"The Titans, Saints, Raiders and Cardinals have now been eliminated as well. Attention in the case of those teams will increasingly turn toward the offseason. For some, questions about changes at the quarterback spot will be ongoing through the spring. Free agency is not expected to include many notable options, so the draft will be sought out in several instances as a means of finding a 2026 starter."
"Of course, the incoming class of passers has largely underwhelmed this season. That has led to uncertainty regarding the ceiling for many of the top prospects at the quarterback position. Nevertheless, supply often outweighs demand at the top of the Day 1 order in the NFL draft. How things shake out over the closing weeks of the season will be key in determining which QB-needy teams find themselves in the best position to select a new QB1."
"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 early look at the first-round order: Tennessee Titans (1-11) New Orleans Saints (2-10) New York Giants (2-10) Las Vegas Raiders (2-10) Cleveland Browns (3-9) Washington Commanders (3-9) New York Jets (3-9) Arizona Cardinals (3-9) Los Angeles Rams (via Falcons) Cincinnati Bengals (4-8)"
Several NFL teams have been mathematically eliminated from playoff contention, with the Titans, Saints, Raiders and Cardinals joining the Giants in elimination. Eliminated teams will shift focus to the offseason, with quarterback decisions likely to dominate some front offices through the spring. Free agency offers limited high-end quarterback options, increasing reliance on the 2026 draft to find starters. The incoming quarterback class has underwhelmed, creating uncertainty about top prospects' ceilings, yet supply can exceed demand near the top of Day 1. Late-season results will determine which QB-needy teams secure favorable draft positions, with the draft order set by inverted standings and tiebreakers.
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