X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Value Picks
Compare Any Players
News and Alerts

NFL Survivor Pool Picks: Week 13 Targets and Avoids (2024)

Patrick Mahomes - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

The top NFL survivor pool picks for Week 13 of the 2024 NFL season. Kevin's weekly survivor league pool targets and avoids -- expert picks for survivor leagues.

Welcome to our NFL Survivor Pool Picks for Week 13 of the 2024 NFL season! There are so many different pools, fantasy leagues, weekly bets, and futures bets that it's hard to decide what to do with these choices. But survivor pools are the oldest and simplest leagues out there. All you have to do is pick a team and have it win, but you can't choose it again.

All season long, I'll bring you weekly survivor pool advice for NFL teams to target and teams to avoid each week. Survivor league strategy is a major part of winning your pools, and this article will help you through the 2024 NFL season.

We're in the thick of the bye-week season, but get a reprieve as Week 13 has zero teams on bye before culminating with a final six-team bye-week finale next week. Let's look at some teams to target and avoid for survivor pools in Week 13.

Editors Note: RotoBaller's NEW Survivor Grid Tool provides an easy-to-use color-coded interface with each team's full schedule, including Vegas spreads. Plan your picks, create multiple entries, and save your progress. Click here to use the Survivor Grid today.

 

Implied Point Totals, Point Spreads, and Over/Under Totals for Week 13

For detailed Survivor League strategy, and tips to help you win your league, check out our "How to win your Survivor League" guide.

Before jumping into the picks for Week 13, it's helpful to get an overview of the slate with implied point totals, point spreads, and over/under totals from betting markets. All implied totals come courtesy of FantasyLabs each week.

Week 13 Survivor Pool

Now, let's look at the survivor pool pick recommendations to target and avoid for Week 13.

 

Top Survivor Pool Picks to Target for Week 13

Kansas City Chiefs vs. LV

It got incredibly dicey over the final few minutes of the Chiefs vs. Panthers last week, but on the road, Kansas City pulled out a narrow victory over a suddenly plucky Carolina Panthers team.

It looked like the Chiefs were playing with their food a little bit in this game, but on Black Friday, they head back home to the friendly confines of Arrowhead Stadium for an AFC West matchup with the hated Las Vegas Raiders.

The Chiefs are the largest favorites on the Week 13 slate, with oddsmakers spotting the Raiders 12 points. Las Vegas also has the smallest implied total of Week 13 with just 15.25 points and with good reason. Outside of Brock Bowers, Maxx Crosby, and Jakobi Meyers, the team is a barren wasteland of talent.

mahomes to d-hop, chiefs lead 27-16.

📺: #KCvsCAR on CBS/Paramount+
📱: atnfl.co/watch

[image or embed]

— notNFL (@notnfl.bsky.social) November 24, 2024 at 2:16 PM

At home, the Chiefs should roll here, but for Survivor pool players, this Week 13 matchup with the Raiders represents the likely last opportunity to realistically select the Chiefs. Kansas City has a remaining schedule of LAC, at CLE, HOU, at PIT, and DEN left on the docket, and there's not a matchup there where you feel as confident in selecting it as you have this week with the Raiders.

Next to the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving, the Chiefs are also a very chalky play, but one that you should take advantage of if you still have them available to select in your Survivor pool.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at CAR

While the Carolina Panthers have been more competitive lately, it's not like they're a good team. They're not, so riding the momentum of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 30-7 drubbing of the New York Giants last week should propel us to this week, where even on the road, the Bucs should take care of Carolina.

Tampa Bay is a 6.0-point favorite on the road against the Panthers and is riding high having just gotten Mike Evans back from injury, as well as a three-headed run game led by Bucky Irving, Rachaad White, and Sean Tucker that's going to be tough to stop.

