This article is part of our NFL Picks series.
This week, we all like the Dolphins, Redskins and Cardinals, i.e., teams quarterbacked by Ryan Tannehill, Mark Sanchez and Josh Rosen, respectively. Both Stopa and Pianowski like the Colts as their best bets.
| Erickson | Pianowski | Liss | Stopa | Del Don | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguars +4 at Titans | Jaguars | Jaguars | Jaguars | Titans | Jaguars |
| Ravens +6.5 at Chiefs | Chiefs | Chiefs | Chiefs | Chiefs | Ravens |
| Colts +4.5 at Texans | Texans | Colts | Colts | Colts | Colts |
| Panthers -1.5 at Browns | Browns | Panthers | Browns | Panthers | Browns |
| Falcons +5.5 at Packers | Falcons | Falcons | Packers | Falcons | Packers |
| Saints -8 at Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Saints | Buccaneers |
| Jets +3.5 at Bills | Bills | Jets | Bills | Bills | Bills |
| Patriots -7.5 at Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins |
| Giants -3.5 at Redskins | Redskins | Redskins | Redskins | Redskins | Redskins |
| Broncos -5.5 at 49ers | 49ers | 49ers | 49ers | Broncos | Broncos |
| Bengals +14 at Chargers | Chargers | Bengals | Chargers | Chargers | Chargers |
| Lions -2.5 at Cardinals | Cardinals | Cardinals | Cardinals | Cardinals | Cardinals |
| Eagles +3.5 at Cowboys | Cowboys | Eagles | Eagles | Eagles | Eagles |
| Steelers -10.5 at Raiders | Raiders | Raiders | Raiders | Steelers | Raiders |
| Rams -3 at Bears | Rams | Bears | Bears | Rams | Rams |
| Vikings +3.5 at Seahawks | Seahawks | Vikings | Vikings | Vikings | Vikings |
| Best Bet | Browns | Colts | Chargers | Colts | Packers |
| Last Week's Record | 10-6 | 8-8 | 12-4 | 8-8 | 9-7 |
| 2018 Record | 100-87-5 | 101-86-5 | 105-82-5 | 85-103-5 | 92-95-5 |
| Best Bet Record | 8-5 | 9-4 | 8-5 | 5-7-1 | 5-7-1 |
| 2017 Best |
This week, we all like the Dolphins, Redskins and Cardinals, i.e., teams quarterbacked by Ryan Tannehill, Mark Sanchez and Josh Rosen, respectively. Both Stopa and Pianowski like the Colts as their best bets.
| Erickson | Pianowski | Liss | Stopa | Del Don | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguars +4 at Titans | Jaguars | Jaguars | Jaguars | Titans | Jaguars |
| Ravens +6.5 at Chiefs | Chiefs | Chiefs | Chiefs | Chiefs | Ravens |
| Colts +4.5 at Texans | Texans | Colts | Colts | Colts | Colts |
| Panthers -1.5 at Browns | Browns | Panthers | Browns | Panthers | Browns |
| Falcons +5.5 at Packers | Falcons | Falcons | Packers | Falcons | Packers |
| Saints -8 at Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Saints | Buccaneers |
| Jets +3.5 at Bills | Bills | Jets | Bills | Bills | Bills |
| Patriots -7.5 at Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins |
| Giants -3.5 at Redskins | Redskins | Redskins | Redskins | Redskins | Redskins |
| Broncos -5.5 at 49ers | 49ers | 49ers | 49ers | Broncos | Broncos |
| Bengals +14 at Chargers | Chargers | Bengals | Chargers | Chargers | Chargers |
| Lions -2.5 at Cardinals | Cardinals | Cardinals | Cardinals | Cardinals | Cardinals |
| Eagles +3.5 at Cowboys | Cowboys | Eagles | Eagles | Eagles | Eagles |
| Steelers -10.5 at Raiders | Raiders | Raiders | Raiders | Steelers | Raiders |
| Rams -3 at Bears | Rams | Bears | Bears | Rams | Rams |
| Vikings +3.5 at Seahawks | Seahawks | Vikings | Vikings | Vikings | Vikings |
| Best Bet | Browns | Colts | Chargers | Colts | Packers |
| Last Week's Record | 10-6 | 8-8 | 12-4 | 8-8 | 9-7 |
| 2018 Record | 100-87-5 | 101-86-5 | 105-82-5 | 85-103-5 | 92-95-5 |
| Best Bet Record | 8-5 | 9-4 | 8-5 | 5-7-1 | 5-7-1 |
| 2017 Best Bet Record | 8-7-2 | 9-7-1 | 12-4-1 | 8-7-2 | 11-6 |
| Unanimous Pick Record | 20-15-1 | ||||
| Majority Pick Record | 98-89-5 | ||||
| 2017 Record | 117-125-14 | 128-114-14 | 117-125-14 | 119-123-14 | 98-144-14 |
| 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 all like the Dolphins, Redskins and Cardinals. Last week we went 3-1 on unanimous picks, winning with the Bills, Rams and Jets and losing with the Browns, putting our season record at 20-15-1. We went 11-5 on majority picks (three or more writers) to bring our season record to 98-89-5. Last year we went 23-28-4 on unanimous picks and 121-121-14 on majority picks.
Comments:
| Writer | Comment |
|---|---|
| Erickson | I did "Guess the Spread" on my own, because I didn't get a chance do it on-air with Chris on Tuesday and felt pretty good about the results. Was really close on a lot of them, and the ones on which I was off I have a strong feel. I'll probably go 4-12. That said, I had the Browns as the standard 3-point home favorite over Carolina. What exactly have they done lately to justify being a road favorite here? Cam Newton's shoulder is aching each week, he's missing practice, and their defense is crumbling. I also really like Seattle, Dallas and Houston. I'm least comfortable with my WAS & ATL picks. |
| Pianowski | I found this slate difficult, especially the prime-time games. Heck, the last few months have been difficult for me. In the words of Mike Damone, "Woke up in a great mood, and I don't know what the hell happened." |
| Liss | My two best bets are the Packers, getting a post Mike McCarthy bounce, and the Chargers who I expect to destroy a Bengals squad that's arguably the worst in the league right now. |
| Stopa | Green Bay has waved the white flag. That line should be minus 3 against a Falcons team that has quietly gotten healthier on defense. New England struggles in Miami every year. For best bet, though, give me Indy to bounce back against a Texans team due for a letdown. |
| Del Don | Going dog heavy again this week, but laying the points with Green Bay, betting big on the Mike McCarthy getting fired factor. |
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, 2014 and 2017 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.
