Giants’ Rooting Guide for 2025 NFL Draft Implications of Week 18

Unfortunately, this is not likely to go in the Giants favor. If the Ravens were resting their starters it would give Cleveland the opportunity to pull off the upset. However, the Ravens need a win over Cleveland to clinch the division. The Browns have also opted to give Bailey Zappe the starting nod. He’s the fourth starter for Cleveland this season and he hasn’t taken a snap since 2023 when he started six games for the Patriots.

Don’t give up on hope in this one. The Titans last win actually came in Houston back in Week 12. They’ve had a few close calls since then including two one-score games against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Switching to Mason Rudolph has seemed to provide some spark for the offense. Both he and Will Levis are expected to see action on Sunday.

The Texans don’t have a reason to play their starters from a playoff seeding standpoint. They are locked in as the four seed as the AFC South champion. However, DeMeco Ryans told reporters, “Everybody will be outh there and playing and we’ll see how the game goes.”

Translation: If the Titans are going to win, they will have to beat the Texans starters.

The Patriots aren’t necessarily a threat to draft a player the Giants want. They have their quarterback in Drake Maye. They just need everything else. However, moving up from the four spot makes it easier for the Giants to either draft their quarterback or trade up for one.

The Patriots aren’t likely to beat the Bills, but they are going to get help from the fact that Buffalo isn’t likely to be at full strength. Josh Allen will get the start at quarterback, but head coach Sean McDermott said it will be a “blend” of both starters and other players on the field against the Patriots.