This article is part of our NFL Picks series.
Erickson won the week at 10-5, with Pianowski close behind at 9-6. Pianowski remains in first, six games ahead of DDD with four weeks to play.
This week, we all like the Eagles.
| Erickson | Pianowski | Liss | Payne | Del Don | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots +5 at Rams | Patriots | Rams | Patriots | Rams | Rams |
| Titans -7.5 at Jaguars | Jaguars | Jaguars | Jaguars | Titans | Jaguars |
| Cowboys -3.5 at Bengals | Cowboys | Bengals | Cowboys | Cowboys | Bengals |
| Cardinals -2.5 at Giants | Giants | Giants | Giants | Cardinals | Giants |
| Texans - 1.5 at Bears | Bears | Bears | Bears | Texans | Bears |
| Broncos +3.5 at Panthers | Broncos | Broncos | Broncos | Panthers | Panthers |
| Vikings +6.5 at Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Vikings | Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Vikings |
| Chiefs -7.5 at Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Chiefs |
| Colts -2.5 at Raiders | Colts | Raiders | Raiders | Colts | Colts |
| Jets +13.5 at Seahawks | Jets | Seahawks | Seahawks | Jets | Jets |
| Packers -7.5 at Lions | Lions | Lions | Lions | Packers | Lions |
| Falcons -2.5 at Chargers | Falcons | Chargers | Chargers | Chargers | Falcons |
| Saints -7 at Eagles | Eagles | Eagles | Eagles | Eagles | Eagles |
| Football Team +3.5 at 49ers | Football Team | Football Team | 49ers | 49ers | 49ers |
| Steelers +2.5 at Bills | Bills | Steelers | Bills | Bills | Bills |
| Ravens -1 at Browns | Ravens | Ravens | Ravens | Ravens | Browns |
| Best Bet | Buccaneers | Giants | Cowboys | Rams | Colts |
| Last week's Record | 10-5 | 9-6 | 7-8 | 5-10 | 8-7 |
| 2020 Record | 91-97-4 | 98-90-4 | 90-98-4 | 84-104-4 | 92-96-4 |
| Best Bet Record | 5-7-1 | 4-8-1 | 4-9 | 5-7-1 | 4-9 |
| Unanimous Pick Record | 13-17 | ||||
| Majority Pick Record | 89-99-4 | ||||
| 2019 Record | 126-124-6 | 140-110-6 | 127-123-6 | 127-123-6 | 134-116-6 |
| 2018 Record | 125-122-9 | 134-113-9 | 141-106-9 | N/A | 120-127-9 |
| 2017 Record |
Erickson won the week at 10-5, with Pianowski close behind at 9-6. Pianowski remains in first, six games ahead of DDD with four weeks to play.
This week, we all like the Eagles.
| Erickson | Pianowski | Liss | Payne | Del Don | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots +5 at Rams | Patriots | Rams | Patriots | Rams | Rams |
| Titans -7.5 at Jaguars | Jaguars | Jaguars | Jaguars | Titans | Jaguars |
| Cowboys -3.5 at Bengals | Cowboys | Bengals | Cowboys | Cowboys | Bengals |
| Cardinals -2.5 at Giants | Giants | Giants | Giants | Cardinals | Giants |
| Texans - 1.5 at Bears | Bears | Bears | Bears | Texans | Bears |
| Broncos +3.5 at Panthers | Broncos | Broncos | Broncos | Panthers | Panthers |
| Vikings +6.5 at Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Vikings | Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Vikings |
| Chiefs -7.5 at Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Chiefs |
| Colts -2.5 at Raiders | Colts | Raiders | Raiders | Colts | Colts |
| Jets +13.5 at Seahawks | Jets | Seahawks | Seahawks | Jets | Jets |
| Packers -7.5 at Lions | Lions | Lions | Lions | Packers | Lions |
| Falcons -2.5 at Chargers | Falcons | Chargers | Chargers | Chargers | Falcons |
| Saints -7 at Eagles | Eagles | Eagles | Eagles | Eagles | Eagles |
| Football Team +3.5 at 49ers | Football Team | Football Team | 49ers | 49ers | 49ers |
| Steelers +2.5 at Bills | Bills | Steelers | Bills | Bills | Bills |
| Ravens -1 at Browns | Ravens | Ravens | Ravens | Ravens | Browns |
| Best Bet | Buccaneers | Giants | Cowboys | Rams | Colts |
| Last week's Record | 10-5 | 9-6 | 7-8 | 5-10 | 8-7 |
| 2020 Record | 91-97-4 | 98-90-4 | 90-98-4 | 84-104-4 | 92-96-4 |
| Best Bet Record | 5-7-1 | 4-8-1 | 4-9 | 5-7-1 | 4-9 |
| Unanimous Pick Record | 13-17 | ||||
| Majority Pick Record | 89-99-4 | ||||
| 2019 Record | 126-124-6 | 140-110-6 | 127-123-6 | 127-123-6 | 134-116-6 |
| 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 one unanimous pick, the Eagles. Last week we went 1-1 on unanimous picks, winning with the Jets and losing with the 49ers to go 13-17 on the year. We went 8-7 on majority picks (three or more writers) to go 89-99-4 on the year. We were 23-17-1 on unanimous picks and 130-120-6 on majority picks last year.
| Writer | Comment |
|---|---|
| Erickson | I think this is the week the Bucs get well -- more time to prepare, regular time slot and a bad Vikings defense against them. I wanted to go with the Giants, but there's enough uncertainty at quarterback that I couldn't single them out. I also went against my number with the Falcons -- I just can't take the Chargers -- in this case I'm betting the team, not the number. |
| Pianowski | Kyler Murray's shoulder can't be right, and it's likely making him reluctant to run. The Giants are the Xerox of last year's Dolphins; a team that competed hard for two months without winning much, then figured things out and became difficult to play the rest of the way. |
| Liss | I hate this slate, but if I had to pick a best bet it would be the Cowboys (who are a below average, but real NFL team) playing the Bengals who are arguably the worst team in the league with Ryan Finley under center. I also like the Pats and Giants (if Daniel Jones plays.) |
| Payne | So many Jekyll and Hyde teams this season which obviously includes the Seahawks. The Packers game seems like a trap give what just happened when these two teams just played each other. The Rams should bounce back, and I get a feeling Miami/KC is like Miami/NE last season. |
| Del Don | Maybe the Colts are the obvious side, but the Raiders were outplayed by the Jets last week and have struggled at home all season, so I'll be the sucker here. I also like the Bears, Vikings and Eagles. |
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, 2017 and 2019 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.
