This article is part of our NFL Picks series.
Pianowski is on quite a run. After a 12-4 Week 3, he's now 23-9 over the last two weeks and stands alone in first place at 27-19-1. We have three unanimous picks this week, the Packers, Dolphins and Ravens. Both DDD and Erickson like the Broncos as their best bets, but everyone else has the Raiders.
| Erickson | Pianowski | Liss | Stopa | Del Don | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears +7 at Packers | Packers | Packers | Packers | Packers | Packers |
| Saints -2.5 vs. Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins |
| Panthers +9 at Patriots | Patriots | Panthers | Patriots | Patriots | Patriots |
| Rams +7 at Cowboys | Cowboys | Rams | Rams | Rams | Cowboys |
| Lions +3* at Vikings | Lions | Lions | Vikings | Lions | Vikings |
| Titans -1.5 at Texans | Texans | Titans | Texans | Titans | Titans |
| Jaguars -3.5 at Jets | Jaguars | Jaguars | Jets | Jaguars | Jets |
| Bengals -3 at Browns | Bengals | Bengals | Bengals | Bengals | Browns |
| Steelers -3 at Ravens | Ravens | Ravens | Ravens | Ravens | Ravens |
| Bills +8 at Falcons | Bills | Bills | Bills | Falcons | Bills |
| Giants +3 at Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Giants | Giants | Giants |
| Eagles +1 at Chargers | Eagles | Chargers | Chargers | Chargers | Chargers |
| 49ers +7 at Cardinals | 49ers | 49ers | 49ers | 49ers | Cardinals |
| Raiders +3 at Broncos | Broncos | Raiders | Raiders | Raiders | Broncos |
| Colts +13 at Seahawks | Colts | Seahawks | Seahawks | Colts | Seahawks |
| Redskins +7 at Chiefs | Redskins | Redskins | Redskins | Chiefs | Chiefs |
| Best Bet | Broncos | Ravens | Packers | Bengals | Broncos |
| Last Week's Record | 8-8 | 12-4 | 7-9 | 8-8 | 7-9 |
| 2017 Record | 21-25-1 | 27-19-1 | 22-24-1 | 21-25-1 | 17-29-1 |
| Best Bet Record | 1-2 | 2-1 | 2-1 | 1-1-1 | 0-3 |
| Unanimous Pick Record | 5-6-1 | ||||
| Majority Pick Record | 23-23-1 | ||||
| 2016 Record | 133-102-5 | 122-113-5 | 115-120-5 | 108-127-5 |
Pianowski is on quite a run. After a 12-4 Week 3, he's now 23-9 over the last two weeks and stands alone in first place at 27-19-1. We have three unanimous picks this week, the Packers, Dolphins and Ravens. Both DDD and Erickson like the Broncos as their best bets, but everyone else has the Raiders.
Unanimous/Majority Picks
The players:
| Erickson | Pianowski | Liss | Stopa | Del Don | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears +7 at Packers | Packers | Packers | Packers | Packers | Packers |
| Saints -2.5 vs. Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins |
| Panthers +9 at Patriots | Patriots | Panthers | Patriots | Patriots | Patriots |
| Rams +7 at Cowboys | Cowboys | Rams | Rams | Rams | Cowboys |
| Lions +3* at Vikings | Lions | Lions | Vikings | Lions | Vikings |
| Titans -1.5 at Texans | Texans | Titans | Texans | Titans | Titans |
| Jaguars -3.5 at Jets | Jaguars | Jaguars | Jets | Jaguars | Jets |
| Bengals -3 at Browns | Bengals | Bengals | Bengals | Bengals | Browns |
| Steelers -3 at Ravens | Ravens | Ravens | Ravens | Ravens | Ravens |
| Bills +8 at Falcons | Bills | Bills | Bills | Falcons | Bills |
| Giants +3 at Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Giants | Giants | Giants |
| Eagles +1 at Chargers | Eagles | Chargers | Chargers | Chargers | Chargers |
| 49ers +7 at Cardinals | 49ers | 49ers | 49ers | 49ers | Cardinals |
| Raiders +3 at Broncos | Broncos | Raiders | Raiders | Raiders | Broncos |
| Colts +13 at Seahawks | Colts | Seahawks | Seahawks | Colts | Seahawks |
| Redskins +7 at Chiefs | Redskins | Redskins | Redskins | Chiefs | Chiefs |
| Best Bet | Broncos | Ravens | Packers | Bengals | Broncos |
| Last Week's Record | 8-8 | 12-4 | 7-9 | 8-8 | 7-9 |
| 2017 Record | 21-25-1 | 27-19-1 | 22-24-1 | 21-25-1 | 17-29-1 |
| Best Bet Record | 1-2 | 2-1 | 2-1 | 1-1-1 | 0-3 |
| Unanimous Pick Record | 5-6-1 | ||||
| Majority Pick Record | 23-23-1 | ||||
| 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 three unanimous picks: The Packers, Dolphins and Ravens. Last week we were 0-1 on unanimous picks, losing with the Chargers. We're 5-6-1 on the year. We went 9-7 on majority picks (three or more writers) to bring our season record to 23-23-1. Last year we went 27-22-2 on unanimous picks and 138-124-5 on majority picks.
Comments:
| Writer | Comment |
|---|---|
| Erickson | The Broncos weren't as bad as the score indicated last week on the road, and now they're back at home in one of the best home field advantages in the league. They should be greater than three-point favorites. Really struggled with Bengals-Browns, Colts-Seahawks, and Texans-Titans. |
| Pianowski | Not sure why the NFL is allowing the well-rested Rams and Niners to each play teams off short weeks, the Cowboys and Cardinals. Schedule making can't be that easy, but stuff like that is unfair, shouldn't happen. I'm also wondering why Pittsburgh is a clear favorite over a Baltimore team that at least should defend well. I realize the Ravens got trashed in London, but maybe the Jags defense is that good. What's Pittsburgh shown that's impressed you? As much as I hated Buffalo's offseason for several obvious reasons, it appears it hired the right head coach. The schedule has helped, but Buffalo still hasn't allowed a passing touchdown. This won't be a fun team to play. |
| Liss | I love the Packers and Ravens this week, two of my best bets of the year. If I had to pick a third, it would be the Bengals. |
| Stopa | Everyone just saw the Raiders look awful and the Redskins look awesome in prime time. Flipping the script for both teams has to be the right answer. Let's hope that's also the case for Cincy, and for me as well. |
| Del Don | This was an especially tough week for me to pick, which doesn't bode too well considering my slow start to the season, although I guess so far there hasn't been any correlation with my confidence/successful picks. |
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.
