FOOTBALL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Pick'em FAQs
Learn the basics of picking games and taking part in a Pick'em pool.
Pick'em Basics
Do I pick every NFL game each week?
Whether you pick every game depends on the rules of your Pick'em pool.
How does an NFL pick'em pool work?
Participants select NFL game winners and earn credit for correct picks under the pool's rules.
How is pick'em different from fantasy football?
Pick'em predicts game outcomes, while fantasy football scores the statistical production of rostered players.
What does straight-up pick'em mean?
Straight-up pick'em means choosing the game winner without applying a point spread.
What is against-the-spread pick'em?
Against-the-spread Pick'em grades selections after applying a point spread to the favorite and underdog.
What is an NFL pick'em contest?
An NFL pick'em contest asks participants to predict the winners or outcomes of NFL games.
What is confidence pick'em?
Confidence pick'em requires assigning different confidence values to selections, with larger values worth more.
What is survivor pick'em?
Survivor Pick'em requires choosing one team to win, usually without reusing that team later in the season.
Making Picks
Can I change a pick after submitting it?
A submitted pick can usually be changed only until the applicable lock time.
When should I submit my NFL pick'em picks?
Submit every Pick'em selection before the lock time stated in your pool's rules.