Who should you take with your NFL Week 12 Survivor Pool pick? This week there are a nice chunk of games to choose from as 6 of 15 games have a point spread of 7 points or more. The tricky part is finding a team that you haven’t selected so far. Rob Cressy is joined by Tom Hamm on the Bacon Sports podcast as they talk about their NFL Week 12 Survivor Pool Picks.

Here are those games:

* Patriots -8 @ Jets

* 49ers @ Dolphins -8

* Jaguars @ Bills -7.5

* Rams @ Saints -7

* Redskins @ Cowboys -7

* Giants -7 @ Browns

Rob’s survivor pool pick: New Orleans Saints

Tom’s survivor pool pick: Miami Dolphins

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Who should you take with your NFL Week 11 Survivor Pool pick? This week there are a nice chunk of games to choose from as 8 of 14 games have a point spread of 6 points or more. Rob Cressy is joined by Tom Hamm on the Bacon Sports podcast as they talk about their NFL Week 11 Survivor Pool Picks.

Here are those games:

* Patriots -13 @ 49ers

* Steelers -8 @ Browns

* Buccaneers @ Chiefs -7.5

* Bears @ Giants -7

* Ravens @ Cowboys -7

* Jaguars @ Lions -6.5

* Eagles @ Seahawks -6

* Texans @ Raiders -6

Rob’s survivor pool pick: New York Giants

Tom’s survivor pool pick: New York Giants

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Who should you take with your NFL Week 10 Survivor Pool pick? This week there are only two real options to choose from: the Cardinals or the Ravens. Rob Cressy is joined by Tom Hamm on the Bacon Sports podcast as they talk about their NFL Week 10 Survivor Pool Picks.

NFL Week 10 is very top heavy for survivor pool picks as 3 of 14 games have a spread of 7.5 points or more. Here are those games:

* 49ers @ Cardinals -14.5

* Why you should take the Cardinals: The Cardinals are coming off a bye and have a +39 point differential on the season (an indicator that they are good.) The 49ers are 0-3 on the road and have a -93 point differential on the season (2nd worst in the NFL.) Going next level, this is likely the only game the rest of the year you’ll take the Cardinals as 5 of their next 7 games are on the road.

* Where could this pick go wrong? Super bad Carson Palmer will have to show up.

* Browns @ Ravens -10

* Why you should take the Ravens: The Browns are the worst team in the NFL and have a legit shot at going 0-16. The Browns have an NFL worst -105 point differential and playing on the road on a Thursday isn’t going to help. I’m not a huge fan of the Ravens this year, but the only other game where you’d consider taking them the rest of the year is in Week 12 at home vs the Dolphins.

* Where could this pick go wrong? The Ravens are old and average. Maybe the short week plays against them as they need that time to recover. The Browns also lead the Ravens 20-0 earlier in the season, yet somehow lost. The Browns have this game and possibly one other to pick up a victory this year. I can see a scenario where Joe Flacco plays like crap and the Browns pull out an ugly win.

* Seahawks @ Patriots -7.5

* Why you should take the Patriots: You shouldn’t. The Seahawks could win this game. But if you must. The Patriots are the best team in the NFL and they are at home.

* Where could this pick go wrong? The Seahawks aren’t perfect, but they are still one of the top 6 teams in the NFL. They certainly haven’t forgotten the Super Bowl loss. Jimmy Graham has come back to life and Russell Wilson finally looked good last week.

Rob’s survivor pool pick: Cardinals

Tom’s survivor pool pick: Ravens

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Who should you take with your NFL Week 9 Survivor Pool pick? This week there are a handful of high point spread games to choose from so your stress level should be lower than it was last week. Rob Cressy is joined by Tom Hamm on the Bacon Sports podcast as they talk about their NFL Week 9 Survivor Pool Picks.

NFL Week 9 is manageable for survivor pool picks as 6 of 13 games have a spread of 5 points or more. Here are those games:

* Jaguars @ Chiefs – 9.5

* Cowboys -7 @ Browns

* Colts @ Packers -7

* Bills @ Seahawks -6.5

* Lions @ Vikings -6

* Titans @ Chargers -5

Rob’s survivor pool pick: Chiefs (because Nick Foles is starting that is too much risk for me) Seahawks

Tom’s survivor pool pick: Cowboys

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Who should you take with your NFL Week 8 Survivor Pool pick? Unlike past weeks, this week has no obvious game and unfortunately we are going to have to break one of our rules in order to make our picks. Rob Cressy is joined by Tom Hamm on the Bacon Sports podcast as they talk about their NFL Week 8 Survivor Pool Picks.

NFL Week 8 is brutal for survivor pool picks as 4 of 13 games have a spread of 4 points or more. The lowest we’ve seen all season. On top of that we are forced to take a divisional matchup. Here are those games:

* Patriots -6.5 @ Bills

* Why you would take the Patriots: Do you really think that Bill Belichick is going to get swept by Rex Ryan and the Bills this year? I don’t. A win here pretty much locks up the division for the Patriots who have been rolling since Tom Brady got back.

