This article is part of our NFL Picks series.
We have three unanimous picks this week: the Colts, Bengals and Cardinals. Both Erickson and Pianowski made the Colts their best bets, while Stopa took the Bengals as his.
| Erickson | Pianowski | Liss | Stopa | Del Don | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings +6.5 at Rams | Rams | Rams | Rams | Vikings | Rams |
| Dolphins +7 at Patriots | Patriots | Dolphins | Patriots | Dolphins | Patriots |
| Texans +1 at Colts | Colts | Colts | Colts | Colts | Colts |
| Bengals +5.5 at Falcons | Bengals | Bengals | Bengals | Bengals | Bengals |
| Bills +10 at Packers | Packers | Packers | Packers | Bills | Bills |
| Lions +3 at Cowboys | Cowboys | Cowboys | Lions | Lions | Lions |
| Jets +7.5 at Jaguars | Jets | Jaguars | Jaguars | Jaguars | Jaguars |
| Buccaneers +3 at Bears | Bears | Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Buccaneers |
| Eagles -4 at Titans | Titans | Eagles | Titans | Eagles | Titans |
| Seahawks -3 at Cardinals | Cardinals | Cardinals | Cardinals | Cardinals | Cardinals |
| Browns +2.5 at Raiders | Browns | Browns | Browns | Raiders | Browns |
| 49ers +10.5 at Chargers | Chargers | 49ers | 49ers | Chargers | Chargers |
| Saints -3.5 at Giants | Saints | Giants | Giants | Saints | Giants |
| Ravens +3 at Steelers | Steelers | Ravens | Steelers | Steelers | Steelers |
| Chiefs -4.5 at Broncos | Broncos | Chiefs | Broncos | Broncos | Broncos |
| Best Bet | Colts | Colts | Browns | Bengals | Jaguars |
| Last Week's Record | 8-8 | 11-5 | 12-4 | 7-9 | 7-9 |
| 2018 Record | 23-23-2 | 31-15-2 | 28-18-2 | 23-23-2 | 21-25-2 |
| Bets Bet Record | 2-1 | 2-1 | 2-1 | 2-1 | 1-1-1 |
| 2017 Best Bet Record | 8-7-2 | 9-7-1 | 12-4-1 | 8-7-2 | 11-6 |
| Unanimous Pick Record | 7-7-1 | ||||
| Majority Pick Record | 28-18-2 | ||||
| 2017 Record | 117-125-14 | 128-114-14 | 117-125-14 | 119-123-14 | 98-144-14 |
| 2016 Record | 133-102-5 | 122-113-5 |
We have three unanimous picks this week: the Colts, Bengals and Cardinals. Both Erickson and Pianowski made the Colts their best bets, while Stopa took the Bengals as his.
| Erickson | Pianowski | Liss | Stopa | Del Don | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings +6.5 at Rams | Rams | Rams | Rams | Vikings | Rams |
| Dolphins +7 at Patriots | Patriots | Dolphins | Patriots | Dolphins | Patriots |
| Texans +1 at Colts | Colts | Colts | Colts | Colts | Colts |
| Bengals +5.5 at Falcons | Bengals | Bengals | Bengals | Bengals | Bengals |
| Bills +10 at Packers | Packers | Packers | Packers | Bills | Bills |
| Lions +3 at Cowboys | Cowboys | Cowboys | Lions | Lions | Lions |
| Jets +7.5 at Jaguars | Jets | Jaguars | Jaguars | Jaguars | Jaguars |
| Buccaneers +3 at Bears | Bears | Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Buccaneers |
| Eagles -4 at Titans | Titans | Eagles | Titans | Eagles | Titans |
| Seahawks -3 at Cardinals | Cardinals | Cardinals | Cardinals | Cardinals | Cardinals |
| Browns +2.5 at Raiders | Browns | Browns | Browns | Raiders | Browns |
| 49ers +10.5 at Chargers | Chargers | 49ers | 49ers | Chargers | Chargers |
| Saints -3.5 at Giants | Saints | Giants | Giants | Saints | Giants |
| Ravens +3 at Steelers | Steelers | Ravens | Steelers | Steelers | Steelers |
| Chiefs -4.5 at Broncos | Broncos | Chiefs | Broncos | Broncos | Broncos |
| Best Bet | Colts | Colts | Browns | Bengals | Jaguars |
| Last Week's Record | 8-8 | 11-5 | 12-4 | 7-9 | 7-9 |
| 2018 Record | 23-23-2 | 31-15-2 | 28-18-2 | 23-23-2 | 21-25-2 |
| Bets Bet Record | 2-1 | 2-1 | 2-1 | 2-1 | 1-1-1 |
| 2017 Best Bet Record | 8-7-2 | 9-7-1 | 12-4-1 | 8-7-2 | 11-6 |
| Unanimous Pick Record | 7-7-1 | ||||
| Majority Pick Record | 28-18-2 | ||||
| 2017 Record | 117-125-14 | 128-114-14 | 117-125-14 | 119-123-14 | 98-144-14 |
| 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 more unanimous picks: the Colts, Bengals and Cardinals. Last week we were 2-3 on unanimous picks, winning with the Giants and Cardinals and losing with the Eagles, Jaguars and 49ers, bringing our season record to 7-7-1. We went 10-6 on majority picks (three or more writers) to bring our season record to 28-18-2. Last year we went 23-28-4 on unanimous picks and 121-121-14 on majority picks.
Comments:
| Writer | Comment |
|---|---|
| Erickson | Pick up the Colts defense this week if you can't get the Packers as a stream. The Texans' OL is awful, and the rebuilt young defense for the Colts is actually pretty decent, especially Darius Leonard. |
| Pianowski | Not sure on Andrew Luck yet, but I think Frank Reich was a difference-making hire. I pretty much decided on fading Detroit after I saw how satisfied they were after beating New England. |
| Liss | I'm buying into Baker Mayfield completely, and the Browns already have a better defense than the Raiders. I also think the Jaguars will take apart Sam Darnold. |
| Stopa | For the third straight week, what jumped out the most at me upon reviewing NFL lines was an Over/Under. But instead of the Chiefs (who are heading on the road on Monday night to a division rival), I'm eying the Falcons. Atlanta is an injury-riddled mess on defense, particularly at safety and linebacker, helping to explain the shootout with the Saints last week. The opening line, 48, was clearly too low, but even the current one (51) doesn't account for the defensive ineptitude resulting from the injuries. Against a Bengals team that is better than most people realize, I like the Over in a high-scoring game that Cincy may win outright. |
| Del Don | I like Jacksonville to bounce back after an ugly loss last week and handle the Jets at home. I'll be teasing them with the Pats 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, 2014 and 2017 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.
