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Giants Rout Raiders, Handing Control of No. 1 Draft Pick to Las Vegas

Week 18 could still reshuffle the top spots, with New York needing a loss to Dallas plus a Raiders upset of Kansas City to reclaim the first pick.

Overview

  • Las Vegas fell to 2-14 and now secures the No. 1 overall pick with a loss to the Chiefs, while New York improved to 3-13 and holds the No. 2 slot heading into the finale.
  • Giants rookie Jaxson Dart completed 22 of 30 for 207 yards and ran for 48 yards with two touchdowns as New York snapped a nine-game skid.
  • Raiders quarterback Geno Smith suffered a right ankle injury in the fourth quarter, was ruled out, and was replaced by Kenny Pickett.
  • Las Vegas placed Maxx Crosby, Brock Bowers and Jeremy Chinn on season-ending injured reserve before the game, a roster decision that has drawn tanking accusations from commentators.
  • Wan'Dale Robinson made 11 catches for 113 yards to surpass 1,000 receiving yards, and multiple outlets say Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza is widely projected as a top candidate if the Raiders keep the No. 1 pick.