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Keys to winning USA TODAY Sports' NFL Survivor Pool: Step 1 is to enter

At first blush, the NFL survivor pool appears to be an elementary challenge.

Pick one guaranteed winner each week. Last the longest without suffering defeat or a tie, and collect major cash.

OK, here's the catch: You can only pick a team once all season. If any week you don't make a pick, you're eliminated.

There’s bound to be some lopsided scores posted against the likes of the lowly Chicago Bears, Atlanta Falcons and Houston Texans this season. Maybe, just pick on them each week.

Just in time to fully analyze the NFL schedule in advance of Week 1 kickoffs — beginning Sept.