This article is part of our NFL Picks series.
Week 10 was a good one for the entire staff except me. Pianowski expanded his lead to seven games over Erickson with a 9-3-1 showing.
This week, we all like the Steelers and Broncos, both Payne and DDD have the Broncos as their best bets and Pianowski has the Steelers as his.
| Erickson | Pianowski | Liss | Payne | Del Don | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers +3 at Browns | Steelers | Steelers | Steelers | Steelers | Steelers |
| Cowboys -4.5 at Lions | Lions | Cowboys | Cowboys | Cowboys | Cowboys |
| Saints -5.5 at Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Saints | Saints | Buccaneers | Saints |
| Falcons +5.5 at Panthers | Falcons | Falcons | Panthers | Falcons | Panthers |
| Jaguars +3 at Colts | Jaguars | Colts | Colts | Colts | Colts |
| Broncos +10.5 at Vikings | Broncos | Broncos | Broncos | Broncos | Broncos |
| Jets +1 at Redskins | Jets | Redskins | Redskins | Redskins | Jets |
| Bills -6 at Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Bills | Dolphins |
| Texans +4 at Ravens | Ravens | Texans | Ravens | Texans | Texans |
| Cardinals +11.5 at 49ers | Cardinals | Cardinals | Cardinals | 49ers | Cardinals |
| Patriots -3.5 at Eagles | Eagles | Patriots | Eagles | Patriots | Eagles |
| Bengals +10.5 at Raiders | Bengals | Raiders | Raiders | Bengals | Bengals |
| Bears +6.5 at Rams | Bears | Rams | Bears | Rams | Rams |
| Chiefs -3.5 vs Chargers (Mexico City) | Chiefs | Chiefs | Chargers | Chiefs | Chiefs |
| Best Bet | Ravens | Steelers | Chargers | Broncos | Broncos |
| Last week's Record | 8-4-1 | 9-3-1 | 6-6-1 | 7-5-1 | 8-4-1 |
| 2019 Record | 77-69-2 | 84-62-2 | 68-78-2 | 73-73-2 | 75-71-2 |
| Best Bet Record | 4-6 | 6-3-1 | 5-5 | 6-3-1 | 4-6 |
| Unanimous Pick Record | 11-8 | ||||
| Majority Pick Record | 73-73-2 | ||||
| 2018 Record | 125-122-9 | 134-113-9 | 141-106-9 | N/A | 120-127-9 |
| 2017 Record | 117-125-14 | 128-114-14 | 117-125-14 | N/A | 98-144-14 |
| 2016 Record | 140-111-5 |
Week 10 was a good one for the entire staff except me. Pianowski expanded his lead to seven games over Erickson with a 9-3-1 showing.
This week, we all like the Steelers and Broncos, both Payne and DDD have the Broncos as their best bets and Pianowski has the Steelers as his.
