This article is part of our NFL Picks series.
This week we have two unanimous picks: the Browns and Cardinals.
| Erickson | Pianowski | Liss | Stopa | Del Don | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles +3 at Panthers | Eagles | Eagles | Panthers | Eagles | Panthers |
| Browns +9.5 at Texans | Browns | Browns | Browns | Browns | Browns |
| Patriots -9.5 at Jets | Patriots | Jets | Patriots | Patriots | Jets |
| Dolphins +11 at Falcons | Falcons | Dolphins | Dolphins | Falcons | Falcons |
| Lions +5 at Saints | Lions | Lions | Lions | Lions | Saints |
| Packers -3.5 at Vikings | Vikings | Vikings | Vikings | Packers | Packers |
| Bears +6.5 at Ravens | Bears | Bears | Ravens | Bears | Ravens |
| 49ers +9.5 at Redskins | 49ers | Redskins | Redskins | 49ers | 49ers |
| Rams +2.5 at Jaguars | Jaguars | Rams | Rams | Jaguars | Rams |
| Buccaneers -2.5 at Cardinals | Cardinals | Cardinals | Cardinals | Cardinals | Cardinals |
| Steelers +4.5 at Chiefs | Chiefs | Steelers | Steelers | Steelers | Chiefs |
| Chargers +3 at Raiders | Raiders | Chargers | Chargers | Raiders | Raiders |
| Giants +12 at Broncos | Giants | Giants | Giants | Broncos | Broncos |
| Colts +4.5* at Titans | Titans | Titans | Titans | Colts | Colts |
| Best Bet | Jaguars | Chargers | Vikings | Falcons | Rams |
| Last Week's Record | 8-5-1 | 7-6-1 | 10-3-1 | 9-4-1 | 4-9-1 |
| 2017 Record | 37-38-2 | 42-33-2 | 41-34-2 | 37-38-2 | 28-47-2 |
| Best Bet Record | 2-3 | 3-2 | 4-1 | 2-1-2 | 2-3 |
| Unanimous Pick Record | 9-8-1 | ||||
| Majority Pick Record | 39-36-2 | ||||
| 2016 Record | 133-102-5 | 122-113-5 | 115-120-5 | 108-127-5 | 123-112-5 |
| 2015 Record | 134-114-8 | 120-128-8 | 114-134-8 | 127-121-8 | 121-127-8 |
| 2014 Record | 123-128-5 | 140-111-5 | 135-116-5 | 124-127-5 | 128-123-5 |
| 2013 |
This week we have two unanimous picks: the Browns and Cardinals.
| Erickson | Pianowski | Liss | Stopa | Del Don | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles +3 at Panthers | Eagles | Eagles | Panthers | Eagles | Panthers |
| Browns +9.5 at Texans | Browns | Browns | Browns | Browns | Browns |
| Patriots -9.5 at Jets | Patriots | Jets | Patriots | Patriots | Jets |
| Dolphins +11 at Falcons | Falcons | Dolphins | Dolphins | Falcons | Falcons |
| Lions +5 at Saints | Lions | Lions | Lions | Lions | Saints |
| Packers -3.5 at Vikings | Vikings | Vikings | Vikings | Packers | Packers |
| Bears +6.5 at Ravens | Bears | Bears | Ravens | Bears | Ravens |
| 49ers +9.5 at Redskins | 49ers | Redskins | Redskins | 49ers | 49ers |
| Rams +2.5 at Jaguars | Jaguars | Rams | Rams | Jaguars | Rams |
| Buccaneers -2.5 at Cardinals | Cardinals | Cardinals | Cardinals | Cardinals | Cardinals |
| Steelers +4.5 at Chiefs | Chiefs | Steelers | Steelers | Steelers | Chiefs |
| Chargers +3 at Raiders | Raiders | Chargers | Chargers | Raiders | Raiders |
| Giants +12 at Broncos | Giants | Giants | Giants | Broncos | Broncos |
| Colts +4.5* at Titans | Titans | Titans | Titans | Colts | Colts |
| Best Bet | Jaguars | Chargers | Vikings | Falcons | Rams |
| Last Week's Record | 8-5-1 | 7-6-1 | 10-3-1 | 9-4-1 | 4-9-1 |
| 2017 Record | 37-38-2 | 42-33-2 | 41-34-2 | 37-38-2 | 28-47-2 |
| Best Bet Record | 2-3 | 3-2 | 4-1 | 2-1-2 | 2-3 |
| Unanimous Pick Record | 9-8-1 | ||||
| Majority Pick Record | 39-36-2 | ||||
| 2016 Record | 133-102-5 | 122-113-5 | 115-120-5 | 108-127-5 | 123-112-5 |
