Florio and Simms’ 2025 NFL Wild-Card Weekend Predictions

The NFL’s Wild-Card Weekend is upon us, marking an exhilarating time in the postseason. Formerly labeled as Super Wild-Card Weekend, this year’s matches promise to showcase intense competition among some of the league’s top teams.

Florio and Simms’ 2025 Wild-Card Predictions

This year, El-Balad’s analysts, Florio and Simms, have different views on several games during the Wild-Card Weekend. Their predictions highlight key matchups, with both experts providing their insights on teams and point spreads.

Current Performance Overview

• Florio’s overall record: 174 wins, 97 losses, 1 tie.
• Simms’ overall record: 181 wins, 90 losses, 1 tie.
• Against the spread, Florio is 139 wins, 129 losses, 4 ties.
• Simms is close behind with 136 wins, 132 losses, 4 ties.

Matchup Predictions

The analysts have differing opinions on several games, with only one outright disagreement on overall outcomes but three differing views against the spread.

Rams at Panthers

• Florio’s prediction: Rams 34, Panthers 17.
• Simms’ prediction: Rams 27, Panthers 20.

The Rams’ past loss in Carolina as favorites raises questions about their performance. However, analysts believe a repeat is unlikely.

Packers at Bears

• Florio’s prediction: Bears 23, Packers 17.
• Simms’ prediction: Bears 23, Packers 20.

The third meeting between these historic rivals is highly anticipated, expected to be equally thrilling as previous encounters.

Bills at Jaguars

• Florio’s prediction: Jaguars 24, Bills 21.
• Simms’ prediction: Jaguars 34, Bills 24.

This game may ignite debates about the Bills’ future if they fail to perform well against the Jaguars.

49ers at Eagles

• Florio’s prediction: Eagles 20, 49ers 13.
• Simms’ prediction: Eagles 20, 49ers 14.

The Eagles, filled with talent, are under pressure to perform without lengthy scoring droughts.

Chargers at Patriots

• Florio’s prediction: Patriots 27, Chargers 20.
• Simms’ prediction: Patriots 20, Chargers 17.

Despite not clinching a playoff victory since Super Bowl LIII, the Patriots aim to turn their fortunes around against a resilient Chargers team.

Texans at Steelers

• Florio’s prediction: Steelers 16, Texans 13.
• Simms’ prediction: Texans 27, Steelers 10.

This matchup is anticipated for its unpredictability, with both teams vying for the win.

As the Wild-Card Weekend approaches, fans eagerly await the results of these exciting matchups, as Florio and Simms present their forecasts for what promises to be a thrilling postseason. Stay tuned to El-Balad for updates and more in-depth coverage.