Frequently Asked Questions

Confidence Pool
What are confidence points all about?
Pool members must assign points from 16 to 1 for each game based on how “confident” they are with their pick.  You can only use each point assignment once.   If their pick wins, they accumulate the amount of points they assigned to the game.  If someone has a perfect week, they would earn the max of 136 points (16+15+14….+1).

What does the term “Cover the Spread” mean?
A team covers the spread if it wins the game with the score modified by the point spread.  If Dallas and Washington are playing and the spread is (Dallas -7), then Dallas has to win by at least 8 points to cover.  Conversely, Washington would cover the spread if they don’t lose by more than 6 points or beat Dallas outright.  If the game ends with Dallas winning by 7 points, then the game is considered a tie with respect to the point spread.  A tie pick receives half of the confidence points placed on it.

Can anyone join the pool?
– Yes

When is the deadline for joining the Confidence Pool?
– 11:59 pm CST on Saturday, 9/12/26

What if I miss getting picks in for the week?
– If you miss getting picks in by the pick deadline, you get auto-picks.

Survivor Pools
What if I miss getting a pick in for the week?
– If you miss getting a pick in by the pick deadline, you get the largest available favorite from teams not used yet.

What if two or more players are still tied at the end of the regular season?
– They split the pot

Can players decide to chop/split the pot prior to a final winner being determined?
– Yes, this is an option if all remaining players agree

When will the Survivor Single pool start?
Week 6

When is the deadline to join the Survivor Pools?
– Players can join the Survivor Double Pool up to 11:59 pm CST on Saturday, 9/12/26
– Players can join the Survivor Single Pool up to 11:59 pm CST on Thursday, 9/1/26