This article is part of our NFL Picks series.
This week, we all like the Jets and Redskins (two obvious plays, in my opinion), and Pianowski and DDD both have the Jets as their best bets. Erickson has the Redskins as his.
| Erickson | Pianowski | Liss | Stopa | Del Don | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins +3 at Ravens | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Ravens | Ravens |
| Vikings -9.5 vs. Browns | Vikings | Vikings | Vikings | Browns | Browns |
| Bears +9 at Saints | Bears | Bears | Saints | Bears | Saints |
| Falcons -4.5 at Jets | Jets | Jets | Jets | Jets | Jets |
| Panthers +2 at Buccaneers | Panthers | Panthers | Panthers | Panthers | Buccaneers |
| 49ers +13 at Eagles | 49ers | 49ers | 49ers | Eagles | Eagles |
| Raiders +2.5 at Bills | Bills | Bills | Raiders | Raiders | Bills |
| Colts +10 at Bengals | Bengals | Colts | Bengals | Colts | Colts |
| Chargers +7.5 at Patriots | Chargers | Chargers | Chargers | Chargers | Patriots |
| Texans +5.5 at Seahawks | Seahawks | Texans | Seahawks | Texans | Seahawks |
| Cowboys -2.5 at Redskins | Redskins | Redskins | Redskins | Redskins | Redskins |
| Steelers -3 at Lions | Lions | Steelers | Steelers | Steelers | Steelers |
| Broncos +7.5 at Chiefs | Broncos | Broncos | Broncos | Broncos | Chiefs |
| Best Bet | Redskins | Jets | Seahawks | Colts | Jets |
| Last Week's Record | 5-8-2 | 6-7-2 | 6-7-2 | 6-7-2 | 4-9-2 |
| 2017 Record | 49-53-4 | 59-43-4 | 55-47-4 | 48-54-4 | 37-65-4 |
| Best Bet Record | 3-4 | 4-3 | 6-1 | 2-3-2 | 4-3 |
| Unanimous Pick Record | 11-9-1 | ||||
| Majority Pick Record | 52-50-4 | ||||
| 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 |
This week, we all like the Jets and Redskins (two obvious plays, in my opinion), and Pianowski and DDD both have the Jets as their best bets. Erickson has the Redskins as his.
| Erickson | Pianowski | Liss | Stopa | Del Don | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins +3 at Ravens | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Ravens | Ravens |
| Vikings -9.5 vs. Browns | Vikings | Vikings | Vikings | Browns | Browns |
| Bears +9 at Saints | Bears | Bears | Saints | Bears | Saints |
| Falcons -4.5 at Jets | Jets | Jets | Jets | Jets | Jets |
| Panthers +2 at Buccaneers | Panthers | Panthers | Panthers | Panthers | Buccaneers |
| 49ers +13 at Eagles | 49ers | 49ers | 49ers | Eagles | Eagles |
| Raiders +2.5 at Bills | Bills | Bills | Raiders | Raiders | Bills |
| Colts +10 at Bengals | Bengals | Colts | Bengals | Colts | Colts |
| Chargers +7.5 at Patriots | Chargers | Chargers | Chargers | Chargers | Patriots |
| Texans +5.5 at Seahawks | Seahawks | Texans | Seahawks | Texans | Seahawks |
| Cowboys -2.5 at Redskins | Redskins | Redskins | Redskins | Redskins | Redskins |
| Steelers -3 at Lions | Lions | Steelers | Steelers | Steelers | Steelers |
| Broncos +7.5 at Chiefs | Broncos | Broncos | Broncos | Broncos | Chiefs |
| Best Bet | Redskins | Jets | Seahawks | Colts | Jets |
| Last Week's Record | 5-8-2 | 6-7-2 | 6-7-2 | 6-7-2 | 4-9-2 |
| 2017 Record | 49-53-4 | 59-43-4 | 55-47-4 | 48-54-4 | 37-65-4 |
| Best Bet Record | 3-4 | 4-3 | 6-1 | 2-3-2 | 4-3 |
| Unanimous Pick Record | 11-9-1 | ||||
| Majority Pick Record | 52-50-4 | ||||
| 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 Jets and Redskins. Last week we were 1-0 on unanimous picks, winning with the Vikings to put us at 11-9-1 on the season. We went 4-9-2 on majority picks (three or more writers) to bring our season record to 52-50-4. Last year we went 27-22-2 on unanimous picks and 138-124-5 on majority picks.
Comments:
| Writer | Comment |
|---|---|
| Erickson | I get that it's a short week for the Redskins and that they have major injury issues, but I still don't see why Dallas should be a road favorite here. |
| Pianowski | The Jets have been underrated for two months. Atlanta has a ton of offensive talent, but Steve Sarkisian has no idea how to unlock it. |
| Liss | The Seahawks are hitting their annual midseason stride, and the Texans defense isn't good anymore. Deshaun Watson is a great story, but doing it in Seattle is major leap from the competition against which he's succeeded. I also like the Vikings to throttle the Browns and the Bengals to crush the Colts. |
| Stopa | Cincy shouldn't be a double-digit favorite against anyone. If that's not a unanimous pick, I'll be surprised. ... oh how I wish Marshawn Lynch had won his appeal. The Raiders offense looks much scarier to me with Richard and Washington getting all the touches from the backfield. ... The Bears play so close to the vest on offense that 9 points mean more than usual. |
| Del Don | The Jets aren't a doormat and get a vulnerable Falcons team traveling after playing Sunday night. I'll happily take the points in a game they could easily win outright. |
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.