🏴‍☠️ Bucky Wow Wow! 🏈

Bucky Irving opened the scoring with a powerful TD and didn’t stop there—finishing the game with 87 rushing yards, 64 receiving yards on 6 catches, and a whole lot of impact. 🔥

A true dual-threat weapon for the Bucs. What a performance! 💪
#GoBucs #BuckyIrving #GiantsVsBucs

[image or embed]

— Alf Colmenar (@alfcolmenar.bsky.social) November 24, 2024 at 4:50 PM

Even with improved play, the Panthers still allow the most points in the NFL and do not score nearly enough (fourth worst) to help counteract that. Meanwhile, the aforementioned run game and the passing game headed up by Baker Mayfield can score with anybody in the league, even without Chris Godwin, who was lost for the season.

I typically try to avoid any road teams with Survivor recommendations, but this matchup is too good to pass up. There are probably quite a few Survivor pool players who have Tampa available, so this matchup is a good one to select. If you can hold out, the Bucs get the Raiders next week, then Dallas in Week 16, and Carolina at home in Week 17.

 

Top Survivor Pool Picks to Avoid for Week 13

Houston Texans at JAX

The Houston Texans have had a pretty up-and-down 2024 after a rocketship ascension in 2023 that led them to be one of the teams to watch. For this week, the Texans will travel eastward to Jacksonville, where they are 4.5-point favorites against the Jaguars, who have been spinning their tires with Mac Jones at quarterback.

It's looking increasingly likely that they'll get the services of Trevor Lawrence back at quarterback, so just comparing him to what Jones has given the Jaguars, it's night and day.

The Texans have lost three of their last four games; two of them were at home to the Detroit Lions and the Tennessee Titans. No shame in losing to the Lions, for sure, but the Titans? These aren't the same Texans from last season, as they've been running the ball well with Joe Mixon. That's about the only thing Houston has been able to do to attack defenses with any consistency.

With the Jaguars likely getting Lawrence back to boost their overall offensive profile, plus the Texans playing down to opponents, I'm not looking to use the Texans in almost any capacity for the remainder of the season. After their bye, the Texans get MIA, at KC, BAL, and at TEN to finish out 2024. No thanks!

Washington Commanders vs. TEN

The Washington Commanders are favored by 5.5 points against the Tennessee Titans and that seems like quite the spread given the downward spiral the Commanders have been in for the past few games.

The Commanders have lost three straight games to the Steelers, Eagles, and Cowboys, and Jayden Daniels has been hampered by a rib injury that's affected his ability to throw the ball downfield. Not being able to put this team on his back in the way he was able to do early in the season is taking its toll on the team's chances for a playoff berth in the NFC.

The Titans have looked a bit better as well on offense, and combined with a stifling defense, are in most games no matter the opponent. That's a bad combo for the Commanders, as while they have Terry McLaurin to consistently threaten a defense, they don't have much more other than veterans and unproven talent.

Add in the fact that both Brian Robinson Jr. and Austin Ekeler could miss Week 13's game and it doesn't make the Washington bull case any better. I would take the Titans straight up here based on how Washington is playing, so clearly for Survivor pools, I would advise staying clear of the Commanders for Week 13.



Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App

Like what you see? Download our updated fantasy football app for iPhone and Android with 24x7 player news, injury alerts, rankings, starts/sits & more. All free!

More Fantasy Football Analysis




POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Value Picks
Compare Any Players
News and Alerts
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

José Berríos

Jose Berrios Tosses Seven Scoreless in Fourth Win
Nick Martinez

Flirts With No-Hitter, Settles for Win
Gary Sánchez

Gary Sanchez Homers, Reaches Five Times in Onslaught
Trea Turner

Blasts Two Homers, Steals Base
MLB

Ron Washington to Remain on Medical Leave for Rest of the Season
Jeremy Peña

Imaging Negative on Jeremy Pena's Ribs on Friday
Spencer Steer

Slugs Three Home Runs in Win
Ace Bailey

to Report to Utah on Saturday
Sonny Gray

Tosses Complete-Game Shutout
Justin Edwards

Sixers Agree on a New Contract
Naz Reid

Agrees to a New Contract with Minnesota
Hunter Goodman

Dealing With Hamstring Soreness
Aaron Rodgers

Roman Wilson Could Fit Nicely With Aaron Rodgers
Josh Simmons

on Schedule to Open the Year as a Starter
Micah Parsons

Contract Length an Issue for Cowboys, Micah Parsons
Denver Broncos

Broncos Unsure How Their Running Back Room Will Look
Russell Wilson

Not the Only Leader in Giants Clubhouse
Eugenio Suárez

Eugenio Suarez Returns Against Marlins
Wyatt Langford

Rangers to Place Wyatt Langford on Injured List
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Now in Friday's Lineup
Wyatt Langford

Out With Strained Oblique
Luis Robert Jr.

