What are the NFL Week 8 survivor picks?
FTT ranks the complete weekly slate from a pregame team-strength model and links every answer to its matchup evidence.
2026 NFL · Week 8 · Survivor pool board
NFL Week 8 Survivor Picks.
New England Patriots is the top available survivor candidate at 83% model win probability. Check your pool history before choosing: a team can usually be used only once.
Updated Oct 20, 2026, 7:55 PM EDT. Projections refresh before kickoff, then the archived call stays fixed.
| Rank | Pick | Opponent | FTT win chance | Market | Projected score | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  New England Patriots | vs. Dolphins | 83% | -425 | NE 28, MIA 15 | Game file → |
| 2 |  Jacksonville Jaguars | vs. Colts | 82% | -375 | IND 18, JAX 30 | Game file → |
| 3 |  Cincinnati Bengals | vs. Titans | 81% | -575 | TEN 16, CIN 28 | Game file → |
| 4 |  Dallas Cowboys | vs. Cardinals | 75% | -305 | ARI 21, DAL 30 | Game file → |
| 5 |  Los Angeles Rams | vs. Chargers | 71% | -355 | LAC 18, LAR 26 | Game file → |
| 6 |  Pittsburgh Steelers | vs. Browns | 65% | -205 | CLE 18, PIT 23 | Game file → |
| 7 |  Buffalo Bills | vs. Ravens | 63% | -155 | BAL 24, BUF 29 | Game file → |
| 8 |  New York Jets | vs. Raiders | 62% | -112 | LV 21, NYJ 25 | Game file → |
| 9 |  Green Bay Packers | vs. Panthers | 61% | -155 | CAR 21, GB 25 | Game file → |
| 10 |  Philadelphia Eagles | vs. Commanders | 60% | +154 | PHI 24, WAS 21 | Game file → |
| 11 |  Kansas City Chiefs | vs. Broncos | 54% | -122 | KC 22, DEN 20 | Game file → |
| 12 |  Detroit Lions | vs. Vikings | 54% | -155 | MIN 23, DET 24 | Game file → |
| 13 |  Tampa Bay Buccaneers | vs. Falcons | 51% | -118 | ATL 23, TB 24 | Game file → |
| 14 |  Chicago Bears | vs. Seahawks | 51% | +140 | CHI 24, SEA 23 | Game file → |
How to use it
Survive the week without forgetting the season.
Start with the highest win probabilities, remove any team you have already used, then consider whether saving a heavy favorite creates more value in a later week. The board ranks this week only; it does not know your pool history.
A favorite is not safe. One upset ends most survivor entries, so the probability is a decision input—not a guarantee.
The model uses only information available before the target week: opponent-adjusted team strength, scoring form, prior-season strength, home field and rest. Market odds are shown for context and do not create the team rating.
Read the methodology →When do these NFL picks update?
The board refreshes with the scheduled data release before kickoff. Each game prediction freezes when that game starts.
Does the model use the betting line to make its pick?
No. Team strength, scoring, site and rest create the prediction. The timestamped market line is shown separately for comparison.
Does FTT know which survivor teams I already used?
No. Remove teams already used in your own pool before choosing from the ranked board.