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San Francisco 49ers: 2018 NFL Draft Week 15 rooting guide

By Peter Panacy

SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 29: A view of San Francisco 49ers helmets on the bench during their NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium on November 29, 2015 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 29: A view of San Francisco 49ers helmets on the bench during their NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium on November 29, 2015 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MD – SEPTEMBER 17: Quarterback Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens is sacked by outside linebacker Christian Kirksey #58 of the Cleveland Browns in the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on September 17, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD – SEPTEMBER 17: Quarterback Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens is sacked by outside linebacker Christian Kirksey #58 of the Cleveland Browns in the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on September 17, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns

There’s virtually zero chance the Niners catch the Browns in the “race” to secure pick No. 1 overall in the 2018 NFL Draft.

According to ESPN’s Football Power Index, Cleveland’s chances for the top pick were at 89 percent heading into Week 14. Pair that with a 49ers victory over the Houston Texans and another Browns loss last week, the Niners would have to lose out as the Browns win out over the final three games. And then the tie-breaking strength of schedule would still come into play.

Not even close to likely. But since it’s a possibility, even remotely, we’ll throw it in here.

The Browns host the 7-6 Baltimore Ravens, who are desperately trying to secure a Wild Card spot in the playoffs. Baltimore is motivated, and it’s hard to bank on Cleveland getting another win this season.

But if the Browns win out, there’s a chance the Niners swap spots.