Survivor strategy

Joe Alt and seven other Chargers sat out Wednesday, and LA is a home underdog to Denver. Here's the contrarian survivor-pick read on the Chargers in Week 5.

Michael Pittman Jr. aggravated a foot injury, but the Steelers are still Week 5 favorites over the Colts. Here's the contrarian survivor-pick read on Pittsburgh.

Week 5 survivor picks center on two 8.5-point favorites: the Patriots and Lions. See the safest options, who to avoid, and why timing matters.

Dak Prescott says his throwing hand is "perfectly fine" after taking a cleat, but the Texans pressure tells a different story. Here's the contrarian survivor-pick angle.

Christian Gonzalez is out for the Patriots' Week 4 game against the Bills. Here's the contrarian survivor-pick angle on New England's secondary and Buffalo.

New England will be without Christian Gonzalez and Christian Barmore at Buffalo in Week 4. Here's the contrarian survivor-pick angle on the Bills and Patriots.

De'Von Achane's knee injury and a loss to the Chiefs leave Miami reeling. Here's why the Dolphins are a survivor fade in Week 4 and beyond — and what the schedule says.

Week 4 survivor picks lean on the Bears (-8.5) and Ravens (-8.5). See the safest survivor picks, the traps to avoid, and the full favorites table.

Matt LaFleur admits the Packers offense has lost its identity at 1-2. Here's the contrarian survivor-pick read on Green Bay and why the data says wait.