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Broncos still on track to have an early pick in 2020 NFL draft

When will the Broncos pick in the 2020 NFL draft?

Despite winning three of the last four games that quarterback Drew Lock has started, the Denver Broncos are still on track to select 11th overall in the 2020 NFL draft. Here’s the current order of the top-12 picks, according to Tankathon.com:

  1. Cincinnati Bengals (1-14)
  2. Washington Redskins (3-12)
  3. Detroit Lions (3-11-1)
  4. New York Giants (4-11)
  5. Miami Dolphins (4-11)
  6. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-10)
  7. Los Angeles Chargers (5-10)
  8. Carolina Panthers (5-10)
  9. Arizona Cardinals (5-9-1)
  10. New York Jets (6-9)
  11. Denver Broncos (6-9)
  12. Cleveland Browns (6-9)

The Browns (6-9), Atlanta Falcons (6-9), Oakland Raiders (7-8), Dallas Cowboys (7-8), Indianapolis Colts (7-8), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-8) and Chicago Bears (7-8) are all close behind Denver so much of the draft order won’t be sorted out until Week 17.

The Broncos could drop from 11 all the way down to the high teens, depending on what happens in Sunday’s games. Denver can’t pick higher than sixth overall because there are five teams that have 11 losses and the Broncos won’t end the year with more than 10 losses.

The 2020 NFL draft will take place in Las Vegas from April 23-25.

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2020 NFL draft order: Panthers now in line to pick at No. 8

The Panthers can’t beat anybody lately, but at least they’re in line for a top-10 pick now.

The Panthers can’t beat anybody lately, but at least they’re in line for a top-10 pick now.

Here’s the updated 2020 NFL draft order after Sunday’s Week 16 games.

1. Cincinnati Bengals (1-14)
2. Washington Redskins (3-12)
3. Detroit Lions (3-11-1)
4. New York Giants (4-11)
5. Miami Dolphins (4-11)
6. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-10)
7. Los Angeles Chargers (5-10)
8. Carolina Panthers (5-10)
9. Arizona Cardinals (5-9-1)
10. New York Jets (6-9)
11. Denver Broncos (6-9)
12. Cleveland Browns (6-9)
13. Atlanta Falcons (6-9)
14. Oakland Raiders (7-8)
15. Dallas Cowboys (7-8)
16. Indianapolis Colts (7-8)
17. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-8)
18. Oakland Raiders (via 7-8 Bears)
19. Miami Dolphins (via 8-7 Steelers)
20. Jacksonville Jaguars (via 8-7 Rams)

21. Philadelphia Eagles (8-7)
22. Tennessee Titans (8-7)
23. Buffalo Bills (10-5)
24. Minnesota Vikings (10-4)*
25. Miami Dolphins (via 10-5 Texans)
26. Kansas City Chiefs (11-4)
27. Seattle Seahawks (11-4)
28. Green Bay Packers (11-3)*
29. New England Patriots (12-3)
30. New Orleans Saints (12-3)
31. San Francisco 49ers (12-3)
32. Baltimore Ravens (13-2)

*The Packers and Vikings play on Monday Night Football.

For those fans who are on team tank, they should feel good going into Week 17. Sean Payton won’t be resting his stars this time around and the Saints have won six of their last eight meetings with Carolina. If things break right with the Chargers (Chiefs) and Jaguars (Colts), the Panthers could wind up picking at No. 6 overall.

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2020 NFL draft order: Another loss puts Panthers at No. 11 pick

Carolina fans can at least take comfort that it’s improving their draft position for next year.

The Panthers have now lost six games in a row and seven of their last eight. Frustrating as it is to see your team lose every week, Carolina fans can at least take comfort that it’s improving their draft position for next year.

Here’s a look at the updated 2020 NFL draft order.

