Going into Week 14, they were fourth overall in the draft order. And by the time the day was over, they had jumped to second place overall.
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With their Strength of Schedule (SOS), they would need help moving up the draft order. And they got it. In the first few games, two teams that needed to win did just that. Both the Saints and Titans won, clearing the way for the Raiders to advance. It would depend on the Raiders losing the game against the Broncos. And they did that too.
That means only the New York Giants are ahead of the Raiders in the draft order. That also means the Raiders control their own destiny, because they will face the Giants in Week 17.
1. New York Giants 2-11
2. Las Vegas Raiders 2-11
3. Tennessee Titans 2-11
4. Cleveland Browns 3-10
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5. New Orleans Saints 3-10
6. Washington Commanders 3-10
7. New York Jets 3-10
8. Arizona Cardinals 3-10
If things continue this way, that game could be the battle for the number one overall pick. And with the Raiders needing a QB in the worst way, they could certainly use that pick.
This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: The Raiders had a very good day position-wise in the 2026 NFL Draft.