"Uncertainty regarding the quarterback class of 2026 will no doubt remain a talking point over the coming months. Fernando Mendoza strengthened his case to be QB1 in April's draft, although it remains to be seen if other top signal-callers like Dante Moore and will turn pro or elect to remain in school for one more season. Decisions on those fronts will be central storylines carrying significant implications for the teams near the top of the order which find themselves in need of a quarterback investment."
"For non-playoff teams, the draft order is determined by the inverted 2025 standings plus a series of tiebreakers, starting with strength of schedule. Playoff squads are slotted by their postseason outcome and the reverse order of their regular season record. Here is an updated look at the first-round order: New York Giants (2-11) Las Vegas Raiders (2-11) Tennessee Titans (2-11) Cleveland Browns (3-10) New Orleans Saints (3-10) Washington Commanders (3-10) New York Jets (3-10) Arizona Cardinals (3-10) Los Angeles Rams (via Falcons) Cincinnati Bengals (4-9)"
Week 14 produced notable standings changes as four additional teams were eliminated from playoff contention. The Jets, Browns, Falcons and Commanders are officially out, consolidating attention on non-playoff teams eyeing draft positions. Fernando Mendoza boosted his bid to be QB1 in the 2026 draft while uncertainty remains over whether other quarterbacks such as Dante Moore will declare early. The draft order for non-playoff teams is determined by inverted 2025 standings and tiebreakers beginning with strength of schedule. Playoff teams are ordered by postseason result and reverse regular-season record. An updated first-round order lists the Giants, Raiders, Titans and Browns atop the board.
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