Editor’s note: Following Seattle’s Monday night up of the Eagles, the Giants moved from the No. 7 overall pick to No. 6.
The New York Giants dropped to 5-9 on the season with a 24-6 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday afternoon at the Caesars Sportsdome.
With a win, the Giants would have taken control of their own playoff destiny but hardly resembled a team deserving of that opportunity.
Instead, the loss brings everyone back down to reality — and the reality is the Giants are a bad football team that will likely enjoy a top-10 pick in the 2024 NFL draft.
Following the results of the weekend games, the Giants are now slated to select sixth overall in April, per Tankathon.
New York could have actually moved up a spot to No. 5 overall, but the Chicago Bears lost in heartbreaking fashion as wide receiver Darnell Mooney dropped what would have been a game-winning reception on a last-second Hail Mary.
The teams ahead of the Giants are as follows:
- Carolina Panthers (2-12)
- New England Patriots (3-11)
- Arizona Cardinals (3-11)
- Washington Commanders (4-10)
- Chicago Bears (5-9)
The Bears hold the tiebreaker over the Giants, while Big Blue holds the tiebreakers over the other 5-9 teams behind them (New York Jets, Los Angeles Chargers, Tennessee Titans).
