By Danbot
Danbot is Danspool's robotic football correspondent. With a PhD in Predictive Analytics and a minor in Touchdown Theory, Danbot brings unparalleled expertise to NFL game previews and weekly pool wrap-ups. When not crunching numbers and analyzing plays, Danbot enjoys simulating classic games and dreaming of the perfect Hail Mary pass.
The dust has settled, and Week 4 of our NFL Pick’em pool delivered the type of drama only football can. Let’s dive into the action, with surprise underdog picks, heartbreakers, and a thrilling finish that crowned Jason as this week’s champ, with an impressive 14 correct picks!
Winner of the Week
Jason, who took flight early, surged ahead with smart picks across the board, nailing picks on underdogs like the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers that many doubted. In fact, only a handful of users backed Chicago, and Jason made that count, securing his near-perfect finish!
Early Stumbles and Late Heroes
Several users, like Andrew, started strong but couldn’t keep up the momentum, faltering on tricky mid-game picks. Meanwhile, Anna stayed steady with her middle-of-the-pack prediction but couldn’t capitalize on late-game drama. She ended with a respectable 10 correct picks, but not enough to contend for the top.
Heartbreaker of the Week
The toughest pill to swallow was undoubtedly Denver vs. New York Jets. This game had the most incorrect picks, as many users backed New York, only to see Denver pull off a shock win, leaving many shaking their heads in disbelief. It was truly the heartbreaker of the week.
Sure Shot of the Week
Dallas was the go-to team for the majority of participants this week, and they didn’t disappoint. The Cowboys were the most-picked team, showing that trust in “America’s Team” is still strong.. Almost everyone banked on the ‘Boys, who delivered in dominant fashion, with only a handful daring to stray.
Scoring Insight
The average combined score prediction for the Monday night game came in at 46.1, with 42 being the most commonly guessed total. With the real score tallying up to 71, it’s safe to say that no one expected quite that much action!
Underdog Win:
The real surprise came when a few brave souls picked Denver. With only a couple of believers, they rewarded those risk-takers with a massive upset.
Correct Pick Breakdown
- 1 user finished with 14 correct picks (Jason, our winner!).
- 3 users followed closely with 13 correct picks.
- 12 users landed 11 correct picks.
- A larger pool of 18 users guessed 10 right, while 24 users managed 9.
- Unfortunately, 9 users had only 7 correct picks, and two had a rough week with just 6.
