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Giants’ Jaxson Dart, rest of NY starters to play entire Week 18 game vs. Cowboys

The New York Giants will end their season with a Week 18 clash with the Dallas Cowboys at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey. After the Giants slammed the Las Vegas Raiders, they announced that they would play their starters, including Jaxson Dart, against the Cowboys, according to Giant beat writer Jordan Raanan.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / December 31

Several NY Giants Starters Held Out of Wednesday’s Practice Due to Injury/Illness

The New York Giants' medical team is being kept busy this week, as at least eight players were held out of practice due to injury or illness, five of them starters.

Jaxson Dart News / A to Z Sports / December 31

ESPN insider reveals an unexpected option for the Giants’ head coaching search that could be the key to unlocking Jaxson Dart

The New York Giants' head coaching search is about to kick up in high gear, as they seek a replacement for Brian Daboll. With a promising young core and an early 2026 NFL Draft pick, New York appears to be the best available job for candidates.

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The 'Top-50 all-time NFL rushers' quiz

How many of the 50 NFL players with the most career rushing yards can you name in six minutes?

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New York Giants News / Last Word On Sports / December 31

2026 New York Giants Mock Draft – With Trades

The New York Giants are currently slated to pick #2 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, so it’s mock draft season. Let’s take a look at what a potential draft could look like if trades are included.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / December 31

5 Storylines Ahead of NY Giants 2025 Season Wrap (and Beyond)

It’s kind of ironic, if you think about it. Every year, scores of New York Giants fans eagerly await the start of a new season, filled with hope that this will be Big Blue’s year, that the team will finally start to make some noise among the perennial playoff contenders.

New York Giants News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 31

Giants rumors: ESPN insider wonders if Joe Schoen could go way of Trent Baalke

Giants rumors are shifting from who gets the next coaching job to who gets to hire that coach, even after Mike Kafka finally put a stop to New York’s nine-game skid with a 34-10 win over the Raiders and called it a three-phase effort that started with better execution up front and timely plays across the board.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / December 31

NY Giants Land in Surprising Spot for Latest MMQB’s NFL Power Rankings

If one were to ask New York Giants fans watching back home in East Rutherford and beyond what this past Sunday was like, they’d probably—more like half-heartedly—tell

NFL News / New York Giants on SI / December 31

NY Giants Open as Week 18 Underdogs vs Dallas Cowboys

The New York Giants finally ended their long and unforgiving losing streak in the penultimate weekend of the regular season after they throttled the beleaguered Las Vegas Raiders dominantly, 34-10, to close out their road trips for the 2025 campaign.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / December 30

3 Stats That Mattered Most in NY Giants Week 17 Win

The New York Giants were able to grab a victory in week 17 in Las Vegas against the Raiders. It's been rare for the stat sheet to show dominance across major areas and for the team to win, but in this game, everything came together, leading to a dominant victory.

Rico Payton News / Larry Brown Sports / December 31

New video shows Giants’ Rico Payton stomping on the head of Raiders player

New York Giants cornerback Rico Payton apparently pulled an Albert Haynesworth during Sunday’s game. Payton sparked a brawl during his team’s matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders after an incident with Raiders counterpart Chigozie Anusiem.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / December 30

NY Giants' Jaxson Dart, Abdul Carter and Crew Eye a Grand Finale

One more time. One more chance. One more opportunity to leave a good impression after what has been a very disappointing season for the New York Giants (3-13).

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / December 30

Trio of Giants Defenders Lauded for Week 17 Performances

For the New York Giants , their Week 17 road win over the Las Vegas Raiders that helped them snap a nine-game losing streak and get back in the left column for just the third time this season meant a whole lot of things for the players battling within the numbers.

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New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / December 30

How Giants Can Finish with the No. 1 Overall Draft Pick (Updated)

There is good news and bad news for those who are rooting for the New York Giants to finish with the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The good news is that there is still a clear path for the Giants to finish with the pick, a highly coveted prize among teams that don’t make the postseason.

New York Giants News / The Spun / December 30

Coaches Get Ominous Warning About The New York Giants Job

On paper, the New York Giants have a very appealing job to offer to coaches this offseason. They have a talented quarterback, loaded defensive line and a top-five draft pick.

Eli Manning News / Athlon Sports / December 30

Eli Manning News Emerges Amid NFL Season

Eli Manning has taken another step toward football immortality. The longtime New York Giants quarterback was named a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

Jaxson Dart News / New York Giants on SI / December 30

Jaxson Dart Engineered Giants Bounce Back in Week 17 Win: Player-by-Player Review

If there’s one thing we can take away from the New York Giants' performance on offense, it’s that the idea that quarterback Jaxson Dart regressed was hogwash.

New York Giants News / Pro Football Rumors / December 30

Free Agent Stock Watch: Wan’Dale Robinson

The Giants have spent much of the 2025 season without Malik Nabers. That has dealt a blow to the team’s offense but it has also helped allow for fellow receiver Wan’Dale Robinson to enjoy a career year.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / December 30

Giants' Kafka campaigns for Dart after Mendoza report

Giants' Mike Kafka campaigns for Jaxson Dart after Fernando Mendoza report

A recent report suggested that the Giants could spend a high 2026 draft pick on a QB prospect such as Mendoza and then make Dart available to other teams.

Giants' Jaxson Dart responds to Fernando Mendoza report after win over Raiders

Why Fernando Mendoza to Raiders in 2026 NFL Draft may not be a lock

Buried nugget in 'Tank Bowl' report suggests Giants GM Joe Schoen's job is inexplicably safe

The best and worst uniform changes in NFL history

The 'No. 2 quarterback in every NFL Draft' quiz

Jaxson Dart News / Larry Brown Sports / December 29

Jaxson Dart’s dad slams former Giants QB for dissing his son

Jaxson Dart’s dad is clearly not a big fan of former New York Giants quarterback Danny Kanell. Kanell appeared on CBS Sports HQ on Sunday and shared his stance on Dart.

New York Giants News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 29

Dianna Russini lists head coach candidates with Marcus Freeman out of race

The New York Giants crossed Marcus Freeman off their list of desired head coach candidates. Freeman announced his decision to return to Notre Dame via the social media website X, formerly Twitter, on Monday.

New York Giants News / Larry Brown Sports / December 29

Giants can rule out 1 target for head coach job

The New York Giants can apparently rule out one rumored target for their head coach position. Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman essentially confirmed Monday that he will remain with the Fighting Irish for 2026.