NFC East
New York Giants
AI Summary
The Giants enter 2026 under new head coach John Harbaugh, hired on a five-year deal after Brian Daboll was fired in November 2025 following a 2-8 start to what became a 4-13, last-place finish in the NFC East. Rookie-turned-starter Jaxson Dart is the undisputed QB1 in camp, backed up by Jameis Winston after Russell Wilson departed in free agency and did not sign elsewhere. New York is counting on a healthy return from ACL/meniscus-rehabbing WR Malik Nabers, a reunion with Odell Beckham Jr., and a wide-open, retooled secondary to climb out of the division cellar, with oddsmakers setting the team's 2026 win total around 7.5 games.
Researched by Team Research Desk · last updated August 20, 2026
Real Efficiency KPIs
Offensive EPA/play
+0.012
#17 of 32
Defensive EPA/play allowed
+0.087
#25 of 32
2025 regular season, 1079 offensive / 1032 defensive plays. Source: nflverse play-by-play (github.com/nflverse/nflverse-data), real 2025 regular season. This is a prior-season baseline — this team's 2026 numbers will replace it once real Week 1 plays exist.
Key Players (2025 production)
Leading Passer
Jaxson Dart · QB
216/339, 15 TD, 5 INT
+3.4 passing EPA
Leading Rusher
Tyrone Tracy Jr. · RB
176 car, 740 yds, 2 TD
-9.8 rushing EPA
Leading Receiver
Wan'Dale Robinson · WR
92/140, 1014 yds, 28% target share
+19.5 receiving EPA
Leading Pass Rusher
Brian Burns · LB
16.5 sacks, 31 QB hits
Leading Tackler
Bobby Okereke · ILB
75 solo, 65 assist
Leading Interceptor
Bobby Okereke · ILB
2 INT
Source: nflverse player stats (github.com/nflverse/nflverse-data), real 2025 regular season; team attribution updated for documented 2026 offseason trades. Prior-season baseline, not 2026 in-season stats.
Key Storylines
- New head coach John Harbaugh (5-year deal) takes over after Brian Daboll was fired in November 2025 following a 2-8 start to a 4-13 season
- Jaxson Dart enters camp as the undisputed starting QB after seizing the job as a rookie in 2025; Jameis Winston is the backup and Russell Wilson left in free agency without signing elsewhere
- WR Malik Nabers, rehabbing a torn ACL/meniscus suffered in Week 4 of 2025, opened camp off the PUP list and has progressed to full-speed team drills as the Giants target a possible Week 1 return
- Odell Beckham Jr. returned to the Giants on a one-year deal, earning first-team reps alongside Darnell Mooney and Calvin Austin
- Wide-open cornerback competition among incumbent Paulson Adebo, 2023 first-rounder Deonte Banks, free-agent addition Greg Newsome II, and rookie Colton Hood
Injury Report
Malik Nabers · WR
Recovering
Rehabbing a torn ACL and meniscus suffered in Week 4 of the 2025 season; opened camp off the PUP list and has advanced to full-speed team drills, with a possible Week 1 return targeted.
Jaxson Dart · QB
Limited/Day-to-Day
Dealt with an ankle issue during camp but has continued practicing.
Abdul Carter · OLB/Edge
Limited/Day-to-Day
Sprained his ankle in June and later dealt with a hand injury during camp; has continued to practice through both.