"Week 18 of the 2025 NFL season will determine division titles, top seeds and two remaining playoff spots (one in each conference), but there are also major draft implications amid the postseason buzz. The Las Vegas Raiders and New York Giants are in contention for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft, following the Giants' win over the Raiders in Week 17 (their third victory of the season)."
"Here are No. 1 pick scenarios heading into Week 18 and other key facts to know: How can each team secure the No. 1 pick? Las Vegas Raiders Clinch No. 1 pick in 2026 NFL draft with: New York Giants Clinch No. 1 pick with: Who have the Raiders and Giants picked No. 1 in their histories? The Giants selected running back/receiver Kyle Rote with the top pick in 1951 and running back Tucker Frederickson in 1965. More recently, the Raiders used the first selection on quarterback Roman Gabriel in 1977 and quarterback JaMarcus Russell in 2007."
Week 18 will determine division titles, top seeds and the final two playoff spots, with significant draft implications alongside postseason stakes. The Las Vegas Raiders and New York Giants remain in contention for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft after the Giants' Week 17 win over the Raiders, the Giants' third victory of the season. Scenarios for clinching the top pick are set heading into Week 18. The Giants previously used No. 1 picks on Kyle Rote (1951) and Tucker Frederickson (1965). The Raiders selected Roman Gabriel (1977) and JaMarcus Russell (2007) first overall. ESPN provides projected top-10 order and mock-draft resources.
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