The Week 3 Shake-up
If your survivor pool took an L last week, you're not alone. Week 3 is bringing even more heat with tricky divisional matchups like Texans vs. Colts and Bengals vs. Steelers. We've also got the Ravens and Cowboys heading to Brazil, plus a Sunday night showdown between the Rams and Broncos.
Why Philly is a risky play
The Philadelphia Eagles are currently 4.5-point favorites against the Chicago Bears on Monday night, but the SportsLine Projection Model is sounding the alarm. While the Bears are in full chaos mode—losing both Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent to injury last week—the Eagles aren't exactly dominating. They’ve barely scraped by the Titans and Commanders in their first two outings. With Dallas Goedert dealing with a knee issue and DeVonta Smith limited by a hamstring injury, the model is projecting another one-score nail-biter. Real talk: the vibes are off for a safe survivor pick.
The model's move
Instead of trusting Philly, the SportsLine model—which has been on a 53-41 run on top-rated picks since 2024—is backing a different squad. It’s a team many of you haven't used yet, and it’s winning outright in nearly 80% of the model’s 10,000 simulations. The model is highkey confident that this sleeper pick is the move to keep your season alive.
Why it matters
Survivor pools are all about longevity, and picking a team that struggles to close out games is an easy way to get knocked out early. With the model up over $7,000 since its inception, it's worth checking which under-the-radar team they're locking in to help you survive another week.
