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Weekly round-ups & Premier League + NFL reaction

Every week we break down the Premier League and NFL action and how it shook up our Last Man Standing games — the bankers, the bangers and the picks that ended in heartbreak.

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NFL

NFL Survivor Pool Strategy: How to Plan Your Picks and Last Longer

Most NFL survivor pool entries are gone within a few weeks. Here's how to plan your picks across 18 weeks: when to use your best teams, how to handle byes and when to go against the crowd.

2 November 2026
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NFL

Best NFL Survivor Pool App in 2026: What to Look For

Spreadsheet, group chat, big sports app or a dedicated survivor pool app? Here's what actually matters when you pick a way to run your NFL survivor pool this season.

2 November 2026
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Week in Review

September £100 Game: Victor Is Our First Last Man Standing

49 players entered. Four gameweeks later, one was left. Here's how Victor Ijadunminiyi became the first winner of our free £100 Last Man Standing game, pick by pick.

28 October 2026
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Guides

The Best Last Man Standing App in 2026 (And Why We Built It)

Still running last man standing on a spreadsheet and a WhatsApp group? Here's what the best last man standing app should do, and how ours handles picks, live scores, chat and private games.

18 October 2026
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News & Analysis

How Much Could Man City Owe? Try the New NumbersDeck Dashboard

Our partners at NumbersDeck have launched an interactive dashboard. Set the assumptions yourself and see what every Premier League club could claim from City.

5 October 2026
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News & Analysis

Man City Found Guilty: What the FFP Ruling Means for Your Last Man Standing Picks

Guilty on 114 of 115 charges, but no punishment yet. Can you still pick City this week, this season, or next? Here's the straight answer.

25 September 2026
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Week in Review

This Week in Review: GW5 Carnage in Our £100 Game

Gameweek 5 cut the field almost in half. Forest caused chaos, City delivered, and the September £100 Last Man Standing game is now wide open.

21 September 2026
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