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Sunday delivered a few close games involving teams toward the top of the 2026 NFL Draft order, but only one team with one win or fewer emerged victorious. In a battle between one-win teams Cleveland and Miami, the Browns emerged victorious. The vibes around the latter are sour right now and it feels as though there is a clear tier gap between the two worst teams and the rest of the league right now. 

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. 

Here is the current 2026 NFL Draft order, per Tankathon, as well as potential team needs:

1. New York Jets (0-7)

Projected needs: QB, WR, DL, CB, TE

New York benched Justin Fields, but the team's fate remained the same. Tyrod Taylor was unable to lead the Jets to a touchdown in a close scoring contest. One would assume a quarterback could be targeted in the first round. 

2. Miami Dolphins (1-6)

Projected needs: CB, WR, TE, IOL, S

It looks as though Miami is hurtling towards wholesale changes after failing to score a touchdown against the Browns. Tua Tagovailoa may leave the franchise little reason not to take a quarterback with what looks to be an early draft pick. 

3. New Orleans Saints (1-6)

Projected needs: CB, S, DL, RB, WR

Spencer Rattler had given New Orleans quality quarterback play this season, but Sunday was a setback. Rattler took four sacks and threw three interceptions in the decision. 

4. Tennessee Titans (1-6)

Projected needs: OT, IOL, WR, DL, EDGE

Tennessee put up little fight as Mike Vrabel enacted revenge against his former employer. It was the first game without head coach Brian Callahan. 

5. Baltimore Ravens (1-5)

Projected needs: EDGE, DL, IOL, TE, CB

Baltimore is on a Bye this week as Lamar Jackson and others get valuable rest. 

6. Cleveland Browns (2-5)

Projected needs: OT, WR, QB, CB, IOL

The Browns were able to bring an end to multiple droughts, including scoring more than 17 points, in Sunday's lopsided win over Miami. Cleveland has a winnable stretch of games ahead, so it will be interesting to see where the team's place in the pecking order is a month from now.

7. Las Vegas Raiders (2-5)

Projected needs: CB, LB, S, DL, OT

Geno Smith continued to struggle, throwing for just 67 yards in a landslide loss. Las Vegas turned to Kenny Pickett in an effort to answer offensive woes, but found no solution. 

8. New York Giants (2-5)

Projected needs: IOL, OT, DL, CB, LB

The Giants stormed out to a sizable lead on the road against Denver, then surrendered the lead in the fourth quarter. Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart led the team back down the lead for a go-ahead touchdown, but Bo Nix countered with a go-ahead drive of his own to set up a game-winning field goal. 

9. Arizona Cardinals (2-5)

Projected needs: OT, IOL, LB, DL, RB

Jacoby Brissett played an efficient brand of football in Kyler Murray's absence, but it was not enough to overcome the Packers. Tight end Trey McBride found the end zone twice. 

10. Houston Texans (2-3)

Projected needs: IOL, OT, TE, DL, S

Houston meets Seattle on Monday Night Football. 

11. Cincinnati Bengals (3-4)

Projected needs: IOL, CB, S, TE, EDGE

Joe Flacco trusted that Ja'Marr Chase was down the field somewhere as the Bengals' high-powered air attack was able to keep pace with Pittsburgh. Cincinnati's postseason dreams remain alive. 

12. Washington Commanders (3-4)

Projected needs: EDGE, LB, CB, TE, WR

Jayden Daniels struggled as the Commanders dropped below .500 on the season. They have lost three of their last four games. 

13. Dallas Cowboys (3-3-1)

Projected needs: S, LB, EDGE, RB, CB

Offense and defense got involved in the scoring as the Cowboys doubled up the Commanders. CeeDee Lamb ruined to the starting lineup as George Pickens continued making a positive impression.

14. Los Angeles Rams via Atlanta Falcons (3-3)

Projected needs: CB, OT, LB, S, IOL

Los Ángeles owns the rights to Atlanta's first round pick after the latter traded back into the first round for James Pearce Jr.  

15. Minnesota Vikings (3-3)

Projected needs: LB, CB, S, DL, RB

It was another week with Carson Wentz installed as the starting quarterback. Minnesota continues its streak of having no streaks this season. The Vikings have alternated wins and losses each week with a primetime showdown against the Chargers setting up to be a victory. 

