Titans May Have Gotten Win in Bye Week

The Tennessee Titans are sitting at home for their Week 10 bye, but they may have seen their outlook improve for the future.

The Titans came into the week in a tie for the No. 1 overall pick's top odds with the New Orleans Saints and New York Jets, but results for the early slate of games in Week 10 have pushed Tennessee in sole possession of the chances for the top selection.

The Saints and Jets both got their second wins today, leaving the 1-8 Titans (who are on a bye) in the driver's seat for the No. 1 overall pick with eight weeks to go.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 9, 2025

Saints Upset Panthers for Big NFC South Win

The Saints came in as underdogs on the road against the Carolina Panthers, who were coming off a massive win against the Green Bay Packers on the road.

Despite the Panthers' momentum, the Saints were able to grab their second win of the season thanks to rookie quarterback Tyler Shough. The second-round pick out of Louisville completed 19 of 27 passes for 227 yards and two touchdowns.

Jets Grab Second Straight Win vs. Browns

The Jets started the season 0-8, but they have now rattled off back-to-back victories against the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns.

Despite trading several of their top players at the trade deadline earlier this week, the Jets are in the win column again thanks to a pair of special teams touchdowns to beat the Browns.

What Does This Mean for Titans?

The Titans could snag the No. 1 overall pick for the second year in a row. If the Titans were to lose their final eight games, they will be on the clock at the start of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Things have been rough for the Titans in their rebuild this season. This year's top pick Cam Ward has demonstrated signs of being a franchise quarterback, but he has also been put in a tough position with the lack of talent around him.

The Titans need a lot of help in the development department, so having the top selection will be crucial. There's a good chance the Titans won't be looking for a quarterback with the No. 1 overall pick, so they could use the top selection to trade back in the draft for even more picks, generating them into players who could work down the line.

At the end of the day, the Titans still need to draft the right players, regardless of whether they have No. 1, No. 2 or No. 32, but having the top selection open things up for the team.

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