Sunday saw some close matches involving teams heading towards the 2026 summit NFL Draft system, but only one team with one win or fewer was victorious. In a battle between two one-time teams, Cleveland and Miami, the Browns emerged victorious. The sentiment surrounding the latter is bad at the moment and it seems as if there is a clear gap in form between the two worst teams and the rest of the league at the moment.
As a reminder, there are three teams that did not have a first-round pick in 2026 as a result of daily trades, in addition to the Micah Parsons trade: Atlanta, Green Bay and Jacksonville.
Here is the current 2026 NFL Draft System, per TankathonIn addition to the team’s potential needs:
Expected needs: QB, WR, DL, CB, TE
New York benched Justin Fields, but the team’s fate remains intact. Tyrod Taylor was unable to lead the Jets to a touchdown in a close scoring contest. One would assume that a quarterback could be targeted in the first round.
Expected needs: CB, WR, TE, IOL, S
It appears as if Miami is rushing toward wholesale changes after failing to score against Brown. Tua Tagovailoa may be leaving the franchise with good reason to not take a quarterback with what appears to be an early draft pick.
Expected needs: CB, S, DL, RB, WR
Spencer Rattler has given New Orleans good quarterback play this season, but Sunday was a setback. Rattler took four sacks and threw three interceptions in the decision.
Expected needs: OT, IOL, WR, DL, EDGE
Tennessee put up little fight when Mike Vrabel retaliated against his former employer. It was the first game without coach Brian Callahan.
Expected needs: EDGE, DL, IOL, TE, CB
Baltimore is on a bye this week as Lamar Jackson and others get valuable rest.
Expected needs: OT, WR, QB, CB, IOL
The Browns were able to end multiple scoring droughts, including scoring more than 17 points, in Sunday’s lopsided win over Miami. Cleveland has a winnable series of games ahead of it, so it will be interesting to see where the team stands in the standings a month from now.
Expected needs: CB, LB, S, DL, OT
Geno Smith continued to struggle, throwing for just 67 yards in a crushing loss. Las Vegas turned to Kenny Pickett in an attempt to respond to their offensive woes, but found no solution.
Expected needs: Islam Online, OT, DL, CB, LB
The Giants cruised to a big lead on the road against Denver, then surrendered the lead in the fourth quarter. Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart drove the team down the lead for a go-ahead touchdown, but Bo Nix countered with a go-ahead run of his own for the game-winning field goal.
Expected needs: OT, IOL, LB, DL, RB
Jacoby Brissett played elite football in Kyler Murray’s absence, but it wasn’t enough to beat the Packers. Tight end Trey McBride found the end zone twice.
Expected needs: Islam Online, Ott, T. E., D. L., S
Houston was unable to build off its two-game winning streak after the bye week. The Texans’ offense looked lifeless in a 27-19 loss to the Seahawks.
Expected needs: Islam Online, CB, S, TE, EDGE
Joe Flacco was confident Ja’Marr Chase was on the field somewhere as the Bengals’ potent aerial attack was able to keep up with Pittsburgh. Cincinnati’s postseason dreams remain alive.
Expected needs: Edge, LB, CB, TE, WR
Jayden Daniels struggled as the Captains dropped below .500 on the season. They have lost three of their last four games.
Expected needs: S, LB, EDGE, RB, CB
The offense and defense got involved in scoring as the Cowboys doubled their leaders. CeeDee Lamb destroyed the starting lineup as George Pickens continued to make a positive impression.
Expected needs: CB, OT, LB, S, IOL
Los Angeles owns the rights to Atlanta’s first-round pick after the latter went back in the first round for James Pierce Jr.
Expected needs: LB, CB, S, DL, RB
It’s been another week with Carson Wentz installed as the starting quarterback. Minnesota continues its streak of no lines this season. The Vikings alternate between wins and losses each week with a primetime showdown against the Chargers set to be a win.
Expected needs: CB, S, IOL, WR, DL
Winners of three in a row, Carolina has begun to distance itself from draft talks. Five games against NFC South foes lie ahead.
Expected needs: DL, RB, CB, LB, TE
Written Meme: The Undertaker rises from the coffin as Kansas City gains momentum. Rashi Rice scored twice in his 2025 debut and the Chiefs have won four of their last five games.
Expected needs: DL, S, IOL, RB, OT
Chicago continues its upward trend with its fourth straight win. The team has scored at least 21 goals in every match this season.
Expected needs: OT, WR, QB, CB, IOL
Cleveland owns the rights to select Jacksonville in the first round. The Jaguars fell behind the Rams quickly in London and were never able to regain their footing on foreign soil. Travis Hunter Jr. scored his first career touchdown.
Expected needs: Islam Online, Edge, CB, TE, DL
Los Angeles was the last to surrender Daniel Jones and the Colts. The race in the AFC West heated up quickly with Kansas City coming back and Denver winning its share of one-score games.
Expected needs: S, LB, EDGE, CB, WR
Buffalo is in the midst of its only bye of the season. The Bills have some wounds of their own to lick as they work to fix their early season issues.
Expected needs: CB, DL, IOL, S, WR
Sam Darnold, Jackson Smith-Njigba and the Seahawks’ defense all played a role in the XX’s Monday night win over the Texans.
23. Los Angeles Rams (5-2)
Expected needs: CB, OT, LB, S, IOL
Matthew Stafford and the Rams pounced on the Jaguars early in the absence of star receiver Puka Nacua. Stafford relied on Davante Adams to score downfield.
Expected needs:Edge, D. L., L. B., C. B., and O. T
In the first game of a doubleheader on Monday night, Detroit handled the visiting Buccaneers, 24-9.
Expected needs: QB, DL, WR, CB, IOL
Mike Tomlin has publicly expressed his frustration with Cleveland trading a quality quarterback, Joe Flacco, to a division contender. His concerns surfaced on Thursday Night Football as the Bengals put the game away late.
Expected needs: LB, TE, S, WR, OT
Bo Nix and the Broncos rebounded twice in the fourth quarter to beat a rejuvenated Giants team. Six of Denver’s games were decided by one score or less.
Expected needs: LB, DL, EDGE, IOL, TE
Baker Mayfield was unable to continue his MVP-caliber play in a 24-9 loss to the Lions on Monday night. To make matters worse, Mike Evans will be gone Most of the rest of the season he was sidelined with a broken collarbone.
Expected needs: TE, CB, EDGE, S, IOL
It’s strange to say that a team with twice as many wins as losses was desperate for a victory, but that’s the case with Philadelphia. The atmosphere in town hasn’t been good in recent weeks, but DeVonta Smith and AJ Brown combined for three touchdowns.
Expected needs: OT, T, WR, LB, EDGE
Drake Maye threw the most incompletions (2) with passing touchdowns (2) in the team’s win over the Titans. New England has won four straight games.
Expected needs: OT, IOL, DL, WR, TE
Christian McCaffrey totaled 201 yards from scrimmage and added two touchdowns in the win over the Falcons.
Expected needs: S, LB, EDGE, RB, CB
Dallas received Green Bay’s first-round pick as part of the Micah Parsons trade. The Packers work every week to ensure the Cowboys get the worst possible pick in return.
Expected needs: LB, CB, EDGE, IOL, DL
Daniel Jones and the Colts continued their winning ways on Sunday against the Chargers. Final score: 38-24.
2026 NFL Draft It will be held April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. More draft coverage can be found at CBSSports.com, including weekly mock drafts and Regularly look at qualified leads.