1. Cincinnati Bengals (1-13)
2. New York Giants (3-11)
3. Miami Dolphins (3-11)
4. Washington Redskins (3-11)
5. Detroit Lions (3-10-1)
6. Arizona Cardinals (4-9-1)
7. New York Jets (5-9)
8. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-9)
9. Los Angeles Chargers (5-9)
10. Denver Broncos (5-9)
11. Carolina Panthers (5-9)
12. Atlanta Falcons (5-9)
13. Oakland Raiders (6-8)
14. Indianapolis Colts (6-8)
15. Cleveland Browns (6-8)
16. Philadelphia Eagles (7-7)
17. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-7)
18. Oakland Raiders (via 7-7 Bears)
19. Tennessee Titans (8-6)
20. Jacksonville Jaguars (via 8-6 Rams)

21. Dallas Cowboys (7-7)
22. Miami Dolphins (via 8-6 Steelers)
23. Miami Dolphins (via 9-5 Texans)
24. Minnesota Vikings (10-4)
25. Buffalo Bills (10-4)
26. Kansas City Chiefs (10-4)
27. Green Bay Packers (11-3)
28. San Francisco 49ers (11-3)
29. New England Patriots (11-3)
30. New Orleans Saints (11-3)
31. Seattle Seahawks (11-3)
32. Baltimore Ravens (12-2)

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Broncos jump back into top 10 of 2020 NFL draft order

After losing on Sunday, the Broncos are back in contention for a top-10 pick in the 2020 NFL draft.

After Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Drew Lock won his first two starts, the team dropped down to No. 11 in the 2020 NFL draft order. After a 23-3 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, the Broncos are back in the running to secure a top-10 selection in next year’s draft.

Here’s the current order for the top picks, according to Tankathon.com:

  1. Cincinnati Bengals (1-13)
  2. New York Giants (3-11)
  3. Miami Dolphins (3-11)
  4. Washington Redskins (3-11)
  5. Detroit Lions (3-10-1)
  6. Arizona Cardinals (4-9-1)
  7. New York Jets (5-9)
  8. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-9)
  9. Los Angeles Chargers (5-9)
  10. Denver Broncos (5-9)

The Carolina Panthers (5-9), Atlanta Falcons (5-9), Oakland Raiders (6-8), Cleveland Browns (6-8), Indianapolis Colts (6-7), Philadelphia Eagles (7-7), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-7) and Chicago Bears (7-7) are not far behind Denver so the final two weeks of the season will have big draft implications.

If the Broncos win their final two games, they could drop all the way down to 18th in the 2020 NFL draft order, depending on the results of other games. The draft will take place in Las Vegas from April 23-25.

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Bengals all but wrap up 2020 draft order race for first pick

Here’s the updated 2020 NFL draft order.

One game separates the Cincinnati Bengals from clinching the top pick in the 2020 NFL draft.

The Bengals took another loss in Week 15, this time predictably at the hands of the New England Patriots to fall to 1-13.

With two weeks left, this is how the 2020 draft order shakes out, per Tankathon:

  • 1. CIN (1-13)
  • 2. NYG (3-11)
  • 3. MIA (3-11)
  • 4. WAS (3-11)
  • 5. DET (3-10-1)

While the Bengals were busy getting blown out, the New York Giants were out picking up a win over the Miami Dolphins. Those Giants had previously been Cincinnati’s biggest threat for the top pick as the only two-win team in the NFL.

Now, 31 teams have at least three wins this season. The Bengals are the exception as they trailblaze a path to what undoubtedly has to be Joe Burrow at first overall.

Barring an almost unfathomable change over the last two weeks the top pick belongs to the Bengals. They next take to the road to play those Dolphins in Week 16.

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Broncos drop out of top 10 in 2020 NFL draft order after consecutive wins

After winning back-to-back games, the Broncos are no longer on track to have a top-10 selection in the 2020 NFL draft.

Denver Broncos fans are thrilled about rookie quarterback Drew Lock winning his first two career starts — but there is one drawback. After winning consecutive games, Denver is no longer on track to have a top-10 pick in the 2020 NFL draft. Here’s an updated look at the current order for the top-12 selections, courtesy of Draft Wire:

  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)

If fans had to choose between going 8-8 and selecting 16th overall or going 5-11 and selecting 5th overall, most fans would probably prefer winning out. Winning will build momentum for 2020 and give Lock confidence.

Denver could have well over $70 million in salary-cap space next year and the team will have seven selections in the first four rounds of the draft. The Broncos could have a great offseason even without having a high selection in the first round of the draft.

The 2020 NFL draft will take place in Las Vegas from April 23-25.

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Bengals win in 2020 draft order race with loss to Browns

Here’s the updated 2020 NFL draft order.

