As the NFL season heads deeper into December, there are several teams still in contention for the No. 1 pick at the 2025 NFL Draft. Right now, Las Vegas Raiders hold a slight edge over the New York Giants, but eight teams already have double-digit losses.
The order for picks 19-32 will be decided by playoff results — teams in those positions here are sorted by their current records. Strength of schedule is the first tiebreaker for draft positioning, with priority going to the team that’s played an easier schedule.
Remaining schedule: ATL, JAX, at NO, LAC
2. New York Giants (2-11)
Remaining schedule: BAL, at ATL, IND, at PHI
3. New England Patriots (3-10)
Remaining schedule: at ARI, at BUF, LAC, BUF
5. Carolina Panthers (3-10)
Remaining schedule: DAL, ARI, at TB, at ATL
6. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-10)
Remaining schedule: NYJ, at LV, TEN, at IND
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Updated 2025 NFL Draft order: Raiders now hold No. 1; how picks 1-32 stand
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