The back end of the NFL standings isn’t a place where you typically find the New England Patriots this time of year. But with the dynasty well in the rearview mirror and the future of the franchise in flux, they have one of the worst records of any team in the league this season, and will finish in the bottom five should they lose against the Jets in Week 18.
They’ll also secure themselves a top-3 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.
Patriots To Secure Top-3 Pick If They Lose To Jets On Sunday
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New England is 15-0 SU and 11-4 ATS.
Patriots -1.5 vs. Jets. pic.twitter.com/EApcVpxZnF
— John Ewing (@johnewing) January 5, 2024
The Patriots will enter the final week of the season with a 4-12 record, tied for the second-worst in the league with the Cardinals and Commanders. Should all three teams make good on their status as underdogs on Sunday, then New England would end up with the 3rd overall pick based on a strength of schedule tiebreaker.
In a draft that promises to be rich in quarterback prospects at the top of the board, the Patriots couldn’t have picked a better year to try and address their needs at the position. Caleb Williams figures to be the first overall selection, and Drake Maye is an elite prospect, as well. Much of what New England will be able to do at pick #3, should they land there, depends on what the Bears decide to do at #1.
Belichick Likely Going All Out For A Victory
From The Insiders on #NFLPlus: Looking at the various options for #Patriots coach Bill Belichick and New England. One scenario involves bringing in a new GM — no, Nick Caserio is not expected to return — but there are several familar faces who potentially could. pic.twitter.com/NH29P3DZo3
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 5, 2024
There are some situational factors that will be playing into the final results on Sunday. Winning the game would severely compromise their draft position, and would knock them…
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