NFL Team Assessment: New York Giants
Team record, game log, power ranking, schedule, needs, draft grade, and draft pick links.
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The 2025 NFL Season – Team Record and Game Log
Season Review
New York Giants
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| Game | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Giants(0-0) at Redskins(0-0) | LOSS | Giants 6 – Redskins 21 |
| Giants(0-1) at Cowboys(1-0) | LOSS | Giants 37 – Cowboys 40 |
| Chiefs(0-2) at Giants(0-2) | LOSS | Chiefs 22 – Giants 9 |
| Chargers(3-0) at Giants(0-3) | WIN | Chargers 18 – Giants 21 |
| Giants(1-3) at Saints(0-4) | LOSS | Giants 14 – Saints 26 |
| Eagles(4-1) at Giants(1-4) | WIN | Eagles 17 – Giants 34 |
| Giants(2-4) at Broncos(4-2) | LOSS | Giants 32 – Broncos 33 |
| Giants(2-5) at Eagles(5-2) | LOSS | Giants 20 – Eagles 38 |
| 49ers(5-3) at Giants(2-6) | LOSS | 49ers 34 – Giants 24 |
| Giants(2-8) at Bears(5-3) | LOSS | Giants 20 – Bears 24 |
| Packers(5-3-1) at Giants(2-8) | LOSS | Packers 27 – Giants 20 |
| Giants(2-9) at Lions(6-4) | LOSS | Giants 27 – Lions 34 |
| Giants(2-10) at Patriots(10-2) | LOSS | Giants 15 – Patriots 33 |
| Commanders(3-9) at Giants(2-11) | LOSS | Redskins 29 – Giants 21 |
| Vikings(6-8) at Giants(2-12) | LOSS | Vikings 16 – Giants 13 |
| Giants(2-13) at Raiders(2-13) | WIN | Giants 34 – Raiders 10 |
| Cowboys(7-8-1) at Giants(3-13) | WIN | Cowboys 17 – Giants 34 |
Walt’s Latest Giants Power Ranking
Updated 5/13/2026
at 5:05 AM
Rank: 24
Previously: 27
The Giants hired a competent coach and obtained some upgrades this offseason. There still may not be enough around Jaxson Dart if Malik Nabers can’t make it back from his torn ACL, but the Giants will be much more competitive this season.
2026 NFL Season – Upcoming Schedule
Schedule| Week | Opponent | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
vs
Cowboys
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9/13/2026 8:20:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 2 |
@
Rams
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9/21/2026 8:15:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 3 |
vs
Titans
|
9/27/2026 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 4 |
vs
Cardinals
|
10/4/2026 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 5 |
@
Commanders
|
10/11/2026 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 6 |
vs
Saints
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10/18/2026 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 7 |
@
Texans
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10/25/2026 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 9 |
@
Eagles
|
11/8/2026 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 10 |
vs
Commanders
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11/12/2026 8:15:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 11 |
vs
Jaguars
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11/22/2026 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 12 |
@
Colts
|
11/29/2026 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 13 |
vs
49ers
|
12/6/2026 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 14 |
@
Seahawks
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12/13/2026 4:25:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 15 |
vs
Browns
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12/20/2026 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 16 |
@
Lions
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12/28/2026 8:15:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 17 |
@
Cowboys
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1/3/2027 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 18 |
vs
Eagles
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1/9/2027 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
Walt’s Team Needs Assessment
Needs
The Giants seem to have their quarterback of the future, so they’ll need to find some good talent around him to take advantage of his rookie contract.
- Two Interior Offensive Linemen: New York can’t make the same mistake it made with Daniel Jones. Protecting its next quarterback is essential. A new guard and center are needed.
- Wide Receiver: Malik Nabers will be back from injury, but the Giants need another viable threat. Signed Darnell Mooney
- Two Cornerbacks: New York’s top defensive need is at cornerback. Andru Phillips is great in the slot, but two new players are needed on the outside, especially if Cordale Flott leaves via free agency. Signed Greg Newsome
- Right Tackle: Jermaine Eluemunor played well for the Giants last year, but he’s an impending free agent who must be re-signed.
- Defensive Tackle: Dexter Lawrence is a stud, but the Giants don’t have anything else at defensive tackle.