16. Carolina Panthers (4-3)

Projected needs: CB, S, IOL, WR, DL

Winners of three in a row, Carolina has begun to distance themselves in the draft conversations. Five games against NFC South foes lie ahead.

17. Kansas City Chiefs (4-3)

Projected needs: DL, RB, CB, LB, TE

Written meme: Undertaker rising from the coffin as Kansas City gains momentum. Rashee Rice scored twice in his 2025 debut and the Chiefs are winners in four of the last five games.  

18. Chicago Bears (4-2)

Projected needs: DL, S, IOL, RB, OT

Chicago continues on its upward trajectory with its fourth consecutive victory. The team has scored at least 21 in every game this season. 

19. Cleveland Browns via Jacksonville Jaguars (4-3)

Projected needs: OT, WR, QB, CB, IOL

Cleveland holds the rights to Jacksonville's pick in the first round. The Jaguars fell behind to the Rams quickly in London and were never able to regain footing on foreign soil. Travis Hunter Jr. did score the first touchdown of his career. 

20. Los Angeles Chargers (4-3)

Projected needs: IOL, EDGE, CB, TE, DL

Los Angeles was the latest to succumb to Daniel Jones and the Colts. The AFC West race has tightened in a hurry with Kansas City surging back and Denver winning its share of one-score games.

21. Buffalo Bills (4-2)

Projected needs: S, LB, EDGE, CB, WR

Buffalo is amidst its one and only Bye of the season. The Bills have some wounds of their own to lick as they work to fix early season problems. 

22. Seattle Seahawks (4-2)

Projected needs: CB, DL, IOL, S, WR

Seattle hosts the late game against Houston Monday night. 

23. Detroit Lions (4-2)

Projected needs: EDGE, DL, LB, CB, OT

In the first game of a Monday night double-header, Detroit hosts Tampa Bay.

24. Los Angeles Rams (5-2)

Projected needs: CB, OT, LB, S, IOL

Matthew Stafford and the Rams pounced on the Jaguars early in the absence of star wide receiver Puka Nacua. Stafford leaned on Davante Adams to matriculate down the field.

25. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2)

Projected needs: QB, DL, WR, CB, IOL

Mike Tomlin publicly voiced his frustrations that Cleveland traded a quality quarterback, Joe Flacco, to a division rival. His fears played out on Thursday Night Football as the Bengals put the game away late. 

26. Denver Broncos (5-2)

Projected needs: LB, TE, S, WR, OT

Bo Nix and the Broncos rallied back twice in the fourth quarter to overcome a rejuvenated Giants team. Six of Denver's games have been decided by one score or less. 

27. San Francisco 49ers (5-2)

Projected needs: OT, IOL, DL, WR, TE

Christian McCaffrey totaled 201 yards from scrimmage and added two touchdowns in a victory over the Falcons.

28. Philadelphia Eagles (5-2)

Projected needs: TE, CB, EDGE, S, IOL

It is wild to say that a team with twice as many wins as losses desperately needed a victory, but that was the case with Philadelphia. The vibes in town had not been good in recent weeks, but Devonta Smith and A.J. Brown combined for three touchdowns. 

29. New England Patriots (5-2)

Projected needs: OT, TE, WR, LB, EDGE

Drake Maye threw as many incompletions (2) as touchdown passes (2) in the team's win over the Titans. New England has won four consecutive games. 

30. Dallas Cowboys via Green Bay Packers (4-1-1)

Projected needs: S, LB, EDGE, RB, CB

Dallas receives Green Bay's first-round pick as part of the Micah Parsons trade. The Packers work each week to ensure the Cowboys get the worst pick possible in exchange. 

31. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-1)

Projected needs: LB, DL, EDGE, IOL, TE

Baker Mayfield leads a dangerous Tampa Bay team into Motown Monday night. 

32. Indianapolis Colts (6-1)

Projected needs: LB, CB, EDGE, IOL, DL

Daniel Jones and the Colts continued their winning ways Sunday against the Chargers. Final score: 38-24. 

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.