With the Tennessee Titans missing out on the playoffs again this year, much of the focus in Week 18 is on the team’s position in the 2024 NFL draft.
According to Tankathon, the Titans are currently in the No. 7 spot in the draft order but can move up to as high as No. 4 or as low as No. 8 depending on the results of this week’s games.
That might not seem like a lot, but as little as one spot in either direction can be the difference between the Titans landing one of the top left tackle prospect in this year’s class.
The Titans trail two teams with the same 5-11 record because of strength of schedule: the New York Giants (No. 5) and Los Angeles Chargers (No. 6).
In addition, the Arizona Cardinals (No. 4) are also ahead of the Titans because of an inferior 4-12 record, but Arizona has already clinched a superior strength of schedule over Tennessee.
Sitting one spot behind the Titans is the New York Jets (No. 8), who have one more win but an inferior strength of schedule number.
We’ll be keeping an eye on all of these teams in Week 18, as the results of their contests will weigh heavily on where Tennessee ends up picking in April.
Let’s break it all down and see how the Titans can move up to No. 4, as well as other scenarios that could unfold to move Tennessee up a spot or two, or back one.