The Patriots entered Week 18 with a 4-12 record, tied with the Cleveland Browns, Tennessee Titans, and New York Giants. However, they hold a league-highest 78% chance at landing the pick thanks to their lower strength of schedule, giving them the tiebreaker.

The New England Patriots have fired Jerod Mayo and, as they replace him, there are several head coaching candidate who could lead Drake Maye and the Pats back to playoff contention.