NFL Survivor Pool Expert Picks & Predictions: Week 4's Safest, Best & Most Strategic Plays

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Sean Tomlinson • Betting Analyst 16+ years betting experience
Updated: Oct 3, 2026 , 09:45 AM ET • 4 min read

Our NFL Survivor Pool Expert Picks for Week 4 are picking on the lowly Miami Dolphins again, with the Minnesota Vikings as the near-consensus selection.

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Targeting the spiraling Miami Dolphins has been a consistent and successful approach, and that's mostly the strategy here again in our NFL survivor pool expert picks for Week 4.

The winless Dolphins have posted a 16.6-point average margin of defeat through three weeks, with a staggeringly poor offense averaging only 12 points per outing.

They draw the Minnesota Vikings this week on Sunday, Oct. 4 at 4:05 p.m. ET, making them a near-consensus selection for survivor pools in our NFL picks. The Baltimore Ravens are an appealing option too if you're still alive.

NFL survivor pool expert picks for Week 4

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Expert Pick Kalshi
Win Probability
Dustin Saracini Dustin Saracini Ravens Ravens 85%
Josh Inglis Josh Inglis Vikings Vikings 83%
Joe Osborne Joe Osborne Vikings Vikings 83%
Geoff Clark Geoff Clark Vikings Vikings 83%

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Dustin Saracini’s expert pick: Ravens

Price: 85% at Kalshi

We're still alive heading into Week 4 after our Kansas City Chiefs play hit with ease last Sunday. This week is a no-brainer for me with the Baltimore Ravens up against the Tennessee Titans.

Cam Ward may be a bust, and the Tennessee Titans organization just can't seem to get out of its own way. The Ravens will cruise against the team ranked 31st in total offense. Let's move on to next week already.

Josh Inglis' survivor pick: Vikings

Price: 83% at Kalshi

I'm just happy to be alive heading into Week 4. The Vikings' defense is going to be too much for the Miami Dolphins without De'Von Achane. The potential loss of Justin Jefferson hurts, but the Dolphins' offense isn't going to put up enough points to make that an issue.

The Vikings boast the No. 1 overall defense in football that also ranks first or second in success rate and EPA versus the pass and the run. Miami's team total is at 13.5, and that might be a point too far. Malik Willis will have a miserable time on third-and-long Sunday.

Joe Osborne's survivor pick: Vikings

Price: 83% at Kalshi

Minnesota is my survivor pick against a Miami team that’s suffered at least a 14-point defeat in every game. Without Achane, the Dolphins lack the firepower to challenge a Vikings defense allowing just 13.7 points per game and ranking first on third down and in the red zone.

Minnesota has won eight straight, and Brian Flores will do his best to humiliate the team that fired him.

Geoff Clark’s expert pick: Vikings

Price: 83% at Kalshi

Minnesota's defense is a top-three unit, and the Miami Dolphins will be without Achane, their best offensive weapon. Until further notice, Miami will be the easiest team on everyone's schedule, as the Dolphins are heavy favorites to finish with the NFL's worst record.

The Vikings keep winning regardless of who's starting under center, and Kyler Murray is their most talented starter since Sam Darnold two seasons ago.


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Sean Tomlinson has been navigating the sports media landscape since 2009, officially joining Sportsbook Review in 2021. Over the years, his commentary has been cited by major outlets such as The New York Times and Forbes, and he has regularly discussed his NFL insight as a guest on TSN 1050 and The Fan 590. An active bettor who places wagers on a daily basis, Sean spreads his action across several platforms, consistently favoring FanDuel and bet365 for their user-friendly interfaces. His primary handicapping focus centers on the NFL, MLB, and Formula 1, with a heavy emphasis on locating high-value prop opportunities. Sean maintains a keen interest in political prediction markets too, closely monitoring candidate odds throughout primary runs and general election cycles. He views sports betting as an interactive lens for deeper analysis, applying that exact philosophy to his editorial work. He holds a degree in media studies from the University of Guelph-Humber—a background that previously led to editorial roles at Bleacher Report and theScore.

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