The NFL season is heating up, and with three weeks in the books, the draft order is starting to take shape. Right now, the Tennessee Titans are leading the race—not for playoff contention, but for the top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
After falling to 0-3, following a lackluster start from the offense led by quarterback Will Levis, the Titans have the unfortunate distinction of topping this early draft order. They’re joined by the Jacksonville Jaguars and Cincinnati Bengals, both searching for their first wins as well.
Meanwhile, a big chunk of the league is stuck at a shaky 1-2 record, meaning this order is far from final. But for the moment, Tennessee’s struggles are setting them apart from the pack.
Tennessee Leads Race for Top Pick
The Titans’ partnership with offensive coordinator Brian Callahan and quarterback Will Levis has yet to yield a win. Their recent 30-14 loss to the Green Bay Packers made them the only 0-3 NFL team. Struggling to put more than 20 points on the board in each of their first three losses against the Chicago Bears, New York Jets, and the Packers, Tennessee’s offense is looking shaky. The upcoming matchup against the Miami Dolphins in Week 4, with Tua Tagovailoa sidelined, offers a glimmer of hope.
However, the road ahead is tough. After their Week 5 bye, the Titans face five road games in eight weeks, including trips to Buffalo, Detroit, and Houston, which could further deepen their struggles.
If they wish to climb the standings and avoid a top-five draft pick, the Titans need Levis to step up his game. As one of the more watched NFL teams, their performance is crucial in ensuring they move away from the bottom of the pack.
Jaguars, Bengals Seek Wins to Move Up
The Jacksonville Jaguars and Cincinnati Bengals are both looking for their first wins as they head into Monday night games. Jacksonville faces a tough challenge against the Buffalo Bills. If they lose, they’ll join the Titans as a winless team, possibly triggering a downward spiral.
The rest of their schedule gives them some hope, with easier games in October, even though they’ll be in London for two weeks. Meanwhile, Cincinnati is optimistic about turning things around at home against the Washington Commanders.
A victory could be the start of a winning streak, as they have winnable games ahead against Carolina, the New York Giants, and Cleveland. The only major test for them comes against Baltimore in Week 5.
How Jacksonville and Cincinnati perform on Monday could shape the early race for the NFL’s worst team and the top pick in the 2025 draft.
The Takeaway
As we head into Week 4, the Tennessee Titans sit at the top of the draft order, still looking for that elusive first win. Jacksonville and Cincinnati are also struggling but have some hope with upcoming games.
The season is still young, and the draft order could change drastically as teams fight to improve. With many teams hovering around the 1-2 mark, the race is still wide open. Teams like the Titans need key players to step up if they want to move out of the last spot.
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