Overview
- The Sporting News' latest update lists New York at No. 1 and Las Vegas at No. 2, with the loser of their matchup expected to be best placed for the top selection in Week 18.
- New York has not won since early October and is preparing to open a coaching search in January, adding organizational stakes to draft positioning.
- The teams’ roster outlooks diverge, as the Giants are described as confident in Jaxson Dart at quarterback while the Raiders are viewed as likely to restart at the position.
- New Orleans and Tennessee have improved late, and the Saints may not prioritize a quarterback after rookie Tyler Shough’s emergence.
- Vinnie Iyer’s top prospects feature Miami EDGE Rueben Bain Jr. at No. 1, Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza in the No. 1 pick conversation, and Dante Moore and Caleb Downs among early top-10 candidates.