The New York Giants are having a tough season, and with their latest defeats, they are firmly in place for the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. As of Week 16, the Giants were in a close race with the Las Vegas Raiders for the top spot in draft positioning. The Raiders managed to pull off a win against the Jacksonville Jaguars, allowing the Giants to stand out as the league’s only two-win team, landing them the first overall pick.
This turn of events pushed the Raiders back to the sixth pick in the draft, and with several other teams holding three or four wins, the draft standing could continue to shift as the season winds down. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bears contributed to the mix by losing to the Seattle Seahawks on “Thursday Night Football.” While this didn’t tremendously alter the draft order, it did create some minor adjustments within the top ten selections.
With Christmas games in effect, teams at the playoff level have also influenced the latter part of the draft order. The picks following the playoffs are generally determined by expectations on when teams could be eliminated, so it’s advised not to overanalyze the current positions.
As the 2025 NFL Draft approaches, the landscape continues to change. The Giants are grabbing headlines for their struggles, showing they may be in a good position for a promising rookie. Other teams, meanwhile, are fighting for playoff positions and a chance at the Super Bowl. Below, we have highlighted the projected draft order following Week 17’s exciting Christmas matchups:
Projected 2025 NFL Draft Order:
- 1. New York Giants
- 2. Las Vegas Raiders
- 3. Chicago Bears
- … (and so forth for the remaining teams)
As we wrap up the thrilling “Thursday Night Football” game, the excitement for the upcoming draft only continues to grow. Fans will surely be keeping a close eye on their teams as the season progresses towards its conclusion.
