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But who is in the best position to take the Sole Survivor crown?
it’s possible for you to check out the previous premiere power rankingshereand the post-merge rankingshere.
CassidyThe Cassidy curse looks like it’s very real.
Whenever someone attempts to target Cassidy, they end up going home.
Weve seen this with Geo, Ryan, Noelle, and, most recently, Sami.
Are there bigger threats than Cassidy still in the game?
But those players are also bigger targets that I dont see making it to the end.
JesseOne of those big threats is Jesse, who has probably played the best game of the season.
If he makes it to the final Tribal Council, his win is almost guaranteed.
But thats a big if.
That said, Jesse has two immunity idols in his pocket, so he may save himself.
KarlaI previously ranked Karla in first place based on her impressive pre-merge gameplay.
However, shes lost some agency in recent weeks.
While still often in the majority vote, Karla has seemingly given up control to the Jesse-Cody duo.
Also, her hidden immunity idol isnt as hidden as she wants to believe.
OwenThis one might seem a little wild.
Of all those remaining, Owen looks like it’s drawing dead.
As he said himself, hes the Charlie Brown of the season; nothing ever goes his way.
Hes been on the wrong side of the vote several times and has continually lost his closest allies.
Yet, hes still hanging on.
Perhaps that was ironic foreshadowing.
Or maybe Owen will surprise us all with one of the biggest endgame turnarounds inSurvivorhistory.
GablerI owe an apology to Gabler.
Inever imaginedhed make it this far.
Heading into the merge, his strategy was erratic and his social game left a lot to be desired.
At this point, I can see him sitting at the final Tribal Council.
There is a perception of him in the game as a tagalong player.
However, Ive been wrong about Gabler before.
On the contrary, Cody has played very well; alongside Jesse, hes controlled most of the season.
But there are these little flaws in his game that tell me hes not winning.
And Im mainly talking about how he seems to be playing second fiddle to Jesse.
Not to mention, he handed his idol to Jesse (and seemingly hasnt asked for it back).
I cant shake this ominous feeling that Codys game is coming crashing down soon.
