There was a lot of excitement in the football world as the 2026 NFL schedule was released on Thursday, and we finally know when and where all 32 teams will play their games.
The New York Giants will be one of the most fascinating stories of the NFL season, as many think the team could go 4-13 in the playoffs in 2026 under head coach John Harbaugh and second-year quarterback Jackson Dart.
But making the postseason won't be easy, as Big Blue plays six teams that made the playoffs last season and had a tough final month of the season.
There are less than four months to go until the season starts, and here are our early game-by-game predictions.
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The last time New York opened the season at home against Dallas was in 2023, and they lost 40–0. But this time, things will be different as Big Blue will start the Harbaugh era with a win. W (1-0)
Trying to stop Sean McVay's offense is always difficult, especially when you're trying to get used to your new defensive coordinator's scheme. Matthew Stafford will have to have his way with the secondary as the Giants suffer their first loss of the season against the Rams. L(1-1)
Week 3: Home at Tennessee Titans
The Giants will welcome their former head coach, Brian Daboll, and several of his former teammates to MetLife Stadium. But they won't be giving him a warm welcome as Jackson Dart would beat out Cam Ward in a battle between two second-year quarterbacks. W (2-1)
Week 4: Home at Arizona Cardinals
The Cardinals may be the worst team in the NFC, but New York won't ignore them. Big Blue would have a great victory and win their second game in a row. W (3-1)
Week 5: @WashingtonCommanders
Amazingly, the Commanders are the only team in the division to have defeated the Giants in each of the last two seasons. Washington would win another close battle in this rivalry. L(3-2)
Week 6: Home at New Orleans Saints
The Giants and Saints both finished last in their divisions last season, but some think they could go from worst to first in 2026. New York is expected to pick up a close win and avenge their 26–14 loss from a season ago. w (4-2)
Week 7: @Houston Texans
With the additional changes made to the offense, the Giants' offense should be more explosive than it has been in years. Unfortunately, this week they will go up against the Houston Texans' NFL-best defense. This will be very difficult to overcome and they will lose. L(4-3)
Week 9: @Philadelphia
Playing in Philadelphia has been a nightmare for New York as they haven't won there since 2013. Despite a valiant effort by the Giants, they would lose again in the "City of Brotherly Love". L(4-4)
New York ended its losing streak to Washington in just a few weeks as the defense shut down quarterback Jaden Daniels and secured an impressive victory. W (5-4)
Week 11: Home at Jacksonville Jaguars
The Giants are trying to do what the Jacksonville Jaguars did last season in going 4-13 to become division champions. Time will tell if New York will accomplish that feat, but they will win this Sunday. W(6-4)
Week 12: @IndianapolisColts
He may never admit it publicly, but Daniel Jones would love to get revenge on the team that abandoned him. Unfortunately for the veteran quarterback, he would not get revenge on the team that drafted him as Big Blue would win for the third consecutive time. W (7-4)
Week 14: @Seattle Seahawks
Seattle is one of the toughest places to play, as the crowd noise can be deafening. Furthermore, they are defending Super Bowl champions with an impressive defense, and quarterback Sam Darnold's confidence is at an all-time high. The winners will be victorious in this competition. L(7-6)
Week 15: Home at Cleveland Browns
The Giants would end their losing streak against the Browns thanks to a dominant performance from their defense and big play from their special teams unit. W(8-6)
The Detroit Lions overwhelmed New York's defense in their 34-27 overtime victory in Week 12 last season. The Giants' defense would perform better, but the result would be the same with a Lions victory. L(8-7)
Week 17:@Dallas Cowboys
New York has not won in Dallas since Week 1 of the 2016 season, which was Dak Prescott's NFL debut. Their losing streak in Big D will continue with another disappointing defeat. L(8-8)
Week 18: Home at Philadelphia Eagles
The Giants would finish the 2026 regular season with a win over their division rivals and finish the season with their first winning record since 2022. W(9-8)
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