NFL Week 8 Predictions: Analysts Split on Key Matchup

NEW YORK, NY — NFL analysts Mike Florio and Chris Simms shared their predictions for Week 8 of the 2025 football season, showcasing differing opinions on various matchups.

Last week was successful for both analysts. Florio boasted an impressive 13-2 record straight up and a 12-3 mark against the spread. Simms performed admirably as well, finishing 12-3 straight up and 10-5 against the spread.

On the season, Florio leads with a straight-up record of 73-34-1, while Simms follows closely with a 71-36-1 record. In against-the-spread entries, Florio stands at 63-45, and Simms is at 57-51.

This week, the analysts disagree on one game. Below are their predictions for several matchups:

Dolphins at Falcons (-7.5)
Florio’s pick: Falcons 30, Dolphins 17
Simms’s pick: Falcons 34, Dolphins 17

Bears at Ravens (-6.5)
Florio’s pick: Bears 23, Ravens 20
Simms’s pick: Bears 27, Ravens 24

Bills (-7) at Panthers
Florio’s pick: Bills 27, Panthers 24
Simms’s pick: Bills 23, Panthers 20

Jets at Bengals (-6.5)
Florio’s pick: Bengals 31, Jets 13
Simms’s pick: Bengals 28, Jets 24

49ers at Texans (-1.5)
Florio’s pick: 49ers 23, Texans 17
Simms’s pick: 49ers 20, Texans 15

Browns at Patriots (-7)
Florio’s pick: Patriots 27, Browns 17
Simms’s pick: Patriots 24, Browns 9

Giants at Eagles (-7.5)
Florio’s pick: Eagles 28, Giants 20
Simms’s pick: Eagles 31, Giants 17

Buccaneers (-4.5) at Saints
Florio’s pick: Buccaneers 24, Saints 21
Simms’s pick: Buccaneers 28, Saints 17

Cowboys at Broncos (-3.5)
Florio’s pick: Broncos 24, Cowboys 20
Simms’s pick: Broncos 27, Cowboys 24

Titans at Colts (-14)
Florio’s pick: Colts 34, Titans 17
Simms’s pick: Colts 34, Titans 14

Packers (-3) at Steelers
Florio’s pick: Steelers 26, Packers 22
Simms’s pick: Steelers 24, Packers 21

Commanders at Chiefs (-12.5)
Florio’s pick: Chiefs 31, Commanders 20
Simms’s pick: Chiefs 31, Commanders 21

Fans are eager to see how these predictions unfold as NFL action continues. Tune in to El-Balad for the latest updates and analysis.