2024 NFL Draft order: Patriots' first-round pick slot improves with loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The New England Patriots lost 31-17 to the Miami Dolphins in Sunday's Week 8 game at Hard Rock Stadium, but it wasn't all bad for Bill Belichick's team.
How so?
Well, their position in the first-round of the 2024 NFL Draft improved as a result of Sunday's defeat. The Patriots currently hold the No. 4 pick with a 2-6 record. They're actually at the bottom of the AFC standings, which is kind of astounding given how much success this franchise has enjoyed over the last 25 years.