This article is part of our NFL Staff Picks series.
Scott Pianowski took the early lead in Staff Picks by going 11-5 in Week 1, and he got his best bet correct too.
Last week's unanimous pick, the Vikings, hit, and the group went 10-6 on majority picks.
This week has two unanimous picks — the Chargers and Saints.
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| MATCHUP | ERICKSON | PIANOWSKI | WHALEN | PAYNE | DEL DON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers +4 at Chiefs | Chargers | Chargers | Chargers | Chargers | Chargers |
| Panthers +2.5 at Giants | Giants | Panthers | Panthers | Giants | Panthers |
| Jets +6 at Browns | Browns | Jets | Browns | Browns | Browns |
| Patriots -1 at Steelers | Steelers | Steelers | Patriots | Patriots | Patriots |
| Dolphins +3.5 at Ravens | Ravens | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Ravens |
| Colts -4 at Jaguars | Colts | Jaguars | Colts | Colts | Jaguars |
| Buccaneers -3 at Saints | Saints | Saints | Saints | Saints | Saints |
| Commanders +2.5 at Lions | Lions | Lions | Commanders | Lions | Lions |
| Seahawks +10 at 49ers | Seahawks | Seahawks | Seahawks | 49ers | Seahawks |
| Falcons +10.5 at Rams | Rams | Falcons | Falcons | Rams | Falcons |
| Cardinals +5.5 at Raiders | Raiders | Cardinals | Raiders | Raiders | Cardinals |
| Texans +10 at Broncos | Broncos | Broncos | Broncos | Texans | Broncos |
| Bengals -8 at Cowboys | Cowboys | Cowboys | Bengals | Cowboys | Bengals |
| Bears +10 at Packers | Bears | Packers | Packers | Packers | Bears |
| Titans +10 at Bills | Bills | Titans | Bills | Titans | Titans |
| Vikings +2.5 at Eagles | Eagles | Eagles | Eagles | Vikings | Eagles |
| Best Bet | Steelers | Steelers | Packers | Lions | Cardinals |
| 2022 Record | 7-9 | 11-5 | 9-7 | 10-6 | 8-8 |
| Best Bet Record | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 1-0 |
| Unanimous Pick Record | 1-0 | ||||
| Majority Pick Record | 10-6 |
Scott Pianowski took the early lead in Staff Picks by going 11-5 in Week 1, and he got his best bet correct too.
Last week's unanimous pick, the Vikings, hit, and the group went 10-6 on majority picks.
This week has two unanimous picks — the Chargers and Saints.
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| MATCHUP | ERICKSON | PIANOWSKI | WHALEN | PAYNE | DEL DON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers +4 at Chiefs | Chargers | Chargers | Chargers | Chargers | Chargers |
| Panthers +2.5 at Giants | Giants | Panthers | Panthers | Giants | Panthers |
| Jets +6 at Browns | Browns | Jets | Browns | Browns | Browns |
| Patriots -1 at Steelers | Steelers | Steelers | Patriots | Patriots | Patriots |
| Dolphins +3.5 at Ravens | Ravens | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Ravens |
| Colts -4 at Jaguars | Colts | Jaguars | Colts | Colts | Jaguars |
| Buccaneers -3 at Saints | Saints | Saints | Saints | Saints | Saints |
| Commanders +2.5 at Lions | Lions | Lions | Commanders | Lions | Lions |
| Seahawks +10 at 49ers | Seahawks | Seahawks | Seahawks | 49ers | Seahawks |
| Falcons +10.5 at Rams | Rams | Falcons | Falcons | Rams | Falcons |
| Cardinals +5.5 at Raiders | Raiders | Cardinals | Raiders | Raiders | Cardinals |
| Texans +10 at Broncos | Broncos | Broncos | Broncos | Texans | Broncos |
| Bengals -8 at Cowboys | Cowboys | Cowboys | Bengals | Cowboys | Bengals |
| Bears +10 at Packers | Bears | Packers | Packers | Packers | Bears |
| Titans +10 at Bills | Bills | Titans | Bills | Titans | Titans |
| Vikings +2.5 at Eagles | Eagles | Eagles | Eagles | Vikings | Eagles |
| Best Bet | Steelers | Steelers | Packers | Lions | Cardinals |
| 2022 Record | 7-9 | 11-5 | 9-7 | 10-6 | 8-8 |
| Best Bet Record | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 1-0 |
| Unanimous Pick Record | 1-0 | ||||
| Majority Pick Record | 10-6 | ||||
| 2021 Record | 129-140-3 | 134-135-3 | N/A | 145-124-3 | 136-133-3 |
| 2020 Record | 121-127-8 | 128-120-8 | N/A | 115-133-8 | 118-130-8 |
| 2019 Record | 126-124-6 | 140-110-6 | N/A | 127-123-6 | 134-116-6 |
| 2018 Record | 125-122-9 | 134-113-9 | N/A | N/A | 120-127-9 |
| 2017 Record | 117-125-14 | 128-114-14 | N/A | N/A | 98-144-14 |
| 2016 Record | 140-111-5 | 130-121-5 | N/A | N/A | 132-119-5 |
| 2015 Record | 134-114-8 | 120-128-8 | N/A | N/A | 121-127-8 |
| 2014 Record | 123-128-5 | 140-111-5 | N/A | N/A | 128-123-5 |
| 2013 Record | 132-114-10 | 118-128-10 | N/A | N/A | 128-118-10 |
| 2012 Record | 110-140-6 | 125-125-6 | N/A | N/A | 123-127-6 |
| 2011 Record | 121-128-7 | 134-115-7 | N/A | N/A | 127-122-7 |
| 2010 Record | 129-122-5 | 134-117-5 | N/A | N/A | 134-117-5 |
| 2009 Record | 123-130-3 | 132-121-3 | N/A | N/A | 126-127-3 |
| 2008 Record | 132-114-10 | 128-118-10 | N/A | N/A | 130-116-10 |
| 2007 Record | 127-120 | 118-129 | N/A | N/A | 130-117 |
| 2006 Record | 118-129 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2005 Record | 121-126 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2004 Record | 124-124 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2003 Record | 121-126 | 118-129 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2002 Record | 113-136 | 123-126 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2001 Record | 124-113 | 117-120 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2000 Record | 123-117 | 134-106 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| WRITER | COMMENT |
|---|---|
| Erickson | Patriots-Steelers strikes me as a classic "what am I missing" line. I thought the Steelers should be favored by more than the standard 2.5, let alone not be a home underdog. My personal line is Steelers -4.5. Second pick is the Broncos. |
| Pianowski | Coaching matters, but the Patriots have so much to fix. I can't spot points with New England on the road unless the opponent is a complete patsy. Obviously, Pittsburgh does not qualify. |
| Whalen | Unlike Minnesota, Chicago's defense isn't good enough to make the Packers pay for their lack of options at receiver. Green Bay should have no trouble bouncing back at home. |
| Payne | I not sure I remember this many lines being about 10 points, ever. I think we'll have a better idea after this week who's good and who is not. The Vikings-Eagles game should be a lot of fun Monday night. |
| Del Don | Arizona might have the worst cornerbacks in football, and I'm as down on them as anyone, but that's a lot of points for a team that typically plays better on the road. |
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. 2009, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2019 and 2020 Staff Picks champ. Roots for the Patriots.
• Nick Whalen: RotoWire Senior Media Analyst. Writes Beating the Book. Roots for the Jaguars.
• Kevin Payne: RotoWire Staff Writer, 2021 Staff Picks champ. 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.
