NEW YORK GIANTS
2024 Record - 3-14-0
Head Coach - Brian Daboll
Offensive Rank in 2024 - (30th overall) - 295 YPG ; Passing - 190 YPG (28th), Rushing - 105 YPG (23rd); SCORING - 16.1 PPG (31st)
Defensive Rank in 2024 - (24th overall) - 347 YPG; Passing - 211 YPG (8th), Rushing - 136 YPG (27th); SCORING - 24.4 PPG (21st)
Key Additions for 2025 - Russell Wilson (QB), Abdul Carter (rookie - Florida State), Chauncey Golston (DL), Paulson Adebo (DB), Jevon Holland (DB), Jameis Winston (QB), Jaxson Dart (rookie - Mississippi)
Key Losses for 2025 - Adoree' Jackson (DB), Jason Pinnock (DB), Drew Lock (QB), Azeez Ojulari (LB), Christopher Hubbard (OL)
OFFENSE - The quarterback situation will look completely different this season as 14-year veteran Russell Wilson (2,482 passing yards, 16 touchdowns, five interceptions with Pittsburgh) takes over as the starter. Jameis Winston, another journeyman QB, was also brought in this season. With the Cleveland Browns last year, Winston had 2,121 passing yards with 13 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Rookie Jaxson Dart (Mississippi) is the third quarterback. The running game features Tyrone Tracy, Jr. as the main back after he rushed for 839 yards (4.4 YPC) and scored five touchdowns in his rookie season. Along with Tracy is Devin Singletary (437, 3.9 YPC, four TD) and rookie Cam Skattebo (Arizona State). The wide receivers are Malik Nabers (109 receptions, 1,204 yards, seven TD as a rookie), Darius Slayton (39, 573, two TD) and Wan'Dale Robinson, who caught 93 passes for 699 yards and three touchdowns. The tight end is Theo Johnson, who had 29 receptions for 331 yards and one score in twelve games.
DEFENSE - The Giants have nose tackle Dexter Lawrence (nine sacks) leading the way on the front line along with ends Roy Robertson-Harris, Rakeem Nunez-Roches and Chauncey Golston, who had 5 1/2 sacks with Dallas last year. The linebackers are Brian Burns (8 1/2 sacks), Kayvon Thibodeaux, Micah McFadden (team leading 107 tackles) and Bobby Okereke, who had 93 tackles last season. Rookie LB Abdul Carter (Florida State) should be a relevant player as well in 2025. The safeties are Tyler Nubin (97 tackles) and Jevon Holland along with corners Deonte Banks, Paulson Adebo (three interceptions), Dru Phillips and Cor'Dale Flott.
OUTLOOK - After having success in his first season as head coach, Brian Daboll has seen the team take big steps backward since 2022 and could be on the "hot seat" this season if more of the same results from 2024 happens. The Giants ranked near the bottom of the NFL in all the offensive categories and the defense didn't fare much better, especially against the run. The team made numerous changes on defense with the back seven area as eight players are gone from last year and new faces look to help make a difference. Despite ranking eighth overall against the pass in 2024, the Giants only had five interceptions last season, but did register 45 sacks, which was a bright spot.
It will be a tall order for the Giants to get out of the basement in the NFC East division, where the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles rule the nest. The Washington Commanders were a playoff team as well last year and the Dallas Cowboys are usually in the mix for a playoff spot. The key for the offense will be whether or not Russell Wilson can command the huddle and help youngsters Tyrone Tracy, Jr. and Malik Nabers continue to make bigger strides on offense. The team averaged a paltry 16 points per game a year ago and that must improve. Realistically, if the Giants can get to six or seven wins this season, it would double the total from last year and that would be a major step in the right direction as they build for a better future with (rookie QB) Jackson Dart eventually taking over on offense.
2025 SCHEDULE
Week One - at Washington
Week Two - at Dallas
Week Three - vs. Kansas City
Week Four - vs L.A. Chargers
Week Five - at New Orleans
Week Six - vs. Philadelphia
Week Seven - at Denver
Week Eight - at Philadelphia
Week Nine - vs. San Francisco
Week Ten - at Chicago
Week Eleven - vs. Green Bay
Week Twelve - at Detroit
Week Thirteen - at New England
Week Fourteen - BYE
Week Fifteen - vs. Washington
Week Sixteen - vs. Minnesota
Week Seventeen - at Las Vegas
Week Eighteen - vs. Dallas
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