Giants Schedule Release: Game-By-Game Predictions

The New York Giants found out their official schedule on Wednesday and informed fans with the help of a Love Island-based video.

While the announcement comes as a reminder of how quickly the offseason flies by, generating excitement in the weeks after the NFL Draft, it’s easy to be pessimistic about the Giants’ chances given their 2024 opponents.

Now that the schedule is official, fans can get their pens and papers out and make their predictions for how the 2025 season will go, how long quarterback Russell Wilson will start over Jaxson Dart, and just how possible the playoffs may be for New York.

We joined in with our own game-by-game predictions after the Giants’ schedule release.

• Week 1 at Washington Commanders: Loss (0-1)

This is a winnable game, but going on the road against a divisional rival is never easy. Offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury is famously better early in the season, and with months to prepare for Shane Bowen’s defense, his ability to weaponize a dynamic offense could be the difference in the season opener.

• Week 2 at Dallas Cowboys: Loss (0-2)

Simply put, the Giants don’t win in Dallas very often. Quarterback Dak Prescott is healthy, he has a shiny new toy at receiver, and the defense is as potent as ever. With the Cowboys taking on the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1, there may be a sense of urgency to get back on track, too.

• Week 3 vs. Kansas City Chiefs: Loss (0-3)

New York might not win this game as much as Kansas City would have to lose it. The only question is whether the spread gets to double digits.

• Week 4 vs. Los Angeles Chargers: Loss (0-4)

The Giants’ path to victory is having a pass rush capable of victimizing a mediocre quarterback or being able to win with their newfound physicality. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is a superstar, and head coach Jim Harbaugh’s teams rarely get pushed around.

• Week 5 at New Orleans Saints: Win (1-4)

This will be the game picked most often in New York’s favor. The Saints have a new coaching staff, an uncertain quarterback situation, and questionable surrounding talent. If the Giants drop this one, the panic button will be pressed.

• Week 6 vs. Philadelphia Eagles: Win (2-4)

It’s unlikely, yes, but New York bolstering its trenches was a move made to beat Philadelphia. Jalen Hurts isn’t inevitable and the secondary can be had, opening the door for Wilson to get hot and the Eagles to play from behind. From there, the Giants might be able to capitalize at home.

• Week 7 at Denver Broncos: Loss (2-5)

If receiver Malik Nabers can best corner Patrick Surtain, he’ll be placed among the pantheon of truly elite receivers. If not, Wilson’s quest for revenge might not be enough to move the ball against a dangerous Denver defense.

• Week 8 at Philadelphia Eagles: Loss (2-6)

They aren’t beating the Eagles twice, sorry.

• Week 9 vs. San Francisco 49ers: Loss (2-7)

It goes without saying that New York will be at a quarterback disadvantage most weeks. But the run defense could be the quiet culprit to the team’s struggles. If there’s a hole in this defense, a strong San Francisco run game could find it.

• Week 10 at Chicago Bears: Win (3-7)

Like the 49ers, Bears head coach Ben Johnson gives the Bears a formidable ground game – on the white board. The talent might not be there to capitalize, while an elite pass rush could make Caleb Williams’ Sunday troublesome.

• Week 11 vs. Green Bay Packers: Loss (3-8)

The last time Green Bay came to town, Tommy DeVito took them down on national television. This game is surprisingly winnable, but quarterback Jordan Love’s magic out of structure could mitigate the pass rush.

• Week 12 at Detroit Lions: Loss (3-9)

Few teams survive their trip to Detroit. As long as losing both coordinators doesn’t sink the Lions’ ship, they’ll contend for a conference title, and thus be expected to wipe the floor with the Giants.

• Week 13 at New England Patriots: Win (4-9)

Another commonly predicted win for New York, this is one of the few games where the Giants have a real talent advantage. Even if Drake Maye blossoms in Year 2, New York’s defense should tee off on a bad supporting cast.

• Week 14: BYE WEEK

It’s hard to lose the bye week. Impossible? We’ll see.

• Week 15 vs. Washington Commanders: Win (5-9)

An extra week to prepare for Washington is helpful, and getting to welcome them into East Rutherford is another boost to the Giants’ chances. The Commanders’ supporting cast isn’t incredible, and a potential debut for Dart could inject life into New York late in the season.

• Week 16 vs. Minnesota Vikings: Win (6-9)

Another opportunity to face a young quarterback is a win for the Giants’ defense, although Wilson gives them a better chance to win than Dart against Brian Flores’ pressures.

• Week 17 at Las Vegas Raiders: Loss (6-10)

Head coach Pete Carroll alone makes the Raiders more formidable than years past, but upgrades at quarterback (Geno Smith) and running back (Ashton Jeanty) make them a threat on any given Sunday. If the aforementioned New York run defense is questionable, Carroll will be sure to take advantage.

• Week 18 vs. Dallas Cowboys: Loss (6-11)

If Dallas has nothing to play for, New York could very well end the season with a win. In the more likely scenario that Prescott is playing for his playoff life or a chance at homefield advantage, the Giants would be in trouble.

At 6-11, New York would double its win total from a season ago, even without making a dent in the standings. That’s probably enough for Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll to keep their jobs, especially with the late-season surge and the possibility of Dart flashing in his limited action.

Expect the Giants to look their best against teams that either struggle to pass protect or fail to run the ball particularly well. There are plenty of winnable games on their schedule, despite the litany of quality quarterbacks, but it’s important to remember that they are currently favored in one game (at New Orleans).