Recent Articles from this Column
December 27, 2012
Survivor: Week 17 Version
Keep an eye on late-week developments and be willing to switch your pick
December 20, 2012
Survivor: Should You Fade the Panthers This Week?
It depends on how many people in your pool are on them.
December 12, 2012
Survivor: Fading the Dolphins
With more than half your pool likely on Miami, the value lies elsewhere.
December 5, 2012
Survivor: Fading the Seahawks - With Video
It's a good matchup at home against the Cardinals, but a whopping 55 percent of pools are taking them.
November 28, 2012
Survivor: Backing the Broncos - With Video
The Broncos aren't the top choice according to Vegas, but we trust them more than Dallas or Green Bay right now.
November 21, 2012
Survivor: Backing the Broncos - With Video
Despite being on the road, they're a safer bet than the Bengals
November 14, 2012
Survivor: Should You Fade the Cowboys? - With Video
If you have Atlanta or Denver available, the answer is yes.
November 7, 2012
Survivor: Fade the Steelers If You have the 49ers, Patriots or Ravens Available
With 55 percent of pools on Pittsburgh, there's a big payout in the unlikely event they lose
October 31, 2012
Survivor: Why We Faded the Chargers - With Video
If you've used the Packers and Texans already, play the pot odds and avoid San Diego.
October 25, 2012
Survivor: Backing the Packers - With Video
Even though Green Bay is the most popular choice, their status as massive favorites more than compensates for the meager payout.
October 17, 2012
Survivor: Backing the Patriots - With Video
The Patriots are the easy call if you still have them. Otherwise, the 49ers, Texans, Vikings and Bears - in that order.
October 10, 2012
Survivor: Backing the Steelers
The Falcons are the most likely team to win, but Pittsburgh's payout justifies the added risk
October 3, 2012
Survivor: Backing the 49ers - With Video
The Bills are banged up and heading to San Francisco at the wrong time
September 26, 2012
Survivor: Backing the Texans and Packers - With Video
If you haven't used the Texans, they're the easy call. If you have, then go with the Packers.
September 12, 2012
Survivor: Backing the Pats - With Video
Tom Brady and the Patriots nearly 9:1 favorites at home against the Cardinals, and no more than half your pool is likely to be on them
September 4, 2012
Survivor: Backing the Texans
Arian Foster, Matt Schaub and a stout defense should carry the day against Miami and its rookie QB
July 2, 2012
Survivor: Survivor Pool Strategy
Chris Liss Discusses Survivor Pool Strategy
September 23, 2010
Survivor: Backing the Ravens
Joe Flacco and the Ravens are the best bang for the risk
September 16, 2010
Survivor: Backing the Cowboys
Tony Romo and the Cowboys offer a better payout than the more highly favored Packers
September 8, 2010
Survivor: Backing the Bears
It's a brutal Week 1, but we're rolling with the veteran Bears at home against an up-and-coming Lions squad
