NFL Week 4 Survivor Pick Rankings: Best Bets To Win Straight Up For 2021 Pool

There are some especially one-sided matchups on the Week 4 schedule, making for a few obvious survivor pool picks. Three winless teams are facing opponents with winning records. Five games feature a betting line of at least seven points.

Here’s a ranking of the top-10 survivor picks for Week 4 of the 2021 NFL season:

1) Buffalo Bills (vs. Houston Texans)

Buffalo is easily the biggest favorite on the schedule, laying close to 17 points at home. The Texans would have trouble beating anyone with Davis Mills at quarterback, let alone a Super Bowl contender on the road.

2) Tennessee Titans (at New York Jets)

The Jets can’t score, which is kind of a problem for a team trying to win football games. New York has gone two straight games without a touchdown. Zach Wilson has thrown seven interceptions and taken 15 sacks.

3) Green Bay Packers (vs. Pittsburgh Steelers)

What would’ve been a terrific quarterback matchup just a few years ago is no longer close. Ben Roethlisberger appears to be in the twilight of his career, leading an anemic offense that hasn't been responsible for more than 17 points in any game. Aaron Rodgers is back to looking like an MVP after a Week 1 dud.

4) New Orleans Saints (vs. New York Giants)

The Giants keep finding ways to lose games, even against teams that can’t beat anyone else. Two of New York’s top receivers got hurt in Week 3, and linebacker Blake Martinez is lost for the season. The Saints are probably too well-coached and too strong defensively to blow this one.

5) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (at New England Patriots)

The Patriots have struggled to put up points in all three games. The Buccaneers can score on anyone. Expect Tom Brady to have a successful homecoming against Bill Belichick and New England.

6) Kansas City Chiefs (at Philadelphia Eagles)

A pair of consecutive close losses doesn’t change the fact that Kansas City has the league’s most explosive offense. Jalen Hurts and the Eagles can’t match Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, even in Philadelphia.

7) Dallas Cowboys (vs. Carolina Panthers)

Two of Carolina’s wins have come against Zach Wilson and Davis Mills. Let’s see what the Panthers defense can do against a loaded Cowboys offense. Sam Darnold might be improved now that he’s escaped the Jets organization, but he’ll be tested without Christian McCaffrey Sunday.

8) Cincinnati Bengals (vs. Jacksonville Jaguars)

The Jaguars have 18 straight losses and counting. Jacksonville hasn’t been competitive in 2021, failing to cover a point spread and losing every game by double digits. The Bengals might actually be respectable with wins against the Vikings and Steelers.

9) Los Angeles Rams (vs. Arizona Cardinals)

There aren't any good options after the top eight picks. The Rams are a top candidate to be upset in Week 4 against an explosive Cardinals offense. The odds are against Arizona as they visit a 3-0 team that just defeated the defending Super Bowl champs.

10) Miami Dolphins (vs. Indianapolis Colts)

Miami is a slight home favorite against a winless Colts team that has been very mediocre on offense. Carson Wentz could struggle against a Dolphins defense that continues to force turnovers.