Week 8 of the 2023 NFL season is in the books. With all games complete, Steel Curtain Network’s survivor league has now claimed a even more victims, leaving the total remaining just above double digits.

With starting a new venture, there are not as many contestants this season as in year’s past who are in the running for the Donnie Shell football. With all of league one being filled with 100 contestants, league two capped out at 64 entries. Since I am entered in both leagues in order to have access, this means 163 contestants are vying for the signed Donnie Shell Hall of Fame football.

The most common choice in the contest this week was the Los Angeles Chargers over the Chicago Bears. There were 8 of the 18 contestants between the two leagues that picked this game with there being 4 in each league. The Chargers took advantage of their opportunities and put this game away early.

The next most popular pick was a tie between the Baltimore Ravens over the Arizona Cardinals and the Houston Texans over the Carolina Panthers with 3 selections each. The Ravens jumped out early and held one to win by only one score while the Texas gave up a field goal as time expired to give the Panthers their first win of the season. So while 3 contestants moved on thanks to Baltimore, 3 were eliminated by the Texans.

When it came to the other incorrect choice, there was 1 contestant who chose the Atlanta Falcons to defeat the Tennessee Titans. Additionally, one contestant failed to make their pick in time.

In League 1, there were 3 contestants eliminated with 6 going on in the contest. As for League 2, 2 contestants were eliminated with 7 moving through.

For those who are still in the contest, Week 9 is open and ready for you to make your next selection. Make sure you get in there and make your choice early as the selection can be changed up until 1 PM EST on Sunday.