Overview
- Updated first‑round projections from multiple outlets list the New York Giants No. 1, followed by the Las Vegas Raiders and Tennessee Titans, all at 2-12 with strength of schedule breaking the tie.
- Week 15 results created the three‑way tie, including the Giants’ loss to the Commanders and the Raiders’ 31-0 defeat to the Eagles.
- The Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Rams clinched playoff berths in Week 15, while the Chiefs were eliminated and lost Patrick Mahomes to a torn ACL.
- Trevor Lawrence delivered six total touchdowns in Jacksonville’s rout of the Jets, a standout performance noted across coverage.
- Week 16–17 matchups highlighted as swing games for draft positioning include Jets–Saints, Vikings–Giants, Raiders–Texans, and a potential Week 17 Giants visit to the Raiders.