NFL Survivor Pool Picks
Check this page weekly during the NFL season for weekly content to help win your NFL Survivor Pool. This exciting NFL betting contest goes by many names other than Survivor as some call it Suicide Pool, Eliminator Pool or Last Man Standing Pool, but Doc's will offer advice and predictions from a former winner every week of the pro football season. Doc's Sports will recommend the best teams to pick each week for your Survivor Pool and we will give the best analysis of anyone on the Internet. Also, check out our Expert NFL Picks page for predictions on every single game every week of the NFL schedule.
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NFL Survivor Pool Picks Week 9: Advice and Predictions
by Spencer Toth - 10/29/2024
The second half of the NFL season is now upon us, as staying alive in your survivor pool becomes an increasingly difficult task. There were some major upsets last week, with the Ravens (-8.5) and Jets (-7) both losing outright to the lowly Browns and Jets. We correctly avoided the Ravens and left the Jets way down the list, ensuring another successful week this season.
NFL Survivor Pool Picks Week 8: Advice and Predictions
by Spencer Toth - 10/22/2024
All six 4+ point favorites won outright in Week 7, ensuring a large majority of alive survivor pool entries made it another week. It’s no surprise to see the top five picks from last week all win, and our official pick of the Washington Commanders did so without a sweat. The halfway point of the season is fast approaching, and the survivor pool strategy has changed.
NFL Survivor Pool Picks Week 7: Advice and Predictions
by Spencer Toth - 10/15/2024
After a season full of upsets, some normality was restored in Week 6. Favorites went a perfect 14-0 straight up, keeping most of the remaining survivor pool entries still alive. It is no surprise to see that our top five selections last week had no problems getting the outright win, and four of the five covered the spread in the process. Our top pick, the Houston Texans, made quick work of the New England Patriots, demolishing them, 41-21.
NFL Survivor Pool Picks Week 6: Advice and Predictions
by Spencer Toth - 10/8/2024
The 2024-25 NFL season has been one of the most difficult seasons for survivor pools in recent memory. The underdogs were ripping off upset after upset to begin the season and have shown no signs of slowing down. The two biggest underdogs of Week 5, the Giants (+6.5) and Cardinals (+7.5), both upset the Seahawks and 49ers, respectively. We correctly faded the 49ers last week, putting the Commanders, Chiefs, and Ravens ahead of them in our power rankings.
NFL Survivor Pool Picks Week 5: Advice and Predictions
by Spencer Toth - 10/1/2024
Surviving an entire NFL season is one of the most lucrative achievements a bettor can obtain. It requires selecting a winner each week in the NFL without repeating selections over the course of the season. Less than 5% of survivor pool entries are still alive after Week 2 and Week 3 saw so many heavy favorites lose outright. Last week, there were only 4 teams with 5+ point spreads, with the Jets (-7) being the only team not to win outright.
NFL Survivor Pool Picks Week 4: Advice and Predictions
by Spencer Toth - 9/24/2024
The first three weeks of survivor pools this season have been devastating. In most leagues, around 5% of entries are still alive, after the heavy favorites got upset over and over again in the first three weeks of the season. Favorites of 5.5 or more points, which are usually popular survivor pool picks, are just 6-10 this season. That is not their against the spread record, which is 2-14, but their straight up moneyline record.
NFL Survivor Pool Picks Week 3: Advice and Predictions
by Spencer Toth - 9/17/2024
The first two weeks have been quite the roller coaster in survivor pools, with more than half the entries being eliminated. The biggest favorites of Week 2 were the Ravens (-9.5), Lions (-7), Chargers (-6.5), Cowboys (-6.5), Texans (-6.5), Eagles (-6) and 49ers (-6). Only the Chargers and Texans won in that list, with the other five heavy favorites being outright upset in Week 2.
NFL Survivor Pool Picks Week 2: Advice and Predictions
by Spencer Toth - 9/10/2024
The first week of your NFL survivor pool is in the books, and it did not come without a major upset, eliminating up to 40% of your survivor pool entries. The Cincinnati Bengals were the most popular Week 1 choice, but they were upset in a big way by the New England Patriots. As we highlighted in last week's article, the return from injury for Joe Burrow left far too many question marks to put our survivor pool lives in his hands.
