"As this week in the league passes, December arrives; that alone tells the story. The playoff race is in full swing, and for those outside of it, NFL Draft positioning is top of mind. What's fascinating about the 2025 season, as well, is how wide-open this thing is in both conferences. Yes, the Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots have put together the league's best records, but both teams still have major questions to answer."
"Miami faces off against the lowly Saints, who come into this game holding the third pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Kellen Moore's inaugural season as head coach has gone as poorly as can be, and they are likely aiming for a new quarterback in April. If they pull off the upset in South Florida, it doesn't change much for their outlook, other than a likely worsening of their draft pick this spring."
Week 13 kicks off with playoff races intensifying and draft positioning becoming critical as December begins. The 2025 season remains wide open across both conferences despite the Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots holding the best records. Both top teams still face major questions, and Drake Maye's squad has benefited from an easy schedule so far. Thanksgiving and Black Friday games garnered attention, but additional storylines persist. Two bottomfeeder games could impact draft order: New Orleans (2-9) at Miami (4-7), and Atlanta (4-7) at New York Jets (2-9). Miami carries roster problems while New Orleans likely eyes a quarterback in April.
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