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How to Win NFL Playoffs Survivor Pools & Knockout Pools

Our strategy guide for winning NFL playoff survivor pools walks you through key topics and insights that maximize your edge.

Circa Survivor Rest of Year Outlook (2024)

The final Circa Survivor article for 2024 looks at the remaining teams and which teams are likely to be in consideration as picks.

Circa Survivor Thanksgiving Week Breakdown (2024)

A detailed breakdown of Week 13 Circa Survivor for 2024, which includes both the Thanksgiving picks and the games that follow.

Circa Survivor Week 12 Breakdown (2024)

We dive into Week 12 of the 2024 Circa Survivor contest, focusing on pick popularity, future value and pick strategy.

Circa Survivor Week 11 Breakdown (2024)

We dive into Week 11 of the 2024 Circa Survivor contest, focusing on pick popularity, future value and pick strategy.

Circa Survivor Week 10 Breakdown (2024)

We dive into Week 10 of the 2024 Circa Survivor contest, focusing on pick popularity, future value and pick strategy.

Circa Survivor Week 9 Breakdown (2024)

We dive into Week 9 of the 2024 Circa Survivor contest, focusing on pick popularity, future value and pick strategy.

Circa Survivor Week 8 Breakdown (2024)

We dive into Week 8 of the 2024 Circa Survivor contest, focusing on pick popularity, future value and pick strategy.

Circa Survivor Week 7 Breakdown (2024)

We breakdown Week 7 of Circa Survivor, focusing on pick popularity, future value and pick strategy.

Circa Survivor Week 6 Breakdown (2024)

We breakdown Week 6 of Circa Survivor, focusing on pick popularity, future value and pick strategy.

Circa Survivor Week 5 Breakdown (2024)

We breakdown Week 5 of Circa Survivor, focusing on pick popularity, future value and pick strategy.

Circa Survivor Week 4 Breakdown (2024)

We breakdown Week 4 of Circa Survivor, focusing on pick popularity, future value and pick strategy.

Circa Survivor Week 3 Breakdown (2024)

We breakdown Week 3 of Circa Survivor, focusing on pick popularity, future value and pick strategy.

Circa Survivor Week 2 Breakdown (2024)

We breakdown Week 2 of Circa Survivor, focusing on pick popularity, future value and pick strategy.

NFL Survivor Week 1 Research: Looking at QB and Coach Factors

We do a deep dive into how teams have performed in Week 1 based on whether they have a new or returning coach and QB.

Circa Survivor Strategy, Part II: Team Future Value

We go through the 2024 season and rank teams into tiers based on projected future value for the Circa Survivor contest.

Circa Survivor Strategy, Part I: Thinking About Pick Popularity

We go through some of the data from last year's contest and discuss how to predict pick rates in Circa Survivor 2024.

Survivor Pool Strategy Guide: How to Win NFL Survivor Pools

Our strategy guide for winning NFL survivor pools walks you through key topics and insights that maximize your edge.

The Holy Trinity Of Survivor Pick Strategy Data

If you want to make the best survivor picks possible, you must keep three key pieces of information in mind.

Expected Value: What It Is & Why It Matters For Survivor Pool Picks

Expected Value is the measure by which we determine how valuable each survivor pick is, looking at just that week's info.

Future Value: What It Is & Why It Matters For Survivor Pool Picks

To win at survivor pools, you have to account for the future value of each potential team to know which ones are worth saving.

Balancing Expected Value And Future Value When Making NFL Survivor Picks

We go through some examples of situations involving Future Value and Expected Value and how our recommendations were made on those factors.

Setting Realistic Expectations For Winning NFL Survivor Pools

To have success in survivor pools, you need to have the right approach and mentality, and understand what expectations should be.

Want To Win Your NFL Survivor Pool? Don't Just Try To Survive

It may seem obvious to say that the goal of survivor is to win the pool, but many entries do not actually play with optimal strategy.

Why The Size Of Your NFL Survivor Pool Should Influence Your Picks

The size of your pool, and how many entries are left, are key strategic drivers when it comes to making optimal survivor decisions.

How The Rules Of NFL Survivor Pools Affect Optimal Pick Strategy

There are many different rules variations used in NFL survivor pools, and each variation brings with it different strategy wrinkles for maximizing your edge.

