Scott Pianowski went 8-7-1 last week to take Week 4. He and Nick Whalen lead the pack at 22-24-2 this season. Whalen was the only writer to hit his best bet.
Unanimous picks went 0-2 while majority picks went 3-12-1. Tough week.
This week, only one pick is unanimous — the Browns +9.5 at the Lions. Seven others got four picks each.
Pianowksi prevented unanimity on the Panthers-Patriots and even made Carolina (+5.5) his best bet.
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| MATCHUP | ERICKSON | PIANOWSKI | WHALEN | PAYNE | PUIG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seahawks -1.5 at Cardinals | Cardinals | Seahawks | Cardinals | Seahawks | Seahawks |
| Vikings -2.5 vs. Steelers at Dublin | Vikings | Steelers | Vikings | Vikings | Vikings |
| Commanders -1.0 at Falcons | Falcons | Falcons | Falcons | Commanders | Commanders |
| Saints +16 at Bills | Bills | Bills | Bills | Saints | Saints |
| Browns +9.5 at Lions | Browns | Browns | Browns | Browns | Browns |
| Titans +7 at Texans | Texans | Titans | Texans | Titans | Titans |
| Panthers +5.5 at Patriots | Patriots | Panthers | Patriots | Patriots | Patriots |
| Chargers -6.5 at Giants | Chargers | Giants | Chargers | Chargers | Chargers |
| Eagles -3.5 at Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Eagles | Buccaneers | Eagles |
| Colts +3.5 at Rams | Rams | Colts | Rams | Colts | Rams |
| Jaguars +3 at 49ers | 49ers | 49ers | 49ers | Jaguars | Jaguars |
| Ravens -2.5 at Chiefs | Ravens | Ravens | Chiefs | Ravens | Ravens |
| Bears -1 at Raiders | Raiders | Raiders | Bears | Bears | Raiders |
| Packers -7 at Cowboys | Cowboys | Packers | Packers | Packers | Packers |
| Jets +2.5 at Dolphins | Dolphins | Jets | Jets | Jets | Jets |
| Bengals +7.5 at Broncos | Broncos | Bengals | Broncos | Bengals | Bengals |
| Best Bet | Ravens |
Scott Pianowski went 8-7-1 last week to take Week 4. He and Nick Whalen lead the pack at 22-24-2 this season. Whalen was the only writer to hit his best bet.
Unanimous picks went 0-2 while majority picks went 3-12-1. Tough week.
This week, only one pick is unanimous — the Browns +9.5 at the Lions. Seven others got four picks each.
Pianowksi prevented unanimity on the Panthers-Patriots and even made Carolina (+5.5) his best bet.
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| MATCHUP | ERICKSON | PIANOWSKI | WHALEN | PAYNE | PUIG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seahawks -1.5 at Cardinals | Cardinals | Seahawks | Cardinals | Seahawks | Seahawks |
| Vikings -2.5 vs. Steelers at Dublin | Vikings | Steelers | Vikings | Vikings | Vikings |
| Commanders -1.0 at Falcons | Falcons | Falcons | Falcons | Commanders | Commanders |
| Saints +16 at Bills | Bills | Bills | Bills | Saints | Saints |
| Browns +9.5 at Lions | Browns | Browns | Browns | Browns | Browns |
| Titans +7 at Texans | Texans | Titans | Texans | Titans | Titans |
| Panthers +5.5 at Patriots | Patriots | Panthers | Patriots | Patriots | Patriots |
| Chargers -6.5 at Giants | Chargers | Giants | Chargers | Chargers | Chargers |
| Eagles -3.5 at Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Eagles | Buccaneers | Eagles |
| Colts +3.5 at Rams | Rams | Colts | Rams | Colts | Rams |
| Jaguars +3 at 49ers | 49ers | 49ers | 49ers | Jaguars | Jaguars |
| Ravens -2.5 at Chiefs | Ravens | Ravens | Chiefs | Ravens | Ravens |
| Bears -1 at Raiders | Raiders | Raiders | Bears | Bears | Raiders |
| Packers -7 at Cowboys | Cowboys | Packers | Packers | Packers | Packers |
| Jets +2.5 at Dolphins | Dolphins | Jets | Jets | Jets | Jets |
| Bengals +7.5 at Broncos | Broncos | Bengals | Broncos | Bengals | Bengals |
