The race for No. 1 (?)

By Don Delco
NoLogoNeeded.com Staff Writer

Welcome to the newest feature at No Logo Needed. The weekly look at where the Browns stand in the race to April's No. 1 overall draft pick.

Much to the chagrin of Tampa Bay fans, their 38-28 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday caused the Buccaneers to lose their strangle hold on the top pick. Now, there is a five-way tie for first.

Meanwhile, the Tennessee Titans are distancing themselves from the top pick with two consecutive victories.

The hottest team is Washington. The Redskins are making a mid-season push for that No. 1 pick with four consecutive losses. San Francisco is nipping at the 'Skins' heels. After opening 3-1, the 49ers have lost four consecutive games to fall to 3-5.

Onto the standings through nine weeks:

T-1. Cleveland Browns (1-7)
Detroit Lions (1-7)
Kansas City Chiefs (1-7)
St. Louis Rams (1-7)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-7)

T-6. Oakland Raiders (2-6)
Tennessee Titans (2-6)
Washington Redskins (2-6)

T-9. Buffalo Bills (3-5)
Carolina Panthers (3-5)
Miami Dolphins (3-5)
San Francisco 49ers (3-5)
Seattle Seahawks (3-5)