NFL survivor pool picks, advice, best knockout strategy, Week 1, 2026: Fade the Dallas Cowboys

Week 1 of the NFL season is now 10 days away, and it could be the most challenging slate for NFL survivor picks. Because none of the 32 teams have played yet, there is no in-season data to utilize. There are also several divisional matchups between rivals, including 49ers vs. Rams (-3.5), Packers vs. Vikings (-1.5), Commanders vs. Eagles (-4.5), Cowboys vs. Giants (+2.5) and Broncos vs. Chiefs (-2.5). Visit our DraftKings promo code review and get $200 in bonus bets as a new user after $5+ in wagers here:

Meanwhile no game has a larger NFL spread to consider for Week 1 NFL knockout picks than Cardinals vs. Chargers (-10.5), as Arizona's current nine-game losing streak is the longest in the league, and it still doesn't have a long-term solution at quarterback. Is that the game to target in Week 1 NFL survivor picks, or should you save the Chargers for another week?

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