Jackson was referring to being an upcoming free agent. But it applies to the Giants in the driver’s seat for next year’s No. 1 overall pick and a chance to fix their quarterback issues by drafting either Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders or Miami’s Cam Ward.

The Las Vegas Raiders’ win over Jacksonville is the most substantial swing we have seen for the No. 1 pick since The Athletic began tracking the race in Week 14. Before kicking off the late window of Sunday’s games, Las Vegas had a 35 percent chance at the No. 1 pick. It now has a 1 percent chance following its win.

The Raiders defeated the Jaguars, 19-14, and helped to preserve the Giants’ hold of the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft as the two teams had been in a dogfight for the top pick. The Giants took hold of the spot on Sunday afternoon after they suffered a 34-7 loss to the Falcons in Atlanta.