In Week 9 of the NFL season, the model is shying away from picking the Broncos (6-2) over the Texans (3-4). Although Denver leads the AFC West and is riding a five-game winning streak, the Broncos are just 2-2 on the road this season.

The table below lists the five most popular survivor picks for Week 9 from Yahoo Fantasy, with the percentage of pick distribution for each of those teams as well as the point spread, from BetMGM, for each of their games as of Oct. 29.

Breaking down the best Week 9 survival pool options with safe chalk picks, sneaky under-the-radar plays and one high-risk swing. An NFL survival pool is one of the most popular contests for fans looking to add extra drama to the season.

In Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season, the model is shying away from the Baltimore Ravens, who are at home against the Chicago Bears at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday. After opening around touchdown favorites, the Ravens are now 1.5-point and -132 money-line favorites. The big line movement is due to the decision to rule Lamar Jackson (hamstring) out on Saturday.

It’s time to figure out your Survivor picks for the 2025 season. We’ll break down safe, value, and trap picks heading into Week 9.