* How could this pick go wrong? One of my rules is to never take a road team. You want to minimize risk as much as possible and you are already starting down 3 points. The Bills play the Patriots frisky and are a better team than we saw early in the season. You know Bills Mafia is gonna be extra sauced up for this one and a victory here would pretty much be the Bills Super Bowl.

* Chargers @ Broncos -6

* Why you would take the Broncos: The Broncos are one of two home teams we are considering and they are coming off a much needed victory. They just lost to the Chargers two weeks ago so you know revenge is on their mind. Plus, the Chargers M.O. this season has been to crap the bed late in games so the Broncos will never be out of it.

* How could this pick go wrong? The Chargers already beat the Broncos and the Broncos are coming off a short week after playing on Monday Night Football. The Chargers have a positive point differential on the season and have a good offense. The Broncos QB situation still scares me as I’m not sold on Trevor Siemian.

* Vikings -5.5 @ Bears

* Why you would take the Vikings: The Bears are one of the four worst teams in the NFL and the Vikings are one of the four best in the NFC. The best unit on the field is the Vikings defense and the Bears offense hasn’t showed us that they can do much will the ball anyways.

* How could this pick go wrong? Once again, I never like taking road teams. The Vikings offense line has not been good and that is not a recipe for success with brittle as a Wheat Thin Sam Bradford under center. The Vikings have no real offensive weapons and are relying on their defense to carry them. Maybe Jay Cutler being back ignites a spark under this Bears team playing on national TV on Monday Night.

* Eagles @ Cowboys -4.5

* Why you would take the Cowboys: The Cowboys are one of the hottest teams in football and are coming off a bye and are at home.The Eagles aren’t as good on the road and Dez Bryant looks like he’s gonna play in this game so that should help as well.

* How could this pick go wrong? The Eagles have won in Dallas in each of the last three seasons. The Eagles defense has been one of the best in the NFL this year and I don’t like taking divisional matchups.

Rob’s survivor pool pick: Patriots

Tom’s survivor pool pick: Patriots

Final Thought: If I have to take a calculated risk in my survivor pool pick I want to feel confident going into the game. I won’t feel dumb for betting on Tom Brady and the Patriots to avoid getting swept by Buffalo.

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The World Series starts tonight as the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians square off in a historic matchup of two teams whose championship droughts spans longer than most people have been alive. Chicago resident and Cubs fan Rob Cressy is joined by Indians fan Tom Hamm on the Bacon Sports podcast to dish about our thoughts on the series. Will the Cubs aces and big bats show up or will the Indians hot pitching and stellar bullpen continue to dominate?

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Who should you take with your NFL Week 7 Survivor Pool pick? The Bengals look like the to option vs the Browns this week with the Packers not far behind. Rob Cressy is joined by Tom Hamm on the Bacon Sports podcast as they talk about their NFL Week 7 Survivor Pool Picks.

NFL Week 7 is manageable for survivor pool picks as 6 of 15 games have a spread of 6 points or more. Here are those games:

* Browns @ Bengals -10

* Why you would take the Bengals: The Bengals are in need of a win to avoid losing three in a row and five of their last six and who better to get it against than the only winless team in the NFL. The Bengals are a step down this season from years past, but they aren’t anywhere as bad as the Browns.

* How could this pick go wrong? The Browns beat the Bengals in Cincinnati back in 2014 24-3. Andy Dalton was the QB for the Bengals and he threw 3 INT’s. The Bengals run game did nothing nor did AJ Green. The Browns will need a repeat performance of that.

* Bears @ Packers – 9 (TNF) *after we recorded the podcast 7 Packers, including Eddie Lacy, were ruled out for this game. The line has since moved to -7.5*

* Why you would take the Packers: The Packers only two losses this season are to the Vikings and Cowboys, two of the top 5 teams this year (as of now.) The Bears are a bottom three team in the NFL right now. On a short week, at home, with Aaron Rodgers at QB vs Brian Hoyer, the home team seems like the right choice (even despite the injuries.)

* How could this pick go wrong? The Packers are missing a lot of players and haven’t looked quite right in over a year and change. The last time the Bears won in Green Bay was last year so it’s not unfathomable that it can happen again.

* Texans @ Broncos -7

* Why you would take the Broncos: Do you trust the Texans because I sure as hell don’t. They almost lost to the awful Colts at home. The Broncos aren’t perfect but I like their pieces better than Houston’s.

* How could this pick go wrong? A lot of ways. The Texans only two losses are against the Patriots and Vikings. Even though it hasn’t been pretty, the Texans are 4-2. The Broncos have lost their last two and their offense has become stagnant (16 and 13 points the last two games.) I still don’t believe in their QB (whoever it is) and their defense has been good, not great this year.

* Saints @ Chiefs -7

* Why you would take the Chiefs: The Saints have one of the worst defenses in football. They have given up 34+ points in four of five games this season. The Chiefs got a great road divisional win last week against the Raiders, their running game looks good, and I like their defense.

* How could this pick go wrong? One thing the Saints can do is score. They’ve scored 34+ in four of five games this year. One thing the Chiefs struggle to do is score. The Saints have won two in a row and they keep the momentum going.

