The Los Angeles Chargers continue to lose.
While that hurts his chances of returning to the playoffs, the mounting losses put the Chargers in control of the race for the No. 1 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Los Angeles fell to 0-8 on Sunday in a loss to the Houston Texans, leaving the Chargers seven games behind the Denver Broncos in the win column in the AFC West and putting the entire coaching staff on the hot seat. While reports out of Los Angeles indicate the team won’t trade stars like Khalil Mack or Justin Herbert before Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline, one can certainly believe changes are coming.
The Chargers will have the first pick in the 2027 NFL Draft, followed by the Tennessee Titans, Miami Dolphins and New York Jets. The Jets currently control three picks in the top 15: the Indianapolis Colts’ pick at No. 4, their own pick at No. 6, and the Dallas Cowboys’ pick at No. 13.
Here’s how the first round of the 2027 NFL Draft stacks up as Week 9 ends Monday night with a big game between the Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings.