NFL Survivor Pool Guides

A survivor pool (also called an elimination pool or knockout pool) is one of the most popular ways to enjoy the NFL season with friends, family, or coworkers. Each week you pick one team to win — but you can only use each team once all season. One loss and you're out.

Why Run a Survivor Pool?

• Easy to understand — even casual fans can play
• Season-long engagement — keeps everyone invested week after week
• Low time commitment — one pick per week takes 30 seconds
• Built-in drama — the field shrinks every week until one person remains

What You'll Find Here

Browse our guides below to learn everything from setting up your first pool to advanced strategy for staying alive deep into the season.