How to Play NFL Survivor on Splash Sports

NFL Survivor is the flagship game of Splash Sports, bringing together the unpredictability of the NFL season with the excitement of peer-to-peer competition. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the format, Splash Sports offers a unique experience that elevates the game of Survivor, making it more engaging and accessible to everyone. This guide will take you through the basics of playing, introduce some of the exciting new features available on Splash Sports, and offer tips to help you maximize your chances of winning.

NFL Survivor Basics

In an NFL Survivor contest on Splash Sports, the objective is straightforward: each week, pick one NFL team that you believe will win their game. Choose wisely though, because once you use a team, you lose them for the remainder of the contest. This makes Survivor a game of weekly survival and season-long strategy. You must think multiple weeks ahead and analyze each path based on your picks to ensure that you have the greatest chance at survival. Early on, it might be tempting to pick the strongest teams to secure easy wins, but doing so could leave you without good options later in the season. In other words, don’t waste the Chiefs, 49ers, Ravens, and Eagles in the first four weeks! The contest becomes a test of your football knowledge, foresight, and ability to manage risk. If the team you pick wins, you advance to the next week. But if they lose, tie, or if you miss making a pick, you’re eliminated from the contest. The last person standing at the end of the season, or whenever all but one participant is eliminated, wins the contest, making each correct pick a critical step toward victory.

Making Your Picks

Making your picks on Splash Sports is designed to be seamless and convenient, whether you’re using the app or visiting splashsports.com. Each week, open the app, review the upcoming matchups, and select your team for the week. Once you’ve made your choice, you’ll save your pick to lock it in. Because the NFL season is so unpredictable, with any team capable of pulling off an upset, it’s important to consider all available information before finalizing your pick. Splash Sports offers useful matchup data for each NFL game. Plus, we have detailed Availability reports for Survivor contests where you can see which teams your contest opponents have already used and which teams they have remaining for the given week. This allows you to make strategic picks ensuring not only that you survive, but you have the best options available as the contest progresses. Splash Sports also provides a user-friendly interface, making it easy to keep track of your selections and monitor how the contest is progressing as the season unfolds.

New Survivor Settings on Splash Sports

Revivals

We introduced several innovative settings that add new dimensions to the traditional Survivor format. One of the standout features is the Revival option. If Revivals are turned on, that means that the last people standing can get another chance at picking if they all lose in the same week. For example, if only three participants remain in a contest and all their picks lose in the same week, the contest can be ‘Revived,’ allowing those still active to continue picking the following week. This feature adds an exciting twist to the game, giving participants a second chance to stay in the contest and intensifying the competition as it progresses. However, it’s important to note that only participants who were still active in the previous week will be revived—entries that were previously eliminated do not get a second chance, preserving the integrity of the elimination process.

Additional Lives

Another exciting feature on Splash Sports is the option for Additional Lives, which can alter the dynamics of a Survivor contest significantly. In some contests, commissioners can allow participants to have more than one life, meaning they can afford to lose once or twice and still remain in the contest. On Splash Sports, commissioners can grant up to two extra lives, allowing for a total of three lives in a Survivor contest. This adds a strategic element, as players must decide when to use their extra lives to maximize their chances of staying in the game. For example, some participants might choose to save their extra lives for later in the season when the matchups become more challenging, while others might use them early on to take more risks with their picks. This flexibility makes the game even more engaging, as it introduces additional layers of decision-making and strategy.

NCAAF Survivor

In addition to NFL contests, Splash Sports now offers Survivor contests for college football (NCAAF), expanding the possibilities for football fans. College football has its own unique appeal, with passionate fan bases, intense rivalries, and unpredictable outcomes that make it a perfect fit for the Survivor format. Commissioners on Splash Sports can create NCAAF Survivor contests that include games from various conferences such as the SEC, Big Ten, Big 12, ACC, and Mountain West, or they can focus solely on games involving the Top 25 teams for a given week. This flexibility allows participants to tailor their contests to their preferences and creates a whole new way to enjoy the excitement of college football. Whether you’re an NFL fan or a college football enthusiast, Splash Sports offers a Survivor contest that suits your interests.

How to Win A Survivor Contest

To win a Survivor contest, the key is to outlast your competition and take home the cash prize. Since Splash Sports operates as a peer-to-peer platform, there’s an added element of game theory at play. You’re not just playing against random opponents; you’re often competing against friends, family, or other familiar faces, which can make the contest even more competitive and personal. Understanding your opponents' tendencies, strategizing your picks, and knowing when to take risks are all crucial aspects of winning in a Splash Sports Survivor contest. It’s not just about picking the right teams each week; it’s about outsmarting your opponents, anticipating their moves, and making sure you stay one step ahead throughout the season.

Start Playing

Playing NFL Survivor on Splash Sports is a fun and competitive way to engage with the football season. With features like Revivals, Additional Lives, and the inclusion of NCAAF contests, the game offers more depth, strategy, and excitement than ever before. So get ready to make your picks, outlast your friends, and enjoy the ride all season long!