NFL Survivor Pool Picks
NFL Survivor Pool Picks Week 11: Advice and Predictions
by Spencer Toth - 11/15/2023
There are just 8 weeks to go in the regular season, and the number of surviving entries in your pool are certainly dwindling. If you’ve alive at this late stage of the season, which you are if you’ve been tailing this column, congratulations. However, we still have a long way to go before lifting the ultimate prize. Last week, we selected the Cowboys as 16.5-point favorites. There was never doubt on the outcome, as they steamrolled the Giants 49-17 in Week 10. The Bills, Bengals, and Ravens all lost as 6+ point favorites, which hopefully eliminated some of your remaining opposition. Here are the top picks for Week 11, ranked from most to least confident.
NFL Survivor Pool Picks Week 10: Advice and Predictions
by Spencer Toth - 11/7/2023
We’re halfway there. With just 9 weeks to go in the NFL season, we’ve officially reached the halfway point with 9 weeks in the rearview mirror. If you are still alive, which you should be if you’ve been following this column, the job is not done yet. However, with the number of surviving teams dwindling, we’re in a great position to take home a large chunk of change at the season’s end. Last week, we selected the Saints to get the job done against the Bears. And while it was a sweatier watch than expected, we survived another week.
NFL Survivor Pool Picks Week 9: Advice and Predictions
by Spencer Toth - 11/1/2023
Eight weeks down, 9 weeks to go. We had a sweat free week as the Ravens swatted aside the Cardinals in a one-sided affair, keeping us alive for another week in the survivor pool. By this stage of the season, the reliable options are gradually running out, forcing the strategic aspect to come into play. Last week, 7 of my top 8 choices all lived to see another day, with the Chiefs coming in as the biggest upset of the week against Denver.
NFL Survivor Pool Picks Week 8: Advice and Predictions
by Spencer Toth - 10/24/2023
Another week down. We have completed 7 weeks and have 11 to go as we survive another week. The Seattle Seahawks made easy work in their 20-10 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 7, keeping our survival pool entry alive. The Buffalo Bills took the biggest upset as 7.5-point favorites. And while they were my top pick of the week, we had already used them in Week 2, and took the Seahawks instead. The 49ers also killed many survivor pool entries as 7-point favorites in their outright loss to the Vikings. However, it is now time to look at the plethora of solid options available in Week 8. Here are the top survivor pool picks, ranked from most to least confident for Week 8.
NFL Survivor Pool Picks Week 7: Advice and Predictions
by Spencer Toth - 10/17/2023
We survive another week and are rapidly approaching the midway point of the season. Many survivor pools were killed in Week 6, as the Eagles (-6.5) and 49ers (-9.5) both lost their first game of the season to Zach Wilson and P.J. Walker, respectively. We selected the Rams as 7-point favorites over the Cardinals, and it was a sweat free 26-9 victory as we stayed alive. All 4 of our top selections won outright, and I correctly stayed away from the Eagles as they were all the way down at 8th on my list in Week 6.
NFL Survivor Pool Picks Week 6: Advice and Predictions
by Spencer Toth - 10/11/2023
Surviving an entire NFL season is no easy task, with 3/4 of entries usually eliminated by this stage of the season. It requires patience, planning, and a little bit of luck along the way. We have managed to survive another week in the gauntlet, as the Miami Dolphins made it look easy against the New York Giants. The biggest losers of the week were the Commanders (-6.5), Bills (-5.5), and Ravens (-4.5), who all lost as substantial favorites. Five of my top 6 plays from last week won, as I correctly identified the upset potential for the Jaguars and Steelers. Here are this week’s best survivor picks, ranked from most to least confident.
NFL Survivor Pool Picks Week 5: Advice and Predictions
by Spencer Toth - 10/4/2023
Four weeks down, 14 to go. Navigating an entire NFL season in a survivor pool is a very difficult task, which only gets harder as the season goes on. It requires patience, timing, and a little bit of luck along the way. In week 4, the biggest favorites all won outright, with the 49ers, Cowboys, Chiefs, Chargers, and Vikings all getting it done as 5+ point favorites. We survived as the 49ers easily swatted aside the Cardinals, ensuring we live to see another day. Additionally, my top 7 picks all won. Therefore, if you tailed one of my best bets last week, you are still alive too. Here are my survivor pool picks ranked from most to least confident for Week 5.
NFL Survivor Pool Picks Week 4: Advice and Predictions
by Spencer Toth - 9/26/2023
I hope you survived. Week 3 is now behind us, and some of the heaviest favorites lost, killing the survivor pool dream for millions across the country. The Cowboys (-12.5), Ravens (-8), and Jaguars (-8) all lost outright, but we had a seat free Week 3, as we took the Chiefs, who stomped on the Bears, 41-10. The 49ers were the only other 7+ point favorite to win outright, as they easily took down the Giants on Thursday Night Football. The favorites went 9-7 outright, and all 9 favorites who won, also covered the spread in Week 3. Three weeks down, 16 to go. Let’s dive into the Week 4 survivor picks, ranked from most to least confident.
