The Carolina Panthers have lost five straight and six of their last seven games. The streak has dropped them to third place in the NFC South and raised serious questions about the team’s future.
On the bright side, all that losing has helped their draft position immensely. Heading into Week 15, Carolina is currently on pace to pick at No. 12 overall.
Here’s a look at the updated 2020 NFL draft order.
1. Cincinnati Bengals (1-12)
2. New York Giants (2-11)
3. Washington Redskins (3-10)
4. Miami Dolphins (3-10)
5. Detroit Lions (3-9-1)
6. Arizona Cardinals (3-9-1)
7. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-9)
8. Atlanta Falcons (4-9)
9. New York Jets (5-8)
10. Los Angeles Chargers (5-8)
11. Denver Broncos (5-8)
12. Carolina Panthers (5-8)
13. Philadelphia Eagles (6-7)
14. Oakland Raiders (6-7)
15. Indianapolis Colts (6-7)
16. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-7)
17. Cleveland Browns (6-7)
18. Oakland Raiders (7-6) (via Bears)
19. Tennessee Titans (8-5)
20. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-9) (via Rams)
21. Dallas Cowboys (6-7)
22. Miami Dolphins (8-5) (via Steelers)
23. Miami Dolphins (8-5) (via Texans)
24. Minnesota Vikings (9-4)
25. Buffalo Bills (9-4)
26. Kansas City Chiefs (9-4)
27. Green Bay Packers (10-3)
28. Seattle Seahawks (10-3)
29. New England Patriots (10-3)
30. New Orleans Saints (10-3)
31. Baltimore Ravens (11-2)
32. San Francisco 49ers (11-2)
Tanking might seem like a reasonable idea to the average fan. However, if anything the Dolphins’ season proves that NFL teams simply don’t do it. Then again, sometimes it comes naturally.
As presently constructed, these Panthers aren’t going to beat the Seahawks or the Saints. Defeating the Colts is a possibility but it’s difficult to feel confident about their chances against any team right now.
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