The No. 4 spot on the draft board is still a premium draft selection, and the Patriots will have a crack at one of the top-four players in college football. It might make them less likely to trade the pick now out of fear of missing on a potential game-changer right out of the gates.

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

Much to the disappointment of many of their fans, the New England Patriots defeated the Buffalo Bills​ on Sunday at Gillette Stadium.

The Patriots could have clinched the top selection for the first time since 1993, but their victory, combined with losses by Tennessee, Cleveland, and the Giants, improved their record to 4-13 and dropped their pick.

They’ll have a chance to secure a franchise-altering draft haul if they lose to the Buffalo Bills in Week 18. If the season ended today, the Patriots would own the No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 NFL draft. A loss would help them secure the pick, but a win over the Bills on Sunday could ruin their draft position.

The New England Patriots fell in the 2025 NFL draft order on January 5 after beating the Buffalo Bills during Week 18.

Here is an early look at one prospect considered an ideal fit for each non-playoff team: 1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB, Miami. Some feel as though Ward is the best quarterback

Sunday's win over the Buffalo Bills means the New England Patriots no longer own the No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 NFL draft. If the season ended today, they would now own the No. 4 overall pick in the draft,

Which position should the Patriots prioritize with the No. 4 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft? Check out ESPN's latest mock draft projection.