Playing Multiple Entries In NFL Survivor Pools: Implications & Strategy

If you have the opportunity, we recommend playing more than one survivor entry. We explain some strategy with multiple entries.

Predicting Circa Survivor Contest Pick Popularity for 2023

We go through some of the data from last year's contest and discuss how to predict pick rates in Circa Survivor 2023.

How to Play DraftKings Pro Football Millionaire Survivor Contest

Pick advice and strategy tips for the $1 million grand prize DraftKings Pro Football Millionaire Survivor contest in 2022.

NFL Survivor Research

2024 Pick Analysis

Survivor Pool Advice for 2025 NFL Playoff Pools

Picks, strategy, and analysis for 2024-25 NFL playoffs survivor pools, from the Wild Card round all the way through the Super Bowl.

Week 18 Survivor Picks Strategy & Advice (2024)

The Week 18 survivor pick options could range from Baltimore and Tampa Bay, to Atlanta, Indianapolis, or the Los Angeles Chargers.

Week 17 Survivor Picks Strategy & Advice (2024)

The Indianapolis Colts, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Los Angeles Rams move to the top of Week 17 survivor pick options.

Week 16 Survivor Picks Strategy & Advice (2024)

The Week 16 survivor pick options include three big favorites in the Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers, and Atlanta Falcons.

Week 15 Survivor Picks Strategy & Advice (2024)

The favorites keep winning of late in survivor pools. Will it continue in Week 15? We look at teams to consider for your survivor picks.

Week 14 Survivor Picks Strategy & Advice (2024)

We head to December and the survivor stretch run with our Week 14 survivor picks, where some new teams emerge.

Week 13 Survivor Picks Strategy & Advice (2024)

Be thankful if you are still alive for Week 13 survivor picks, where the Thanksgiving contests and the Chiefs on Friday are key games.

Week 12 Survivor Picks Strategy & Advice (2024)

Week 12 survivor picks turn to a Kansas City trip to Carolina, plus Houston, Washington, and Miami as pick options.

Week 11 Survivor Picks Strategy & Advice (2024)

Week 11 survivor picks start with Detroit, while Miami and an NFC North duo are also in survivor pick contention.

Week 10 Survivor Picks Strategy & Advice (2024)

Week 10 survivor picks have an AFC West flavor with the Chargers and Chiefs leading the way in popularity.

Week 9 Survivor Picks Strategy & Advice (2024)

Week 9 survivor picks have the Bengals and Eagles at the top of the popularity charts, coming off playing each other last week.

Week 8 Survivor Picks Strategy & Advice (2024)

Week 8 survivor picks have lots of big favorites to consider, including Detroit, Baltimore, and Kansas City.

Week 7 Survivor Picks Strategy & Advice (2024)

Week 7 survivor picks include Washington and Buffalo as the most popular options this week, plus a Jacksonville team in London.

Week 6 Survivor Picks Strategy & Advice (2024)

Week 6 survivor picks include the Eagles facing the struggling Browns, Houston on the road at New England, and the Falcons going to Carolina.

Week 5 Survivor Picks Strategy & Advice (2024)

Week 5 survivor pools look to some NFC West favorites in Seattle and San Francisco, in a difficult week with limited survivor pick options.

Week 4 Survivor Picks Strategy & Advice (2024)

Survivor pools have been wiped out after yet another crazy week. We dig through the rubble to look for your Week 4 Survivor Picks.

Week 3 Survivor Picks Strategy & Advice (2024)

Survivor pools have been taking a beating so far in 2024, so who should you consider in Week 3 to try to stay alive?

Week 2 Survivor Picks Strategy & Advice (2024)

The Week 2 survivor pick options include several contenders, but who makes sense for balancing value and the future?

Week 1 Survivor Picks Strategy & Advice (2024)

The Week 1 survivor picks for 2024 feature only one team favored by more than a touchdown, and some intriguing low future value options.

The Five Most Valuable Teams in 2024 NFL Survivor Pools

As we look ahead to the 2024 NFL Survivor schedule, here are five teams that are likely to be quite valuable in your pools.

Survivor Myths