The New England Patriots are heading into their offseason as the owners of the 14th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. That much was determined on Sunday with their season-ending loss to the Buffalo Bills, as well as a Washington victory over Dallas.
Even with the regular season finale between the 8-8 Green Bay Packers and 8-8 Detroit Lions yet to be concluded, the Patriots’ draft position will not change. Their 8-9 record in combination with a .502 strength of schedule has sealed the deal, and the loser of the Packers-Lions game cannot leap-frog them in the draft standings.