As the 2026 NFL season reaches Week 10, several teams are already looking toward the offseason and the 2027 NFL Draft. Others still hope to make an unlikely playoff push, even as losses continue to shape the draft order. With teams at the bottom of the standings facing one another, this week could bring significant movement in the race for the first overall pick.
## The Winless
### 1. Los Angeles Chargers (0–8)
**Week 10 opponent:** Away at Baltimore
The Chargers enter Week 10 as the league’s only winless team. They travel to Baltimore on Monday to face a Ravens team that also badly needs a victory. Baltimore has lost four straight games and sits last in the AFC North.
The Ravens will be without Lamar Jackson for the rest of the season, and Tyler Huntley is also injured, leaving Jacoby Brissett as the starting quarterback. Meanwhile, Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh has multiple problems to address as the season continues to unravel.
Los Angeles has a more manageable matchup in Week 11, when it faces the Jets. That game could have important implications for the teams near the top of the draft order.
## One-Win Teams
### 2. Tennessee Titans (1–6)
**Week 10 opponent:** Home against Jacksonville
The Titans have accepted their position as sellers and have made a series of trades to collect assets for the future. Jacksonville has taken the opposite approach, adding players in an effort to compete in an open AFC.
Wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. remains with the Jaguars despite spending time in trade rumors. That leaves Tennessee with a difficult Week 10 challenge against a team that has been active in building its roster. The Titans could have another opportunity to improve their outlook in Week 11 against the struggling Cowboys.
### 3. Miami Dolphins (1–5)
**Week 10 opponent:** Away at Indianapolis
Miami struggled to move the ball against Detroit in Week 9 and lost quarterback Malik Willis to an injury. The Dolphins have had a difficult season, and they now face a road game against the Colts as they try to earn their second win.
The matchup is an important one for both teams, which are positioned near the bottom of the standings. Miami’s Week 11 schedule does not get easier: the Dolphins travel to Buffalo. At this stage, they are among the leading contenders for the first pick in the 2027 draft.
## Two-Win Teams
### 4. New York Jets via Indianapolis (2–7)
**Week 10 opponent:** Home against Miami
The Jets acquired Indianapolis’s selection in the Sauce Gardner trade. Former Colts general manager Chris Ballard made the deal as part of an attempt to go all in the previous season. After a difficult 2026 campaign, he is no longer with the franchise.
Indianapolis faces Miami in a matchup between two struggling teams, while the Jets’ position in the standings keeps them in contention for a high draft pick.
### 5. Philadelphia Eagles (2–7)
**Week 10 opponent:** Bye
Philadelphia’s disastrous season has raised questions about head coach Nick Sirianni’s future. The situation surrounding Jalen Hurts has also drawn concern following allegations that the team mishandled his condition.
The Eagles have lost two key offensive linemen: Lane Johnson retired, and Cam Juergens was traded. Running back Saquon Barkley has also had a difficult season, with his touchdown production falling short of expectations.
Once a prominent NFC team, Philadelphia now faces a major offseason challenge as it looks to rebuild.
### 6. New York Jets (2–7)
**Week 10 opponent:** Home against Buffalo
The Jets have lost four consecutive games, and their matchup with division rival Buffalo presents a difficult test. Another defeat could add to the pressure on head coach Aaron Glenn after a frustrating season.
New York could influence the draft race through games against several teams also near the top of the projected order. The 2026 draft class offers some reason for optimism, but the team’s current position remains bleak.
## The Quartet of Unhappiness
### 7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3–6)
**Week 10 opponent:** Bye
Tampa Bay could finish with a top-ten draft selection or compete for its division title. That uncertainty reflects the closely contested state of the division this season.
Baker Mayfield has returned after missing time with a thumb injury. The defense has been inconsistent, and the team may consider a different direction this offseason. The bye week gives the Buccaneers a chance to recover before a challenging four-game stretch against the Lions, Panthers, Chargers and Ravens. A poor run could put Todd Bowles’ job in danger.
### 8. Arizona Cardinals (3–6)
**Week 10 opponent:** Home against the Los Angeles Rams
Arizona beat the Chargers in Week 1 and later defeated the Rams on the road. The Cardinals will now try to repeat that result against Los Angeles at home.
Rookie Carson Beck is starting after the team traded Jacoby Brissett and backup Gardner Minshew suffered an injury. Beck may have limited receiving options, as many of the Cardinals’ receivers are inexperienced or inconsistent. Arizona also has a draft selection on injured reserve. The Rams are coming off a recent upset loss and have injury concerns of their own, giving the Cardinals an opportunity to improve their standing in the draft race.
### 9. Atlanta Falcons (3–6)
**Week 10 opponent:** Home against Kansas City
Atlanta remains one game behind the division-leading Panthers in the NFC South. The Falcons face a strong Kansas City team that made an important acquisition before the trade deadline.
The game features two of the league’s leading running backs. Bijan Robinson leads the NFL in rushing yards, while Kenneth Walker is close behind and has scored more touchdowns. Kansas City needs a win to keep pace with Denver, which beat the Chiefs two weeks ago. Atlanta also needs a victory to stay within reach of the division lead and avoid slipping further down the standings.
### 10. Houston Texans (3–5)
**Week 10 opponent:** Away at Cleveland
Houston takes a hot streak into Cleveland for a game between AFC teams trying to keep pace with their division rivals. The Texans are 3–1 on the road, while Cleveland is 3–0 at home.
Houston’s offense has performed well, contrary to expectations, while its defense has struggled. The Texans will look for the defense to rebound against likely Browns starter Shedeur Sanders. A stronger performance could help Houston move away from the bottom of the standings.
## The Race Continues
Several teams are firmly in contention for the first pick in the 2027 NFL Draft as the 2026 season passes its midpoint. The group includes winless and one-win teams, along with clubs that could still change direction with a short run of victories.
Week 10 offers important matchups between teams near the bottom of the standings, including Miami against Indianapolis and Tennessee against Jacksonville. Those games could affect the draft order as well as the outlook for each team’s remaining schedule. With plenty of football still to play, the race remains open: some teams will try to climb out of it, while others may continue to find themselves closer to the top pick than to the postseason.
