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    Brett Anderson

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    A CBS Sports NFL editor, Brett Anderson has dominated the NFL for two straight years, going 45-26-1 (63.3 percent) while returning $1,625 to $100 players. Brett has been covering the NFL and other sports for 25-plus years, from the Midwest to Midtown Manhattan to South Florida. He joined his first NFL picks pool at age 12 and has been hammering home dogs ever since. Brett's strategy is a hybrid of data, game film and gut instinct, and he also seeks out prognosticators on a serious streak to either ride along with the red hot or, often more profitably, fade the ice cold. For Brett Anderson media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

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    Brett's Past Picks

    Nov 26 2023, 9:05 pm UTC
    League
    Cleveland
    12
    @ Denver
    29
    Point SpreadCleveland +1.5 -110
    LOSS
    Unit1.0
    +170
    5-3 in Last 8 DEN ATS Picks
    Analysis:

    The Broncos have won four straight after a 1-5 start mainly because of turnovers. Denver has gotten 10 more of them than their opponents in their last three games, but that's a stat that tends to depend on luck and isn't sustainable. The Browns bring the NFL's No. 1 'D' to Denver and will look to mostly run on a Broncos defense that still can't stop it. Of Denver's five wins, four have been by three points or less, and we're getting points here. Grab them.

    Pick Made: Nov 26, 5:14 am UTC
    Nov 19 2023, 9:25 pm UTC
    League
    N.Y. Jets
    6
    @ Buffalo
    32
    Point SpreadN.Y. Jets +7.5 -110
    LOSS
    Unit1.0
    +330
    11-7 in Last 18 NYJ ATS Picks
    Analysis:

    The Bills fired their OC but the real problem is that Buffalo's defense ranks 31st in DVOA the past six weeks. How much difference will Joe Brady make, especially against a strong Jets defense that knows how to play Buffalo? The Jets have won two of the past three meetings, and now they're getting more that a TD against Josh Allen, who'll be very aware of his recent turnover troubles and likely more conservative. Grab the points.

    Pick Made: Nov 19, 2:31 pm UTC
    Nov 19 2023, 6:00 pm UTC
    League
    N.Y. Giants
    31
    @ Washington
    19
    Point SpreadN.Y. Giants +9.5 -115
    WIN
    Unit1.0
    +585
    8-2 in Last 10 NYG ATS Picks
    Analysis:

    Is Tommy DeVito 16.5 points worse than Tyrod Taylor? You could argue that's what's being said with this line, which has the Giants getting 9.5 points less than a month after they beat Washington by 7 with their backup QB. DeVito was bad the last two weeks, but in a divisional game against a Commanders team the Giants haven't lost to since January 2022 -- and one that recently had a fire sale -- N.Y. isn't likely to get blown out. Grab the points.

    Pick Made: Nov 19, 2:45 pm UTC
    Nov 19 2023, 6:00 pm UTC
    League
    Tennessee
    14
    @ Jacksonville
    34
    Point SpreadJacksonville -6.5 -110
    WIN
    Unit1.0
    +664
    11-4 in Last 15 TEN ATS Picks
    Analysis:

    The Jags couldn't have looked much worse than they did last week, which should have them extra motivated against an overmatched divisional opponent. Will Levis has 0 TDs and 2 INTs since his amazing rookie debut, and has completed less than 57% of his passes the past two weeks. If Tennessee turns to Derrick Henry, the Jags allow the fifth fewest rushing yards per game. Look for Trevor Lawrence to have a big day as the Jags cover the number.

    Pick Made: Nov 19, 2:59 pm UTC
    Nov 12 2023, 6:00 pm UTC
    League
    San Francisco
    34
    @ Jacksonville
    3
    Point SpreadJacksonville +3 +100
    LOSS
    Unit1.0
    +360
    8-4 in Last 12 JAC ATS Picks
    Analysis:

    The Jaguars have only lost two games since October 2022 to teams not named the Chiefs, yet they're 3-point home 'dogs. The Niners have the stars and clout, but despite famously blowing out Dallas, they've gone 2-3 vs. teams with a winning record. Have defenses figured out Brock Purdy? Trust Doug Pederson and grab the points at home.

    Pick Made: Nov 12, 4:23 am UTC
    Nov 05 2023, 6:00 pm UTC
    League
    Minnesota
    31
    @ Atlanta
    28
    Point SpreadAtlanta -3.5 -110
    LOSS
    Unit1.0
    +370
    6-2-1 in Last 9 MIN ATS Picks
    Analysis:

    We've got one team with a sizable QB downgrade for this game, and the other with what I believe is a QB upgrade. The Falcons should've gone to Taylor Heinicke much earlier, and he should prove better than Desmond Ridder here, even without Drake London to throw to. The Vikings have no run game, no Kirk Cousins, an average 'D' at best ... it's difficult to see what they bring to the table. Lay the points.

    Pick Made: Nov 05, 4:20 pm UTC
    Oct 23 2023, 12:20 am UTC
    League
    Miami
    17
    @ Philadelphia
    31
    Point SpreadPhiladelphia -3 -105
    WIN
    Unit1.0
    +575
    8-2 in Last 10 PHI ATS Picks
    Analysis:

    No team has been more impressive so far this season than the Dolphins, but their five wins came over teams that are a combined 5-24. The one team currently above .500 that they faced beat them. The Eagles have somewhat sleepwalked to a 5-1 start, but coming off their first loss and facing a serious threat at home in prime time, look for Philly to wake up and look more like last season. Lay the points.