NFL Survivor Pool Picks Week 3: Advice and Predictions
by Spencer Toth - 9/19/2023
Week 2 is in the books, and we stay alive. The NFL avoided any massive upsets as the 5.5-point underdog Seahawks were the biggest outright winner of the week. Favorites went 11-5 straight up and 5-8-3 ATS, as the bookies absolutely nailed the Week 2 lines. Our top 4 picks from last week were the Bills, Cowboys, Giants, and Eagles, all of which won, but the Giants certainly made it a nailbiter. Two weeks down, 16 weeks to go. Here are the NFL Week 3 survivor pool picks ranked from most to least confident.
NFL Survivor Pool Picks Week 2: Advice and Predictions
by Spencer Toth - 9/12/2023
A wild Week 1 is in the books. The NFL never disappoints, as there was plenty of action on the opening slate. Favorites went just 8-8 straight up and 6-10 ATS, causing a few survivor pools to end early. Three of the five largest favorites lost outright, as the Chiefs (-6.5), Vikings (-6), and Seahawks (-5) didn’t get the job done in Week 1. Fortunately for us, our top 3 plays were the Ravens, Commanders, and Jaguars, who all won with ease.
NFL Survivor Pool Picks Week 1: Advice and Predictions
by Spencer Toth - 9/4/2023
The NFL season is finally kicking off, and with it comes a wide variety of wagering options. There are few better feelings than surviving a grueling season in a survivor pool. Unlike many other forms of sports betting, in a survivor pool you simply select one team to win each week, but there’s a catch. Once you select a team, let’s say the Chiefs in Week 1, you can no longer select the Chiefs for the rest of the season. The first few weeks can be straightforward, while you still have everyone as an option. However, as the season winds down, selecting a fresh winner each week becomes increasingly more difficult. The nature of a survivor pool is quite simple, but the complex strategies at play ensure few survive all 18 weeks. I will be breaking down the best bets each week so make sure you return next week for what will eventually be season-saving advice. Here are the matchups ranked from strongest to weakest for Week 1.
2023 NFL Survivor Pool Primer: What to Expect with Weekly Picks
by Joey House - 6/27/2023
Welcome to Doc's Sports, your destination for expert NFL Survivor Pool picks! If you're a football fan looking to create more excitement for your weekend football viewing pleasure without risking little Johnny's college fund, a Survivor Pool could be the perfect balance of excitement and risk.
NFL Survivor Pool Picks Week 18: Advice and Predictions
by Sean Barnard - 1/4/2023
The light at the end of the NFL tunnel is here, and everyone who is still in their survivor pool deserves some massive credit. With everything on the line in Week 18, and more than half of the teams already chosen, it is a difficult situation. There is plenty on the line for several teams, and it also is worth keeping an eye on which teams might consider resting their starters. With this in mind, here are the Week 18 games ranked from strongest to weakest for the season finale.
NFL Survivor Pool Picks Week 17: Advice and Predictions
by Sean Barnard - 12/29/2022
The race to complete a survivor pool is heating up, and the finish line is in sight. Congratulations if you have made it this far, as your choices are undoubtedly becoming more difficult. In Week 16, favorites went 10-6 straight up and 8-7-1 against the spread. There are several tight playoff races still occurring as teams have plenty to play for with the season winding down. With that in mind, let’s look at the Week 17 slate with each game ranked from strongest to weakest.
NFL Survivor Pool Picks Week 16: Advice and Predictions
by Sean Barnard - 12/21/2022
The NFL season is winding down, as teams make their final push for the playoffs. This week’s slate has an odd schedule as the Christmas holiday shifted things around. Most of the games are set to kick off on Saturday, although there will be a few Christmas Day games as well. In Week 15, favorites went 11-5 straight up but just 5-10-1 against the spread. If you are still alive in your survivor pool, you deserve a ton of credit and are undoubtedly running low on options. Here is a look at the Week 16 slate and the top survivor pool selections ranked from strongest to weakest.
NFL Survivor Pool Picks Week 15: Advice and Predictions
by Sean Barnard - 12/14/2022
With the NFL season winding down, each team is looking to put their final statements on the season. For some teams, their goals are still well within reach, while others have shifted gears to looking ahead to next year. All 32 teams have completed their bye weeks, so there will be a full slate of games for the remainder of the season. Favorites went 9-4 straight up and 7-6 against the spread in Week 14. Your choices for the survivor pool are surely winding down, but here are the best game picks ranked from strongest to weakest for Week 15.
NFL Survivor Pool Picks Week 14: Advice and Predictions
by Sean Barnard - 12/7/2022
It was a hectic Week 13 of football that included favorites going 11-3-1 straight up but just 8-7 against the spread. There is still plenty up in the air during the final weeks of the season, as four of the eight divisions are separated by a game or less. This is the final week of byes as the Falcons, Bears, Packers, Colts, Saints, and Commanders will each be taking the week off.
