The NFL playoff picture is coming into focus. But if you’re a non-contender in the league, the next best thing is to take a look at how the NFL Draft order is rounding into shape.
What’s a little bit tough about that this year is there are a bunch of teams in the top 10 who traded their first-rounders in 2023, so if you’re, say, a fan of the Denver Broncos, this is a double gut punch.
We’ll take a look at the top 10 picks at the moment heading into Week 16 thanks to Tankathon, and don’t forget to check out our latest NFL mock draft from Christian D’Andrea.
1
Houston Texans
The worst team in the NFL, which makes sense, but it sets themselves up for potentially picking a QB like Alabama’s Bryce Young.
2
Chicago Bears
Let’s assume the Bears will want to give Justin Fields some help … or maybe trade down with a QB-starved team to get some more picks?
3
Seattle Seahawks (from Denver Broncos)
Sorry, Broncos fans.
4
Detroit Lions (from Los Angles Rams)
The Rams won a Super Bowl, so this might be worth it. For the Lions? Maybe this is where they’d take the QB of the future.
5
Arizona Cardinals
A rough year for the Cards to say the least.
6
Indianapolis Colts
Another good spot to take a QB?
7
Atlanta Falcons
See above.
8
Carolina Panthers
Ditto.
9
Philadelphia Eagles (from New Orleans Saints)
A premium for a potential contender!
10
Las Vegas Raiders
Pretty amazing to win like they did last week and to potentially have a top-10 pick.
