Week 6 was an absolute bloodbath in the Survivor pools, no joke. It felt like everyone’s bracket exploded when the Rams, a massive 13-point favorite, went down hard. Seriously, the biggest outright favorite to lose all season, gone! And then, adding insult to injury for a lot of folks, the Tennessee Titans actually pulled out a win. What a world, right?
The Chopping Block Was Busy: Half The League Got Wiped
Those two stunners weren’t just a blip, they carved up the remaining pools. After just six weeks, Circa Sports’ massive contest is down to a brutal 5% of its original entrants. That’s more than half the pool gone in a single week! If you’re still in your pool, you’re likely seeing similar numbers, and let me tell you, that changes everything. Fewer people means less crazy risk needed each week. You wanna know how people made it this far? The most likely path included:
- Week 1: Jaguars over Browns or Steelers over Falcons
- Week 2: 49ers over Cardinals
- Week 3: Chiefs over Dolphins
- Week 4: Vikings over Dolphins or Ravens over Titans
- Week 5: Texans over Titans or Jaguars over Eagles
- Week 6: Patriots over Jets
It’s a stark reminder that every team you burn matters. You gotta think ahead!
Our Hawks Are Sitting Pretty (For Now) In The Power Rankings
Alright, so how do you even make it through 18 weeks when you can only use a team once? That means you’re gonna have to trust the 18th-best team in the league eventually, and that’s a terrifying thought. But we, the 12s, should be feeling good about where our Seahawks stack up right now! According to the betting market’s power ratings, our Hawks are tied for second overall with the Rams, both rocking an 18.1 as an estimation of their value to the point spread. That’s right up there with the Bills! We’re talking elite company. Think about it:
- Bills: 18.6
- Rams: 18.1
- Seahawks: 18.1
- Chiefs: 17.6
- Jaguars: 17.6
- 49ers: 17.6
- Ravens: 17.6
- Bears: 17.3
- Texans: 16.7
- Bengals: 16.5
- Patriots: 16.2
- Lions: 15.9
- Vikings: 15.1
- Broncos: 14.6
- Cowboys: 14.3
- Panthers: 14.3
- Steelers: 14.3
- Packers: 13.5
That kind of market value means we’ve got a seriously strong team in our back pocket. It’s nerve-wracking to use a top-tier team in September, but doing so at some point in December is real tension. Saving our Hawks, knowing they’re that strong, could be the move that gets you to the finish line!
Week 7’s “One-and-Done” Pick: Texans Over Giants
After all that Week 6 madness, we’re officially in “one-and-done” territory. The decision you make now can determine your entire season in these contests. For Week 7, the smart play, based on the implied win probability from the moneyline, is going with the Texans (80.9%) over the Giants. Survivor contests are this wild mix of skill and pure, dumb luck, aren’t they? You gotta pick your spots carefully and sometimes, just sometimes, you need a little bit of magic to keep your dream alive.
So, as you stare down your Week 7 picks, remember those power ratings. That’s the real insight into who you can trust. Let’s see who’s still standing after this weekend!
This article was created with AI assistance and published under Seattle On Tap’s editorial standards. See our Editorial Policy.
Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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