With the final football Sunday of the season underway, the New England Patriots are closely monitoring the outcomes of several crucial games that could determine their draft pick position. Currently sitting at the No. 3 spot, the Patriots are aware that much can change with other teams' performances and their own matchup against the New York Jets.

In this week's Patriots Rooting Guide, some games hold more significance for New England than others. Let's take a look at the matchups:

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-8) at Carolina Panthers (2-14): This game holds no major impact on the Patriots as the Panthers' pick is locked into the No. 1 overall spot.

Cleveland Browns (11-5) at Cincinnati Bengals (8-8): The AFC North matchup has no drastic impact on the Patriots' quest for a top draft pick.

Minnesota Vikings (7-9) at Detroit Lions (11-5): Similarly, the NFC North clash will not impact the draft board's top positions.

Atlanta Falcons (7-9) at New Orleans Saints (8-8): This is the most important game for the Patriots this weekend in terms of strength of schedule. A Saints loss would greatly benefit New England, especially since they lost to New Orleans earlier this season and Washington defeated Atlanta.

Jacksonville Jaguars (9-7) at Tennessee Titans (5-11): This game does not affect the Patriots' strength of schedule, but a Titans win would keep them below New England in the draft order.

Seattle Seahawks (8-8) at Arizona Cardinals (4-12): New England will be rooting for the Cardinals to secure their fifth victory, as this would ensure they remain below the Patriots in the draft order.

Chicago Bears (7-9) at Green Bay Packers (8-8): The Patriots will be torn in this game. While New England will support the Bears, who defeated the Saints earlier this season, there's a caveat. If the Patriots end up in a strength of schedule match with the Giants, they will instead cheer for the Packers.

Kansas City Chiefs (10-6) at Los Angeles Chargers (5-11): With no major strength of schedule impact, the Patriots will side with the Chargers in hopes of eliminating the Chiefs from potentially jumping up in the draft order.

Denver Broncos (8-8) at Las Vegas Raiders (7-9): This game is critical for the Patriots, as both the Broncos and the Raiders defeated New England while Washington defeated Denver. The result will depend on whether the Patriots end up battling against the Commanders or the Giants in a strength of schedule match.

Philadelphia Eagles (11-5) at New York Giants (5-11): The Patriots will be rooting for the Giants to secure their sixth win, keeping them below New England in the draft.

Los Angeles Rams (9-7) at San Francisco 49ers (12-4): Fortunately, this game's outcome will not impact the Patriots' race for a top draft pick.

Dallas Cowboys (11-5) at Washington Commanders (4-11): This is one of the most crucial games for the Patriots this weekend. A victory for the Commanders would open up the opportunity for New England to potentially jump back into the No. 2 overall pick with a loss to the New York Jets.

Buffalo Bills (10-6) at Miami Dolphins (11-4): Although battling for the AFC East championship, this game will not hold significant implications for the Patriots' draft position, as they have already suffered losses to both teams.

As the results of these games unfold, the New England Patriots will be eagerly monitoring the standings and hoping for favorable outcomes. The fate of their draft pick hangs in the balance, and every game matters in their pursuit of securing a top spot. Stay tuned for updates on the Patriots' draft pick situation as the football season comes to a close.