FAQ
Questions commissioners and players actually ask
A quick guide to what Survive Sunday handles, how the rules work, and what players should expect once a pool is live.
What does Survive Sunday do?
Survive Sunday helps commissioners run NFL survivor pools online. You can create a pool, choose the rules, invite players, collect weekly picks, lock picks at the right time, and show standings without managing a spreadsheet.
Do players need an account?
Yes. Players sign in so their picks, used teams, profile, pool memberships, and history stay tied to the right person.
Can I make a private pool?
Yes. Commissioners can create private pools with a password and share an invite link. Public pools can appear in search, while private pools stay gated.
Can I set a custom start week?
Yes. If a pool starts in Week 3, players should not be able to make Week 1 or Week 2 picks. Double-pick weeks before the start week are filtered out too.
How do pick deadlines work?
Pools can use a Sunday 1 PM ET deadline, a before-Monday-night style deadline where unstarted games stay available longer, or rolling locks where each game locks at its own kickoff. Early games always lock once they kick off.
What happens if someone forgets to pick?
Once the pool deadline has passed, a missing pick can count as a no-pick loss. That keeps standings fair and avoids the commissioner having to chase everyone manually.
Can players reuse the same team?
No. Survive Sunday tracks used teams inside each pool and prevents repeat team picks for that player.
What are strikes or mulligans?
A strike is a loss. Commissioners can allow zero, one, or two misses before a player is eliminated. If a player still has strikes left, they stay alive.
What are double-pick weeks?
A double-pick week requires two picks instead of one. Commissioners choose those weeks before the pool starts, and both picks are tracked separately.
Can admins change league settings later?
League settings are meant to lock once the pool reaches its configured start week. That protects fairness after players have already started making picks.
Can eliminated players still see the pool?
Yes. Eliminated players can still view matchups and standings, but they should not be able to make new picks.
Is this a betting or payout site?
No. Survive Sunday is a pool-management tool. It does not accept wagers, hold funds, manage prize pools, calculate payouts, or act as a sportsbook.
Why is there a pool activation payment?
The activation fee supports running the platform. It is not a buy-in, wager, prize pool, or player payout.
Where can I get help?
Email survivesunday1@gmail.com or use the Contact page. Include your pool name if the question is about a specific league.