This article is part of our NFL Picks series.
Also worth noting, Erickson and I differ on only one game. This on a week where he was traveling and we didn't co-host the SXM show together. I'm assuming he hacked my computer (with Vladimir Putin's help, of course) - I'm just trying to discern a motive as winning can be ruled out.
We have three unanimous picks this week, the Jaguars, Rams and Texans. Interestingly, Stopa personally blocked the Bears, Dolphins, Packers and Ravens.
| Erickson | Pianowski | Liss | Stopa | Del Don | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants -2.5 at Eagles | Eagles | Eagles | Eagles | Giants | Giants |
| Redskins -3 at Bears | Bears | Bears | Bears | Redskins | Bears |
| Dolphins +4 at Bills | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Bills | Dolphins |
| Falcons -2.5 at Panthers | Panthers | Falcons | Panthers | Falcons | Panthers |
| Vikings +6.5 at Packers | Packers | Packers | Packers | Vikings | Packers |
| Jets +16.5 at Patriots | Patriots | Jets | Patriots | Patriots | Jets |
| Titans -4.5 at Jaguars | Jaguars | Jaguars | Jaguars | Jaguars | Jaguars |
| Chargers -6 at Browns | Chargers | Browns | Chargers | Chargers | Browns |
| Colts +3.5 at Raiders | Raiders | Colts | Raiders | Colts | Colts |
| Buccaneers +3 at Saints | Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Saints |
| 49ers +3.5 at Rams | Rams | Rams | Rams | Rams | Rams |
| Cardinals +8.5 at Seahawks | Cardinals | Cardinals | Seahawks | Cardinals | Cardinals |
| Bengals +2.5 at Texans | Texans | Texans | Texans | Texans | Texans |
| Ravens |
Also worth noting, Erickson and I differ on only one game. This on a week where he was traveling and we didn't co-host the SXM show together. I'm assuming he hacked my computer (with Vladimir Putin's help, of course) - I'm just trying to discern a motive as winning can be ruled out.
We have three unanimous picks this week, the Jaguars, Rams and Texans. Interestingly, Stopa personally blocked the Bears, Dolphins, Packers and Ravens.
| Erickson | Pianowski | Liss | Stopa | Del Don | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants -2.5 at Eagles | Eagles | Eagles | Eagles | Giants | Giants |
| Redskins -3 at Bears | Bears | Bears | Bears | Redskins | Bears |
| Dolphins +4 at Bills | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Bills | Dolphins |
| Falcons -2.5 at Panthers | Panthers | Falcons | Panthers | Falcons | Panthers |
| Vikings +6.5 at Packers | Packers | Packers | Packers | Vikings | Packers |
| Jets +16.5 at Patriots | Patriots | Jets | Patriots | Patriots | Jets |
| Titans -4.5 at Jaguars | Jaguars | Jaguars | Jaguars | Jaguars | Jaguars |
| Chargers -6 at Browns | Chargers | Browns | Chargers | Chargers | Browns |
| Colts +3.5 at Raiders | Raiders | Colts | Raiders | Colts | Colts |
| Buccaneers +3 at Saints | Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Saints |
| 49ers +3.5 at Rams | Rams | Rams | Rams | Rams | Rams |
| Cardinals +8.5 at Seahawks | Cardinals | Cardinals | Seahawks | Cardinals | Cardinals |
| Bengals +2.5 at Texans | Texans | Texans | Texans | Texans | Texans |
| Ravens +5 at Steelers | Ravens | Ravens | Ravens | Steelers | Ravens |
| Broncos +4 at Chiefs | Chiefs | Broncos | Broncos | Broncos | Broncos |
| Lions +7 at Cowboys | Cowboys | Lions | Cowboys | Cowboys | Lions |
| Best Bet | Packers | Buccaneers | Cowboys | Texans | Colts |
| Last week's Record | 7-8-1 | 9-6-1 | 6-9-1 | 9-6-1 | 10-5-1 |
| 2016 Record | 123-96-5 | 114-105-5 | 107-112-5 | 102-117-5 | 116-103-5 |
| Best Bet Record | 9-6 | 10-5 | 7-8 | 6-9 | 9-6 |
| 2016 Unanimous Pick Record | 24-18-2 | ||||
| 2016 Majority Pick Record | 117-102-5 | ||||
| 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 Jaguars, Rams and Texans. We went 2-1 on unanimous picks last week, winning with the Bears and Buccaneers and losing with the Cardinals to bring our season record to 24-18-2. We went 9-6-1 on majority (three or more writers) picks to bring our season record to 117-102-5.
Comments:
| Writer | Comment |
|---|---|
| Erickson | I know I'm chasing last week with this pick, but whatever that was from the Vikings, it wasn't a team that was checked in for one last push... Very nervous about this set of picks, it's super chalky... Hated taking the Rams and Chargers as favorites, as they've done nothing at all to deserve it, but the Niners and Browns keep defying their very low expectations. |
| Pianowski | It's not predictive, but I hated this card. Took Tampa Bay because I buy into the defense being significantly improved - I'd definitely take the Bucs over New Orleans if site were neutral. September hardly matters to me any longer. Happy Holidays, everyone. |
| Liss | I like the Cowboys to blow out the Lions at home - I don't see how Detroit slows them down, and Matthew Stafford's dink and dunk show won't keep up. I also like the Rams to roll at home after getting blown out by the 49ers in Week 1. And as a Giants fan, I hope I'm wrong, but I don't think Eli Manning will be up to the task in Philly on the short week. |
| Stopa | I wish we had more games where I could fade a team that needs to win this week for playoff purposes. History has taught me those teams struggle ATS at this time of year. Alas, many such teams square off this week. |
| Del Don | I went heavy dogs this week, including the Colts, whom I see having a good shot at winning outright. |
The players:
• Jeff Erickson: RotoWire Senior editor, 2001, 2008, 2013, 2015 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.
