🏈 What the Picks Feature Does

Core Functions

• Make weekly NFL predictions
• Multiple pick modes (Straight, Confidence, Spread)
• Smart pick tools (random, favorites, underdogs)
• Real-time saving with visual confirmations
• Lock protection prevents late changes
• Tiebreaker predictions

Key Benefits

• Compete with friends in leagues
• Track your performance over time
• Never miss deadlines with clear lock indicators
• Mobile optimized for picks anywhere
• Professional team logos and colors
• Visual confirmation animations

🎮 How the Picks System Works

Pick Modes Available

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Straight Picks

Simply pick who wins each game

Scoring: 1 point per correct pick
Best for: Beginners, casual players

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Confidence Points

Rank picks 1-16 by confidence level

Scoring: Points you assigned for correct picks
Best for: Strategic players

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Against the Spread

Beat the Vegas point spread

Scoring: 1 point per correct spread pick
Best for: Advanced players

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Survivor Mode

Pick one team each week, use each team only once

Scoring: Weeks survived + bonuses
Best for: Ultimate challenge seekers

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🔒 When Picks Lock

Per-Game Locking (Default)

Each game locks when it starts. You can modify other games until they begin.

Traditional Lock

All picks lock when first Sunday game starts. League setting controls this.

📝 Step-by-Step: Making Your Picks

1

Navigate to Picks Page

• Click "Picks" in main navigation menu
• Current week auto-selected
• See all scheduled games with lock times
• View games across all your leagues

2

Select Your Picks

• Click on team you think will win
• Selected teams highlight with visual feedback
• Red lock icon = game locked, Green = changeable
• Changes save automatically with confirmation

3

Confidence Points (If Available)

• Assign 1-16 points to each game (full week)
• 16 = most confident, 1 = least confident
• Use each number exactly once
• System validates no duplicate assignments

4

Smart Pick Tools

Quick Fill Options:

All Favorites

• Picks higher-ranked teams
• Assigns higher confidence to bigger favorites
• Considers point spreads when available

All Underdogs

• Picks lower-ranked teams
• Higher confidence on smaller underdogs
• Good for contrarian strategies

Random Picks

• Randomly selects winners
• Random confidence distribution
• Great for testing or fun leagues

Features:

• Professional team logos
• Visual confirmation animations
• Real-time saving

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

"I can't change my picks" - What's wrong?

Most common causes:

Game has already started (red lock icon shows)
League uses "traditional lock" deadline setting
Browser cache issues preventing saves

Solutions: Check game start times in your timezone, verify league deadline settings with commissioner, try clearing browser cache and refreshing

"My confidence points won't save" - How to fix?

Confidence points require each number (1-16) to be used exactly once.

Check for duplicate confidence assignments
Make sure you've assigned confidence to all games
The system will show which numbers are still unused
Complete all assignments before they will save

"How do tiebreakers work?"

Tiebreakers are set by your league commissioner and determine winners when users have the same record.

Monday Night Total: Predict the combined score of Monday Night Football

Closest to Total: Winner is closest to actual total without going over

Confidence Points: Higher total confidence allocation wins (if applicable)

"What are the different pick modes?"

Straight Picks: Pick winners, 1 point each. Great for beginners.

Confidence Points: Rank picks 1-16, earn assigned points. More strategic.

Against the Spread: Beat Vegas point spreads. Most challenging.

Your league commissioner determines which modes are available.

🔗 Related Features

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War Room

See how your picks perform live on Sunday

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Leaderboards

Track your ranking and compete

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Leagues

Join or create pick'em leagues

Picks - Complete Guide