Five teams make their case for the No. 1 pick

Yes, we’ve only crossed the midpoint of the NFL season, but for some teams, it’s not too early to look ahead to the offseason.

According to ESPN's Football Power Index, a prediction system that leverages expected points added per play and other factors, to project how every team will finish the season, we can predict final records and draft order.

These teams, including the San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants who meet on Monday Night Football, project to finish with the worst records. Here’s a look at what those teams need and what they might do with the top choice.

Arizona Cardinals (2-7)

At 2-7, the Cardinals are still in the hunt for the No. 1 pick but any more wins and they can slip…