In Week 10 of the USA TODAY NFL Survivor Pool contest, 7 more people were bumped off, leaving us with 26 of the 10,357 still alive for the prize of $5,000. The Bears eliminated 5 players, while the Giants caused another player to be eliminated. One other picked the Atlanta Falcons on the road against the New Orleans Saints.

With a tough road schedule awaiting the NFC-leading Detroit Lions, Jason Logan is using up the high-powered NFC North leaders when they take on the reeling Jaguars.

The Lions and Packers are both desperate to keep pace in the competitive NFC North. While Green Bay has the spirit, the Lions are simply too powerful to doubt in Week 9. Detroit is capable of putting up points in a hurry, and the injury to Jordan Love could be a major factor. If Love is forced to sit, the Lions become a top play.

Our survivor columnists are back with personalized advice from readers, plus chalk and contrarian strategies, including a Giants pick.

Week 11 kicks off with the top 2 teams in the NFC East facing off as the Philadelphia Eagles (7-2) host the Washington Commanders (7-3) on Thursday Night Football. Philadelphia has won 5 straight games while going 3-2 against the spread (ATS).

Newsweek's sports betting analysts make their early NFL Week 11 ATS picks, starting with Commanders vs. Eagles on Thursday night.