{"id":374425,"date":"2025-12-27T05:27:13","date_gmt":"2025-12-27T05:27:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/374425\/"},"modified":"2025-12-27T05:27:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T05:27:13","slug":"2026-nfl-draft-order-big-stakes-in-vegas-as-raiders-giants-game-could-decide-no-1-pick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/374425\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 NFL Draft order: Big stakes in Vegas as Raiders-Giants game could decide No. 1 pick"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We may never get a more interesting battle of 2-13 teams than what&#8217;s coming Sunday when the New York Giants visit the Las Vegas Raiders.<\/p>\n<p>The Giants currently have the edge for the No. 1 draft pick due to a weaker strength of schedule. A victory against Vegas, who is also on a nine-game losing streak, would drop New York in the pecking order with one game left in the season.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I don&#8217;t give a s*** about the pick, to be honest,&#8221; <a data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/article\/maxx-crosby-on-draft-impact-of-raiders-giants-matchup-i-dont-give-a-s-about-the-pick-i-dont-play-for-that-134140118.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Raiders star defensive lineman Maxx Crosby told reporters Tuesday;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Raiders star defensive lineman Maxx Crosby told reporters Tuesday<\/a>. (Crosby is out for Sunday&#8217;s game due to a knee injury, <a data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RapSheet\/status\/2004654306184806599?s=20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:according to NFL Network&#039;s Ian Rapoport;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">according to NFL Network&#8217;s Ian Rapoport<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>So, yeah, don&#8217;t expect the players to be draftniks in this matchup.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a look at the draft order as Week 17 continues (with help from <a data-i13n=\"cpos:3;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/tankathon.com\/nfl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Tankathon.com;cpos:3;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Tankathon.com<\/a>) for 17 teams, 16 of whom have been eliminated from the postseason race.<\/p>\n<p>(The Los Angeles Rams own the first-round draft pick of the Atlanta Falcons, who were eliminated in Week 14.)<\/p>\n<p>1. New York Giants (2-13) <\/p>\n<p>Remaining schedule:<br \/>Week 17 \u2014 at Las Vegas Raiders (2-13) <br \/>Week 18 \u2014 Dallas Cowboys (7-8-1)<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Strength of schedule: .530<\/p>\n<p>Do they have a QB for the future? Yes, especially if Jaxson Dart learns how to slide and\/or get out of bounds.<\/p>\n<p>2. Las Vegas Raiders (2-13)<\/p>\n<p>Remaining schedule: <br \/>Week 17 \u2014 New York Giants (2-13) <br \/>Week 18 \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/teams\/kansas-city\/\" data-ylk=\"slk:Kansas City Chiefs;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kansas City Chiefs<\/a> (6-10)<\/p>\n<p>Strength of schedule: .542<\/p>\n<p>Do they have a QB for the future? No, the Geno Smith-Pete Carroll reunion has been a colossal bust in a town known for them.<\/p>\n<p>3. Cleveland Browns (3-12)<\/p>\n<p>Remaining schedule: <br \/>Week 17 \u2014 Pittsburgh Steelers (9-6) <br \/>Week 18 \u2014 at Cincinnati Bengals (5-10)<\/p>\n<p>Strength of schedule: .492<\/p>\n<p>Do they have a QB for the future? That&#8217;s a loaded question.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>4. New York Jets (3-12)<\/p>\n<p>Remaining schedule: <br \/>Week 17 \u2014 New England Patriots (12-3) <br \/>Week 18 \u2014 at Buffalo Bills (11-4)<\/p>\n<p>Strength of schedule: .543<\/p>\n<p>Do they have a QB for the future? No.