Survivor Articles: Strategy Tips To Help Win Your Pool

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Week 1 NFL Survivor Picks Strategy & Advice (2026)

by Jason Lisk - Jul 6, 2026

Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season will likely come down to decisions about the Chargers, Jaguars, and Lions in NFL survivor pools.

Survivor Pool Strategy Guide: How to Win NFL Survivor Pools (2026)

by Jason Lisk - Jun 25, 2026

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

Splash Survivor Contest: A $21 Million NFL Survivor Pool Launches for 2026

by Brock Bormann - Jun 18, 2026

The Splash survivor contest is open for 2026 with a $21 million guaranteed prize pool — the largest yet, and one you can enter right from your phone. Here's how the format works, how it stacks up against Circa Survivor, and how to plan your way through 26 picks and eight double-pick weeks.

Top 10 NFL Survivor Bad Beats Ranked (Since 2010)

by Jason Lisk - May 27, 2026

We dig into the history books to find some of the worst NFL survivor losses you will ever see. Hopefully you did not have too many of these.

NFL Survivor Pool Rules Explained: Strikes, Buy-Backs, Multiple Picks and More

by Jason Lisk - May 14, 2026

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

The Holy Trinity Of Survivor Pick Strategy Data

by Jason Lisk - May 14, 2026

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

Survivor Pool Strategy

Survivor Pool Strategy Guide: How to Win NFL Survivor Pools (2026)

by Jason Lisk - Jun 25, 2026

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

Are You Playing the Right Survivor Strategy for Your Pool Size?

by Jason Lisk - May 26, 2026

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

Why Most Survivor Players Are Optimizing for the Wrong Thing

by Jason Lisk - May 14, 2026

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.

The Right Way to Think About Saving Teams in NFL Survivor Pools

by Jason Lisk - May 14, 2026

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

NFL Survivor Pool Rules Explained: Strikes, Buy-Backs, Multiple Picks and More

by Jason Lisk - May 14, 2026

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

The Holy Trinity Of Survivor Pick Strategy Data

by Jason Lisk - May 14, 2026

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

How to Choose When Your Best Survivor Pick Now Could Hurt You Later

by Jason Lisk - May 8, 2026

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

The Case for Playing Multiple NFL Survivor Entries — And How to Do It Right

by Jason Lisk - May 8, 2026

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

What Is Expected Value — And Why It Changes Everything About Survivor Picks

by Jason Lisk - May 5, 2026

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

The Realistic Truth About Winning NFL Survivor Pools

by Jason Lisk - May 4, 2026

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

How NFL Survivor Pools Work: Rules, Formats & Key Tips (2026)

by Team Rankings - May 4, 2026

Find out how NFL survivor pools work, with rules, formats, and key tips explained.

How to Win NFL Playoffs Survivor Pools & Knockout Pools

by Jason Lisk - Jan 5, 2026

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

5 NFL Survivor Mistakes That Kill Your Pool Chances (2025)

by Jason Lisk - Sep 8, 2025

We highlight five mistakes that Survivor pool players make that prevent their picks from moving up the charts.

Video: 5 Proven NFL Survivor Strategy Tips

by Team Rankings - Sep 3, 2025

Winning an NFL Survivor pool takes more than picking favorites. Learn proven NFL Survivor strategy and tips to survive deep into the 2025 season.

How to Play DraftKings Millionaire Main Event Survivor Contest

by Jason Lisk - Aug 24, 2025

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

How I Turned $2 Into More Than $3,000 in NFL Survivor

by Jason Lisk - Jul 22, 2025

I turned a $2 entry into $3,000 by surviving 22 straight NFL picks. Here's the strategy I used to beat 1,800 entries and take first place.

Why September Destroys NFL Survivor Pools (How To Stay Alive)

by Team Rankings - Jul 3, 2025

Are big NFL favorites more upset-prone early in the season? We show the data and how to avoid early-season chaos in your NFL survivor pool.

SuperContest Survivor: Details on WestGate's New NFL Survivor Contest

by Team Rankings - Jun 24, 2025

What you need to know about SuperContest Survivor -- WestGate SuperBook's new NFL Survivor Contest launching ahead of the 2025 season.

NFL Survivor Research

Top 10 NFL Survivor Bad Beats Ranked (Since 2010)

by Jason Lisk - May 27, 2026

We dig into the history books to find some of the worst NFL survivor losses you will ever see. Hopefully you did not have too many of these.

5 Biggest NFL Upsets Ranked by Point Spread in 2024-25

by Team Rankings - Jun 27, 2025

We break down the five biggest NFL upsets of the 2024 season ranked by point spread. The top spot? One of the wildest finishes of the year.

How Long Is Your NFL Survivor Pool Expected to Last?

by Tom Federico - Jun 9, 2025

What are the odds that you will need to survive all the way to the end of the season to win your NFL survivor pool? Here's what to expect based on historical data.

How Often Does the Safest NFL Survivor Pick of the Week Lose?

by Tom Federico - May 14, 2025

Here's when taking the safest possible NFL survivor pick each week knocked you out of survivor pools in recent years. You may be surprised.

When Should You Pick a Popular Team In A Survivor Pool?

by Jason Lisk - Apr 28, 2025

Sometimes, we recommend taking a popular favorite, and other teams we avoid them. Here are some reasons that could be the case.

2026 Pick Analysis

Week 1 NFL Survivor Picks Strategy & Advice (2026)

by Jason Lisk - Jul 6, 2026

Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season will likely come down to decisions about the Chargers, Jaguars, and Lions in NFL survivor pools.

Splash Survivor Contest: A $21 Million NFL Survivor Pool Launches for 2026

by Brock Bormann - Jun 18, 2026

Survivor Myths

Are Division Rivalry Games Harder to Predict in NFL Survivor Pools? The Data Says No

by Jason Lisk - May 8, 2026

Some survivor players avoid taking division games for fear of rivalry upsets. The actual data, though, does not support that approach.

Should You Avoid Road Teams in NFL Survivor Pools? The Data Says No

by Jason Lisk - May 8, 2026

Plenty of survivor players will avoid picking road teams if possible. The evidence does not support that strategy.

Why the Team Everyone Has to Use Is Often the Wrong Survivor Pick

by Jason Lisk - May 4, 2026

Don't fall into a trap of thinking you have to use a particular team. There are always other options to consider in survivor.

16 Years of Data: Why the Safe Strategy Gets You Eliminated by Week 4

by Jason Lisk - Jun 19, 2024

In survivor, you cannot just fall for the notion that winning this week is all that matters. You have to think about the entire season.