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Giants Take Lead for 2026 No. 1 Pick After Week 16 Loss; Week 17 vs. Raiders Could Decide

Scouting notes from the update identify Ohio State safety Caleb Downs as the class's top talent.

Overview

  • Bleacher Report's updated projection lists New York at 2-13 atop the order, followed by Las Vegas, Cleveland, the New York Jets and Tennessee.
  • New York's Week 17 matchup against Las Vegas is described as a game that could likely determine the No. 1 overall selection.
  • Tennessee's Week 16 win over Kansas City is cited as a result that likely removed the Titans from the top-pick race.
  • The Giants' offense sputtered against Minnesota as rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart threw for 33 yards, reinforcing needs at premium positions or a potential trade-down scenario.
  • Cleveland still seeks a true No. 1 wide receiver and defensive help, holds an extra first-rounder from the Jaguars via the Travis Hunter trade, and could target a receiver such as USC's Makai Lemon or maneuver back into the top 10.