The Chicago Bears have secured the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL draft after thanks to their 29-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings paired with the Houston Texans' stunning 32-31 win over the Indianapolis Colts
Only the Texans and Bears had a shot at the No. 1 pick in the draft heading into Week 18. Houston owned the edge because of its 2-13-1 record, a half-game worse than the 3-13 Bears.
In the end, the Bears got the top choice thanks to Sunday's results.
There was no shortage of drama in Indianapolis, as Houston built a 24-14 advantage in the second half before falling behind 31-24 in the fourth quarter.