NFL Week 12 Survivor Pool Guide: Lions Emerge as Top Pick amidst Tricky Slate
New York, NY – as NFL Week 12 approaches, survivor pool players face a challenging landscape of potential upsets and strategic decisions. According to analysis from The New York Post, the Detroit lions (-10.5) against the New York Giants stand out as a top pick, offering a favorable matchup and limited future usage value.
Survivor pools require selecting one NFL team each week to win outright, with elimination upon an incorrect pick. This week’s slate presents several intriguing options, but the Giants’ consistent struggles and the Lions’ penchant for dominant performances make Detroit a compelling choice.The Lions’ remaining schedule – featuring games against the Packers, Cowboys, Rams, steelers, Vikings and Bears – further solidifies their appeal as a team to utilize now, before tougher matchups arise.
Beyond the Lions, the analysis highlights potential pitfalls in other seemingly safe bets. The Baltimore Ravens (-13.5) against the New York Jets, while appearing favorable, are viewed with caution due to Baltimore’s recent defensive struggles and the potential for a more competitive Jets team with Tyrod Taylor now at quarterback.The recommendation suggests potentially deferring the Ravens to next week’s game against the Bengals, contingent on Joe Burrow’s injury status.
Another game to consider is the Las Vegas raiders (-3.5) versus the Cleveland Browns. Despite the Raiders’ defense having issues against the Cowboys,the Browns’ offensive limitations,especially with Shedeur Sanders’ recent struggles,suggest a likely Raiders victory. Sanders’ performance in Week 11 was described as potentially the worst seen from an NFL quarterback in years.
The New York Post’s betting analysis is lead by Erich Richter,who boasts a 30.15 percent return on investment as 2022 through strategic long-shot betting, particularly in player props. Richter holds a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a black belt in MMA betting.