NFL Survivor Pool Picks Week 1: Advice and Predictions
by Spencer Toth - 9/3/2024
The survivor pool can be one of the most exciting methods of betting on the NFL. Survivor pools have been around since before the days of single game betting, as their simple -- yet challenging -- format has made them a staple of the NFL. The concept is simple: Each week, select one team to win outright on the moneyline. It doesn’t matter the odds or spread, as long as the team you selected wins, you ‘survive’ and move on to the next week. However, there is a catch. You can only select each team once per season, and once you use a team, there is no way to get them back. In the opening week of the NFL season, all 32 teams are available for selection. Let’s say you take the Kansas City Chiefs to win, in week 2, you will only have 31 teams remaining to choose from. The first few weeks can be straightforward.
NFL Survivor Pool Picks Week 18: Advice and Predictions
by Spencer Toth - 1/3/2024
We are into the final week of the NFL season. And if you are still alive in your survivor pool, congratulations. You have just one final test awaiting you in Week 18, and you've found the right place to get you all the info you need to surpass this final obstacle. Last week, 10 of our top 11 picks all won outright, including our most confident pick (49ers over Washington) and our official play of the week (Browns over Jets).
NFL Survivor Pool Picks Week 17: Advice and Predictions
by Spencer Toth - 12/27/2023
Surviving an entire NFL season is no easy task. And with 16 teams already used, these final weeks can be the most difficult to navigate. Last week, we had saved the Eagles all season and finally cashed in on what was an easy victory over the New York Giants. This week, there are few safe options still available on the board, and here are my top survivor pool picks, ranked from most to least confident for Week 17.
NFL Survivor Pool Picks Week 16: Advice and Predictions
by Spencer Toth - 12/20/2023
There are just 3 weeks to go in NFL survivor pools, and the number of surviving entries is dwindling. Last week, we had a sweat-free victory, as the Las Vegas Raiders made easy work of the Chargers, winning 63-21. Our other top 3 choices in the Chiefs (-9.5), 49ers (-13.5), and Rams (-6.5) all cruised to victory, in what was a solid week for most survivor pool entries. The Eagles were the biggest favorite to lose, at a mediocre (-4), as most of the favorites took care of business with playoff positioning on the line.
NFL Survivor Pool Picks Week 15: Advice and Predictions
by Spencer Toth - 12/13/2023
If you survived last week’s massacre, you are probably one of the few lone survivors remaining in your pool. Four of the 6 biggest favorites from Week 14 lost outright, as the Dolphins (-14.5), Packers (-6.5), Steelers (-6), and Texans (-5.5) all lost outright to vastly inferior opposition. We managed to avoid the Steelers in our selections last week, but the Texans and Dolphins were 2 of our top 4 picks, with the victorious 49ers and Ravens rounding out the best selections. In Week 15, the safe, available options are limited, but there are still some quality options on the board, and here are your Week 15 survivor pool picks, ranked from most to least confident.
NFL Survivor Pool Picks Week 14: Advice and Predictions
by Spencer Toth - 12/6/2023
There are just 5 weeks to go in the regular season. And with nearly half the teams eliminated, the safe choices for survivor pools are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Last week, five of our top six selections won outright, with the Jacksonville Jaguars being the lone blemish, after Trevor Lawrence suffered an injury in the defeat. In Week 14, there are only two spreads sitting at more than 7 points, but there are plenty of other secure options available to keep you alive. Here are the top survivor pool picks, ranked from most to least confident.
NFL Survivor Pool Picks Week 13: Advice and Predictions
by Spencer Toth - 11/29/2023
It has been a successful Survivor Pool season, but we were eliminated in Week 12 after Joshua Dobbs and the Vikings turned the ball over 4 times against the Bears. Nevertheless, there are still plenty of entries left at this late stage of the season, and navigating a difficult final stretch will not be an easy task. The Chiefs, Dolphins, and Cowboys all won as 9+ point favorites in Week 12. And with a similar set of heavy favorites available this week, we may have to dip down our rankings to find a suitable selection. Here are the Week 13 Survivor pool picks, ranked from most to least confident.
NFL Survivor Pool Picks Week 12: Advice and Predictions
by Spencer Toth - 11/21/2023
That was a sweat. The Lions came extremely close to ruining our survivor pool dreams, as they had to overcome a 12-point deficit in the final four minutes of the 4th quarter to secure a victory over the Chicago Bears. There are just 7 weeks left in the regular season, and the goal of surviving is starting to feel tangible. The Lions held on for a narrow victory, with 4 of the 5 double digit favorites securing the outright win. The Washington Commanders inevitably ended some survivor pools, as they lost outright as 10-point favorites over the New York Giants.
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.
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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.