As we head into the month of December, the NFL landscape is beginning to take shape in cities across the country. The Thanksgiving holiday has come and gone, and teams are starting to solidify their playoff hopes—or, in some cases, their chances at landing the coveted first pick in the upcoming draft.
In a surprising twist, both the New York Giants and Las Vegas Raiders find themselves at the bottom of the league, each with a record of 2-10. The Giants suffered a loss against the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, while the Raiders fell to the Kansas City Chiefs the following day. Joining this duo at the bottom of the standings are the Jacksonville Jaguars, who also sit at 2-10 after their loss to the Houston Texans earlier today. However, thanks to strength of schedule tiebreakers, the Jaguars have now claimed the top spot for the first pick in the draft.
In the afternoon matches, the New Orleans Saints were left disappointed after failing to hold onto a lead against the Los Angeles Rams, sliding to a record of 4-8. The Carolina Panthers also let a late lead slip against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, eventually losing in overtime.
On a brighter note for some contenders, the Baltimore Ravens and Philadelphia Eagles delivered an impressive game, with the Eagles securing the win. Meanwhile, the San Francisco 49ers continue to struggle, falling to the Buffalo Bills and putting them firmly in the mix for a top-10 draft pick with a disheartening 5-7 record.
As Week 13 wraps up, the NFL Draft order is taking shape, and teams are gearing up for January. Speculation about the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft is already buzzing with talent, including Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders, both of whom are being highlighted as potential first-round picks. Hunter is shining both as a wide receiver and cornerback, while Sanders is turning heads as one of the top quarterbacks in college football.
The competitive landscape in the NFL is heating up, and as the season winds down, every game is pivotal—whether it’s for playoff positioning or the dream of a top draft pick.
