This article is part of our NFL Picks series.
This week, we have a whopping six unanimous picks, the Vikings, Texans, Cardinals, Giants, Seahawks and Bengals. As for best bets, we have a full house, so to speak, with three of us on the Seahawks and two on the Jets.
| Erickson | Pianowski | Liss | Stopa | Del Don | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redskins pick 'em at Cowboys | Redskins | Redskins | Redskins | Redskins | Cowboys |
| Lions +3 at Ravens | Lions | Ravens | Ravens | Lions | Lions |
| 49ers +3.5 at Bears | Bears | 49ers | Bears | 49ers | 49ers |
| Vikings +3 at Falcons | Vikings | Vikings | Vikings | Vikings | Vikings |
| Patriots -8.5 at Bills | Patriots | Bills | Patriots | Patriots | Bills |
| Broncos -1 at Dolphins | Dolphins | Broncos | Broncos | Broncos | Broncos |
| Texans +7 at Titans | Texans | Texans | Texans | Texans | Texans |
| Colts +9.5 at Jaguars | Jaguars | Jaguars | Jaguars | Jaguars | Colts |
| Buccaneers pick 'em at Packers | Packers | Packers | Packers | Buccaneers | Packers |
| Chiefs -3.5 at Jets | Jets | Chiefs | Jets | Jets | Jets |
| Panthers +4 at Saints | Saints | Panthers | Saints | Panthers | Saints |
| Browns +14 at Chargers | Browns | Browns | Browns | Chargers | Browns |
| Rams -7 at Cardinals | Cardinals | Cardinals | Cardinals | Cardinals | Cardinals |
| Giants +7 at Raiders | Giants | Giants | Giants | Giants | Giants |
| Eagles -5.5 at Seahawks | Seahawks | Seahawks | Seahawks | Seahawks | Seahawks |
| Steelers -5.5 at Bengals | Bengals | Bengals | Bengals | Bengals | Bengals |
| Best Bet | Jets | Seahawks | Seahawks | Jets | Seahawks |
| Last Week's Record | 5-10-1 | 7-8-1 | 6-9-1 | 6-9-1 | 6-9-1 |
| 2017 Record | 79-90-7 | 90-79-7 | 82-87-7 | 82-87-7 | 68-101-7 |
| Best Bet |
This week, we have a whopping six unanimous picks, the Vikings, Texans, Cardinals, Giants, Seahawks and Bengals. As for best bets, we have a full house, so to speak, with three of us on the Seahawks and two on the Jets.
| Erickson | Pianowski | Liss | Stopa | Del Don | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redskins pick 'em at Cowboys | Redskins | Redskins | Redskins | Redskins | Cowboys |
| Lions +3 at Ravens | Lions | Ravens | Ravens | Lions | Lions |
| 49ers +3.5 at Bears | Bears | 49ers | Bears | 49ers | 49ers |
| Vikings +3 at Falcons | Vikings | Vikings | Vikings | Vikings | Vikings |
| Patriots -8.5 at Bills | Patriots | Bills | Patriots | Patriots | Bills |
| Broncos -1 at Dolphins | Dolphins | Broncos | Broncos | Broncos | Broncos |
| Texans +7 at Titans | Texans | Texans | Texans | Texans | Texans |
| Colts +9.5 at Jaguars | Jaguars | Jaguars | Jaguars | Jaguars | Colts |
| Buccaneers pick 'em at Packers | Packers | Packers | Packers | Buccaneers | Packers |
| Chiefs -3.5 at Jets | Jets | Chiefs | Jets | Jets | Jets |
| Panthers +4 at Saints | Saints | Panthers | Saints | Panthers | Saints |
| Browns +14 at Chargers | Browns | Browns | Browns | Chargers | Browns |
| Rams -7 at Cardinals | Cardinals | Cardinals | Cardinals | Cardinals | Cardinals |
| Giants +7 at Raiders | Giants | Giants | Giants | Giants | Giants |
| Eagles -5.5 at Seahawks | Seahawks | Seahawks | Seahawks | Seahawks | Seahawks |
| Steelers -5.5 at Bengals | Bengals | Bengals | Bengals | Bengals | Bengals |
| Best Bet | Jets | Seahawks | Seahawks | Jets | Seahawks |
| Last Week's Record | 5-10-1 | 7-8-1 | 6-9-1 | 6-9-1 | 6-9-1 |
| 2017 Record | 79-90-7 | 90-79-7 | 82-87-7 | 82-87-7 | 68-101-7 |
| Best Bet Record | 6-5-1 | 5-6-1 | 8-3-1 | 6-4-2 | 6-6 |
| Unanimous Pick Record | 14-16-2 | ||||
| Majority Pick Record | 84-85-7 | ||||
| 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 six unanimous picks: the Vikings, Texans, Cardinals, Giants, Seahawks and Bengals. Last week we went 1-3-1 on unanimous picks, losing with the Dolphins, Buccaneers and Broncos, winning with the Bills and pushing with the Ravens to put us at 14-16-2 on the season. We went 7-8-1 on majority picks (three or more writers) to bring our season record to 84-85-7. Last year we went 27-22-2 on unanimous picks and 138-124-5 on majority picks.
Comments:
| Writer | Comment |
|---|---|
| Erickson | I don't really have a best bet this week, but I'll go with the Jets. Recent form can be overrated, but what makes the Chiefs a road favorite? |
| Pianowski | Seattle's defense has broken and fallen apart, but there's no chance I'm not taking Seattle at home with this kind of spot. Russell Wilson will put up points, even if it takes a half for Seattle to get going most of the time. They've finally unlocked Jimmy Graham around the goal line, a major plus. |
| Liss | The Eagles are a good team, but laying 5.5 in Seattle seems excessive. I also like the Bengals getting 5.5 at home against the Steelers (that line should be three at most) the Jets getting 3.5 at home against the Chiefs (why has Vegas not adjusted?), the Jaguars laying 9.5 against the Colts (I expect a blowout) and the Packers as a pick 'em at home against the warm-weather Bucs. |
| Stopa | The formula against the Chiefs is both clear and simple. Play Cover 2. The Bills held KC to 10 points and they typically play man. The Jets are better than Buffalo on D and will be the latest team to frustrate the Chiefs with zone. With New York's offense being at least serviceable (that's you, Gang Green, not you, Geno), KC shouldn't be giving more than a FG. |
| Del Don | The Eagles are legit, but this is a lot to give in Seattle in primetime, even against a depleted Seahawks defense. Seattle hasn't been an underdog by this much at home since 2012 and is one of my favorite bets of the year... I also like the Jets and 49ers this week. |
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.
