They’ll have a chance to secure a franchise-altering draft haul if they lose to the Buffalo Bills in Week 18. If the season ended today, the Patriots would own the No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 NFL draft. A loss would help them secure the pick, but a win over the Bills on Sunday could ruin their draft position.

The Titans know neither Will Levis nor Mason Rudolph is a long term answer at quarterback. While the need for help across the offense could make trading back a tempting possibility, Tennessee’s opportunity to take 2025’s first passer is the better deal.

As for pinpoint trade-down partners and draft-board locales, the Jaguars, currently at No. 5, would be ideal. That'd theoretically provide the Patriots the most compensation and they'd almost assuredly be able to pick Arizona receiver Tetairoa McMillan, who emanates Tee Higgins-Drake London vibes on film.

The New England Patriots now have the No. 1 selection in the 2025 NFL draft following their loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, along with the New York Giants’ 45-33 win over the Indianapolis Colts over the weekend. The Patriots, Tennessee Titans and Giants all round out the top three with 3-13 records on the year.

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The Patriots now hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft after the Giants beat the Colts on Sunday. Draft order is determined by record and strength of schedule. The Patriots are tied with the Giants and Titans with a 3-13 record but have a lower strength of schedule at .465.

The Jacksonville Jaguars sit at No. 5 in the current NFL draft order. If that's where they stay after Week 18, here's who mock drafts have them taking.

Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye is expected to start the season finale Sunday against the Bills as New England plans to play all of its healthy starters. If the Patriots (3-13) lose to the visiting Bills,

The 3-13 New England Patriots will "earn" the top pick of the 2025 NFL Draft if they lose this Sunday to a 13-3 Buffalo Bills. The coach and quarterback have other ideas.