| 2015 Record | 134-114-8 | 120-128-8 | 114-134-8 | 127-121-8 | 121-127-8 |
| 2014 Record | 123-128-5 | 140-111-5 | 135-116-5 | 124-127-5 | 128-123-5 |
| 2013 Record | 132-114-10 | 118-128-10 | 123-123-10 | 111-135-10 | 128-118-10 |
| 2012 Record | 110-140-6 | 125-125-6 | 121-129-6 | 143-107-6 | 123-127-6 |
| 2011 Record | 121-128-7 | 134-115-7 | 124-125-7 | 123-126-7 | 127-122-7 |
| 2010 Record | 129-122-5 | 134-117-5 | 126-125-5 | 136-115-5 | 134-117-5 |
| 2009 Record | 123-130-3 | 132-121-3 | 131-122-3 | 130-123-3 | 126-127-3 |
| 2008 Record | 132-114-10 | 128-118-10 | 124-122-10 | 125-121-10 | 130-116-10 |
| 2007 Record | 127-120 | 118-129 | 127-120 | N/A | 130-117 |
| 2006 Record | 118-129 | N/A | 139-108 | N/A | N/A |
| 2005 Record | 121-126 | N/A | 127-120 | N/A | N/A |
| 2004 Record | 124-124 | N/A | 130-118 | N/A | N/A |
| 2003 Record | 121-126 | 118-129 | 124-123 | N/A | N/A |
| 2002 Record | 113-136 | 123-126 | 141-108 | N/A | N/A |
| 2001 Record | 124-113 | 117-120 | 118-119 | N/A | N/A |
| 2000 Record | 123-117 | 134-106 | 141-99 | N/A | N/A |
Unanimous/Majority Picks
This week we have two unanimous picks: the Browns and Cardinals. Last week we were 3-0 on unanimous picks, winning with the Buccaneers, Dolphins and Colts to put us at 9-8-1 on the season. We went 8-5-1 on majority picks (three or more writers) to bring our season record to 39-36-2. Last year we went 27-22-2 on unanimous picks and 138-124-5 on majority picks.
Comments:
| Writer | Comment |
|---|---|
| Erickson | I have to admit surprise at both the Jaguars and Chiefs lines, especially the Chiefs. Here we have an undefeated team at home, against a team that got pantsed last week and that's considerably worse on the road. Meanwhile, the Jags' defense is an elite unit, better than the Seattle defense that shut down the Rams last week. The Rams have to travel and play three hours ahead of their time zone. |
| Pianowski | For the Chargers, there's no place like the road. |
| Liss | I love the Vikings at home getting more than a field goal in a tough, rivalry game, and the Case Keenum/Jerick McKinnon combo isn't a huge downgrade from Sam Bradford/Dalvin Cook. I also like the Redskins at home, coming off the bye, to throttle the 49ers, coming off an overtime game. |
| Stopa | Coming off the bye, at home, off a loss, I expect Atlanta to reassert it's dominance against a Dolphins team that is reeling in every way possible. |
| Del Don | This week is the opposite of last, as there are a bunch of games with big spreads... I struggled coming up with a best bet but settled on the Rams, which feels like a nice buy low/sell high opportunity, and Todd Gurley should exploit Jacksonville's weakness on defense. |
The players:
• Jeff Erickson: RotoWire Senior editor, 2001, 2008, 2013, 2015, 2016 Staff Picks Champ. Writes the Weekly Rankings. Covers and roots for the Bengals.
• Scott Pianowski: Fantasy expert for Yahoo! Sports, and also contributes to Rotowire.com. 2009, 2011 and 2014 Staff Picks Champ. Roots for the Patriots.
• Chris Liss: RotoWire Managing Editor, 2000, 2002, 2006 Staff Picks Champ, 2003, 2004 co-champ. Writes East Coast Offense, Beating the Book and the Survivor column in addition to Staff Picks. Covers and roots for the Giants.
• Mark Stopa: Staff Writer, 2010, 2012 Staff Picks Champ, Writes Run 'N' Shoot. Roots for the Bills.
• Dalton Del Don: Fantasy Expert for Yahoo! Sports, 2007 Staff Picks Champ. Roots for the 49ers.
