Week 17 is now in the books. While many are focused on the race for the 2025 postseason, some teams are waiting to see what draft position they secure in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The New York Giants and Las Vegas Raiders went head-to-head in Week 17, and it was practically a battle of losers for the first overall pick, with both teams entering the contest at 2-13. While three teams still have a chance to draft first overall, one team’s path is much easier than the rest after this week’s action. Let’s take a look at the 2026 NFL Draft order.
What Is the 2026 NFL Draft Order After Week 17?
Here is the current 2026 NFL Draft order after Week 17.
1) Las Vegas Raiders (2-15)
2) New York Giants (3-13)
3) New York Jets (3-13)
4) Tennessee Titans (3-13)
5) Arizona Cardinals (3-13)
6) Cleveland Browns (4-12)
7) Washington Commanders (4-12)
8) New Orleans Saints (6-10)
9) Kansas City Chiefs (6-10)
10) Cincinnati Bengals (6-10)
11) Miami Dolphins (7-9)
12) Los Angeles Rams (via Atlanta Falcons 7-9)
13) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-9)
14) Dallas Cowboys (7-8-1)
15) Detroit Lions (8-8)
16) Baltimore Ravens (8-8)
17) Minnesota Vikings (8-8)
18) New York Jets (via Indianapolis Colts 8-8)
19) Dallas Cowboys (via Green Bay Packers 9-6-1)
20) Los Angeles Chargers (11-5)
21) Buffalo Bills (11-5)
22) Houston Texans (11-5)
23) Los Angeles Rams (11-5)
24) San Francisco 49ers (12-4)
25) Carolina Panthers (8-8)
26) Pittsburgh Steelers (9-7)
27) Philadelphia Eagles (11-5)
28) Cleveland Browns (via Jacksonville Jaguars 12-4)
29) Chicago Bears (11-5)
30) New England Patriots (13-3)
31) Denver Broncos (13-3)
32) Seattle Seahawks (13-3)
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Which Team Has the Best Chance To Land the Top Pick?
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Following the action in Week 17, only three teams have a chance to clinch the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. With the Raiders losing to the Giants, Las Vegas has a 74.5% chance to get the No. 1 pick with a loss in Week 18, dropping them to 2-15.
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) December 28, 2025
Next comes the Giants with a 25.2% chance. Many would think their head-to-head victory would eliminate an opportunity to jump the Raiders. However, if the Giants lose to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 18 and the Raiders can beat the Kansas City Chiefs, the Giants would clinch the No. 1 overall pick based on a strength of schedule.
However, there is a way for the New York Jets to still clinch the No. 1 seed in the 2026 NFL Draft. With the Philadelphia Eagles taking down the Buffalo Bills 13-12, the Jets are still mathematically alive. They need a Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams win in Week 17, along with wins from the Bears, Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Chargers, Tennessee Titans, and New England Patriots
