
Rams (+6.5) at Packers
Taking MDS: Aaron Rodgers is playing his best football, and the Rams will go with an injured Jared Goff or an injured John Wolford. There are other goals from which to view this game, and some of them favor the Rams, namely that the Rams have superior defense. But even though this defense plays well against Rodgers, in the end I think Rodgers and Davante Adams are making enough big plays to win this game.
The choice of MDS: Packers 30, Rams 20.
The capture of Florio: The Packers need running back Aaron Jones to have a strong performance as he walks into free will. They also need quarterback Aaron Rodgers to find splinters and creases in which the ball can be thrown to wide receiver Davante Adams, even though he’s covered by Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey. In defense, Green Bay must sell themselves to stop the run and force the Rams to beat them by throwing the ball into the cold Lambeau air.
Florio’s choice: Packers 31, Rams 21.
Ravens (+2.5) to bills
Taking MDS: In the last few weeks, the Bills can play better than any team in the NFL. The Ravens are also playing great football at the right time, but I don’t think I would pick someone to go to Buffalo and beat the Bills right now.
The choice of MDS: Bills 27, Ravens 20.
The capture of Florio: The Ravens continue to be the hottest team in the NFL, and the Bills narrowly missed against the Colts. Baltimore can run the ball just fine, and the Bills can’t. It could make all the difference, especially if it’s snowing.
Florio’s choice: Ravens 24, Bills 21.
Browns (+10) at Chiefs
Taking MDS: The Browns poured it early and have never looked back against the Steelers, but the well-rested Chiefs are simply the better team. Patrick Mahomes will outshine Baker Mayfield and I expect the Chiefs to get at least one big game on special teams.
The choice of MDS: Heads 35, Browns 21.
The capture of Florio: The best case for the Browns is to slow things down, shorten the game, and limit the amount of goods Kansas City will have. Even then, can Cleveland beat a Kansas City team that always finds a way? It is doubtful.
Florio’s choice: Heads 35, Browns 24.
Buccaneers (+3) at Saints
Taking MDS: Tom Brady vs. Drew Brees should be an NFL playoff classic, and it’s a game that could easily go both ways. The Saints are favored and have won both regular season games easily, but I just feel the Bucs are peaking at the right time, while the Saints are slowing down as the season progresses.
The choice of MDS: Buccaneers 28, Saints 27.
The capture of Florio: Throw away the first two opus of this series; the Buccaneers have improved significantly from week one and week nine. Tom Brady has played 17 games with his new team and the offense is at its peak. In what will likely be the last career game for Drew Brees, it will likely be another heartbreaking postseason outing for the Saints.
Florio’s choice: Buccaneers 24, Saints 23.
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