| Erickson | Pianowski | Liss | Payne | Del Don | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers +3 at Browns | Steelers | Steelers | Steelers | Steelers | Steelers |
| Cowboys -4.5 at Lions | Lions | Cowboys | Cowboys | Cowboys | Cowboys |
| Saints -5.5 at Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Saints | Saints | Buccaneers | Saints |
| Falcons +5.5 at Panthers | Falcons | Falcons | Panthers | Falcons | Panthers |
| Jaguars +3 at Colts | Jaguars | Colts | Colts | Colts | Colts |
| Broncos +10.5 at Vikings | Broncos | Broncos | Broncos | Broncos | Broncos |
| Jets +1 at Redskins | Jets | Redskins | Redskins | Redskins | Jets |
| Bills -6 at Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Bills | Dolphins |
| Texans +4 at Ravens | Ravens | Texans | Ravens | Texans | Texans |
| Cardinals +11.5 at 49ers | Cardinals | Cardinals | Cardinals | 49ers | Cardinals |
| Patriots -3.5 at Eagles | Eagles | Patriots | Eagles | Patriots | Eagles |
| Bengals +10.5 at Raiders | Bengals | Raiders | Raiders | Bengals | Bengals |
| Bears +6.5 at Rams | Bears | Rams | Bears | Rams | Rams |
| Chiefs -3.5 vs Chargers (Mexico City) | Chiefs | Chiefs | Chargers | Chiefs | Chiefs |
| Best Bet | Ravens | Steelers | Chargers | Broncos | Broncos |
| Last week's Record | 8-4-1 | 9-3-1 | 6-6-1 | 7-5-1 | 8-4-1 |
| 2019 Record | 77-69-2 | 84-62-2 | 68-78-2 | 73-73-2 | 75-71-2 |
| Best Bet Record | 4-6 | 6-3-1 | 5-5 | 6-3-1 | 4-6 |
| Unanimous Pick Record | 11-8 | ||||
| Majority Pick Record | 73-73-2 | ||||
| 2018 Record | 125-122-9 | 134-113-9 | 141-106-9 | N/A | 120-127-9 |
| 2017 Record | 117-125-14 | 128-114-14 | 117-125-14 | N/A | 98-144-14 |
| 2016 Record | 140-111-5 | 130-121-5 | 123-128-5 | N/A | 132-119-5 |
| 2015 Record | 134-114-8 | 120-128-8 | 114-134-8 | N/A | 121-127-8 |
| 2014 Record | 123-128-5 | 140-111-5 | 135-116-5 | N/A | 128-123-5 |
| 2013 Record | 132-114-10 | 118-128-10 | 123-123-10 | N/A | 128-118-10 |
| 2012 Record | 110-140-6 | 125-125-6 | 121-129-6 | N/A | 123-127-6 |
| 2011 Record | 121-128-7 | 134-115-7 | 124-125-7 | N/A | 127-122-7 |
| 2010 Record | 129-122-5 | 134-117-5 | 126-125-5 | N/A | 134-117-5 |
| 2009 Record | 123-130-3 | 132-121-3 | 131-122-3 | N/A | 126-127-3 |
| 2008 Record | 132-114-10 | 128-118-10 | 124-122-10 | N/A | 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 |
This week we have two unanimous picks, the Steelers and Broncos. Last week, we won with the Bears bringing our record to 11-8 on unanimous picks. We also went 8-4-1 on majority picks (three or more writers) to go 73-73-1 on the year. We were 26-21-1 on unanimous picks and 132-115-9 on majority picks in 2018.
| Writer | Comment |
|---|---|
| Erickson | In the wake of their win against the Pats and blowout over the Bengals, I tried to be modest when setting my own line for Ravens-Texans, and still I was still two points (-6) ahead of the line. I also like the Jets (I like the Jets? Really?) and Bears as my second and third picks. |
| Pianowski | What is good coaching? Self-scouting and fixing your problems. That's what the Steelers have done. Cleveland somehow huffed and puffed past Buffalo in an ugly game, but I'm going to go against Freddie Soup Kitchens as often as I can, until that delicacy is taken away from me. |
| Liss | I think the Chargers will put up a fight against the Chiefs, and 3.5 should be enough. I also like the Cowboys against a soft Detroit team that might not have its starting QB. |
| Payne | Lots of interesting story lines this week: do the Patriots bounce back (that game screams trap game but I took the bait), Ryan Fitzmagic revenge game, does Nick Foles have some rust, are the Jets so bad they aren't even favored in Washington, has a defensive player ever been traded in-season and had the impact of Minkah Fitzpatrick? |
| Del Don | I found this week to be pretty tough and held my nose when picking Denver as my best bet. |
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, 2018 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.
• Kevin Payne: Staff Writer, Writes our Waiver Wire column. Roots for the Bills.
• Dalton Del Don: Fantasy Expert for Yahoo! Sports, 2007 Staff Picks Champ. Roots for the 49ers.
