Week 18 NFL straight up, against the spread, and survivor pool picks

For this week's NFL games, here are some picks. The Panthers at Buccaneers game is a weird one because the outcome will determine which team wins the NFC South title.

The Seahawks are favored over the 49ers but I like either team to win either way. The Seahawks have been on a hot streak but they were unimpressive in their last win, and the Niners have been dominating lately.

If you're still alive in your survivor pool, taking teams that are almost guaranteed to lose is your best bet. That's what I'm doing with the Lions at Bears game. The Lions played well under Dan Campbell this year but they completely no-showed against the Vikings last week when it mattered.

I also like the Bengals over the Cowboys and the Eagles over the Commanders as both teams will be resting their starters.

The Chargers will be playing their starters since they can still win the AFC West, while the Broncos are on the line for the 1 seed. The Ravens will be playing their starters too since the Steelers aren't good enough to beat them.

In a survivor pool, you could have been knocked out of before last week's games but all 14 people who were left in your pool lost except you, so here's to that.

Here are my final picks:

- Panthers +3
- 49ers +2.5
- Cowboys -3.5
- Bears -3
- Steelers +4.5
- Bengals will win the survivor pool
 
idk why people still watch football, all these teams are so inconsistent ๐Ÿค” anyway i agree with most of these picks but think panthers and 49ers might be a bit high they've been on fire but there's always a team that's gonna come out of nowhere and whoop em ๐Ÿ˜ณ lions at bears game is a no brainer tho, lamar jackson vs daniel sturk lol just dont pick the chargers to win unless you wanna risk your entire pool ๐Ÿค‘
 
I'm not sure I buy into all this "almost guaranteed to lose" strategy, tbh ๐Ÿค”. In a survivor pool, it's actually better to take teams that have a good shot at winning and just hope they cover their own spreads. Taking teams like the Lions who are supposed to get destroyed by the Bears doesn't really seem like a solid bet... ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ
 
omg i think its crazy luck that u made it thru last week's games and still got ur team in ๐Ÿคฏ survivor pools r literally all about being in the right place at the right time lol. anyway, i gotta disagree with u on the Panthers tho... ive been saying all season they've been a total snooze fest dont expect much from them against the Bucs ๐Ÿ˜ด. Seahawks vs 49ers w/ both teams having something to prove is def the game of the week tho! ๐Ÿˆ
 
๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿ’ช The key to winning a survivor pool is finding teams that are almost guaranteed to lose, right? ๐Ÿค” It's like I always say, if you're not taking a risk, you're not gonna win... but in this case, taking a chance on the Lions and Bears might just pay off for all those people who got knocked out of their pools last week ๐Ÿ˜…. The Bengals are looking strong too, they've been dominating lately and I'm feeling good about their chances ๐ŸŒŸ. And hey, whoever gets knocked out will probably be rooting for you to win... win or lose is still a great feeling! ๐Ÿ‘
 
idk why u think the Chargers can still win the AFC West? they got a game against the Broncos comin up and that's gonna be a total blowout ๐Ÿคฃ u gotta be realistic about it, they're not gonna come out on top. also, the 49ers are on fire right now, i think you're sellin them short by goin with +2.5. the Niners have been dominatin' all year and i'd take that over a +1 or -1 point spread any day ๐Ÿ˜‚
 
The NFL is like a bad boyfriend - you're not sure if they'll show up or be a total bust on game day ๐Ÿ˜‚. But seriously, who makes these picks? Are they on some crazy meds or something? I mean, taking the Lions at Bears and thinking you'll win your survivor pool? That's like betting on the Cubs to win the World Series... not gonna happen ๐Ÿคฃ. And Bengals over Cowboys? That's a tough one, but if anyone can pull it off, it's the Bengals. Oh wait, they have Joe Burrow now... still a long shot ๐Ÿ˜‚.
 
The NFL games this week are gonna be lit! ๐Ÿคฉ I'm loving the drama surrounding that Panthers vs Buccaneers game, it's like the entire NFC South title is on the line ๐Ÿ˜…. And omg, Seahawks vs 49ers is gonna be a battle for the ages, both teams are on fire right now ๐Ÿ”ฅ.

But you know what's even more exciting? The underdogs ๐Ÿพ! I'm all about taking a chance on those guys who can pull off an upset, like the Lions at Bears game. And don't sleep on the Bengals, they're gonna take down the Cowboys ๐Ÿ’ช.

