Las Vegas Raiders are in a tight chase for top pick

There is a race for the No. 1 overall draft pick in the 2026 NFL draft with just three games remaining in the regular season and the Las Vegas Raiders are in the thick of the mix.

Let’s take a closer look of where things stand:

New York Giants, 1 spot, 2-13 record:

Remaining schedule: At Raiders (2-13), Dallas Cowboys (6-8-1).

Raiders, 2 spot, 2-13 record:

Remaining schedule: Giants (2-13), Kansas City Chiefs (6-9).

Cleveland Browns, 3 spot, 3-12 record:

Remaining record: Pittsburgh Steelers (9-6), at Cincinnati Bengals (5-10).

New York Jets, 4 spot, 3-12 record:

Remaining schedule: New England Patriots (12-3), at Bills (11-4).

Arizona Cardinals, 5 spot, 3-12 record:

Remaining schedule: At Cincinnati Bengals (4-10), at Los Angeles Rams (11-4).

Tennessee Titans, 6 spot, 3-12 record:

Remaining schedule: New Orleans Saints (5-10), at Jacksonville Jaguars (11-4).

Conclusion:

There will be tiebreakers, based on strength of schedule, that will come into play in the final two weeks and this chase will be continue. Yet, the Giants game will loom large for the Raiders. But the season finale against the Chiefs could be huge as well as their games now look more like preseason games.