NFL Week 16 Survivor Pick Rankings: Best Bets To Win Straight Up For 2022 Pool

The Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers are the biggest favorites to win straight up in Week 16. Because those teams have likely been used by anyone still alive in a 2022 NFL survivor pool, the Detroit Lions and Cleveland Browns should be among the top picks for the Christmas Eve schedule.

Here's a ranking of the top-10 survivor picks for Week 16.

1) San Francisco 49ers (vs. Washington Commanders)

The 49ers might've gotten even better when Brock Purdy became the starting quarterback. San Francisco has the No. 1 defense and a seven-game winning streak.

2) Kansas City Chiefs (vs. Seattle Seahawks)

The wheels are starting to come off for the Seahawks, which have lost four of the last five games. The Chiefs are 5-1 at home, only losing against the Bills in a nail-biter.

3) Buffalo Bills (at Chicago Bears)

The Bills have eight more wins than the Bears and are trying to secure a first-round playoff bye. Chicago is 1-10 in its last 11 games.

4) Tennessee Titans (vs. Houston Texans)

The Texans might be just what the Titans need to get back in the win column. Houston is stuck on one victory for the entire season, and the team has lost five of its last six matchups with Tennessee.

5) Baltimore Ravens (vs. Atlanta Falcons)

Desmond Ridder's 97 passing yards on 26 attempts in his first start don't bode well for Atlanta's chances for the rest of the season. Baltimore has won four straight home games and given up 14 points or fewer in three straight contests.

6) Minnesota Vikings (vs. New York Giants)

It hasn't always been pretty, but the Vikings are 11-3 and the No. 2 seed in the NFC. The Giants have trouble competing against the top offensive teams on their schedule.

7) Detroit Lions (at Carolina Panthers)

With a 6-1 record in their last seven games, the Lions might be one of the five best teams in the NFC. The Panthers are 2-8 against opponents outside of the NFC South.

8) Los Angeles Chargers (at Indianapolis Colts)

The Chargers have re-entered the playoff picture as they've gotten some of their best players back from injury. The Colts have lost seven of their last eight games and likely won't have Jonathan Taylor for the rest of the season.

9) Cleveland Browns (vs. New Orleans Saints)

The Saints don't have a single road victory since winning in Atlanta to open the season. The Browns are 4-3 at home and 2-1 since Deshaun Watson returned from suspension.

10) Miami Dolphins (vs. Green Bay Packers)

The Packers are 2-8 against teams that enter Week 16 with a .500 record or better. Despite some of Tua Tagovailoa's recent struggles, the Dolphins still have a top-five offense.