With two games remaining, can the Browns lasso the first overall pick in the NFL draft?
The Cleveland Browns are on a constant slide. To make the playoffs, that is a very bad thing and besides, the franchise is already out of contention. But getting the first overall draft pick in this year’s NFL draft? Consistently losing is something this year’s club is pretty good at doing.
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After this past weekend’s slate of games, certain teams won their game which has helped the Browns get within earshot of acquiring the Number 1 pick. It has been a roller coaster of a season, but now the air is clearing up and the bottom of the league is a very distinct possibility for Cleveland.
Can they get the first overall pick?
The Browns need quality talent up and down the roster. Positions that were assumed to be good, such as running back, quarterback, and kicker, for example, now are problematic. The high draft picks shipped off in trades for Deshaun Watson and Elijah Moore have completed their course which means Cleveland will once again have first and second-round drafts pick for the first time in three years. Selections in the top five of each round are likely a reality.
Let’s examine what the other teams are doing, and who has the best chance of getting the Number 1 overall pick with two games left on the schedule.
At the bottom after Week 16
#32. New York Football Giants 2-13-0
Last five games: 0-5. Potential beatable opponents: Colts
Should lose to: Eagles
Last place finish probability: 37.4%
Last week: #31
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#31. New England Patriots 3-12-0
Last five games: 0-5. Potential beatable opponents: none (unless Bills are resting starters)
Should lose to: Bills, Chargers
Last place finish probability: 23.6%
Last week: #30
#30. Jacksonville Jaguars 3-12-0
Last five games: 1-4. Potential beatable opponents: Titans, Colts
Should lose to: Texans
Last place finish probability: 6.1%
Last week: #29
#29. Tennessee Titans 3-12-0
Last five games: 1-4. Potential beatable opponents: Jaguars
Should lose to: Texans
Last place finish probability: 3.6%
Last week: #27
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#28. Cleveland Browns 3-12-0
Last five games: 1-4. Potential beatable opponents: Dolphins
Should lose to: Ravens
Last place finish probability: 2.4%
Last week: #26
#27. Las Vegas Raiders 3-12-0
Last five games: 1-4. Potential beatable opponents: Saints
Should lose to: Chargers
Last place finish probability: 13.8%
Last week: #32
#26. Carolina Panthers 4-11-0
Last five games: 1-4. Potential beatable opponents: none
Should lose to: Buccaneers, Eagles, Falcons
Last place finish probability: 13.1%
Last week: #28
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#25. New York Jets 4-11-0
Last five games: 1-4. Potential beatable opponents: Dolphins
Should lose to: Bills
Last place finish probability: 1.3%
Last week: no change
Week 17 looking ahead: Results that could help the Browns get the top overall draft pick
Sunday
Dolphins over Browns
Patriots over Chargers
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Jets over Bills
Panthers over Bucs
Jets over Rams
Dolphins over 49ers
Jaguars over Titans
With just two weeks left in the 2024 regular season, where do you think the Browns are selecting when the 2025 NFL draft rolls around?