"Aside from tonight's Rams-Falcons game, Week 17 is in the books. Most of the playoff field has been set in both conferences, but there is still plenty to be determined regarding the first-round draft order. By virtue of their loss on Sunday, the Raiders are now in pole position to secure the No. 1 pick. Vegas sits at 2-14 on the year, with four teams sporting a record of 3-13."
"Fernando Mendoza looms as the projected top quarterback option in the 2026 class, with the futures of Dante Moore and still uncertain. Demand usually outweighs supply at the top of the draft when it comes to signal-callers, and scarcity at the position could very well come into play in April. Mendoza may find himself on the radar of teams not immediately in need of a quarterback depending on how things play out."
Week 17 concluded with most playoff spots settled while the first-round draft order remains partly undecided. The Raiders sit at 2-14 and hold the best chance at the No. 1 pick; four teams are 3-13 and only the Giants remain capable of overtaking Vegas for the top selection. Vegas faces Kansas City in Week 18, and New York finishes at Dallas. Fernando Mendoza projects as the top quarterback prospect for 2026, while Dante Moore's status is uncertain. Draft order for non-playoff teams uses inverted 2025 standings and tiebreakers starting with strength of schedule; playoff teams are ordered by postseason outcome and reversed regular-season record.
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