Breer: How falling to No. 4 pick in 2025 draft would hurt Patriots

New England: The Patriots are in a bit of a pickle as they head into their last game of the season against the Bills. It might sound odd, but losing could actually be the best move for them. If they lose, they lock in the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. But if they win? They could drop all the way to No. 4.

That drop could really hurt their chances, especially if they’re thinking about trading that top pick for some serious assets. Albert Breer from Sports Illustrated pointed out that the difference between the first and fourth pick is huge—like losing out on a high first-round pick. So, there’s a lot riding on this game.

Breer also mentioned that how this year’s quarterback class shapes up will play a big role in how much the Patriots could get for that pick. There are still a lot of questions about the quarterbacks coming out this year. How will Cam Ward perform? What about Shedeur Sanders? And will Drew Allar from Penn State declare?

The Patriots are facing a big offseason with a lot of uncertainty. They’ve got questions in the front office, coaching staff, and the roster itself. Honestly, aside from pride, there’s not much to gain from beating the Bills. A loss could actually help them rebuild by bringing in some much-needed talent.

Fans at Gillette Stadium were not shy about expressing their frustration after last week’s blowout loss to the Chargers. It wouldn’t be shocking if they booed again if the team pulls off a win this Sunday.