The Las Vegas Raiders need the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft in the worst way. Not only would this be a silver lining at the end of an agonizing 2025 NFL season, but it could be a franchise-altering selection, especially if they land a quarterback. There's no guarantee they'll pick this high again.
In years past, the Raiders have had no issues winning meaningless games and taking themselves out of the running for the very top picks. With just one contest left in the campaign, however, Las Vegas has clinched a top-two pick. But the Raiders want to be at the top of the board.