JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The battle for last place in the AFC South on Sunday had an important implication for the top of the 2022 NFL Draft, with both the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars entering the game at 2-11.
Sunday’s result, a 30-16 victory for the Texans, coupled with a Detroit Lions victory, shook up the draft order going into Week 16 of the season.
Now, the Jaguars are in the driver’s seat, with a 50% chance to earn the No. 1 pick for the second season in a row, according to ESPN’s Football Power Index.