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Jets' 2026 Season Marks Another Drought, Draft Prospects Bright

New York Jets' 2-6 record continues playoff drought, but draft position looks promising.

New York Editorial News Desk November 1, 2026 1 min read

The Brief

  • Jets at 2-6, extending playoff drought to 16 seasons.
  • Jets could secure three top-10 picks in 2027 NFL Draft.
  • Colts and Cowboys' poor performances benefit Jets' draft position.

The New York Jets, now 2-6 after a 38-33 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, are on track for their 16th consecutive season without a playoff appearance.

Despite the struggles, the Jets may benefit from the poor performances of the Indianapolis Colts and Dallas Cowboys, which could result in three top-10 draft picks in the 2027 NFL Draft.

The Jets' draft position is tied to trades made during the 2025 season, including the trade of Sauce Gardner to the Colts and Quinnen Williams to the Cowboys.

The Colts, already at 2-6, are expected to trade away multiple players, including DeForest Buckner and Quenton Nelson, which could elevate their draft pick to as high as No. 4 overall.

The Cowboys, at 3-5, are also struggling defensively, and their pick in the 2027 Draft could be as high as No. 10 overall.

If the Jets secure these picks, they would have a strong position in the 2027 Draft, potentially allowing them to target a top quarterback prospect.

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