This article is part of our NFL Picks series.
Erickson | Pianowski | Liss | Stopa | Del Don | |
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Texans -3 at Jaguars | Jaguars | Texans | Texans | Texans | Texans |
Chiefs -3 at Redskins | Redskins | Chiefs | Redskins | Chiefs | Chiefs |
Vikings +6.5 at Ravens | Ravens | Ravens | Ravens | Ravens | Ravens |
Browns +12.5 at Patriots | Patriots | Browns | Browns | Browns | Patriots |
Raiders +3 at Jets | Raiders | Jets | Jets | Jets | Jets |
Colts +6 at Bengals | Bengals | Colts | Bengals | Bengals | Colts |
Lions +3 at Eagles | Eagles | Eagles | Lions | Eagles | Eagles |
Dolphins +3 at Steelers | Steelers | Steelers | Dolphins | Steelers | Steelers |
Bills +2.5 at Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Bills | Bills | Buccaneers |
Falcons +6* at Packers | Falcons | Falcons | Falcons | Falcons | Falcons |
Titans +12 at Broncos | Titans | Titans | Titans | Titans | Broncos |
Rams +6.5 at Cardinals | Rams | Rams | Rams | Cardinals | Rams |
Giants +3 at Chargers | Chargers | Giants | Giants | Chargers | Giants |
Seahawks +3 at 49ers | Seahawks | 49ers | 49ers | 49ers | 49ers |
Panthers +3 at Saints | Saints | Panthers | Saints | Panthers | Saints |
Cowboys +1 at Bears | Bears | Bears | Bears | Cowboys | Bears |
Best Bet | Ravens | Rams | Saints | 49ers | Buccaneers |
Last Week's Record | 7-8-1 | 7-8-1 | 6-9-1 | 5-10-1 | 7-8-1 |
2013 Record | 102-81-9 | 87-96-9 | 92-91-9 | 80-103-9 | 94-89-9 |
Best Bet Record | 8-4-1 | 4-9 | 5-8 | 8-5 | 5-8 |
2013 Consensus Pick Record | 14-22-3 | ||||
2012 Record | 110-140-6 | 124-126-6 | 121-129-6 | 143-107-6 | 123-127-6 |
Erickson | Pianowski | Liss | Stopa | Del Don | |
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Texans -3 at Jaguars | Jaguars | Texans | Texans | Texans | Texans |
Chiefs -3 at Redskins | Redskins | Chiefs | Redskins | Chiefs | Chiefs |
Vikings +6.5 at Ravens | Ravens | Ravens | Ravens | Ravens | Ravens |
Browns +12.5 at Patriots | Patriots | Browns | Browns | Browns | Patriots |
Raiders +3 at Jets | Raiders | Jets | Jets | Jets | Jets |
Colts +6 at Bengals | Bengals | Colts | Bengals | Bengals | Colts |
Lions +3 at Eagles | Eagles | Eagles | Lions | Eagles | Eagles |
Dolphins +3 at Steelers | Steelers | Steelers | Dolphins | Steelers | Steelers |
Bills +2.5 at Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Bills | Bills | Buccaneers |
Falcons +6* at Packers | Falcons | Falcons | Falcons | Falcons | Falcons |
Titans +12 at Broncos | Titans | Titans | Titans | Titans | Broncos |
Rams +6.5 at Cardinals | Rams | Rams | Rams | Cardinals | Rams |
Giants +3 at Chargers | Chargers | Giants | Giants | Chargers | Giants |
Seahawks +3 at 49ers | Seahawks | 49ers | 49ers | 49ers | 49ers |
Panthers +3 at Saints | Saints | Panthers | Saints | Panthers | Saints |
Cowboys +1 at Bears | Bears | Bears | Bears | Cowboys | Bears |
Best Bet | Ravens | Rams | Saints | 49ers | Buccaneers |
Last Week's Record | 7-8-1 | 7-8-1 | 6-9-1 | 5-10-1 | 7-8-1 |
2013 Record | 102-81-9 | 87-96-9 | 92-91-9 | 80-103-9 | 94-89-9 |
Best Bet Record | 8-4-1 | 4-9 | 5-8 | 8-5 | 5-8 |
2013 Consensus Pick Record | 14-22-3 | ||||
2012 Record | 110-140-6 | 124-126-6 | 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 |
Consensus Picks
This week we have two consensus picks: the Ravens and Falcons. Last week we went 0-2 to put us at 14-22-3 on the season.
Comments:
Writer | Comment |
Erickson | Vikings defense is still a dumpster fire, and I think even the Ravens' offense will be able to take advantage of that in Baltimore, where they're an infinitely better team... Falcons-Packers is where our picks on Wednesday format screws us - Rodgers is worth possibly 10 points in the line - there's a reason why there's no line yet. It's also illustrative of how much the bettor is hosed in the long run. Think of it this way - if this were earlier in the year, and Rodgers were healthy, and you put your bet in on a Wednesday, and then he suffers that collarbone injury on Thursday, could you get your money back on your bet? Of course not - you're locked and loaded. Second least-worst bet, as I struggled with nearly all of them this week, is Pittsburgh. |
Pianowski | I feel strongly about the Rams, Niners and Bears, so have fun with your power fade. The New England line also seems too high, not that you can ever back Cleveland with any level of confidence. |
Liss | Looks like I'm on my own with the Dolphins and Bills. Both picks felt contrarian, so I'm not surprised. Besides the Saints, I like the 49ers, Texans, Redskins and Bears. |
Stopa | Fade away, faders. |
Del Don | The Bucs are a different team now than they were over the first half of the season, and I don't see why they aren't favored by the full three here. My second best bet would probably be the Ravens, who have played much better defense at home than on the road this season. |
The players:
•Jeff Erickson: RotoWire Senior editor, 2001, 2008 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 and 2011 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.