The Cincinnati Bengals remain on pace for the top pick in the 2020 NFL draft coming out of Sunday’s loss to the Cleveland Browns.

After a brief week of that victory feeling, the 1-12 Bengals remains the only solo-win team in the NFL via the loss to the Browns. Meanwhile, a few notables like the Washington Redskins and Miami Dolphins took losses.

The top of the race looks like this, per Tankathon:

  • Cincinnati 1-12
  • NY Giants 2-10
  • Washington 3-10
  • Miami 3-10

Those New York Giants are the lone threat to the Bengals right now and they suit up Monday night for a game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Regardless of the result there, the Bengals sit in a good spot — at least for the next week or so. Cincinnati doesn’t figure to have much of a chance against a visiting New England Patriots team next weekend, not with Tom Brady and Co. playing for AFC playoff seeding.

The Bengals close the season against New England, Miami and Cleveland and remain favorites for the top pick in 2020.

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Broncos drop six spots in 2020 NFL draft order

The Broncos dropped six spots in the 2020 NFL draft order after beating the Chargers on Sunday.

Winning is fun but after starting the season 4-8, winning does have a drawback for the Broncos. Denver is highly unlikely to reach the NFL playoffs so at this point in the season, winning hurts the team’s draft status.

Last week, the Broncos were on pace to select fifth overall in the 2020 NFL draft. After defeating the Chargers on Sunday, Denver dropped all the way down to 11th in the current draft order.

Here’s how the order of the top 12 picks looks entering Week 14, courtesy of NFL.com:

  1. Cincinnati Bengals (1-11)
  2. New York Giants (2-10)
  3. Washington Redskins (3-9)
  4. Miami Dolphins (3-9)
  5. Atlanta Falcons (3-9)
  6. Detroit Lions (3-8-1)
  7. Arizona Cardinals (3-8-1)
  8. New York Jets (4-8)
  9. Los Angeles Chargers (4-8)
  10. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-8)
  11. Denver Broncos (4-8)
  12. Carolina Panthers (5-7)

Drew Lock, who was selected by Denver in the second round of April’s draft, looked good in his NFL debut on Sunday, throwing two touchdown passes and one interception. If the Broncos believe Lock is their QB of the future, that will give the team more options in the first round of the 2020 draft.

Next year’s NFL draft will take place from April 23-25 in Las Vegas.

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Perfect: Bengals won and didn’t hurt draft standing at all

The Bengals still have the top pick in the 2020 NFL draft.

The Cincinnati Bengals picked the perfect week to win when thinking ahead to the 2020 NFL draft.

Sunday’s win over the New York Jets moved the needle to 1-11. Normally this would be concerning because before this week, a handful of two-win teams could have still threatened the Bengals.

Not anymore.

As seen by the standings at Tankathon, the Bengals still hold the top pick in the 2020 draft as the only one-win team in the NFL. Two other two-win teams, Washington and Miami, actually picked up wins while the Bengals were busy winning their game over the Jets.

Look at how improbable this was:

Miami taking down Philadephia and Washington getting past Carolina to sit among three-game winners means only the two-win New York Giants are a problem for the Bengals right now.

Those 2-10 Giants lost to Green Bay, 31-13, cementing the team’s eighth consecutive loss. As an aside, if we’re being honest, the Giants aren’t a threat to draft a quarterback anyway with Daniel Jones aboard, though the threat of another team leapfrogging the Bengals via trade is always a problem.

Either way, the Bengals picked a good week to squash 0-16 chatter. Four games remain.

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Falcons move to No. 6 in 2020 NFL Draft order after Sunday’s loss

The Atlanta Falcons snapped their two-game winning streak on Sunday after a 35-22 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Now at 3-8, the team’s playoff hopes have evaporated and it’s back to draft season.

The Atlanta Falcons snapped their two-game winning streak on Sunday after a 35-22 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Now at 3-8, the team’s playoff hopes have evaporated and it’s back to draft season.

One good thing that came from the loss is that it bumped Atlanta up two spots in the 2020 NFL Draft order. As you can see in the below tweet from ESPN’s Field Yates, the Falcons would pick sixth if the season ended today.

Atlanta will try and upset the New Orleans Saints for the second time this month when the two teams face off on Thanksgiving night. The Falcons are 6.5-point underdogs for this Week 13 NFC South matchup.

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