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Giants-Raiders Will Decide Control of No. 1 Pick With Giants Able to Clinch in Week 17

Strength-of-schedule quirks create a narrow path for New York to lock up the top selection this weekend.

Overview

  • FOX Sports' updated draft order after the Christmas games lists the Giants at No. 1 and the Raiders at No. 2 entering Week 17.
  • The loser of Giants–Raiders will control its own destiny for the No. 1 overall pick heading into Week 18.
  • Analysts outline a Giants clinch scenario this weekend that requires a loss to Las Vegas, a Browns win over the Steelers, and securing the strength-of-schedule edge.
  • The SOS condition can be met either by a Jets win over the Patriots or by accumulating at least seven SOS points from other results such as Bills and Ravens victories.
  • Las Vegas’ simplest route to the top pick is to lose its final two games, while other Week 17 outcomes have already shifted boards, including the Cowboys diminishing their top-10 chances and the Commanders locking one in.