As the 2023 NFL season approaches its conclusion, the playoff picture becomes clearer for some teams, while others are already focusing on the future and the upcoming draft. The Tennessee Titans currently find themselves in a strong position, having selected quarterback Cam Ward with the first overall pick in the 2025 draft. As it stands, they are poised to secure the top pick again in 2026.
At this point in their rebuilding process, the Titans need to prioritize acquiring elite talent, regardless of the position. Meanwhile, the New York Jets have garnered attention due to their strategic trades, which included sending away standout players like Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams. This has positioned them to have three first-round selections in the 2027 NFL Draft, which is shaping up to be an exceptional class.
Below is the projected order for the 2026 NFL Draft following Week 12, taking into account each team”s rankings in Expected Points Added (EPA) per play, both offensively and defensively.
Projected 2026 NFL Draft Order
1. Tennessee Titans – 1-10, 9.1% Win%, 32 EPA (offense), 27 EPA (defense)
2. New York Giants – 2-10, 16.7% Win%, 9 EPA (offense), 30 EPA (defense)
3. New Orleans Saints – 2-9, 18.2% Win%, 28 EPA (offense), 20 EPA (defense)
4. New York Jets – 2-9, 18.2% Win%, 27 EPA (offense), 25 EPA (defense)
5. Las Vegas Raiders – 2-9, 18.2% Win%, 30 EPA (offense), 23 EPA (defense)
6. Cleveland Browns – 3-8, 27.3% Win%, 31 EPA (offense), 3 EPA (defense)
7. Washington Commanders – 3-8, 27.3% Win%, 14 EPA (offense), 31 EPA (defense)
8. Cincinnati Bengals – 3-8, 27.3% Win%, 26 EPA (offense), 32 EPA (defense)
9. Arizona Cardinals – 3-8, 27.3% Win%, 19 EPA (offense), 15 EPA (defense)
10. Miami Dolphins – 4-7, 36.4% Win%, 21 EPA (offense), 28 EPA (defense)
11. Los Angeles Rams (via Falcons) – 4-7, 36.4% Win%, 18 EPA (offense), 17 EPA (defense)
12. Minnesota Vikings – 4-7, 36.4% Win%, 29 EPA (offense), 14 EPA (defense)
13. Dallas Cowboys – 5-5-1, 50.0% Win%, 6 EPA (offense), 29 EPA (defense)
14. Carolina Panthers – 6-5, 54.5% Win%, 23 EPA (offense), 24 EPA (defense)
15. Kansas City Chiefs – 6-5, 54.5% Win%, 2 EPA (offense), 9 EPA (defense)
16. Pittsburgh Steelers – 6-5, 54.5% Win%, 16 EPA (offense), 15 EPA (defense)
17. Houston Texans – 6-5, 54.5% Win%, 25 EPA (offense), 1 EPA (defense)
18. Detroit Lions – 7-4, 63.6% Win%, 8 EPA (offense), 12 EPA (defense)
19. Baltimore Ravens – 6-5, 54.5% Win%, 20 EPA (offense), 20 EPA (defense)
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 6-5, 54.5% Win%, 24 EPA (offense), 12 EPA (defense)
21. Buffalo Bills – 7-4, 63.6% Win%, 5 EPA (offense), 18 EPA (defense)
22. Cleveland Browns (via Jaguars) – 7-4, 63.6% Win%, 22 EPA (offense), 8 EPA (defense)
23. San Francisco 49ers – 7-4, 63.6% Win%, 13 EPA (offense), 26 EPA (defense)
24. Dallas Cowboys (via Packers) – 7-3-1, 68.2% Win%, 4 EPA (offense), 10 EPA (defense)
25. Los Angeles Chargers – 7-4, 63.6% Win%, 15 EPA (offense), 11 EPA (defense)
26. Chicago Bears – 8-3, 72.7% Win%, 10 EPA (offense), 19 EPA (defense)
27. Seattle Seahawks – 8-3, 72.7% Win%, 11 EPA (offense), 6 EPA (defense)
28. New York Jets (via Colts) – 8-3, 72.7% Win%, 1 EPA (offense), 22 EPA (defense)
29. Philadelphia Eagles – 8-3, 72.7% Win%, 11 EPA (offense), 7 EPA (defense)
30. Denver Broncos – 9-2, 81.8% Win%, 17 EPA (offense), 4 EPA (defense)
31. Los Angeles Rams – 9-2, 81.8% Win%, 3 EPA (offense), 2 EPA (defense)
32. New England Patriots – 10-2, 83.3% Win%, 7 EPA (offense), 5 EPA (defense)
