Doc Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 I'm going to keep bumping this every week. Give me your survivor picks for week 1 people! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennan Huff Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 I’ve never actually done one of these. So like if I pick the Bills week 1 and they win, then I can’t use them the rest of the season right? And if they lose then I’m out.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reader Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 3 minutes ago, Brennan Huff said: I’ve never actually done one of these. So like if I pick the Bills week 1 and they win, then I can’t use them the rest of the season right? And if they lose then I’m out.. Correct, so you have to weigh how much you'll want to use a team later, combined with the odds that it will even matter that late into the season if everyone else is out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talley56 Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Week 1 pick: Rams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen2D̶i̶g̶g̶s̶TBD Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Week 1: Jaguars over Texans 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 5 minutes ago, Allen2Diggs said: Week 1: Jaguars over Texans Bold. Two bad teams facing each other. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Week 1 is always such a crap shoot imo with teams finding their sea legs and new teams rising/falling from previous year…that said, I’ll go ahead and use up my Buffalo pick this week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen2D̶i̶g̶g̶s̶TBD Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 9 minutes ago, MJS said: Bold. Two bad teams facing each other. It's for the best in the long run in a survivor pool. Neither one is a good team, but the Jaguars are on the rise with some good free agent signings and a potential star rookie quarterback. The Texans have an incredibly distracting situation with Deshaun Watson and a stopgap qb in Tyrod. They lost their offensive star in Hopkins last season and now lost the best defensive player in franchise history in JJ Watt. I Believe the GM consciously wants the team to tank so they can get a new qb #1 overall next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennan Huff Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 San Fran over Detroit 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 7 minutes ago, Allen2Diggs said: It's for the best in the long run in a survivor pool. Neither one is a good team, but the Jaguars are on the rise with some good free agent signings and a potential star rookie quarterback. The Texans have an incredibly distracting situation with Deshaun Watson and a stopgap qb in Tyrod. They lost their offensive star in Hopkins last season and now lost the best defensive player in franchise history in JJ Watt. I Believe the GM consciously wants the team to tank so they can get a new qb #1 overall next year. I get it, I just have no faith in the Jaguars organization, and Lawrence is a rookie with a bad offensive line. I just think there are probably some safer matchups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reader Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 (edited) I went with the Rams, I don't expect to have a clear idea as to how teams are actually playing until about week 3. I also considered the Packers. Edited September 6, 2021 by Reader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 I do multiple survivor pools every year, and I have two rules to avoid that one major upset that always knocks out half the pool: 1) Never pick a divisional game. 2) Never pick a road team. If the pool lasts long enough sometimes you have to break those rules late in the season but I wait until it can't be helped. Week 1 is always tough to predict and this year is especially difficult. In my biggest prize survivor pool I'm taking the Falcons over the Eagles because I think the Eagles are just that bad this year. In one I'm waiting until the last minute to see if TJ Watt isn't playing, if he doesn't the Bills are a strong pick. Stay away from Jags over Texans. It breaks both of my rules. Case in point last year week 1 a ton of people picked the Colts at the Jaguars and ended their season before it began. It was the Jaguars only win of the season. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 This is a first time for me but sounds fun. I will probably lose week one because I am just that good at this sort of thing. I will go with the Rams over the Bears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyK Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 I'll play your game, Buccaneers! I am assuming its free! Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen2 Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Panthers over the Jets 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BfloBillsFan Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Thanks for starting. I'm going with the 49ers this week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olddays1 Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 49ers Here's another pool https://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/survival/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snafu Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 This week is rough, no team really stands out. Especially since it is week 1. I don’t think I’ll have my choice until the last minute. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChasBB Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Week #1: Jags over Texans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 6, 2021 Author Share Posted September 6, 2021 I have 25 entries. I took an (almost) equal mix of Packers, Seahawks and Panthers. I might switch some to Bucs and 49'ers and make it an even 5 on each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Pats over Fins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Fun idea Doc, Thanks. I’ll go Tampa Bay over Dallas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbitmic Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Week 1 - Packers over Saints 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 I’ll take the LA Rams. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ticketssince61 Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 I have a few rules 1) as someone already posted - stay away from road teams 2) only worry about the current week - don't save a team for the future - you might be eliminated by them. BUT, given the choice between 2 relatively equal teams, pick the one you would be less likely to use in the future Disclaimer: I have never won using these rules, there is always an upset that you don't expect. A few years ago, the Bills beating the Vikings when huge underdogs took out most of my pool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JESSEFEFFER Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Titans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybrew1 Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 8 hours ago, Talley56 said: Week 1 pick: Rams I'll take the Niners to stay in that tough NFC West. 4 hours ago, Doc Brown said: Pats over Fins Whaddaya trying to curse the pats or somethin'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan714 Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Take the Packers over the Saints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Washington over Chargers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 11 hours ago, HappyDays said: I do multiple survivor pools every year, and I have two rules to avoid that one major upset that always knocks out half the pool: 1) Never pick a divisional game. 2) Never pick a road team. If the pool lasts long enough sometimes you have to break those rules late in the season but I wait until it can't be helped. Week 1 is always tough to predict and this year is especially difficult. In my biggest prize survivor pool I'm taking the Falcons over the Eagles because I think the Eagles are just that bad this year. In one I'm waiting until the last minute to see if TJ Watt isn't playing, if he doesn't the Bills are a strong pick. Stay away from Jags over Texans. It breaks both of my rules. Case in point last year week 1 a ton of people picked the Colts at the Jaguars and ended their season before it began. It was the Jaguars only win of the season. I think Atlanta is a very risky pick. They are going to be BAD and Philly might be a little better than last year, with a new coach, etc. I’d go Rams or Bills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Rams - 1 Survivor pools are fun so thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giuseppe Tognarelli Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Week 1: Rams over Bears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Week 1: Rams Thanks for running this, @Doc 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Agreed Barley. I’m going to have to place in my notes on phone so I don’t cheat and use the same team twice. Honestly you could cheat by taking the opponent for the Texans all year except the extra div games. They are going to be Detroit bad in the past. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 Yeah, I’m planning on playing the Texans opponent most weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 1 minute ago, machine gun kelly said: Agreed Barley. I’m going to have to place in my notes on phone so I don’t cheat and use the same team twice. I have been in another yearly LMS league for a long time and they require each person to show their previous picks with their new ones. It helps me keep track too since I just have to find my last post in the last thread. I’ll do that here too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Doc, if you’re reading Barley’s point for all of us unless you’re already doing it, we should have to list say next week our week one choice. That makes sense and you don’t have to keep track as that’s nuts. My humble vote is each of us self police and next week when I believe the Rams win this week, I have to place my week 1 choice and keep it running throughout the season. That’s a great idea barley. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, machine gun kelly said: Doc, if you’re reading Barley’s point for all of us unless you’re already doing it, we should have to list say next week our week one choice. That makes sense and you don’t have to keep track as that’s nuts. My humble vote is each of us self police and next week when I believe the Rams win this week, I have to place my week 1 choice and keep it running throughout the season. That’s a great idea barley. LOL! Actually I started this thread because I wanted help with my buy-in survivor pool. But if you guys want to keep track, by all means. I’ll go Rams over Bears. Edited September 7, 2021 by Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Week 1 Jags over Texans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritBill Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Thanks, Doc. Week #1 - Panthers over Jets 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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