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New York Giants at the Bye: 5 Factors That Fueled a 4-2-1 Start

The New York Giants have become one of the NFL’s surprise stories in 2026. With a new-look, motion-based offense and an aggressive defense, Big Blue has weathered the season’s ebb and flow to earn a 4-2-1 record and sole possession of first place in the NFC East, a feat last achieved in 2015.

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4 Giants Who Must Keep It Up for NY to Win the NFC East

The New York Giants are in first place thanks to the contributions of a lot of great players. But they’ll need these four players to keep playing at their current level to win the NFC East crown in 2026.

New York Giants News / Athlon Sports / October 29

3 Players the Giants Need More From to Win the NFC East

The New York Giants’ vibes are good going into the second half of their season. The Giants will have this week off before the stretch drive kicks off Nov.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / October 29

Giants Rise in Latest MMQB Power Rankings Poll

The New York Giants made a statement when head coach John Harbaugh benched quarterback Jameis Winston and handed the starting job to J.J. McCarthy for the team’s final game before the bye week, against the Houston Texans.

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The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

Can you name the active NFL players with at least 3,000 rushing yards through the end of the 2025 season?

The 'NFL Offensive POY winners' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Active multi-rushing-TD leaders' quiz

Cam Skattebo News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Giants Make Cam Skattebo Announcement After Return From Injury

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo took the NFL by storm as a rookie last season. However, a season-ending right leg injury in Week 8 cut his campaign short.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Cam Skattebo News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Giants RB Cam Skattebo's Move Draws Comment From NFL

New York Giants star running back Cam Skattebo caught the NFL’s attention with a physical blocking play against the Houston Texans in Week 7. The play took place during the Giants’ 27-21 overtime victory over Houston on Sunday.

New York Giants News / Athlon Sports / October 28

3 Reasons the Giants Could Still Lose Their Grip on the NFC East

The New York Giants haven’t won the NFC East since 2011, and they’ve never looked more likely to end that drought than they do now. So even though the vibes are high, and the Giants lead the second-place Dallas Cowboys by 1.5 games going into Week 8, it is fair to wonder if the good times will last.

New York Giants News / Stadium Rant / October 28

The New York Giants Playoff Hopes Are Revived After A Win Over The Texans

The New York Giants delivered a statement win over the Houston Texans on Sunday. JJ McCarthy thrived in his first start, Cam Skattebo made a statement after getting benched against the Saints, and the defense stepped up despite several key injuries.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / October 28

Five Potential Trade Targets for the New York Giants

The New York Giants are “in it to win it.” Through the first seven weeks of the season, Big Blue has driven its way to a 4-2-1 record and sole possession of first place in the NFC East for the first time since 2015.

New York Giants News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Why the New York Giants Can Hold On to Win the NFC East

The New York Giants are very much in the hunt to win the NFC East. The Giants are 4-2-1 and leading the division by 1.5 games over the Dallas Cowboys going into their bye this weekend.

Joe Schoen News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Joe Schoen Says the Giants Will Canvass the League for Line Help, but Missing Draft Picks Could Limit the 4-2-1 Team's Deadline Options

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen plans to shop before the Nov. 10 trade deadline, with help along both lines and at running back at the top of his list.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Kirk Cousins News / Athlon Sports / October 28

ESPN Connects Giants to Two Defensive Linemen, Kirk Cousins at Deadline

The New York Giants are in the market for running backs, but acquiring a defensive lineman is perhaps a greater need ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline.

Malachi Fields News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Giants Three Up, Three Down: Malachi Fields Breaks Out Heading Into Bye

The New York Giants rolled into their Week 8 bye with an emotional 27-21 overtime win over the Houston Texans on Sunday. The Giants are 4-2-1 and atop the NFC East.

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The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

New York Giants News / EssentiallySports / October 28

'Not Crazy': Cam Skattebo’s Former College QB Pushes Back on Biggest Misconception About Giants Star

Sam Leavitt has watched Cam Skattebo flatten defenders from close range. He knows the running back’s appetite for contact is real. What bothers him is the idea that the New York Giants star is simply an unhinged football player who lives to run over people.

New York Giants News / Yardbarker / October 28

Why Giants coaches, Skattebo are good with each other after demotion

Why Giants coaches, Cam Skattebo are good with each other after Week 6 demotion

Skattebo committed four fumbles, one of which he lost, over the season's first five weeks.

Giants' John Harbaugh defends Cam Skattebo after controversial helmet-lowering penalty

John Harbaugh credits Cam Skattebo, Giants players who didn't 'sulk' after demotions

Patrick Ricard expands on how John Harbaugh has changed the Giants' culture

The 'Har-Bowl Super Bowl starting lineups' quiz

New York Giants News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Giants GM Joe Schoen: Players ‘Were Eager to Buy In’ to John Harbaugh

The word “culture” gets bandied about a lot in the NFL, but it’s easy to spot a culture change when you see one — either for better or worse. New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen opened up about the team’s new culture under first-year coach John Harbaugh and how the team has taken on his identity through its 4-2-1 start.

New York Giants News / Yardbarker / October 28

Giants' Winston had the perfect reaction to being benched

Giants' Jameis Winston had the perfect reaction to being benched for J.J. McCarthy

McCarthy went 20-of-28 passing for 252 yards with no turnovers to help the Giants earn a 27-21 overtime win over the Houston Texans on Oct. 25.

NFL coach pours cold water over J.J. McCarthy hype after Giants' win over Texans

J.J. McCarthy helps Giants climb up the NFL's official power rankings

How an old grudge motivated J.J. McCarthy as he guided Giants to win over Texans

The 'NFL QBs with 150 TD's and 110 INT's' quiz

New York Giants News / Yardbarker / October 28

Patrick Ricard expands on how John Harbaugh has changed the Giants' culture

Ricard discussed how Harbaugh has given the 4-2-1 Giants some needed confidence this fall.

John Harbaugh credits Cam Skattebo, Giants players who didn't 'sulk' after demotions

Giants' John Harbaugh defends Cam Skattebo after controversial helmet-lowering penalty

Giants' Joe Schoen discusses acquiring J.J. McCarthy, trade deadline plan, future of Jaxson Dart

NFL coach pours cold water over J.J. McCarthy hype after Giants' win over Texans

The 'Har-Bowl Super Bowl starting lineups' quiz

New York Giants News / Larry Brown Sports / October 28

Joe Schoen drops telling update on Jaxson Dart’s potential to return

The New York Giants are navigating the rest of the 2026 NFL season without quarterback Jaxson Dart, but he remains optimistic about potentially playing again before the current campaign ends.