Jaguars Lead Week 9 Survivor Recommendations

The Jaguars are a recommended pick for NFL survivor pools in Week 9, with the Cowboys another option for players willing to use Dallas. Jacksonville is favored by 10.5 points over the Ravens, and Dallas by 5.5 over the Colts, based on the listed betting lines.

Baltimore’s quarterback situation is a major concern for the Jaguars matchup. The Ravens could start Joe Fagnano or a player from Green Bay’s practice squad, while their defense ranks 14th in defensive DVOA after allowing 35 points to Buffalo. The analysis says Jacksonville is a team worth saving for a later week, but still makes it its top play because of Baltimore’s injuries.

Dallas faces an Indianapolis team described as possibly losing confidence amid the franchise’s moves. The Colts traded their longest-tenured player, Quenton Nelson, on Wednesday, prompting betting markets to push the spread into double digits before it settled at the listed line. A potential trade of running back Jonathan Taylor would further strengthen the case for Dallas, the analysis says.

A separate survivor model rated Seattle the strongest Week 9 choice, with a score of 79.2, followed by San Francisco at 77.3. Jacksonville ranked third at 76.5, while Dallas was eighth at 66.8. The model also listed Jacksonville’s Week 12 game against Tennessee as its best later opportunity, with an 85.9% survivor score.