The New England Patriots, who are currently slated to pick first overall in the 2025 NFL draft, find themselves at a pivotal moment.
They’ll have a chance to secure a franchise-altering draft haul if they lose to the Buffalo Bills in Week 18. If the season ended today, the Patriots would own the No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 NFL draft. A loss would help them secure the pick, but a win over the Bills on Sunday could ruin their draft position.
The Bills aren’t expected to play their starters for a lengthy period of time considering they’ve already clinched a spot in the playoffs. They could very well come out for a series or two before ultimately being shut down for the game.
In this mock draft, we’re going to explore the Patriots ending the season with the No. 1 overall pick of the draft, trading that pick and targeting a roster rebuild, rather than relying on a single blue-chip prospect.