2025 NFL survivor pool picks Week 10: Begrudgingly trusting the Bears

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams celebrates with wide receiver Rome Odunze after a Bears touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter at Paycor Stadium.

The New Orleans Saints turned out to be a fantastic team to fade in Week 9 with rookie Tyler Shough in at quarterback. So, you would think they'd be another fade option in Week 10 as I look to remain perfect in my survivor pool. However, when a Saints loss requires a second straight Carolina Panthers win -- this time against a division opponent -- it becomes a lot harder to trust. I'll pass.

The options don't get any easier, though.

With the Lions, Bills and Broncos all off the board in my pool, the next best option is probably the Chicago Bears, who get to host the struggling New York Giants. Nothing about the Bears inspires confidence, but with our options low, the Week 10 choice becomes easier.

Which team is the best Survivor Pool pick for Week 10?

Pick: Bears

The Bears aren't going to score 47 points against the Giants the way they did against the Bengals last week, but they should at least be able to move the ball better than New York. Is it concerning that Chicago gave up 42 points and 500 yards in a near-collapse to Cincinnati? Yes, extremely. But the Giants don't have a Tee Higgins or Ja'Marr Chase to worry about. So, as long as Caleb Williams and the offense does their part as 4.5-point favorites, Chicago should finish the game on top.

Alternatives: Lions, Bills, Broncos, Panthers

Previous picks

Week 1: Broncos (W)

Week 2: Cardinals (W)

Week 3: Buccaneers (W)

Week 4: Bills (W)

Week 5: Lions (W)

Week 6: Packers (W)

Week 7: Patriots (W)

Week 8: Chiefs (W)

Week 9: Rams (W)

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