Out on Friday
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Not in Friday's Lineup
Xander Bogaerts

Back in Lineup on Friday
Griffin Canning

Done for the Year With Ruptured Achilles
Jae'Sean Tate

Rockets Want to Bring Back Jae'Sean Tate
Andre Drummond

Accepts Player Option
Cal Raleigh

Added to Home Run Derby Field
José Ramírez

Jose Ramirez Won't Start on Friday
Jihaad Campbell

to Begin at Inside Linebacker
Josh Conerly Jr.

to Play Right Tackle for Now
Tyleik Williams

Expected to Fill Big Role Right Away
Malaki Starks

Should Make an Immediate Impact
James Pearce Jr.

Impressing the Falcons
Jaxson Dart

has "Excellent" Spring
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Should Play Vs. BoSox
Donovan Jackson

has Inside Track on Starting Job
Spencer Jones

Promoted to Triple-A
Matthew Golden

Appears Set for Significant Role
Derrick Harmon

in Line to Start
Jahdae Barron

Primarily Working at Cornerback
Cleveland Cavaliers

Tyrese Proctor Selected by Cavaliers With the No. 49 Pick
Portland Trail Blazers

Caleb Love Lands with Trail Blazers
Dallas Mavericks

Ryan Nembhard Signs a Two-Way Deal with Mavericks
Orlando Magic

Noah Penda Drafted and Traded to the Magic
Phoenix Suns

Rasheer Fleming Taken With the First Pick of the Second Round
Charles Oliveira

Can Become A Two-Time Lightweight Champion
Ilia Topuria

A Favorite At UFC 317
Kai Kara-France

Can Become The New Flyweight Champion
Josh Giddey

Receives Qualifying Offer from Chicago
Alexandre Pantoja

Set For Fourth Title Defense At UFC 317
Joshua Van

Looks To Extend His Win Streak
Brandon Royval

Looks For His Third Win In A Row
Renato Moicano

Returns At UFC 317
Beneil Dariush

An Underdog At UFC 317
Andre Szmyt

Browns Sign Andre Szmyt to One-Year Deal
Payton Talbott

Looks To Bounce Back
Wilfried Pene

Patriots Waive Wilfried Pene
Felipe Lima

Set To Open Up UFC 317 Main Card
Aaron Rodgers

Lauds DK Metcalf as "Big Reason" Behind Move to Pittsburgh
Emeka Egbuka

to Have Big Role in the Offense
Daniil Tarasov

Panthers Bring in Daniil Tarasov
Grey Zabel

in Line to Start at Left Guard
Frederick Gaudreau

Kraken Pick Up Frederick Gaudreau From Wild
Shemar Stewart

Bengals Still High on Shemar Stewart
SJ

Sharks Buying Out Marc-Edouard Vlasic
Jamie Benn

Stays in Dallas on One-Year Deal
Reilly Smith

Signs New One-Year Deal with Vegas
Michael Kesselring

Traded to Sabres
Josh Doan

Moves to Buffalo
JJ Peterka

Mammoth Acquire JJ Peterka
Evander Kane

Traded to Canucks
Miami Heat

Miami Selects Guard Kasparas Jakucionis
Brooklyn Nets

Brooklyn Takes Nolan Traore in the First Round
Utah Jazz

Walter Clayton Jr. Heading to Utah
Minnesota Timberwolves

Minnesota Drafts Joan Beringer
Portland Trail Blazers

Yang Hansen Drafted by Portland
Oklahoma City Thunder

Thomas Sorber Selected by Thunder
San Antonio Spurs

Carter Bryant Lands in San Antonio
New Orleans Pelicans

New Orleans Acquires No. 13 Overall Pick Derik Queen From Atlanta
Chicago Bulls

Noa Essengue Drafted by Chicago
Memphis Grizzlies

Cedric Coward Drafted by Portland, Traded to Memphis