| Best Bet | Ravens | Panthers | Packers | Seahawks | Vikings |
| Last Week Record | 6-9-1 | 8-7-1 | 4-11-1 | 6-9-1 | 2-13-1 |
| 2025 Record | 17-29-2 | 22-24-2 | 22-24-2 | 20-26-2 | 13-33-3 |
| 2025 Best Bet Record | 1-2 | 0-3 | 3-0 | 0-3 | 2-1 |
| 2025 Unanimous Pick Record | 1-5-1 | ||||
| 2025 Majority Pick Record | 15-31-2 | ||||
| 2024 Record | 131-138-3 | 121-148-3 | 127-142-3 | 138-131-3 | N/A |
| 2023 Record | 133-131-8 | 125-139-8 | 129-135-8 | 140-124-8 | N/A |
| 2022 Record | 127-136-8 | 149-114-8 | 124-139-8 | 131-132-8 | N/A |
| 2021 Record | 129-140-3 | 134-135-3 | N/A | 145-124-3 | N/A |
| 2020 Record | 121-127-8 | 128-120-8 | N/A | 115-133-8 | N/A |
| 2019 Record | 126-124-6 | 140-110-6 | N/A | 127-123-6 | N/A |
| 2018 Record | 125-122-9 | 134-113-9 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017 Record | 117-125-14 | 128-114-14 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2016 Record | 140-111-5 | 130-121-5 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2015 Record | 134-114-8 | 120-128-8 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2014 Record | 123-128-5 | 140-111-5 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2013 Record | 132-114-10 | 118-128-10 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2012 Record | 110-140-6 | 125-125-6 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2011 Record | 121-128-7 | 134-115-7 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2010 Record | 129-122-5 | 134-117-5 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2009 Record | 123-130-3 | 132-121-3 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2008 Record | 132-114-10 | 128-118-10 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2007 Record | 127-120 | 118-129 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | If you're a Chiefs fan, I don't think you can come away from Sunday night's game feeling good about the offense, and that's going to matter against a Ravens team that's scored 111 points and yet is somehow 1-2, and thus will be playing with heightened urgency. I also really like the under 47.0 in Jaguars-49ers, and feel pretty good about the Niners' side. |
| Pianowski | Carolina isn't a good team, but New England has not earned the right to spot this many points. |
| Whalen | I know the Packers are heading out on the road again after a brutal loss to Cleveland, but the Cowboys' defense is exactly what they need to see right now. Without CeeDee Lamb and two starters on the O-Line, Dallas could struggle to move the ball on one of the NFL's elite defenses. |
| Payne | The Cardinals have to face a tough Seahawks defense without James Conner. Unless Kyler Murray runs wild, the offense could have trouble. |
| Puig | I'm banking on the Minnesota defense making Aaron Rodgers miserable, and the Jordan Mason-led Vikings run game stressing a Pittsburgh defense that needs sacks and turnovers to make its formula work. Carson Wentz is an upgrade over J.J. McCarthy, which the lines might not agree with. |
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The players:
• Jeff Erickson: RotoWire Senior Editor, 2001, 2008, 2013, 2015, 2016 Staff Picks champ. Writes the Weekly Rankings. Roots for the Bengals.
• Scott Pianowski: Fantasy expert for Yahoo! Sports, and also contributes to RotoWire. 2009, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2019, 2020 and 2022 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 and 2023 Staff Picks champ. Roots for the Bills.
• Mario Puig: RotoWire Senior Football Writer. Writes the WR vs. CB Matchup Report. Roots for the Packers.
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