On Sunday in the NFL, there were several upsets. The New York Jets pulled off a comeback at the last minute to win their first game of the season. Miami Dolphins also managed to pull together and win a game they desperately needed, but it cost them a position in the NFL Draft order for 2026. The No. 1 team has changed. This week there is a brand new No. As a reminder, there are three teams without a first-round pick in 2026 as a result of draft day trades, plus the Micah Parsons deal: Atlanta, Green Bay and Jacksonville. As of Sunday’s game between Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers, and Monday’s game between Washington Commanders and Kansas City Chiefs, here is the current 2026 NFL Draft order, per Tankathon, as well as potential team needs:Projected needs: CB, S, DL, RB, WRNew Orleans struggled to get anything going on offense against Tampa Bay and the team made the decision to install Tyler Shough as the new starting quarterback.
Needs projected: QB (or a backup), WR, DL CB, TENew York’s first win came when Justin Fields led his team to a victory against the Bengals. The Jets put on a very strong ground performance. The Titans are struggling on both sides of football as Indianapolis dealt a devastating blow to them Sunday. Projected Needs: OTs, WRs, QBs, CBs, IOLEdge Rusher Myles Garret produced five sacks, and a force fumble. Cleveland kept New England at bay for the first half but eventually the Patriots pulled away.
Miami’s mood was sour after the weekend’s defeat to Cleveland. Mike McDaniel managed to rally his team for a convincing victory over Falcons. Needs: IOLs, OTs, DLs, CBs, LBsNew York failed to sweep the Eagles in the regular season. It was a costly loss, as Cam Skattebo’s ankle injury ended his season. Projected Needs: EDGE, DL, IOL, TE, CBPro Bowl QB Tyler Huntley led Baltimore in the absence Lamar Jackson to a victory against Chicago. The Ravens can gain ground on the AFC North.
The Raiders had a bye week this week following their loss to the Packers last week. Arizona used its bye week as an opportunity to sulk about last weekend’s Packers loss. Coach Jonathan Gannon attempts to rally the troops in time for next week’s Monday night game against the Cowboys.Projected needs: IOL, CB, S, TE, EDGEJoe Flacco provided Cincinnati with competent play at the game’s most important position once again. The Jets were able to score two touchdowns and over 200 yards, but the Jets’ defense could not stop them when they needed it the most. Los Angeles benefited from Atlanta’s defeat to Miami. Los Angeles now has the Falcons first round pick following a trade on draft night in April.
Washington travels to Kansas City Projected needs: LB, CB, S, DL and RB The Chiefs will be facing Carson Wentz in a Monday night matchup. Max Brosmer’s late inclusion in the Minnesota lineup was not a competitive team. The Texans have not had a season that they had hoped for, but the Texans’ win over San Francisco on Sunday was a positive. Projected needs include: S, LBs, EDGEs, RBs, CBDallas has been a tough team to predict this season. The Cowboys can outscore teams, but their defense doesn’t stop much. The Broncos nearly doubled the Cowboys’ score on Sunday.
Needs projected: CBs, S, IOLs, WRs, DLsCarolina’s three-game streak of wins ended Sunday when they lost to Buffalo. The Panthers failed to perform without Bryce Young. Projected Needs: DLs, Ss, IOLs, RBs, OTsChicago’s winning streak ends as the Ravens pull away on Sunday. The Bears are still above.500 in the NFC and remain in playoff contention. Kansas: Projected Needs: DLs, RBs, CBs, LBs, TEs. City Washington hosts Jacksonville on Monday. Projected Needs: OTs, WRs, QBs, CBs, IOLsJacksonville had a bye week after its loss to the Rams last weekend in London. After a trade on draft day for Travis Hunter Jr., the Browns retained the Jaguars first-round selection.
San Francisco continues to suffer from injuries. On Sunday, the 49ers lost to Houston. Projected needs: IOLs, EDGES, CBs, TEs, DLsThe Chargers thrashed Minnesota Thursday night. Justin Herbert threw three touchdowns, and Los Angeles’s defense held the Vikings scoreless. Pittsburgh faced Green Bay in a Sunday night game. Los Angeles Rams (5-2)Projected needs: CB OT LB S IOL The Rams had a bye week this week following their win over Jacksonville in London a fortnight ago.
Projected Needs: EDGE, DL, LB, CB, OTDetroit has been on a bye week this week. The Lions are back in action against Minnesota next week. Needs: S, LB EDGE CB WRBuffalo demolished Carolina after its bye-week. Maxwell Hairston, a first-round cornerback who made his professional debut in the past week, had a tackle. Seattle is one of many teams on a list of byes this week. Dallas was unable to stop the Broncos from cruising in a rout. RJ Harvey and wide receiver Troy Franklin combined for five touchdowns.
Projected needs include: OTs, TEs, WRs, LBs, EDGEs, and EDGEs. The Patriots were able to pull away from Cleveland in the second period. Projected Needs: TE, CB EDGE, S IOL, S, EDGEPhiladelphia avoided a sweep of the Giants in the regular season. Jalenhurts threw four touchdowns. Projected Needs: S, LB EDGE RB CBDallas now has Green Bay’s pick in the first round as a result the Micah Parsons deal.
Projected needs include: LBs (LBs), CBs (CBs), EDGEs (EDGEs), IOLs and DLs. The Colts continue their magical season by defeating divisional foe Tennessee. Colts won seven games this season with 25+ point victories. The 2026 NFL Draft will take place from April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. More draft coverage can be found at CBSSports.com, including the weekly mock drafts and regular looks at the eligible prospects.
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