This article is part of our NFL Picks series.
This week, we all like the Colts, and I made them my best bet.
| Erickson | Pianowski | Liss | Stopa | Del Don | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills -3 at Jets | Jets | Jets | Jets | Bills | Bills |
| Broncos +8 at Eagles | Broncos | Broncos | Broncos | Eagles | Broncos |
| Rams -3.5 at Giants | Rams | Rams | Giants | Rams | Giants |
| Buccaneers +7 at Saints | Saints | Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Bucs | Saints |
| Bengals +4.5 at Jaguars | Jaguars | Bengals | Jaguars | Jaguars | Jaguars |
| Falcons +1 at Panthers | Panthers | Falcons | Panthers | Falcons | Panthers |
| Colts +13 at Texans | Colts | Colts | Colts | Colts | Colts |
| Ravens +5.5 at Titans | Ravens | Titans | Ravens | Ravens | Ravens |
| Cardinals -2 at 49ers | 49ers | 49ers | 49ers | Cardinals | 49ers |
| Redskins +7 at Seahawks | Redskins | Redskins | Seahawks | Seahawks | Seahawks |
| Chiefs pick 'em at Cowboys | Chiefs | Cowboys | Cowboys | Chiefs | Cowboys |
| Raiders -3 at Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Raiders | Raiders |
| Lions -2.5 at Packers | Lions | Packers | Lions | Lions | Packers |
| Best Bet | Jaguars | Rams | Colts | Lions | Cowboys |
| Last Week's Record | 4-9 | 7-6 | 3-10 | 7-6 | 7-6 |
| 2017 Record | 53-62-4 | 66-49-4 | 58-57-4 | 55-60-4 | 44-71-4 |
| Best Bet Record | 3-5 | 4-4 | 6-2 | 3-3-2 | 4-4 |
| Unanimous Pick Record | 11-11-1 | ||||
| Majority Pick Record | 58-57-4 | ||||
| 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 |
This week, we all like the Colts, and I made them my best bet.
| Erickson | Pianowski | Liss | Stopa | Del Don | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills -3 at Jets | Jets | Jets | Jets | Bills | Bills |
| Broncos +8 at Eagles | Broncos | Broncos | Broncos | Eagles | Broncos |
| Rams -3.5 at Giants | Rams | Rams | Giants | Rams | Giants |
| Buccaneers +7 at Saints | Saints | Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Bucs | Saints |
| Bengals +4.5 at Jaguars | Jaguars | Bengals | Jaguars | Jaguars | Jaguars |
| Falcons +1 at Panthers | Panthers | Falcons | Panthers | Falcons | Panthers |
| Colts +13 at Texans | Colts | Colts | Colts | Colts | Colts |
| Ravens +5.5 at Titans | Ravens | Titans | Ravens | Ravens | Ravens |
| Cardinals -2 at 49ers | 49ers | 49ers | 49ers | Cardinals | 49ers |
| Redskins +7 at Seahawks | Redskins | Redskins | Seahawks | Seahawks | Seahawks |
| Chiefs pick 'em at Cowboys | Chiefs | Cowboys | Cowboys | Chiefs | Cowboys |
| Raiders -3 at Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Raiders | Raiders |
| Lions -2.5 at Packers | Lions | Packers | Lions | Lions | Packers |
| Best Bet | Jaguars | Rams | Colts | Lions | Cowboys |
| Last Week's Record | 4-9 | 7-6 | 3-10 | 7-6 | 7-6 |
| 2017 Record | 53-62-4 | 66-49-4 | 58-57-4 | 55-60-4 | 44-71-4 |
| Best Bet Record | 3-5 | 4-4 | 6-2 | 3-3-2 | 4-4 |
| Unanimous Pick Record | 11-11-1 | ||||
| Majority Pick Record | 58-57-4 | ||||
| 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 one unanimous pick: the Colts. Last week we were 0-2 on unanimous picks, losing with the Jets and Redskins to put us at 11-11-1 on the season. We went 6-7 on majority picks (three or more writers) to bring our season record to 58-57-4. Last year we went 27-22-2 on unanimous picks and 138-124-5 on majority picks.
Comments:
| Writer | Comment |
|---|---|
| Erickson | Very weird to see the Lions as road favorites over the Packers, but we're only just starting to see how different the Packers are without Aaron Rodgers. This is a horrible matchup for the Bengals. They can't pass block, and the Jaguars rush the passer like nobody else. They can't stop the run, and that's all the Jaguars want to do. |
| Pianowski | I had trouble with most of these games, and there's nothing I particularly like. The Rams are so well-coached and consistent, I decided to ride with them as the best selection. |
| Liss | I like the Colts getting 13 against a Texans team that just played its heart out last week in Seattle. I also like the Giants getting three and a half at home against the Rams who have to travel cross country for an early game, the Seahawks at home against the Redskins and the Ravens getting that any points against the Titans. |
| Stopa | It's sad how far Green Bay has fallen without Rodgers. Detroit, meanwhile, looks good in most areas except the red zone. I expect a big Lions win in a must-have game |
| Del Don | The Chiefs have a shaky defense, and even without Zeke, I like Dallas at home... But you'd be doing very well this season if you had just been fading me. |
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.
