Coming into the NFL’s final weekend, the Raiders were looking at a pick anywhere from 6-10 in the draft based on the results of four games. And in terms of draft position, all but the final result worked in their favor. It has led to the Raiders landing the 7th overall pick in April’s draft.
The four game results that would’ve moved the Raiders up four spots this weekend were a Raiders LOSS, Falcons WIN, Panthers WIN and Rams WIN.
Raiders lost to start out the weekend. Then the Falcons and Panthers beat the Buccaneers and Saints respectively in the early Sunday games. That just left the Rams facing the Seahawks.
The Rams looked like they might pull it out, but a running into the kicker penalty on a punt kept the Seahawks drive alive and they drove for a game-tying field goal. Then the Seahawks went on to win it in OT on a game-winning field goal.
The Lions and Packers play Sunday evening, but neither team will affect the top 13 picks.
As a result, here’s what the top 13 will look like:
1. Chicago Bears
2. Houston Texans
3. Arizona Cardinals
4. Indianapolis Colts
5. Seattle Seahawks (via DEN)
6. Detroit Lions (via LAR)
7. Las Vegas Raiders
8. Atlanta Falcons
9. Carolina Panthers
10. Philadelphia Eagles (via NO)
11. Tennessee Titans
12. Houston Texans (via CLE)
13. New York Jets
