Jets’ Rooting Guide for 2025 NFL Draft Implications of Week 14

Rooting for the crosstown rival isn’t ever fun, but it really is in the best interest of the Jets for the Giants to pick up a few wins over the final five weeks. Not only do the Giants hold a one-game advantage over the Jets for draft order purposes, but it’s pretty clear they’ll be targeting a quarterback.

The Giants made that clear when they chose to bench and eventually release Daniel Jones. Drew Lock is getting his second start against the New Orleans Saints, but it would be surprising if they opted to go into next season with the former second-round pick as their starter.

Still, it would help the Jets if he puts on a decent showing in his audition to end the season.

The Giants don’t have a lot of winnable games left on the schedule. They get the Saints this week, but they follow it up with matchups against the Ravens, Falcons, Colts and Eagles.

Of those teams, only the 4-8 Saints are out of the playoff picture. This could be the Giants best chance remaining to get a win.

The Giants at least still have their coaching staff in place. Brian Daboll may be on the hot seat, but the Saints already fired Dennis Allen. Special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi has taken over in the interim, but the team is 2-1 with him in that post.

Drew Lock leading the Giants to a win could even their record with the Jets’ and maybe even convince the Giants to give Lock a shot next season.