Circa Grandissimo Week 9: 3 Remaining Entrants Advance off Wins by Seahawks, Chiefs

Michael McClymont - Senior News Editor at Covers.com
Michael McClymont • Senior News Editor 12+ years betting experience
Updated: Nov 8, 2026 , 09:15 PM ET • 4 min read

The three contestants still playing for the $7.7-million grand prize breezed to victory this week, face tough calls in Week 10.

Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) catches a touchdown against Arizona Cardinals linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. (1) and safety Budda Baker (3) during the second quarter at Lumen Field. Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
Photo By - Reuters Connect. Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) catches a touchdown against Arizona Cardinals linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. (1) and safety Budda Baker (3) during the second quarter at Lumen Field. Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

The three remaining contestants in Circa Sports' Grandissimo survivor-style contest have advanced to Week 10.

The pool, which required a $100,000 buy-in and comes with a $7.7-million grand prize, has been whittled down from the original 77 entries. 

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Key Takeaways
  • 2 selections on Seahawks, 1 on Chiefs in Week 9.
  • Remaining entries own an implied value of $2.5 million each.
  • 4 teams on bye in Week 10.

Entering the week, only DEGENCHAT-2, JIMMYSHIVEOVERLY-1, TWEENTHEHEDGES-1, evaded the landmines to make it to Week 9. Each remaining entry carries an implied value of $2.5 million.

Last week, the trio all took the Cincinnati Bengals and had to sweat as the Bengals needed overtime to defeat a one-win Tennessee Titans outfit.

This week, DEGENCHAT-2 played the Kansas City Chiefs and watched as they survived an early test to defeat the New York Jets 35-12.

The other two entrants selected the Seattle Seahawks, trusting in backup quarterback Drew Lock who got the start against the Arizona Cardinals with Sam Darnold nursing a quad injury. That pick was also without worry as the Hawks cruised to a 17-3 victory.

Options for Week 10

Looking ahead to Week 10, all three surviving contestants can still play the Buffalo Bills (at Jets), Green Bay Packers (vs. Minnesota Vikings), Los Angeles Rams (at Cardinals), and Pittsburgh Steelers (at Bengals), among others. DEGENCHAT-2 still has the Seahawks (at Las Vegas Raiders) available.

The Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are on bye.

Selections are shared publicly by Circa on Saturday evenings.

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Michael McClymont - Senior News Editor at Covers.com
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Michael has been involved in sports journalism since 2002, when he had his first article published in a newspaper (remember those?). In the time since, he's had numerous roles as a reporter and editor, including stints at theScore as a copy editor and NFL news editor, and Sportsbook Review as a publishing editor. He's been featured on CBC's network of radio stations, providing analysis on the NFL and the sports betting industry.

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