This article is part of our Staff Picks series.
Dalton Del Don won last week at 10-6. Kevin Payne still leads the season rankings at 123-110-7, though Jeff Erickson shaved two games off his lead by going 9-7.
Erickson and Scott Pianowski nailed their best bets while the other handicappers missed.
Majority picks went 8-8.
After no unanimous picks last week, two teams are unanimous this week — Patriots +12 and Bears -3. Five teams got four votes each.
Pianowski and Del Don like the Bears so much, they made them their best bets.
(Note the Chargers' line below (+4.5; opened at +5.5) includes the news of Russell Wilson's benching.)
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| MATCHUP | ERICKSON | PIANOWSKI | WHALEN | PAYNE | DEL DON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jets +7 at Browns | Jets | Jets | Jets | Browns | Browns |
| Lions +6 at Cowboys | Lions | Lions | Lions | Cowboys | Cowboys |
| Dolphins +3.5 at Ravens | Ravens | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Ravens |
| Patriots +12 at Bills | Patriots | Patriots | Patriots | Patriots | Patriots |
| Falcons +3 at Bears | Bears | Bears | Bears | Bears | Bears |
| Titans +3.5 at Texans | Titans | Titans | Texans | Titans | Texans |
| Raiders +3 at Colts | Raiders | Raiders | Raiders | Colts | Colts |
| Panthers +7 at Jaguars | Jaguars | Panthers | Panthers | Jaguars | Jaguars |
| Rams -6 at Giants | Giants | Giants | Rams | Giants | Giants |
| Cardinals +10.5 at Eagles | Eagles | Eagles | Eagles | Eagles | Cardinals |
| Saints +3 at Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Saints | Saints |
| 49ers -13.5 at Commanders | Commanders | 49ers | 49ers | Commanders | Commanders |
| Steelers +3.5 at Seahawks | Seahawks | Seahawks | Steelers | Seahawks | Seahawks |
| Bengals +7 at Chiefs | Bengals | Bengals | Chiefs | Chiefs |
Dalton Del Don won last week at 10-6. Kevin Payne still leads the season rankings at 123-110-7, though Jeff Erickson shaved two games off his lead by going 9-7.
Erickson and Scott Pianowski nailed their best bets while the other handicappers missed.
Majority picks went 8-8.
After no unanimous picks last week, two teams are unanimous this week — Patriots +12 and Bears -3. Five teams got four votes each.
Pianowski and Del Don like the Bears so much, they made them their best bets.
(Note the Chargers' line below (+4.5; opened at +5.5) includes the news of Russell Wilson's benching.)
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| MATCHUP | ERICKSON | PIANOWSKI | WHALEN | PAYNE | DEL DON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jets +7 at Browns | Jets | Jets | Jets | Browns | Browns |
| Lions +6 at Cowboys | Lions | Lions | Lions | Cowboys | Cowboys |
| Dolphins +3.5 at Ravens | Ravens | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Ravens |
| Patriots +12 at Bills | Patriots | Patriots | Patriots | Patriots | Patriots |
| Falcons +3 at Bears | Bears | Bears | Bears | Bears | Bears |
| Titans +3.5 at Texans | Titans | Titans | Texans | Titans | Texans |
| Raiders +3 at Colts | Raiders | Raiders | Raiders | Colts | Colts |
| Panthers +7 at Jaguars | Jaguars | Panthers | Panthers | Jaguars | Jaguars |
| Rams -6 at Giants | Giants | Giants | Rams | Giants | Giants |
| Cardinals +10.5 at Eagles | Eagles | Eagles | Eagles | Eagles | Cardinals |
| Saints +3 at Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Saints | Saints |
| 49ers -13.5 at Commanders | Commanders | 49ers | 49ers | Commanders | Commanders |
| Steelers +3.5 at Seahawks | Seahawks | Seahawks | Steelers | Seahawks | Seahawks |
| Bengals +7 at Chiefs | Bengals | Bengals | Chiefs | Chiefs | Chiefs |
| Chargers +4.5 at Broncos | Chargers | Chargers | Chargers | Broncos | Chargers |
| Packers +2 at Vikings | Vikings | Vikings | Vikings | Packers | Vikings |
| Best Bet | Ravens | Bears | Panthers | Chiefs | Bears |
| Last Week Record | 9-7 | 6-10 | 7-9 | 7-9 | 10-6 |
| 2023 Record | 118-115-7 | 111-122-7 | 112-121-7 | 123-110-7 | 109-124-7 |
| 2023 Best Bet Record | 7-8-1 | 9-6-1 | 10-6 | 8-8 | 5-11 |
| 2023 Unanimous Pick Record | 13-14-1 | ||||
| 2023 Majority Pick Record | 113-120-7 | ||||
| 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 | I get that the Ravens are on short rest and are coming off of a high, but (a) the Dolphins are also coming off of a high with the tight win over Dallas, (b) there's so much meaning in this game and (c) the Dolphins' injuries dovetail perfectly with the Ravens' strength. I set this line at 6. I also like the Lions, Bucs and Vikings. |
| Pianowski | I don't trust Arthur Smith on the road, or at home, or overseas. |
| Whalen | Admittedly, this is a tough week to find a best bet, but I'm not sure the Jags should be giving 7 to anyone, even the Panthers. Add in the possibility that Trevor Lawrence sits out and this is a number Carolina should cover. |
| Payne | First time, I think, ever I'm taking the Chiefs as the best bet. Dalton, Purdy sucks. |
| Del Don | Chicago's defense ranks first in EPA/play since trading for Montez Sweat, and the Bears get the Falcons outdoors. That line feels light. |
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, 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 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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