by THE GREAT ESCAPE?
NOT THIS WEEK.
Eight survivors. Eight winning picks. The elimination island has officially gone quiet.
After weeks of blown leads, missed picks, and survival decisions that required a cardiologist on standby, Week 9 delivered something almost suspicious: every remaining entry got it right. No new strikes. No fresh arrivals on Exile Island. Not even a courtesy sacrifice to keep the elimination department employed.
The eight survivors split their confidence among just four NFL teams. The Kansas City Chiefs were the most popular choice with three entries. The Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks drew two each. And one lone survivor, Tacoman9000, planted a flag with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Four Teams, Eight Winning Tickets
There were no true long shots based on Yahoo’s public pick percentages, but the Jaguars were the least popular of the four choices at 12.78%—just a hair below Seattle’s 12.84%. Detroit drew 23.28%, while Kansas City led the group at 25.5%.
That makes Tacoman9000 the week’s contrarian by a whisker. Not exactly sneaking through a minefield blindfolded, but enough to claim bragging rights when everyone else was clustered around the same few teams.
Executive Club
Still spotless after nine weeks, Joe Buck and McE remain the only two entries without a strike. Joe Buck trusted Seattle; McE went with Detroit. Both choices delivered, and the velvet rope stays up.
| Entry | Week 9 Pick | Yahoo Public Picks | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Buck | Seattle Seahawks | 12.84% | SURVIVED |
| McE | Detroit Lions | 23.28% | SURVIVED |
At this stage, zero strikes aren’t just a cushion—they’re a luxury. Six other entries would gladly trade a small fortune in imaginary survivor currency for that kind of breathing room.
One-Strike Lounge
Six entries entered Week 9 knowing another wrong choice would end their season. Instead, all six cashed a winning ticket. Keith’s picks, Mrbubbajames, and Tim’s picks of doom formed the Kansas City delegation; Miami chose Seattle; Scott H took Detroit; and Tacoman9000 went solo with Jacksonville.
| Entry | Week 9 Pick | Yahoo Public Picks | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keith's picks | Kansas City Chiefs | 25.50% | SURVIVED |
| Miami | Seattle Seahawks | 12.84% | SURVIVED |
| Mrbubbajames | Kansas City Chiefs | 25.50% | SURVIVED |
| Scott H | Detroit Lions | 23.28% | SURVIVED |
| Tacoman9000 | Jacksonville Jaguars | 12.78% | SURVIVED |
| Tim's picks of doom | Kansas City Chiefs | 25.50% | SURVIVED |
For Tim’s picks of doom, the name remains more threatening than the results. For everyone else, the lounge keeps serving another round—provided nobody spills their final strike next week.
Exile Island
The island welcomed zero new arrivals in Week 9. Its population remains 46, with the most recent four eliminations dating back to Week 7. Those eliminated entries are listed below by the week they exited the pool, not by a Week 9 selection.
| Eliminated Entry | Elimination Week |
|---|---|
| Jake | Week 7 |
| Jen Z | Week 7 |
| Jmessy8 | Week 7 |
| Spiderman | Week 7 |
| Ballin Paulin | Week 6 |
| Camochick | Week 6 |
| DaBears#34 | Week 6 |
| Going all the way this year | Week 6 |
| My Awesome Pick Set | Week 6 |
| Quick Exit Again | Week 6 |
| ScottD | Week 6 |
| SteelerJ333 | Week 6 |
| Teemo | Week 6 |
| Zbird | Week 6 |
| Courtney | Week 5 |
| Craig | Week 5 |
| DaveL | Week 5 |
| Figures… | Week 5 |
| ShannonS | Week 5 |
| Skymother | Week 5 |
| Stub | Week 5 |
| The Monster | Week 5 |
| Wasting $20 | Week 5 |
| Best guess | Week 4 |
| Howiemom78 | Week 4 |
| Skol79 | Week 4 |
| 88Trooper | Week 3 |
| Chuck’s Picks | Week 3 |
| Dapack10 | Week 3 |
| JoanneM | Week 3 |
| Kona Ice | Week 3 |
| Lake girl | Week 3 |
| LinHoff | Week 3 |
| My Bold Pick Set | Week 3 |
| Nate dawg | Week 3 |
| willyp | Week 3 |
| Colfelly | Week 2 |
| Green Bay Gamblers | Week 2 |
| Heenin | Week 2 |
| I suck at this | Week 2 |
| Joe Buck Sr | Week 2 |
| Jon D | Week 2 |
| LaPorte 559 | Week 2 |
| My Boss Pick Set | Week 2 |
| My Majestic Pick Set | Week 2 |
| RussRocks! | Week 2 |
Looking Ahead: Week 10
Week 9 did nothing to thin the field, but it did tighten the tension. The Executive Club still has two members with a strike to spare. Everyone else is living on one final chance. And as the list of available NFL teams shrinks, the picks that look obvious on Tuesday can become terrifying by Sunday afternoon.
Eight remain. Nobody blinked. Week 10 gets another shot.