<\/p>\n<p>5. Tennessee Titans (3-12)<\/p>\n<p>Remaining schedule: <br \/>Week 17 \u2014 New Orleans Saints (5-10)<br \/>Week 18 \u2014 at Jacksonville Jaguars (11-4)<\/p>\n<p>Strength of schedule: .572<\/p>\n<p>Do they have a QB for the future? Yes, and <a data-i13n=\"cpos:4;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/article\/cam-wards-rookie-season-isnt-as-bad-as-it-seems-even-if-no-one-is-watching-the-lowly-titans-034009176.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Cam Ward isn&#039;t as bad as you might think;cpos:4;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cam Ward isn&#8217;t as bad as you might think<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>6. Arizona Cardinals (3-12)<\/p>\n<p>Remaining schedule:<\/p>\n<p>Week 17 \u2014 at Cincinnati Bengals (5-10) <br \/>Week 18 \u2014 at Los Angeles Rams (11-4)<\/p>\n<p>Strength of schedule: .578<\/p>\n<p>Do they have a QB for the future? No, as the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:5;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/article\/2026-nfl-qb-reboots-cardinals-kyler-murray-49ers-mac-jones-and-4-other-names-to-watch-213011346.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:sun appears to be setting on the Kyler Murray Experience;cpos:5;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">sun appears to be setting on the Kyler Murray Experience<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>7. Washington Commanders (4-12)<\/p>\n<p>Remaining schedule: <br \/>Week 18 \u2014 at Philadelphia Eagles (10-5)<\/p>\n<p>Strength of schedule: .504<\/p>\n<p>Do they have a QB for the future? Yes, despite a rough sophomore season from Jayden Daniels.<\/p>\n<p>8. New Orleans Saints (5-10)<\/p>\n<p>Remaining schedule: <br \/>Week 17 \u2014 at Tennessee Titans (3-12) <br \/>Week 18 \u2014 at Atlanta Falcons (6-9)<\/p>\n<p>Strength of schedule: .498<\/p>\n<p>Do they have a QB for the future? Let&#8217;s not quickly write off Tyler Shough.<\/p>\n<p>9. Cincinnati Bengals (5-10)<\/p>\n<p>Remaining schedule: <br \/>Week 17 \u2014 Arizona Cardinals (3-12)<br \/>Week 18 \u2014 Cleveland Browns (3-12)<\/p>\n<p>Strength of schedule: .517<\/p>\n<p>Do they have a QB for the future? Yes, and it&#8217;s a bummer we didn&#8217;t get Joe Burrow for the full season.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>10. Kansas City Chiefs (6-10)<\/p>\n<p>Remaining schedule for Chiefs:<br \/>Week 17 \u2014 Denver Broncos (13-3)<br \/>Week 18 \u2014 at Las Vegas Raiders (2-13)<\/p>\n<p>Strength of schedule: .513<\/p>\n<p>Do they have a QB for the future? Yes, although when Patrick Mahomes will be ready for the 2026 season remains to be seen.<\/p>\n<p>11. Miami Dolphins (6-9)<\/p>\n<p>Remaining schedule:  <br \/>Week 17 \u2014 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-8) <br \/>Week 18 \u2014 at New England Patriots (12-3)<\/p>\n<p>Strength of schedule: .488<\/p>\n<p>Do they have a QB for the future? Apparently not, since the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:6;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/breaking-news\/article\/dolphins-benching-tua-tagovailoa-in-favor-of-seventh-round-rookie-quinn-ewers-153321980.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dolphins benched Tua Tagovailoa;cpos:6;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dolphins benched Tua Tagovailoa<\/a> in favor of Quinn Ewers for the last stretch of the season.<\/p>\n<p>12. Los Angeles Rams (11-4; pick was traded by Atlanta Falcons)<\/p>\n<p>Remaining schedule for Falcons: <br \/>Week 17 \u2014 Los Angeles Rams (11-4) <br \/>Week 18 \u2014 New Orleans Saints (5-10)<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Strength of schedule for Falcons: .502<\/p>\n<p>Do the Rams have a QB for the future? Beyond Matthew Stafford, no, but let&#8217;s not put limits on a legend.