The pathetic performance by the Cleveland Browns in Week 10 has one, and only one, positive for fans: 2026 NFL draft order. Prior to the game, data showed that the loser of the matchup would have a huge
advantage in the fight for the top overall selection in the upcoming NFL draft.
Then the Browns allowed the New York Jets to return two kicks for touchdowns, lost despite giving up just 54 yards of passing (40 on one play) and closed out the game with two straight defensive penalties on Jets third downs. With a bunch of bad teams, Cleveland has found a way to be among the worst.
Last week’s NFL draft order saw the Browns drop with both of their selections after bad luck and the Jacksonville Jaguars winning. Not as much of a problem in Week 10 with the loss to the Jets. A few other games went Cleveland’s way to help them move up some and have a much higher chance of getting a high pick by the end of the year:
- Miami Dolphins shocked the Buffalo Bills, getting their third victory
- New Orleans Saints knocked off the Carolina Panthers, getting their second victory
- New York getting to two victories
Now, just one team is left with fewer victories than Cleveland: The Tennessee Titans
As of the end of the Sunday 1 PM games in Week 10, the Browns are slotted in with the fourth overall pick.
2026 NFL draft order, Top 10, as of 4 PM Week 10
- Tennessee Titans: 1-8
- New Orleans Saints: 2-8
- New York Giants: 2-8
- Cleveland Browns: 2-7 (SOS tiebreaker: .469)
- New York Jets: 2-7 (.509)
- Las Vegas Raiders: 2-7
- Miami Dolphins: 3-7
- Washington Commanders: 3-6
- Atlanta Falcons: 3-6 (Goes to Los Angeles Rams)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 3-6
We will have the full update following the completion of Week 10.
