The New England Patriots concluded their 2025 NFL season with a narrow 23-16 victory over the Buffalo Bills, but the win came at a significant cost. With their fourth win of the season, the Patriots dropped to the fourth overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, losing the chance for the coveted top selection. This game was followed by the termination of head coach Jerod Mayo, marking a pivotal moment for the franchise.

The outcome of this matchup also benefitted the Tennessee Titans, who, despite a loss to the Houston Texans, secured the top pick in the draft thanks to New England's win. This marks the Titans' first No. 1 pick since they traded their previous first pick in 2016 to the Los Angeles Rams, who selected quarterback Jared Goff.