- Linebacker: The Giants could use a better linebacker next to Bobby Okereke. Signed Tremaine Edmunds
- Kicker: New York needs to find a permanent kicker after rotating through them last year. Signed Jason Sanders
Walt’s 2026 NFL Draft – Overall Team Grade and Selection Grades
Draft Review
Walt’s Draft Grade:
C Grade
Walt’s Grade Summary
The Titans opted to pass on Arvell Reese in favor of a receiver. This was the right decision to help their young quarterback even though the edge rush was a huge need for them. The Giants were confronted with the same decision, but decided to do the opposite. They could have helped Dart by selecting Tyson, but they went with Reese instead even though they had far less of a need on the edge than Tennessee did. It’s curious as to why the Giants made this decision when they had the opportunity to draft the better of the two receivers.
One could say that New York helped Dart with their next top-10 selection, but that’s not entirely true. The Giants spent the 10th-overall choice on Francis Mauigoa, who will have to play out of position until Jermaine Eluemunor leaves the team. A big issue, aside from the positional switch, is that Mauigoa has a back injury and may miss a chunk of his rookie season. This is obviously not ideal for Dart.
Only one pick might aid Dart completely this year, and that was the third-rounder used on Malachi Fields. The Giants also made another great selection with Colton Hood on Day 2, so this haul wasn’t a total disaster. The Giants were able to obtain some good players, but this draft class was a disappointment overall because the Giants failed to put Dart into the best possible situation to succeed.
One could say that New York helped Dart with their next top-10 selection, but that’s not entirely true. The Giants spent the 10th-overall choice on Francis Mauigoa, who will have to play out of position until Jermaine Eluemunor leaves the team. A big issue, aside from the positional switch, is that Mauigoa has a back injury and may miss a chunk of his rookie season. This is obviously not ideal for Dart.
Only one pick might aid Dart completely this year, and that was the third-rounder used on Malachi Fields. The Giants also made another great selection with Colton Hood on Day 2, so this haul wasn’t a total disaster. The Giants were able to obtain some good players, but this draft class was a disappointment overall because the Giants failed to put Dart into the best possible situation to succeed.
Draft Picks / Prospect Links
Pick 5
C-
Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State
LB
Ohio State
Rnk: 2
Scouting Report
I guess the Giants didn’t think Arvell Reese would be available, so they passed on Jordyn Tyson for him. Reese may be intriguing, but again, he has no set position and is just a one-year starter. Now, Tyson may not get to the Giants, so it’ll be difficult to find some help for Jaxson Dart. This pick has a ton of upside, but there’s a low floor as well, especially when considering that edge rush was not a need whatsoever.
Pick 10
D
Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
OT
Miami
Rnk: 3
Scouting Report
What in the world are the Giants doing? They initially drafted a developmental player over an explosive receiver to potentially be an edge rusher, which they don’t need, and now they drafted a tackle, which they also don’t need, and yet that tackle may not be able to play this year because of a back injury. New York had loads of potential entering the 2026 NFL Draft and squandered it.
Pick 37
A
Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
CB
Tennessee
Rnk: 34
Scouting Report
The Giants were sniped by the Texans and Chiefs for their picks. They were going to draft Kayden McDonald here and Mansoor Delane at No. 10. It all worked out, however, because Hood is a strong value at this spot, as someone who easily could have gone toward the end of Round 1. Cornerback is a huge need, so this selection should make New York feel better about the sniping.
Pick 74
B
Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame
WR
Notre Dame
Rnk: 55
Scouting Report
The Giants traded a 2027 pick for this, which is not something I like. However, the Giants needed to give Jaxson Dart a play-maker, and Malachi Fields is a big receiver who can be a red zone weapon. I had Fields in the second round, so I definitely like the value (without factoring the trade).
Pick 186
B
Bobby Jamison-Travis, NT, Auburn
NT
Auburn
Rnk: 0
Bobby Jamison-Travis is stout against the run, but doesn’t offer anything as a pass rusher. With Dexter Lawrence gone, this pick can’t be a surprise. Jamison-Travis makes sense in Round 6.
Pick 192
B+
J.C. Davis, OT, Illinois
OT
Illinois
Rnk: 158
J.C. Davis is a vesatile tackle. The Giants need depth on the offensive line to help protect Jaxson Dart, so I like this pick, especially because I had Davis going about a dozen picks earlier.
Pick 193
A-
Jack Kelly, LB, BYU
LB
BYU
Rnk: 141
Jack Kelly is a tough linebacker who gives maximum effort. I love this pick, as Kelly is someone I pegged as a fourth-round pick. He could become a locker room leader for the Giants if he pans out.

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