Playoff Impact

The NFL's wild-card weekend has clarified the early picks for the 2026 NFL Draft, with the Las Vegas Raiders securing the No. 1 selection based on their league-worst 3-14 record. As playoff outcomes reshape team standings, the first 24 picks are now locked in, though trades could alter them before the event in Pittsburgh. Prospects like Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza are expected to headline a class seen as relatively weak.