Through 17 weeks, there’s a lot we know about the Patriots and their positioning in the 2024 NFL Draft, but also much that we don’t know.
New England no longer can claim the first overall pick, which was clinched Sunday by the Carolina Panthers, who will send the pick to the Chicago Bears. But the Patriots, who currently own the third pick, still can finish anywhere from No. 2 to No. 7.
The Patriots got some help Sunday when the Cardinals scored a road upset over the Philadelphia Eagles. That result, along with New England’s road loss to the Buffalo Bills, ensured the Patriots will be guaranteed a top-three pick if they lose to the Jets this Sunday.