* Patriots -7 @ Steelers

* Why you would take the Patriots: Landry Jones vs Tom Brady. Plus the Patriots historically have done very well against the Steelers.

* How could this pick go wrong? This time last year Landry Jones replaced an injured Michael Vick in the second half at home to lead the Steelers to a stunning victory against the then thought of as Super Bowl contenders Arizona Cardinals. Magic happens again.

* Chargers @ Falcons -6.5

* Why you would take the Falcons: Maybe the Falcons are actually good. They do have the top scoring offense in the NFL. Plus,

Who should you take with your NFL Week 6 Survivor Pool pick? The Patriots have the highest point spread but Bills & Titans have juicy home matchups. Rob Cressy is joined by Tom Hamm on the Bacon Sports podcast as they talk about their NFL Week 6 Survivor Pool Picks.

NFL Week 6 is manageable for survivor pool picks as 6 of 14 games have a spread of 6 points or more. Here are those games:

* Bengals @ Patriots -9

* Why you would take the Patriots: Tom Brady’s first game back at home. You know Gronk is gonna wild too. The Bengals just got rolled by the Cowboys, who are starting a rookie QB, they don’t have a 2nd WR, and their running game hasn’t been good (only 3.4 ypa, 28th in NFL.) Patriots are the better team and this Bengals team is a step down from previous versions.

* How could this pick go wrong? The Bengals are a wounded animal right now. They are sitting at 2-3, third in their division behind the Steelers and Ravens. It’s tough to come back from 2-4 and the Bengals come out with a sense of urgency. AJ Green has one of those games.

* Steelers -8 @ Dolphins

* Why you would take the Steelers: Equal parts “the Steelers are one of the elite in the NFL this year” and “the Dolphins are atrocious and have no home field advantage plus Ryan Tannehill is their QB.”

* How could this pick go wrong? Under Mike Tomlin the Steelers sometimes mysteriously lose to crappy teams or teams they are expected to beat. We saw it earlier in the season in their loss to the Eagles, who were starting a rookie QB, and maybe this is another one of those games. I don’t think it will be, but it could.

* 49ers @ Bills -8

* Why you would take the Bills: Because Rex Ryan has the Buffalo Bills players and fans drinking the kool-aid that this team can win the Super Bowl, as evident by their three game win streak which included wins against the Arizona Cardinals and New England Patriots. LeSean McCoy continues to run like the old Shady McCoy (which is awesome to see) and Tyrod Taylor’s mobility keeps plays going. The 49ers are coming west to east and they aren’t a good team to begin with.

* How could this pick go wrong? I don’t 100% trust the Bills yet. I watch them and root for them every week (shout out to Mrs Bacon and Kevin), and they have some nice pieces, but after two games this season we were all ready to write them off as a bottom seven team in the league. Colin Kaepernick is starting for the 49ers and maybe he gives the team a jolt of energy, enough to win this game.

* Browns @ Titans -7.5

* Why you would take the Titans: The Titans just beat the Dolphins on the road. That’s a positive step forward. DeMarco Murray continues to run well, plus their division is completely up for grabs. A win here brings them to .500 and potentially in a tie for first place with Houston. The Browns QB situation is a disaster at the moment. I wouldn’t be shocked to see Carson Palmer’s brother starting a game for them.

* How could this pick go wrong? Can you name me one Titans WR? Delanie Walker doesn’t count. This Titans team is still young and prone to make mistakes. This is the most winnable game of the rest of the season for the Browns. Lose this and they are looking at a legitimate shot at 0-16. If Josh McCown is back under center he gives them a fighting chance.

* Jets @ Cardinals -7.5 (MNF)

* Why you would take the Cardinals: The Cardinals, while being a disappointment so far, still have a lot of good pieces. The Jets are 1-4 and on the edge of destruction. Geno Smith’s music is locked and loaded. Cardinals WR’s tear up the Jets secondary like the Steelers did last week.

* How could this pick go wrong? It all starts with the quarterback and right now the ...

Which teams in the NFL are seeing leprechaun’s in the tree, thinking they are good but really aren’t? Rob & Tom dish about it on the Bacon Sports Podcast with some help from our friends in Mobile, Alabama. #EveryoneWhoSeeTheLeprechaunSayYeah!

Want more NFL Week 6 podcasts?

* Ep 179: NFL Week 6 Survivor Pool Picks

* Ep 181: NFL Week 6 – You Pooped In The Refrigerator?!

* Ep 182: NFL Wee 6 – I’m So Excited!

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There have been a lot of NFL teams who have played like diddly-poo, but who stands out to have pooped in the refrigerator, Baxter from Anchorman style, the most? Rob & Tom dish about it on the Bacon Sports Podcast.

Want more NFL Week 6 podcasts?

* Ep 179: NFL Week 6 Survivor Pool Picks

* Ep 180: NFL Week 6 – Who Else See The Leprechaun Say Yeah!

* Ep 182: NFL Wee 6 – I’m So Excited!

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