Despite finishing 6-11 last season, the New York Giants are tied for the sixth toughest strength of schedule, as their opponents have a winning percentage of .516.
The NFL schedule makers didn’t do the Giants any favors in the first half of the season, as from Week 3 through 8, they’ll play teams that had a winning record in 2023.
As we all know, a ton can happen between now and the start of the season, as training camp is over two months away. But for right now we’ll have some fun and do a way too early game-by-game prediction for the Giants.
Week 1 vs Minnesota
New York will begin their 100th season in the NFL with a home game against the Vikings. We’ll have to wait and see if it’s Sam Darnold or rookie J.J. McCarthy who starts at quarterback for the Vikings, but it won’t matter as the Giants will start the season off with a win. W (1-0)
Week 2 @ Washington
The Commanders are the one team in the NFC East that New York has dominated over the last several seasons. Expect that trend to continue as New York gets their second win of the season. W (2-0)
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Week 3 @ Cleveland
Assuming Deshaun Watson is healthy, the Browns will be one of the best teams in the AFC and will prove to be too much for Big Blue. L (2-1)
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Week 4 vs Dallas (Thursday night)
New York believes they’ve closed the gap between them and Dallas this offseason. Time will tell if that’s the case, but as it stands right now, the Cowboys are a more talented football team L (2-2)
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Week 5 @ Seattle
Seattle is always one of the toughest places to play and despite New York having a week and a half to prepare, they’ll fall short and lose their third consecutive game. L (2-3)
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Week 6 vs Cincinnati (Sunday Night Football)
With the team reeling after losing three straight, they’ll look to rebound against the Bengals high-powered offense led by Joe Burrow. New York will play tough but won’t be able to keep pace with the Bengals offense. L (2-4)
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Week 7 vs Philadelphia
This game will be highlighted by the return of Saquon Barkley as a member of the Eagles. It will be an electric atmosphere in MetLife Stadium as New York will put an end to their losing streak and come away with a win. W (3-4)
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Week 8 @ Pittsburgh (Monday Night)
The Giants haven’t beaten the Steelers since 2008, and they won’t come away with a win this evening, as Pittsburgh will prevail. L (3-5)
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Week 9 vs Washington
The Giants return home and get a much-needed win as they’ll sweep the season series with Washington for the second consecutive year. W (4-5)
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Week 10 @ Carolina (Germany)
The Giants love playing international games they’re a perfect 3-0. They’ll remain perfect overseas and get back to .500 heading into their bye week. W (5-5).
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Week 12 vs Tampa Bay
Brian Daboll’s team begins the final stretch of the season with a hard-fought win over the reigning NFC South champions. W (6-5)
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Week 13 @ Dallas (Thanksgiving)
For the second time in three years, the Giants will play the Cowboys on Thanksgiving. This result will be the same as the last meeting with Dallas being victorious. L (6-6)
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Week 14 vs New Orleans
New York will get back to their winning ways in a matchup between two teams that are trying to make a push for the playoffs. W (7-6)
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Week 15 vs Baltimore
The Ravens will be one of the favorites to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl, and they’ll show why as they will take down New York. L (7-7)
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Week 16 @ Atlanta
Many expect the Falcons to be one of the most improved teams this season, thanks to the arrival of Kirk Cousins. Look for Atlanta to come away with a narrow victory. L (7-8)
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Week 17 vs Indianapolis
In a game they must win to keep their slim playoff hopes alive, look for Big Blue to have one of their most impressive wins of the season, led by Malik Nabers who will go over 1,000 receiving yards for the season in this game. W (8-8)
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Week 18 @ Philadelphia
This game could have huge playoff implications. Unfortunately, the game is taking place in a venue where the Giants haven’t won since 2013. Until we see them win in Philadelphia, it’s hard to predict them to win. L (8-9)
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