As bad as things are for the Patriots, it’s hard to envision them landing a top-three pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on record alone. And Bill Belichick isn’t going to tank on purpose.
Nevertheless, New England still might be in a position to win the Caleb Williams or Marvin Harrison Jr. sweepstakes.
The Patriots will enter Week 6 with a 1-4 record, which is tied with six other teams for second-worst in the NFL. However, due to strength-of-schedule tiebreakers, New England would hold the No. 5 pick if the season ended today.