Michael Thorbjornsen

Returns in Detroit at Rocket Classic
Adam Hadwin

Could Struggle Over the Weekend in Detroit
Cam Davis

Hopes Detroit Magic Can Spark Turnaround
Matt Wallace

a Boom-or-Bust Option at Rocket Classic
Joel Dahmen

Not Cutting it Lately
Michael Kim

Searching for Spark at Rocket Classic
Rasmus Hojgaard

a High-Ceiling Play in Rocket Classic
Matt McCarty

a Wild Card Heading into Detroit
Emiliano Grillo

Rolling into the Summer Season
Rickie Fowler

Looking for More Magic at Rocket Classic
Wyndham Clark

Brings High Upside to Detroit Golf Club
Max Greyserman

Could Make Noise at Rocket Classic
Akshay Bhatia

a Strong Value Play at Rocket Classic
Eric Cole

Hoping for Better Times at Rocket Classic
Beau Hossler

Searching for Form at Rocket Classic
PGA

Byeong Hun An in Good Form Heading into Rocket Classic
Cameron Young

Looking For Redemption and Possible First Career Victory in Detroit
Collin Morikawa

is The Headliner This Week in Detroit For Good Reason
Si Woo Kim

Back in Competition After Last Week's Withdrawal
PGA

Alex Noren Finishes Tied For 30th at Travelers Championship
Kurt Kitayama

Misses The Cut at RBC Canadian Open
Ryan Poehling

Becomes a Duck
Trevor Zegras

Moves to Philadelphia
Andre Burakovsky

Traded to Blackhawks
Fabian Zetterlund

Remains in Ottawa on Three-Year Deal
Matt Duchene

Signs Four-Year Extension
Jonathan Toews

to Sign with Jets
Ryan Blaney

Drives Through the Field Twice Despite Failing Cool Suit to Finish Third
William Byron

Poor Strategy Ruins William Byron's Strong Run
Kyle Larson

Decent Pocono Run Allows Him to Make Up Some of his Points Deficit
John Hunter Nemechek

Earns Another Sixth-Place Finish in One of His Best Career Races
Jamahal Hill

Gets Dominated At UFC Azerbaijan
Khalil Rountree Jr.

Dominates At UFC Azerbaijan
Rafael Fiziev

Gets Back In The Win Column
Ignacio Bahamondes

Drops Decision At UFC Azerbaijan
Curtis Blaydes

Gets Split-Decision Win at UFC Azerbaijan
Curtis Blaydes

Rizvan Kuniev Unsuccessful In His UFC Debut
Denny Hamlin

Falls Short of Victory At Pocono
Chase Elliott

Continues his 2025 Consistency with A Top-Five Run at Pocono
NASCAR

Bubba Wallace's Difficult Weekend Ends with A Tire Failure at Pocono
Chris Buescher

Finishes Well at Pocono with A Solid Top-Five Finish
Tofiq Musayev

Submitted In His UFC Debut
Myktybek Orolbai

Scores First-Round Submission
Nikolas Motta

Gets Finished After Back-And-Forth Fight
Nazim Sadykhov

Scores Second-Round TKO
Bogdan Grad

Drops Decision
Denny Hamlin

the Favorite to Notch Yet Another Pocono Win
Ryan Blaney

Qualifies 20th but Should Contend at Pocono
William Byron

the Chalk DFS Play at Pocono After Wrecking in Qualifying
Joey Logano

Is Better Than Recent Pocono Record Suggests
Chris Buescher

Looking for Legitimate Pocono Win This Time
Brad Keselowski

Should Be Strong at Pocono This Weekend
Josh Berry

a Safe DFS Option at Pocono After Diffuser Issue
Erik Jones

Is Good at Pocono
Noah Gragson

is a DFS Pivot Option at Pocono
Austin Dillon

is Respectable at Pocono
John Hunter Nemechek

Should Be Avoided in DFS