Other clubs got a head start on rebuilds, with the Chicago Bears firing Matt Eberflus, the New Orleans Saints firing Dennis Allen and the New York Jets firing Robert Saleh earlier this season. Each of those franchises has since been linked to notable candidates, including ex-head coaches like Mike Vrabel and Ron Rivera.

We're tracking all the NFL coaching news after Week 18 and the playoff outlook heading into wild-card weekend.

Bills loss secures Tennessee Titans the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft followed by the Browns, Giants, and Patriots. Top prospects include Shedeur Sanders, Cam Ward, and Heisman winner Travis Hunter.

As a result of the Patriots' win over the Bills, New England will now pick No. 4 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.

The Tennessee Titans are officially on the clock for the 2025 NFL Draft. The Titans locked up the No. 1 pick with Sunday's loss to the Houston Texans combined with the New England Patriots beating the Buffalo Bills in Week 18.

There was no tanking from Jerod Mayo and the Patriots in Week 18, as they beat the Bills and cost the organization the top overall pick in the NFL Draft.

The New England Patriots have beaten the Buffalo Bills 23-16 and lost out on the number 1 pick This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts.