New York Giants 2026 schedule release: Leaks, time, opponents
Key Points:
- The New York Giants enter the 2026 NFL season with renewed optimism following the hiring of John Harbaugh as head coach, emphasizing discipline and accountability.
- The Giants will open their season at home against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football and have four primetime games scheduled, including a Thursday Night Football matchup against the Washington Commanders in Week 10.
- Brian Daboll, former Giants head coach and current Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator, will return to MetLife Stadium with the Titans in Week 3 for a Sunday afternoon game.
- The Giants will not participate in any international games in 2026, remaining stateside for all 17 regular-season games, and will not play on Thanksgiving or the surrounding days.
- As of mid-May 2026, the Giants' odds to win Super Bowl 61 stand at +6600, ranking them around 25th-26th in the NFL, with the Los Angeles Rams favored at +800.