The Cincinnati Bengals cruised to a 37-14 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17 and still held on to a top-10 pick in the draft with just one week left in the season.
The Bengals moved to 6-10 on the season, one of three teams with that record. The New Orleans Saints and Kansas City Chiefs also have six wins on the year.
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Due to having the highest strength of schedule among the three teams, the Bengals have the lowest pick, which ends up being No. 10 on this case. The Saints are at No. 8 and the Chiefs are No. 9.
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With the Washington Commanders at 4-12 in 7th in the draft order, the highest the Bengals can reach is the 8th pick. They are guaranteed to have at least the 13th pick in the first round — the Dallas Cowboys hold the 14th pick at 7-8-1.
Cincinnati would drop to 11th if the Falcons lose to the Rams on Monday night, meaning the Rams could win and improve their draft position as they own Atlanta’s pick from their draft day trade last April.
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They would pick at least 11th if they lose Week 18 against the Cleveland Browns and would move up one spot for each loss between the Saints, Chiefs and Falcons (assuming the Falcons lose Monday).
NFL Draft order entering Week 17 MNF
Washington Commanders 4-12
Los Angeles Rams (via ATL 6-10)
New York Jets (via IND 8-8)
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This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: Bengals’ updated NFL draft order standing after Week 17 win