The model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times, is up well over $7,000 for $100 players on top-rated NFL picks since its inception. The model enters Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season on an incredible 187-130 run on top-rated NFL picks that dates back to the 2017 season. It is also on a 41-22 roll on top-rated NFL picks since Week 7 of 2022.

Which is partially what makes our panel picks a little concerning for Week 3. It seems like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers should be the most obvious choice to pick up a win with a home game against the Denver Broncos on tap Sunday.

Congratulations to all those still standing after the wild first two weeks of the NFL season. For two weeks in a row, the top pick in NFL survivor pools has fallen, leaving a trail of wrecked dreams and desperate re-ups in their wake.

SportsLine NFL expert R.J. White, who avoided the Bengals in Week 1 and Ravens in Week 2, just locked in his top Week 3 NFL survivor pick

Oh, come on! Yes, Week 1 was on me. I went with the largest favorites on the board and the Cincinnati Bengals bit me. I take ownership of that bad pick, even though no one saw that coming. But, a loss in Week 2 with the top option?

NFL survivor pools have been bloodbaths through two weeks. For those left standing, the Seahawks are the team to pick in Week 3.

The Harbaugh brothers' teams are favored by plenty of points this Sunday, making them prime picks for Covers' survivor pool in Week 2.

Doc’s Sports offers NFL expert picks for every game on our NFL predictions page.

The Sporting News highlights the best and most popular NFL survivor picks for Week 3, based on advice and data from TeamRankings affiliate PoolGenius.