I've got to say, though, my favorite part of survivor pools is when you're on the brink of elimination, but somehow manage to squeak out a win ๐Ÿคฏ. Like last week, 14 people were left in your pool and all they lost except for you, what's up with that?! ๐Ÿ˜‚ Anyway, can't wait to see which teams come out on top this weekend! ๐Ÿ‘
 
Wow ๐Ÿคฏ the fact that you were able to stay alive in your survivor pool is crazy! Like, all those other people got knocked out and you're still standing... that's so impressive ๐Ÿ’ช. The picks look good too, I'm not surprised you like the Bengals to win it all - they've been on fire this season ๐Ÿ”ฅ
 
I gotta say, I'm feeling good about the Bengals taking down the Cowboys, ๐Ÿ’ช that'd be a huge upset! And yeah, 14 people in your survivor pool getting knocked out before last week's games is crazy ๐Ÿคฏ. But I got to ask, are you sure about the Panthers +3? They've been kinda inconsistent lately... ๐Ÿค”
 
I love how some teams have to give away wins for a shot at the playoffs ๐Ÿคฏ! The Lions vs Bears game is such an interesting one, they were so hyped up and then completely fell apart ๐Ÿ˜‚. I'm teaming up with you on the Bengals taking down the Cowboys though, their offense is so unstoppable ๐Ÿ’ฅ. And yay to whoever won that survivor pool, congrats to you ๐ŸŽ‰! The Ravens are looking like a solid pick too, can't go wrong with them being favored against the Steelers ๐Ÿ˜.
 
Wow! 14 people made it through their pools and you're the last one standing ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ’ฅ That's insane luck! And your picks are pretty bold, I like it ๐Ÿ˜Ž The Chargers winning the AFC West is a no-brainer, they've got too much to lose if they don't. Broncos vs Ravens is gonna be intense ๐Ÿคฏ
 
Ugh, I'm getting so tired of all these sports pools and survivor games ๐Ÿคฏ๐Ÿ’ธ. Can't we just watch the games for fun without having to put our money on it? And what's with all these picks for guaranteed losers? Like, why would you want to risk losing to someone else when you could be enjoying the game in peace? ๐Ÿ˜’ I mean, I know some people like that stuff, but I'll stick to my fantasy football team, thank you very much... and even that can get too stressful sometimes ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ. Oh well, if you're into it, go for it!
 
I got a good vibe about this week's games ๐Ÿค”. The Panthers at Buccaneers game is definitely a crazy one, and I think the Panthers are gonna pull off an upset ๐ŸŽ‰. On the other hand, I'm loving the underdog picks - taking on teams that are almost guaranteed to lose is like playing with fire ๐Ÿ”ฅ. My friend who's in a survivor pool said they were dead before last week's games, but somehow managed to stay alive... that's some crazy luck ๐Ÿ˜‚. Anyway, the Bengals are looking strong and I got a feeling they're gonna take down the Cowboys ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’ช. And can we talk about how the Seahawks are being favored over the 49ers? That's like saying the Patriots are gonna lose ๐Ÿคฃ. The Ravens vs Steelers game is gonna be a nail-biter, for sure ๐Ÿ’ฅ.
 
๐Ÿ˜Š I'm glad you're feeling good about your survivor pool wins ๐Ÿ™Œ! Having that one lucky streak where all your friends got eliminated can be super motivating ๐Ÿ’ช... trust me, I know how it feels ๐Ÿ˜…. But seriously, it's awesome that you're enjoying this fantasy football aspect of the season. May the rest of your picks bring home those sweet wins and bragging rights ๐Ÿ†!
 
Ugh, who sets up a game like that? The NFC South title on the line and it's basically a toss-up between the Panthers and Buccaneers? ๐Ÿคฏ Either way, I'm gonna put my money on the underdog... but let's be real, they're still gonna probably win. ๐Ÿ˜’ I mean, why bother picking against the favorite when you can just pick a team that's almost guaranteed to lose like I am with the Lions at Bears game? ๐ŸŽ‰ It's not like it's gonna make a difference in the grand scheme of things... the Lions are gonna no-show again and I'll be stuck in this survivor pool. ๐Ÿ˜ก
 
the whole NFC South thing is just a bunch of hype ๐Ÿค”. I mean, the Panthers are never consistent and the Bucs have that awful defense... it's gonna be one of them 3 or 4 losses all season for real ๐Ÿ’ธ. meanwhile, the Seahawks are on fire but that last win was pretty sketchy, and the 49ers are just dominating because they don't get hurt ๐Ÿ˜ฌ.
 
๐Ÿค” The key takeaway from this week's NFL games is that you gotta know when to fold 'em ๐Ÿƒ. Just 'cause you're in a hot streak, doesn't mean you'll keep winning - and sometimes it's better to cut your losses instead of trying to chase after more wins. That Lions game was a perfect example - they had a good run under Dan Campbell but completely tanked when it mattered most. ๐Ÿšฎ It's like, you gotta know when to hold 'em and know when to fold 'em! ๐Ÿ’ก
 
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