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NFL Survivor Pool

The classic high-stakes NFL Survivor experience — free to play, easy to manage, and built for fun.

NFL Survivor Pools — also known as knockout, suicide, or eliminator pools — are a thrilling one-pick-per-week format. Choose one team to win each week. Pick wrong? You're out — unless your league allows buybacks. Our platform supports multiple lives, a second-chance bracket, full standings, lifetime stats, and a host of manager controls. Create a Survivor Pool or join one today.

How Survivor Pools Work

Each week, pick one NFL team to win. You can’t pick the same team again. If your team wins, you survive. If they lose, you're eliminated — unless buybacks are enabled. The last player standing wins!

Key Features

  • Submit picks for multiple entries using clones (if enabled).
  • Standings showing who’s alive vs eliminated, plus pick history.
  • Live GameDay scoreboard with color-coded outcomes.
  • Buyback tracking and prize pot calculations.
  • Charts and stats: pick popularity, upsets, win rates.
  • Email reminders before each deadline.
  • Lifetime stats and historical league finishes.
  • Trophy case, Hall of Fame, and Hall of Lame eligibility.
  • Secure storage of all picks in our database.

Manager Options

  • Configure up to 3 lives per player with optional buyback fees.
  • Enable buybacks after a loss, with cut-off dates if desired.
  • Second-chance bracket for eliminated players.
  • Limit reuse of teams (once, twice, etc.).
  • Enable double-pick weeks (especially late in season).
  • Set prizes for top 4 players and Strength of Victory bonuses.
  • Configure rules via our Survivor Pool Rules page.
  • Turn it into a "losers" pool — lose to survive!
  • Enable postseason continuation.
  • AutoPick for missed deadlines (optional).
  • Support up to 16 clones per player.
  • Custom league headlines on standings page.
  • Track entry fees, add manager notes, and send balance reminders.
  • Accept entry payments via PayPal.
  • Add logos, colors, and custom branding to your league.

Sample Screenshots

Survivor Standings Season View
Season Overview

Monitor who’s still alive and who’s out with real-time standings.

Survivor Weekly Picks
Weekly Picks Breakdown

View each player’s picks and outcomes week-by-week.

Manager Accounts
Manage Player Accounts

Handle payments, buybacks, notes, and player notifications with ease.

Get Started

Whether you're new or experienced, Survivor Pools are a fun and intense way to enjoy the NFL season. Create your own or join one in minutes!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Hosting and joining a Survivor Pool on OfficePoolStop is free. You can upgrade to Premium for extra branding and an ad-free experience.

Yes. If enabled by the manager, you can submit picks for up to 16 clones (extra entries) under one account.

If AutoPick is enabled by the manager, you'll get a default pick (usually based on favorites). Otherwise, you'll lose a life or be eliminated for that week.