The Philadelphia Eagles (-8.5, 47.5) are a prime candidate for Week 1’s NFL survivor pool selections, especially after Micah Parsons’ trade away from Dallas. With the Eagles facing off against the Cowboys for the season opener, many players may have strategized around this matchup. However, with an active Dak Prescott and the historical performance of Dallas against Philadelphia, is it prudent to choose the Eagles for survivor pools, or should one hold off for future rounds?

Other Noteworthy Picks: Beyond the Eagles, other teams like the Cardinals against the Saints (-6.5), Broncos against Titans (-8.5), and Bucs (-2.5) versus Atlanta are also under consideration for survivor pools. Before committing to a choice, it would be wise to check which team the favored SportsLine Projection Model recommends.

This model, which simulates every game 10,000 times, has shown a profit exceeding $7,000 for $100 players on its premium NFL picks since its inception, accurately predicting the outcomes of top-rated bets in 2024.

Key Insights for Week 1: The model is raising flags on selecting the Arizona Cardinals as survivor picks, despite them being favored against the New Orleans Saints. Historically, the Cardinals have struggled away from home, finishing with a 2-6 record on the road in 2024, and they have won only three out of their last eight encounters against New Orleans. With Spencer Rattler confirmed as the starting QB for the Saints, and their home advantage, relying on the Cardinals may prove risky.

Final Recommendation: The model has identified a surprising team that shows nearly 80% chances of winning this week; details can be found on SportsLine’s website.