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Scott Pianowski and Jeff Erickson both went 11-5 to win last week. They also were correct on their best bets, as were Nick Whalen and Dalton Del Don.
Kevin Payne still leads the season standings at 107-86-2, with a 17-game lead on the competition.
The group split a pair of unanimous picks last week, and majority picks went 10-6.
There is no unanimous pick this week, though five teams received four votes each. Not only is Whalen the lone contrarian on the Bills, he made them his best bet, -4.5 at the Rams.
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| MATCHUP | ERICKSON | PIANOWSKI | WHALEN | PAYNE | DEL DON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers +3.5 at Lions | Lions | Packers | Packers | Lions | Lions |
| Jets +6.5 at Dolphins | Jets | Jets | Dolphins | Jets | Jets |
| Falcons +5.5 at Vikings | Vikings | Vikings | Falcons | Vikings | Falcons |
| Saints -5 at Giants | Giants | Giants | Giants | Saints | Giants |
| Panthers +12.5 at Eagles | Panthers | Panthers | Eagles | Eagles | Panthers |
| Browns +6.5 at Steelers | Steelers | Browns | Steelers | Browns | Browns |
| Raiders +6.5 at Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Raiders | Raiders | Raiders | Buccaneers |
| Jaguars +3.5 at Titans | Titans | Jaguars | Titans | Titans | Jaguars |
| Seahawks +2.5 at Cardinals | Cardinals | Seahawks | Cardinals | Cardinals | Cardinals |
| Bills -4.5 at Rams | Rams | Rams | Bills | Rams | Rams |
| Bears +4 at 49ers | 49ers | Bears | Bears | 49ers | Bears |
| Chargers +4 at Chiefs | Chiefs | Chargers | Chiefs | Chargers | Chargers |
| Bengals -5.5 at Cowboys | Cowboys | Cowboys | Cowboys | Bengals | Cowboys |
| Best Bet | Buccaneers | Browns | Bills | 49ers | Cardinals |
| Last Week Record | 11-5 | 11-5 | 7-9 | 8-8 | 9-7 |
| 2024 Record |
Scott Pianowski and Jeff Erickson both went 11-5 to win last week. They also were correct on their best bets, as were Nick Whalen and Dalton Del Don.
Kevin Payne still leads the season standings at 107-86-2, with a 17-game lead on the competition.
The group split a pair of unanimous picks last week, and majority picks went 10-6.
There is no unanimous pick this week, though five teams received four votes each. Not only is Whalen the lone contrarian on the Bills, he made them his best bet, -4.5 at the Rams.
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| MATCHUP | ERICKSON | PIANOWSKI | WHALEN | PAYNE | DEL DON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers +3.5 at Lions | Lions | Packers | Packers | Lions | Lions |
| Jets +6.5 at Dolphins | Jets | Jets | Dolphins | Jets | Jets |
| Falcons +5.5 at Vikings | Vikings | Vikings | Falcons | Vikings | Falcons |
| Saints -5 at Giants | Giants | Giants | Giants | Saints | Giants |
| Panthers +12.5 at Eagles | Panthers | Panthers | Eagles | Eagles | Panthers |
| Browns +6.5 at Steelers | Steelers | Browns | Steelers | Browns | Browns |
| Raiders +6.5 at Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Raiders | Raiders | Raiders | Buccaneers |
| Jaguars +3.5 at Titans | Titans | Jaguars | Titans | Titans | Jaguars |
| Seahawks +2.5 at Cardinals | Cardinals | Seahawks | Cardinals | Cardinals | Cardinals |
| Bills -4.5 at Rams | Rams | Rams | Bills | Rams | Rams |
| Bears +4 at 49ers | 49ers | Bears | Bears | 49ers | Bears |
| Chargers +4 at Chiefs | Chiefs | Chargers | Chiefs | Chargers | Chargers |
| Bengals -5.5 at Cowboys | Cowboys | Cowboys | Cowboys | Bengals | Cowboys |
| Best Bet | Buccaneers | Browns | Bills | 49ers | Cardinals |
| Last Week Record | 11-5 | 11-5 | 7-9 | 8-8 | 9-7 |
| 2024 Record | 90-103-2 | 85-108-2 | 90-103-2 | 107-86-2 | 83-110-2 |
| 2024 Best Bet Record | 2-11 | 7-6 | 4-8-1 | 8-5 | 4-9 |
| 2024 Unanimous Pick Record | 4-8 | ||||
| 2024 Majority Pick Record | 96-97-2 | ||||
| 2023 Record | 133-131-8 | 125-139-8 | 129-135-8 | 140-124-8 | 127-137-8 |
| 2022 Record | 127-136-8 | 149-114-8 | 124-139-8 | 131-132-8 | 133-130-8 |
| 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 | The Raiders played their hearts out against the Chiefs, much like last season, but I think they revert back to their dysfunctional ways in Florida this week. I also wanted to find a way to bet against both the Falcons and the Vikings this week. This sneakily could be a preview of the NFC 4-5 matchup in the playoffs. |
| Pianowski | Love Pittsburgh as an underdog, but it can be unreliable sometimes as a favorite. I also like taking the points in most divisional games. |
| Whalen | I know the Bills are making a cross-country trip after playing the Sunday Night game, but I think we're getting a friendly number against a Rams team that's coming off of yet another unimpressive win last week at New Orleans. The Bills should have major advantages in the trenches and run on the Rams defense. |
| Payne | Why not double down on the 49ers? I've done OK this season, but maybe if I had not gone against my Bills and picked against San Francisco I'd be much better. |
| Del Don | Both Arizona and Seattle have vastly improved defenses, but I like the Cardinals to win a rematch from just two weeks ago. |
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, 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. 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.
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