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The best 5 NFL survivor pool picks to consider for Week 9

Week 9 of the NFL season is here with the Philadelphia Eagles at Houston Texans kicking things off on Thursday night.

That means it’s time for you to lock in your survivor pool (or knockout pool or whatever you call it) pick for this week and continue on and avoid elimination. So we decided it’s time to give you some help with that by ranking the five best teams to target, while trying to factor in those leagues that require you to only use a squad once per season.

Past picks: Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 | Week 7 | Week 8

Here’s who you should be considering ahead of Week 9 in descending order:

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5
Kansas City Chiefs (vs. Tennessee Titans)

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It shouldn’t matter whether or not Ryan Tannehill returns for Tennessee. The Chiefs should win at home.

4
Miami Dolphins (at Chicago Bears)

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Chicago is playing better of late, but Miami is undefeated in games Tua Tagovailoa starts and finishes.

3
Buffalo Bills (at New York Jets)

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A Zach Wilson-led offense can’t keep up with the Bills.

2
Minnesota Vikings (at Washington Commanders)

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Washington’s secondary can’t keep up with Justin Jefferson.

1
Philadelphia Eagles (at Houston Texans)

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The only question with this game is whether or not the Eagles cover the 13.5-point spread.

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