NFL Survivor Pool Picks Week 13: Advice and Predictions
by Sean Barnard - 11/30/2022
Favorites went 11-5 on the moneyline but just 7-8-1 against the spread in Week 12. It was an eventful stretch of football that included three Thanksgiving games and several matchups on Sunday that went down to the wire. Many teams are in the process of clinching a playoff berth as the home stretch of the season has arrived. The Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers will each be on their bye week, taking them away from your options to pick. Choosing a winner continues to get more difficult, and here are the best choices for your survivor pool picks are ranked below from strongest to weakest.
NFL Survivor Pool Picks Week 12: Advice and Predictions
by Sean Barnard - 11/22/2022
The biggest football holiday of the year is here to coincide with Week 12 of the NFL season. The Thanksgiving slate is packed with three games to kick off this week in which no teams will be on their bye week. This gives survivor pool participants as many choices as possible as they look to keep the streak going. Many teams have a lot to play for as the playoff picture is beginning to shape up. In Week 11, favorites went 10-4 straight up but just 5-8-1 against the spread. With the end of the season in sight, here are the top NFL Week 12 survivor pool picks ranked from strongest to weakest.
NFL Survivor Pool Picks Week 11: Advice and Predictions
by Sean Barnard - 11/16/2022
There were some notable changes in Week 10, as there are no longer any undefeated teams in the NFL following the Philadelphia Eagles’ loss at the hands of the Washington Commanders. A flurry of injuries also has hit the NFL with the season now past its halfway point. Favorites went 6-8 outright but 5-9 against the spread last week. Looking ahead at the Week 11 slate, the Jaguars, Dolphins, Seahawks, and Buccaneers will each be taking their turn on the bye week. Here is a look at the teams that will play with the best survivor pool picks ranked from strongest to weakest.
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FAQs
What are NFL Survivor Pool Picks
NFL Survivor Pool Picks are selections released by reputable sources, such as Doc's Sports, for the survivor pool that you are in. For over half a century, Doc's has been a leader in the gambling information industry, and utilizing their NFL Survivor Pool Picks can greatly increase your chances of winning your pool. Doc's NFL survivor pool picks will normally be released between Tuesday and Thursday each week of the NFL season and will give a ranked list of the strongest picks for the week.
What are the Basic Rules for NFL Football Survivor Contests?
NFL Football Survivor Pools usually follow this basic format:
1. Team Selection: Each week participants select one NFL team that they believe is most likely to win their game. The catch is, once that team has been used, it cannot be used for the rest of the season.
2. Winning Requirements: To survive and advance each week, your selected team must win. Ties and losses eliminate you from the contest. This is where the strategy comes into play, because if you use the best selections early on, later in the season you're left with less talented squads to choose from.
3. Last Person Standing: Each week the field is reduced until just one participant is remaining. This means successfully picking a winner until you are the last player left.
4. Contest Duration: Leagues usually last the duration of the football season, although some use a playoff format where the top portion of the league continues to play until the last person is standing.
5. Tiebreakers: In the event of a tie among players, tiebreakers such as total points scored or the record of the last team picked can be used to determine a winner.
It's important to note that each league is different and it is vital to understand all of the rules and nuances of your league. For example, some survivor pools use the point spread for the game to determine the winner, while there are other pools where you simply must pick the winner of the game.
What is a Survivor Pool Grid?
A survivor pool grid is a visual representation, usually in the form of a chart, that tracks the competitors and the teams they used each week. It provides transparency for the integrity of the group.
What is the Circa Survivor Pool?
The Circa Survivor Pool is renowned for being one of the largest and most prestigious survivor pools, with a buy-in of $10,000. It attracts significant attention due to its immense prize pool, often reaching millions of dollars. In 2022, a staggering 6,133 participants joined the pool, competing for a prize pool of $6.13 million.
What is the DraftKings Survivor Pool?
DraftKings offers many different Survivor Pools, but two in particular gain wide attention. The first, with a prize pool of $30,000, is incredibly popular because of the free entry fee. The other is a $1 million guarantee, for an entry fee of $100. The free contest only allows you one entry, while the $100 tourney has a cap of 10 entries.
What is an NFL Survivor Loser Pool?
These types of pools, also known as Loser Pools or Reverse Survivor Pools, offer a unique twist on the Survivor Pool concept by forcing the contestant to pick one team that loses every week. Once you pick a team that wins, you are eliminated from the contest. The last person remaining that has picked a loser in each game is declared the winner. Also, some second-chance pools are called "loser pools". If many contestants are eliminated early in the season because of a plethora of upsets, the pool runner might create a second pool called a loser pool.
What is an NFL Confidence Pool?
An NFL Confidence Pool is a popular type of football pool where participants assign confidence points to the predicted straight-up winners of the NFL games for that particular week. The points range from 1 (least confident) to the highest number of games for the week. Participants pick based on their varying levels of certainty to the winners of the week's game. Doc's also offers free NFL confidence pool picks each week throughout the pro football season.
What are NFL Office Pool Picks?
NFL office pool picks are ATS picks for every game for each week of the pro football season. Many office pools ask competitors to pick every game against the spread each week. Doc's Sports offers free NFL office pool picks every week of the pro football season. Some office pools require contestants to pick a certain number of games each week. One popular variation is for players to pick five games each week ATS, which follows the model of many of the top pickem contests in Las Vegas.