This article is part of our NFL Picks series.
Last week was a strong one for the entire Staff except for me. Pianowski increased his lead to nine games, and I increased my deficit from fourth to eight.
This week, we all like the Jets and Redskins apparently, and four of us are on the Dolphins, Giants and Bengals too, i.e., it's doormat week for us. Also my best bet the Seahawks is directly opposed by DDD's best bet, the Eagles.
| Erickson | Pianowski | Liss | Payne | Del Don | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts +4 at Texans | Colts | Colts | Colts | Texans | Colts |
| Dolphins +10.5 at Browns | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Browns |
| Broncos +4 at Bills | Broncos | Broncos | Broncos | Bills | Broncos |
| Steelers -6.5 at Bengals | Steelers | Bengals | Bengals | Bengals | Steelers |
| Giants +6 at Bears | Giants | Giants | Giants | Bears | Giants |
| Raiders -3 at Jets | Jets | Jets | Jets | Jets | Jets |
| Panthers +9.5 at Saints | Panthers | Panthers | Panthers | Panthers | Saints |
| Buccaneers +4.5 at Falcons | Falcons | Falcons | Buccaneers | Falcons | Buccaneers |
| Lions -3.5 at Redskins | Redskins | Redskins | Redskins | Redskins | Redskins |
| Seahawks +1.5 at Eagles | Seahawks | Seahawks | Seahawks | Eagles | Eagles |
| Jaguars +3 at Titans | Titans | Jaguars | Titans | Titans | Titans |
| Cowboys +6.5 at Patriots | Patriots | Cowboys | Patriots | Cowboys | Patriots |
| Packers +3 at 49ers | 49ers | Packers | 49ers | Packers | 49ers |
| Ravens -3 at Rams | Rams | Rams | Ravens | Rams | Ravens |
| Best Bet | Titans | Dolphins | Seahawks | Bengals | Eagles |
| Last week's Record | 7-7 | 9-5 | 6-8 | 9-5 | 9-5 |
| 2019 Record | 84-76-2 | 93-67-2 | 74-86-2 | 82-78-2 | 84-76-2 |
| Best Bet Record | 5-6 | 6-4-1 | 5-6 | 7-3-1 | 5-6 |
| Unanimous Pick Record | 12-9 | ||||
| Majority Pick Record | 82-78-2 |
Last week was a strong one for the entire Staff except for me. Pianowski increased his lead to nine games, and I increased my deficit from fourth to eight.
This week, we all like the Jets and Redskins apparently, and four of us are on the Dolphins, Giants and Bengals too, i.e., it's doormat week for us. Also my best bet the Seahawks is directly opposed by DDD's best bet, the Eagles.
| Erickson | Pianowski | Liss | Payne | Del Don | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts +4 at Texans | Colts | Colts | Colts | Texans | Colts |
| Dolphins +10.5 at Browns | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Browns |
| Broncos +4 at Bills | Broncos | Broncos | Broncos | Bills | Broncos |
| Steelers -6.5 at Bengals | Steelers | Bengals | Bengals | Bengals | Steelers |
| Giants +6 at Bears | Giants | Giants | Giants | Bears | Giants |
| Raiders -3 at Jets | Jets | Jets | Jets | Jets | Jets |
| Panthers +9.5 at Saints | Panthers | Panthers | Panthers | Panthers | Saints |
| Buccaneers +4.5 at Falcons | Falcons | Falcons | Buccaneers | Falcons | Buccaneers |
| Lions -3.5 at Redskins | Redskins | Redskins | Redskins | Redskins | Redskins |
| Seahawks +1.5 at Eagles | Seahawks | Seahawks | Seahawks | Eagles | Eagles |
| Jaguars +3 at Titans | Titans | Jaguars | Titans | Titans | Titans |
| Cowboys +6.5 at Patriots | Patriots | Cowboys | Patriots | Cowboys | Patriots |
| Packers +3 at 49ers | 49ers | Packers | 49ers | Packers | 49ers |
| Ravens -3 at Rams | Rams | Rams | Ravens | Rams | Ravens |
| Best Bet | Titans | Dolphins | Seahawks | Bengals | Eagles |
| Last week's Record | 7-7 | 9-5 | 6-8 | 9-5 | 9-5 |
| 2019 Record | 84-76-2 | 93-67-2 | 74-86-2 | 82-78-2 | 84-76-2 |
| Best Bet Record | 5-6 | 6-4-1 | 5-6 | 7-3-1 | 5-6 |
| Unanimous Pick Record | 12-9 | ||||
| Majority Pick Record | 82-78-2 | ||||
| 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 Jets and Redskins. Last week, we won with the Broncos, but lost with the Steelers bringing our record to 12-9 on unanimous picks. We also went 9-5 on majority picks (three or more writers) to go 82-78-2 on the year. We were 26-21-1 on unanimous picks and 132-115-9 on majority picks in 2018.
| Writer | Comment |
|---|---|
| Erickson | I had the Titans as six-point favorites when I set my line, so this was an easy decision. Others I like are the Seahawks and Colts. |
| Pianowski | The Cleveland fade gave a couple back recently, but they're still the most undisciplined team in the league. They do stupid things every freaking week. I must take Miami and the bloated spot. |
| Liss | I thought for sure the Seahawks would be favored against a broken Philly team off the bye. I also like the Titans as mere three-point home favorites against the Jaguars, and the Colts on Thursday night. Oddly, I took all dogs from Thursday through the early slate, and all favorites in the afternoon and night games. |
| Payne | Finally made it over .500, I should just quit and see myself out a la George Costanza. The Steelers have too many injuries on the offensive side of the ball; I'm tempted to stream the Bengals defense this week in a spot or two. |
| Del Don | I like Philly in this spot this week, with the Broncos and Saints as my other favorites. |
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.
