This article is part of our NFL Picks series.
This week, we all like the Buccaneers, Dolphins and Colts.
| Erickson | Pianowski | Liss | Stopa | Del Don | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots -5.5 at Buccaneeers | Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Buccaneers |
| Chargers +3.5 at Giants | Giants | Chargers | Chargers | Chargers | Chargers |
| Bills +3 at Bengals | Bengals | Bills | Bengals | Bills | Bills |
| Jets +1 at Browns | Jets | Browns | Browns | Browns | Browns |
| Jaguars +9 at Steelers | Steelers | Jaguars | Steelers | Jaguars | Steelers |
| Titans -3 at Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins |
| 49ers +1.5 at Colts | Colts | Colts | Colts | Colts | Colts |
| Cardinals +6.5 at Eagles | Eagles | Cardinals | Eagles | Eagles | Cardinals |
| Panthers +2.5 at Lions | Lions | Lions | Panthers | Lions | Panthers |
| Seahawks +1.5 at Rams | Rams | Rams | Seahawks | Seahawks | Seahawks |
| Ravens +2.5 at Raiders | Ravens | Ravens | Ravens | Raiders | Raiders |
| Packers +2 at Cowboys | Packers | Packers | Packers | Packers | Cowboys |
| Chiefs -1.5 at Texans | Texans | Texans | Texans | Chiefs | Texans |
| Vikings -3 at Bears | Vikings | Bears | Bears | Bears | Vikings |
| Best Bet | Lions | Chargers | Seahawks | Colts | |
| Last Week's Record | 8-8 | 8-8 | 9-7 | 7-9 | 7-9 |
| 2017 Record | 29-33-1 | 35-27-1 | 31-31-1 | 28-34-1 | 24-38-1 |
| Best Bet Record | 2-2 | 2-2 | 3-1 | 2-1-1 | 1-3 |
| Unanimous Pick Record | 6-8-1 | ||||
| Majority Pick Record | 31-31-1 | ||||
| 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 |
This week, we all like the Buccaneers, Dolphins and Colts.
| Erickson | Pianowski | Liss | Stopa | Del Don | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots -5.5 at Buccaneeers | Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Buccaneers |
| Chargers +3.5 at Giants | Giants | Chargers | Chargers | Chargers | Chargers |
| Bills +3 at Bengals | Bengals | Bills | Bengals | Bills | Bills |
| Jets +1 at Browns | Jets | Browns | Browns | Browns | Browns |
| Jaguars +9 at Steelers | Steelers | Jaguars | Steelers | Jaguars | Steelers |
| Titans -3 at Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins |
| 49ers +1.5 at Colts | Colts | Colts | Colts | Colts | Colts |
| Cardinals +6.5 at Eagles | Eagles | Cardinals | Eagles | Eagles | Cardinals |
| Panthers +2.5 at Lions | Lions | Lions | Panthers | Lions | Panthers |
| Seahawks +1.5 at Rams | Rams | Rams | Seahawks | Seahawks | Seahawks |
| Ravens +2.5 at Raiders | Ravens | Ravens | Ravens | Raiders | Raiders |
| Packers +2 at Cowboys | Packers | Packers | Packers | Packers | Cowboys |
| Chiefs -1.5 at Texans | Texans | Texans | Texans | Chiefs | Texans |
| Vikings -3 at Bears | Vikings | Bears | Bears | Bears | Vikings |
| Best Bet | Lions | Chargers | Seahawks | Colts | |
| Last Week's Record | 8-8 | 8-8 | 9-7 | 7-9 | 7-9 |
| 2017 Record | 29-33-1 | 35-27-1 | 31-31-1 | 28-34-1 | 24-38-1 |
| Best Bet Record | 2-2 | 2-2 | 3-1 | 2-1-1 | 1-3 |
| Unanimous Pick Record | 6-8-1 | ||||
| Majority Pick Record | 31-31-1 | ||||
| 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 three unanimous picks: the Buccaneers, Dolphins and Colts. Last week we were 1-2 on unanimous picks, winning with the Packers and losing with the Dolphins and Ravens to bring our season record to 6-8-1. We went 8-8 on majority picks (three or more writers) to bring our season record to 31-31-1. Last year we went 27-22-2 on unanimous picks and 138-124-5 on majority picks.
Comments:
| Writer | Comment |
|---|---|
| Erickson | I'm playing a lot of favorites this week, which concerns me, but it's all a construct that shouldn't be connected, so I'm not too concerned... The Lions defense is still not getting the acclaim I believe it deserves, and I think that they're going to feast on Cam and company. They're a top-5 defense and a top-10 team - I think the Panthers should be getting around six points with this line. |
| Pianowski | The Chargers are probably thrilled to play a road game after all those nightmare starts in LA. Is there a way for everyone to take a mulligan here? The city doesn't want the team. Spanos cut his nose to spite his face. The Giants have their own problems; they shouldn't be laying 3.5 to anyone. |
| Liss | I don't love this slate, but the Seahawks jumped out to me as a surprise underdog. I also like the Steelers, Colts and Texans. |
| Stopa | I like Chicago as a buy low at home on Monday night against a division rival with a QB making his first start. If they can't get up for this game then what can they get up for? |
| Del Don | Another difficult slate, I held my nose when taking a few of these dogs... Indy's Week 1 loss to the Rams looks less bad in hindsight, and its game in Seattle last week was closer than the final score indicated. It won't be long before Brian Hoyer is benched. |
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.