    Pick Made: Oct 22, 3:51 am UTC
    Oct 22 2023, 5:00 pm UTC
    League
    Detroit
    6
    @ Baltimore
    38
    Point SpreadBaltimore -3 -105
    WIN
    Unit1.0
    +585
    8-2 in Last 10 DET ATS Picks
    Analysis:

    The Lions are 5-1 ATS and Jared Goff, normally a QB to back indoors and fade outside, already has three outdoor wins under his belt this season. However, after perfect weather in those games, here we've got expected strong winds and even a chance (25%) of rain. No David Montgomery means Detroit must lean on a not-100% Jahmyr Gibbs. Lay the points.

    Pick Made: Oct 22, 4:15 am UTC
    Oct 17 2023, 12:15 am UTC
    League
    Dallas
    20
    @ L.A. Chargers
    17
    Point SpreadL.A. Chargers +2 -112
    LOSS
    Unit1.0
    +274
    6-3 in Last 9 LAC ATS Picks
    Analysis:

    The Cowboys are coming off a bad loss, but that doesn't mean they can't still be overrated. Their three wins were over the Pats and the two N.Y. teams (a combined 5-13). We're now six weeks into Mike McCarthy calling their plays, while Kellen Moore's calling them for the Chargers -- sending those offenses in opposite directions. L.A. gets Austin Ekeler back, and their defensive numbers are skewed after facing the Dolphins and the Vikings with Justin Jefferson in their first four games. Grab the points here.

    Pick Made: Oct 16, 8:52 pm UTC
    Oct 15 2023, 5:00 pm UTC
    League
    New Orleans
    13
    @ Houston
    20
    Point SpreadNew Orleans -1.5 -110
    LOSS
    Unit1.0
    +290
    4-1 in Last 5 NO ATS Picks
    Analysis:

    C.J. Stroud has been even better than anticipated, but the fact he still hasn’t thrown an interception hasn’t been all due to great play — the rookie could’ve been picked a few times last week, but had luck and slippery Falcons fingers on his side. The law of averages says that won't continue, and when's a more likely week for Stroud to make some rookie plays than against a dominating Saints defense? Ride with the stronger team in a game with a small spread.

    Pick Made: Oct 15, 3:23 pm UTC
    Oct 01 2023, 5:00 pm UTC
    League
    Baltimore
    28
    @ Cleveland
    3
    Point SpreadCleveland -2.5 -110
    LOSS
    Unit1.0
    Analysis:

    Grabbing the points in any AFC North matchup is normally advisable, but I'm going to keep backing this Browns defense. The Ravens, who continue to be banged-up at multiple positions, couldn't score 20 at home last week in a loss to the Colts, and now they face Jim Schwartz's game-wrecking 'D' in Cleveland. Lay the points.

    Pick Made: Oct 01, 1:58 am UTC
    Oct 01 2023, 5:00 pm UTC
    League
    L.A. Rams
    29
    @ Indianapolis
    23
    Point SpreadL.A. Rams +1 -115
    WIN
    Unit1.0
    +395
    6-2 in Last 8 LAR ATS Picks
    Analysis:

    Sean McVay has the baby Rams much feistier than expected. The QB matchup here is Matthew Stafford vs. a rookie with 1 TD pass in his NFL career. The coaching matchup here is Sean McVay vs. a rookie head coach whose two career wins came over the depleted Texans and depleted Ravens. Grab the point.

    Pick Made: Oct 01, 1:11 am UTC
    Sep 26 2023, 12:15 am UTC
    League
    L.A. Rams
    16
    @ Cincinnati
    19
    Point SpreadL.A. Rams +2.5 +100
    LOSS
    Unit1.0
    +395
    6-2 in Last 8 LAR ATS Picks
    Analysis:

    If Joe Burrow sits, we get free points before the line moves. If he plays, we fade a banged-up Burrow who looked bad the first two weeks. Regardless, the Rams are feisty, winning by 17 in Seattle in Week 1 as they sit 2-0 ATS. Grab the points here.

    Pick Made: Sep 24, 5:14 am UTC
    Sep 24 2023, 5:00 pm UTC
    League
    Tennessee
    3
    @ Cleveland
    27
    Point SpreadCleveland -3.5 +100
    WIN
    Unit1.0
    +664
    11-4 in Last 15 TEN ATS Picks
    Analysis:

    The Browns defense has yet to allow an opposing offense inside its 30-yard line. You can make a case it's one of the three best defenses in the league, and now they get Ryan Tannehill behind a bad O-line. Mike Vrabel is normally great to take as a dog, but I think the Browns rally here in the aftermath of losing Nick Chubb. Lay the points.

    Pick Made: Sep 24, 4:54 am UTC
    Sep 17 2023, 5:00 pm UTC
    League
    Baltimore
    27
    @ Cincinnati
    24
    Point SpreadCincinnati -3 -115
    LOSS
    Unit1.0
    +262
    7-4 in Last 11 CIN ATS Picks
    Analysis:

    Chalk up the Bengals' embarrassing Week 1 loss to Joe Burrow starting slow and a Browns defense that's no joke. Expect a Cincy bounce-back at home in Week 2. With four Ravens starters out (Ronnie Stanley and Tyler Linderbaum off the O-line, Marlon Humphrey and Marcus Williams in the defensive backfield) the edge goes to the talented Bengals. Lay the field goal.

    Pick Made: Sep 17, 4:03 am UTC