2024 NFL Draft order: How Week 16 results impacted Patriots' pick position originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The race for the No. 1 overall pick heated up considerably in Week 16.
The New England Patriots began the weekend with the No. 2 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft thanks to their 3-11 record, which was tied with the Arizona Cardinals for second-worst in the NFL behind the 2-12 Carolina Panthers.
But if the goal is the highest pick possible, New England didn't get much help Sunday.