<\/p>\n<p>13. Baltimore Ravens (7-8)<\/p>\n<p>Remaining schedule:<\/p>\n<p>Week 17 \u2014 at Green Bay Packers (9-5-1)<br \/>Week 18 \u2014 at Pittsburgh Steelers (9-6)<\/p>\n<p>Strength of schedule: .502<\/p>\n<p>Do they have a QB for the future? Yes, although it feels like Lamar Jackson&#8217;s Super Bowl window is closing.<\/p>\n<p>14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-8)<\/p>\n<p>Remaining schedule: <br \/>Week 17 \u2014 at Miami Dolphins (6-9)<br \/>Week 18 \u2014 vs. Carolina Panthers (8-7)<\/p>\n<p>Strength of schedule: .527<\/p>\n<p>Do they have a QB for the future? Baker Mayfield is likely back next year, but the Bucs might want to keep their eyes on how this season finishes and the market next spring.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>15. Dallas Cowboys (7-8-1)<\/p>\n<p>Remaining schedule:<\/p>\n<p>Week 18 \u2014 at New York Giants (2-13)<\/p>\n<p>Strength of schedule: .439<\/p>\n<p>Do they have a QB for the future? Yes. Even Dak Prescott&#8217;s legion of doubters had to tip their hats to him this season. He wasn&#8217;t the problem for this failed campaign.<\/p>\n<p>16. Detroit Lions (8-8)<\/p>\n<p>Remaining schedule:<\/p>\n<p>Week 18 \u2014 at Chicago Bears (11-4)<\/p>\n<p>Strength of schedule: .494<\/p>\n<p>Do they have a QB for the future? For now. The injuries have piled up for the Lions for the second straight year, especially along the offensive line. But as good as Jared Goff is in this system, his imperfections will draw only a hotter spotlight the longer Detroit goes without breaking through to a Super Bowl.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>17. Minnesota Vikings (8-8)<\/p>\n<p>Remaining schedule: <br \/>Week 17 \u2014 Detroit Lions (8-8) <br \/>Week 18 \u2014 Green Bay Packers (9-5-1)<\/p>\n<p>Strength of schedule: .515<\/p>\n<p>Do they have a QB for the future? It seems to vary week-to-week with J.J. McCarthy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We may never get a more interesting battle of 2-13 teams than what&#8217;s coming Sunday when the New&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":374426,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[559],"tags":[1258,1276,64,63,6576,631,1261,5372,1257,1248,1252,1238,1273,1234,1256,3055,1243,1237,6585,1274,2363,629,1240,5380,628,1250,1263,6588,16818,1233,1239,1231,1249,1242,1235,593,6584,1260,1241,42813,85,193819,1247,1253,48148,5379,1271,1272],"class_list":["post-374425","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-nfl","tag-arizona-cardinals","tag-atlanta-falcons","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-baker-mayfield","tag-baltimore-ravens","tag-buffalo-bills","tag-cam-ward","tag-carolina-panthers","tag-chicago-bears","tag-cincinnati-bengals","tag-cleveland-browns","tag-dak-prescott","tag-dallas-cowboys","tag-denver-broncos","tag-detroit-lions","tag-green-bay-packers","tag-jacksonville-jaguars","tag-jared-goff","tag-jaxson-dart","tag-jayden-daniels","tag-joe-burrow","tag-kansas-city-chiefs","tag-kyler-murray","tag-lamar-jackson","tag-las-vegas-raiders","tag-los-angeles-rams","tag-matthew-stafford","tag-maxx-crosby","tag-miami-dolphins","tag-minnesota-vikings","tag-new-england-patriots","tag-new-orleans-saints","tag-new-york-giants","tag-new-york-jets","tag-nfl","tag-patrick-mahomes","tag-philadelphia-eagles","tag-pittsburgh-steelers","tag-quinn-ewers","tag-sports","tag-strength-of-schedule","tag-tampa-bay-buccaneers","tag-tennessee-titans","tag-the-giants","tag-tua-tagovailoa","tag-tyler-shough","tag-washington-commanders"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/374425","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=374425"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/374425\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/374426"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=374425"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=374425"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=374425"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}