Raiders, Giants Battle for No. 1 Pick
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Many Giants and Raiders fans want their teams to lose Sunday when they meet in Las Vegas, the reward for a loss being a clear shot at the top draft pick.
The Raiders are in dire need of a quarterback as the team has struggled all season under veteran QB Geno Smith. Heisman Trophy winner, Fernando Mendoza of the College Football Playoff's top seed, Indiana, is projected to be the No. 1 pick.
The No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft could be decided Sunday, and both the Las Vegas Raiders and New York Giants appear to be acting accordingly.
The Las Vegas Raiders have two games remaining this season. Depending on how those two games go, it's going to determine a lot for this franchise moving forward
Las Vegas Raiders star defensive end Maxx Crosby offered a blunt reaction when asked about the team potentially landing the top pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.
There's a good chance that the Raiders will have a good first-round draft pick, and it would not be a surprise if they selected a quarterback. In the latest PFF mock draft, they think that the Raiders select Dante Moore with the second pick.
The Raiders allowed three sacks at Houston, ending a streak of allowing, at least, four sacks in the past six games. The unit also blocked well in the running game for Jeanty. The Giants have a solid defensive front, so the improved blocking needs to continue.