There’s a lot that still can happen to the Patriots and their positioning in the 2024 NFL Draft. Depending on what happens this weekend, New England could finish anywhere from No. 2 to No. 7 in the draft order.
You can click here for a full breakdown of all the variables in play. But, for now, let’s focus on the second overall pick — which could provide a new franchise quarterback — and the simplest path toward the Patriots claiming it.
First, here’s the updated top seven with one week left on the 2023 schedule:
(Note: Strength of schedule is the first draft-order tiebreaker, with the team with the lower opponents’ winning percentage receiving the higher pick.