"ESPN Eliminator Challenge is one of the most fun games to play this NFL season. The rules are simple: pick one team, and as long as they win (or tie), you advance to the next round. If they lose, you are out. The caveat is you cannot pick the same team twice. If you've made it this far, give yourself a pat on the back."
"Last week, the Carolina Panthers were the most popular selection in Eliminator Challenge, despite losing 10 straight games as favorites entering the week. The Panthers were upset by the New Orleans Saints, knocking out 19% of entrants. It was the second time this season the most popular pick lost, along with the Arizona Cardinals against the Tennessee Titans in Week 5."
"The Patriots are by far the biggest betting favorites this week, and they are the second-biggest favorites this week according to both Mike Clay and ESPN Analytics models. While the Jets have won two straight games, this is still a bottom-five team that traded two of its best defenders at the deadline and suffered more key injuries Sunday. Historically, big favorites Thursday night win at a higher than average rate."
ESPN Eliminator Challenge requires selecting a different NFL team each week; a pick advances on a win or tie and is eliminated on a loss. Last week the Carolina Panthers were the most popular selection despite a 10-game favorite losing streak; the Panthers lost to the New Orleans Saints and knocked out 19% of entrants, marking a second occurrence of the top pick losing this season. Overall, 44% of remaining entries were eliminated in Week 10, leaving 3.6% remaining. Analytics list the New England Patriots as the largest betting favorites and the top pick for Week 11, citing Jets injuries, historical Thursday-night favorite trends, and a soft remaining Patriots schedule.
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