However, in USA Today’s latest mock draft, not only do the Giants, who as of Week 14 sit second in the draft order, stay put, but they also take a big-time head scratcher of a pick. Author Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz has the Giants selecting Ohio State safety Caleb Downs with the second overall pick, citing the defense’s need for impact players.

The Giants, Raiders and Titans all own 2-11 records, but the Giants’ opponents have a worse combined winning percentage (.534), which gives them the inside track. The Raiders (.548) are ahead of the Titans (.573).

7. Redemption game? One of the best success stories on the Jets is Isaiah Williams, who played his way out of a job in the last meeting against the Dolphins. He fumbled on a kickoff and fielded a punt inside his own 5-yard line, two gaffes that loomed large in the loss.

The second year pro was hoping to bounce back after an underwhelming rookie campaign. He finished with four catches for 107 yards last season. The Bengals took Burton in the third round (80th overall) in the 2024 NFL Draft.

The Cincinnati Bengals fell to 4-9 on Sunday. On Monday, they admitted a mistake by releasing a recent failed draft pick.

Ohio State Buckeyes in the Big Ten title game 13-10. Fernando Mendoza was not his usual self with 222 yards, one touchdown and one interception, but he did enough to give the Hoosiers a win and the No.

The NFL draft is only a few months away, and the Indianapolis Colts will be active despite not having a first-rounder.

Christian McCaffrey has a chance for the record books and the 49ers have a shot, albeit a narrow one, of landing the top playoff seed.