Circa Survivor Articles: Strategy Tips For The World's Toughest NFL Survivor Contest

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Circa Survivor Week 18 Strategy & Picks (2025)

by Jason Lisk - Jan 2, 2026

We cover Circa Survivor Week 18 picks and strategy, where six entries are one win away from capturing the prize.

Circa Survivor Strategy

Holiday Week and Other Future Week EV Calculators Now Available

by Jason Lisk - Nov 14, 2025

We have upgraded our Data Grid and EV Calculators so you can see future weeks as well, and run your own calculations in the EV Calculator.

How We Set Future Win Odds in Season Planner & Optimal Path Tools

by Jason Lisk - Oct 13, 2025

Learn how we estimate future win odds for our Season Planner & Optimal Path tools in NFL Survivor and the blended ratings behind them.

Circa Survivor: How to Value Your Entry & Exit Strategies

by Jason Lisk - Sep 22, 2025

Learn to value your Circa Survivor entry, gauge future value, and decide when to hold, sell, or hedge for maximum equity.

How to Navigate Sharp NFL Survivor Pools (Like Circa Survivor)

by Jason Lisk - Sep 22, 2025

Learn tactics for sharp NFL survivor pools like Circa: counter sharp fades, plan holiday slates, and balance EV, FV, and popularity.

The Smart Way to Play Multiple Entries in Circa Survivor

by Jason Lisk - Sep 22, 2025

Learn how to manage multiple entries in Circa Survivor. Balance risk, adapt strategy, and boost your odds in the NFL’s biggest survivor pool.

Circa Survivor Strategy: Smart Planning for the Largest NFL Survivor Contest

by Jason Lisk - Sep 22, 2025

Circa Survivor strategy essentials to help you play smarter: EV, future value, contrarian picks, and pool size tactics.

Video: Track Your Circa Survivor Entries and Pick History

by Jason Lisk - Sep 12, 2025

We have launched a new feature that allows you to load any entry directly from the 2025 Circa Survivor contest.

Max Survival vs. Max EV Paths: Why Underdogs Pop Up in Holiday Weeks

by Jason Lisk - Sep 10, 2025

Why would a Max EV path suggest an underdog in Circa Survivor? And how does it differ from the Max Survival Optimal Path?

Circa Survivor 2024 Recap: What We Got Right in Our Advice

by Spencer Limbach - Sep 3, 2025

See what we got right in Circa Survivor 2024: items like future value, field behavior, and strategies that helped players advance.

Circa Survivor Strategy Guide Overview

by Jason Lisk - Sep 1, 2025

We went in depth into reviewing the Circa Survivor contest, reviewing past results and strategies to consider for 2025.

2025 Pick Analysis

Circa Survivor Week 18 Strategy & Picks (2025)

by Jason Lisk - Jan 2, 2026

We cover Circa Survivor Week 18 picks and strategy, where six entries are one win away from capturing the prize.

Circa Survivor Week 17 Strategy & Picks (2025)

by Jason Lisk - Dec 24, 2025

We cover Circa Survivor Week 17 picks and strategy, looking at the Christmas Day and other choices for the final 10 entries.

Circa Survivor Week 16 Strategy & Picks (2025)

by Jason Lisk - Dec 18, 2025

We cover Circa Survivor Week 16 picks and strategy, looking at the final 10 entries and how they might pick.

Circa Survivor Week 15 Strategy & Picks (2025)

by Jason Lisk - Dec 12, 2025

We cover Circa Survivor Week 15 picks and strategy, looking at the final 10 entries and how they might pick.

Circa Survivor Week 14 Strategy & Picks (2025)

by Jason Lisk - Dec 5, 2025

We cover Circa Survivor Week 14 picks and strategy, recovering from the aftermath of a wild week and taking stock of the remaining 45 entries.

Circa Survivor Thanksgiving and Week 13 Strategy & Picks (2025)

by Jason Lisk - Nov 25, 2025

We run through Circa Survivor Week 13 picks and strategy, covering both sets of picks on the Thanksgiving and weekend schedule.

Circa Survivor Week 12 Strategy & Picks (2025)

by Jason Lisk - Nov 20, 2025

Week 12 Circa Survivor picks and strategy looks at a big decision point week with Baltimore, Detroit, and Seattle, as well as how this week fits in with San Francisco.

Circa Survivor Week 11 Strategy & Picks (2025)

by Jason Lisk - Nov 13, 2025

Week 11 Circa Survivor picks and strategy focuses on New England, Green Bay, the C.J. Stroud question for Houston, and all the other survivor options for those that need to look elsewhere.

Circa Survivor Week 10 Strategy & Picks (2025)

by Jason Lisk - Nov 4, 2025

Week 10 Circa Survivor picks and strategy. See why the Panthers are relevant and how the Broncos, Bills, and Seahawks factor into the mix.

Circa Survivor Week 9 Strategy & Picks (2025)

by Jason Lisk - Oct 30, 2025

We cover Circa Survivor Week 9 strategy and picks, where the Rams, Packers, and Chargers should dominate the picks in the contest.

Circa Survivor Week 8 Strategy & Picks (2025)

by Jason Lisk - Oct 23, 2025

We cover Circa Survivor Week 8 strategy and picks, covering the most popular options and potential picks to consider, and also discuss Circa Grandissimo strategy.

Circa Survivor Week 7 Strategy & Picks (2025)

by Jason Lisk - Oct 16, 2025

We run through Circa Survivor Week 7 strategy and picks, covering the most popular options and potential +EV spots worth considering.

Circa Survivor Week 6 Strategy & Picks (2025)

by Jason Lisk - Oct 9, 2025

We run through Circa Survivor Week 6 strategy and picks, covering the most popular options and potential +EV spots worth considering.

Circa Survivor Week 5 Strategy & Picks (2025)

by Jason Lisk - Oct 2, 2025

We run through Circa Survivor Week 5 strategy and picks, covering the most popular options and potential +EV spots worth considering.

Video: Circa Survivor Strategy Show (Week 5)

by Spencer Limbach - Oct 2, 2025

Spencer Limbach and Jason Lisk run through everything you need to know for Circa Survivor picks and strategy for Week 5.

Circa Survivor Week 4 Strategy & Picks (2025)

by Jason Lisk - Sep 25, 2025

Circa Survivor Week 4 has Buffalo and others on our minds. Full pick projections, portfolio strategy, and future value team insights.

Video: Circa Survivor Strategy Show (Week 4)

by Spencer Limbach - Sep 25, 2025

Spencer Limbach and Jason Lisk run through everything you need to know for Circa Survivor strategy and picks for Week 4.

Circa Survivor Week 3 Strategy & Picks (2025)

by Jason Lisk - Sep 19, 2025

Circa Survivor Week 3 has us sleepless as we think about Seattle, and which way to go with strategy. Plus pick projections and portfolio thoughts.

Video: Circa Survivor Strategy Show (Week 3)

by Spencer Limbach - Sep 19, 2025

Week 3 Circa Survivor picks and strategy. Seahawks, Bills, Packers, and more analyzed for win odds, popularity, and future value.

Circa Survivor Week 2 Strategy & Picks (2025)

by Jason Lisk - Sep 11, 2025

Circa Survivor Week 2 presents strategy questions on Baltimore. We start there to break down this week's popularity, future value, and portfolio approaches.

Circa Survivor Week 1 Strategy & Picks (2025)

by Jason Lisk - Sep 4, 2025

Breaking down Circa Survivor Week 1 strategy for 2025. Pick popularity, future value, and portfolio approaches to survive early.