NFL Week 9 Survivor Pick Rankings: Best Bets To Win Straight Up For 2022 Pool

Anyone still alive in a 2022 NFL survivor pool could have a difficult time finding a pick in Week 9. Six teams are on a bye, and the best bets to win straight up on the upcoming schedule have been popular survivor picks since the season started.

Here's a ranking of the top-10 survivor picks for Week 9.

1) Philadelphia Eagles (at Houston Texans)

The Eagles have the best record in the league. The Texans have the worst record in the AFC. Survivor picks don't get much easier than this game.

2) Buffalo Bills (at New York Jets)

The Bills are a two-point loss away from being the only undefeated team in the AFC. The Jets' only win against a winning team came when the Dolphins were forced to play their third-string quarterback. Buffalo has a four-game winning streak against New York.

3) Cincinnati Bengals (vs. Carolina Panthers)

The Panthers are 0-3 on the road with their playoff hopes fading fast. The Bengals have won two straight home games and are back to looking like the team that made the Super Bowl last season.

4) Kansas City Chiefs (vs. Tennessee Titans)

The Titans probably can't keep pace with the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City scores a league-high 31.9 points per game, averaging 12 more points than Tennessee. Andy Reid has a 20-3 regular season record when coming off a bye.

5) New England Patriots (vs. Indianapolis Colts)
The Sam Ehlinger era got off to a poor start with a 17-16 home loss against the Commanders. Considering Bill Belichick's history of success against inexperienced quarterbacks, the Colts' signal caller is likely in for a long afternoon.

6) Minnesota Vikings (at Washington Commanders)

Minnesota keeps beating mediocre teams to expand its lead atop the NFC North. There's little reason to believe the Vikings won't extend their five-game winning streak in Week 9. Washington hasn't beaten a team over .500 during its three-game winning streak.

7) Miami Dolphins (at Chicago Bears)
The Dolphins are 5-0 when Tua Tagovailoa starts and finishes a game. Chicago hasn't beaten a team that has a winning record in Week 9.

8) Baltimore Ravens (at New Orleans Saints)

Baltimore has only been defeated by teams that are in the Week 9 playoff picture. New Orleans is two games under .500 and still only ranks 27th in scoring defense after shutting out Las Vegas.

9) Green Bay Packers (at Detroit Lions)

The Packers should be able to end their four-game losing streak in Detroit. The Lions are at the bottom of the overall standings with a 1-6 record and the worst defense in football.

10) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (vs. Los Angeles Rams)

Both teams have fallen well short of expectations in the first half of the season. The Buccaneers are home and have three extra days to prepare for the Rams. Cooper Kupp suffered an ankle injury that could potentially affect him Sunday.