Overall pick Jaguars, Jets and their paths in the 2021 NFL Draft

The fate of the two NFL franchises may have changed in the space of six hours on Sunday the 15th of the week. With extreme discomfort at the Los Angeles Rams, the New York Jets left the front-runner spot in the 2021 NFL Draft, falling behind. Jacksonville Jaguars.

Both teams are 1-13, but the Jaguars got a tiebreaker, according to ESPN research. The tiebreaker depends on the strength of the schedule, and the Jaguars have a significantly weaker schedule than the Jets. The player both teams are keeping an eye on is the Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Larens, who is believed to be the top pick.

ESPN reporters Michael Dirocco (Jaguars) and Rich Simini (Jets) have broken down each team’s No. 1 draft pick:

Next on the schedule of both teams

Jaguar’s next two games: They play host to Chicago (7-7) and Indianapolis (10-4) and both games are important, so neither team will make a key start. The revived quarterback Bear in Michelle Trubiski is still in the NFC playoff race and the Colts are battling the Tennessee Titans for the AFC South Division title. Plus, the Colts are the only team to beat the Jaguars (in the season opener), so Week 17, the quarterback sets out as a game of revenge for Philip Rivers, who is 7-3 in his career against the Jaguars.

The next two games of the Jets: They finish at home with the Cleveland Browns (10-4) and the New England Patriots (6-8) on the road. The Browns have yet to find a playoff spot, so they need to win. Cleveland’s strong running game can wear the Jets, who may not have Quinn Williams (excitement). The Jets-Patriots contest in Week 17 is pointless, but you’d be surprised if coach Bill Belichic would try to keep the Jets out of the race if he’s still in doubt in the No. 1 draft. Wink.

What the coach said after Sunday’s game

Jaguars coach Doug Maron: “You know, this team is going through a lot. They’re working hard and we understand that and I know they’re professionals. But if we all come together, the coaches and the players, who are the biggest It’s a gift. All you can give each other is the gift of winning a game of football. “

Jets coach Adam Gas: “I’m just happy for our men. They’ve done such a great job of how they performed. They’ve gone through a lot of hardships. We haven’t had much time to remember how the win almost felt. Is. “

Jaguars (1-13)

Average draft status: 1.3
No. 1 FPI Opportunity to Earn: 74.2%
Top Five FPI Opportunities to Earn Pick: Caught

Jets (1-13)

Average draft status: 1.8
No. 1 FPI Opportunity to Earn: 25.6%
Top Five FPI Opportunities to Earn Pick: Caught

Predictions of how the season will end for each team

Dirocco’s prediction on the end of the Jaguars: After a combined five-point loss against Cleveland and Minnesota, the Jaguars were outscored 71-24 in losses to Tennessee and Baltimore (weeks 14 and 15). Ravens ’loss was particularly disappointing, and you have to start wondering if players who have been fighting hard all season are starting to come down emotionally and mentally. Unless the Jaguars quarterback game is clearly better, a 0-2 finish and a 1-15 record is possible.

Forecast on completion of seats jets: Because jets are jets, they will find more ways to annoy their fan base. So, don’t be surprised if they hit another blow to secure the No. 1 pick, which means: Jaguar will win one game to finish 2-14, but the Jets are close with a win against the Patriots, while not losing another chance. Lawrence to steal because Jacksonville still owns the tiebreaker. Oh, the pain.