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The standard by which John Harbaugh wants his New York Giants to be judged was set forth in the opening statement of his introductory news conference as head coach six months ago.
“To be on the biggest stage in the biggest sport, I know the challenges. I understand the expectations,” Harbaugh said. “I know the fans are hungry for a winner. We’re here with one mission: to become, to earn the right to be called the world champions in New York, and that’s what we plan
to do.”
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Theo Johnson. Johnson has high-end potential, but the flaws in his game have been frustrating during his first two seasons. Among tight ends last season, Johnson ranked 23rd in catches (45), 19th in yards (528) and 13th in touchdowns (5). His seven drops were tied for the league lead, and his 11.1 percent drop rate was the highest at his position. His 60.8 percent catch rate was the lowest among 34 tight ends with enough targets to qualify. With Likely poised to cut into his targets and playing time, Johnson will need to become more reliable to remain a featured piece of the offense.
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3. New York Giants. John Harbaugh’s arrival has brought optimism to the Giants that they lacked in the past several seasons. The longtime head coach knows how to coax the best out of his crew and will be a stabilizing force for the club. The defense has legit playmakers up front. Brian Burns, Abdul Carter and Kayvon Thibodeaux can discombobulate quarterbacks. The loss of Dexter Lawrence hurts, but the addition of chess piece Arvell Reese provides Big Blue with a roving force in the middle. There are some questions on the back end, but if the front plays to its dominant potential in Dennard Wilson’s scheme, it will be a much-improved unit.
Jaxson Dart flashed high upside as a rookie and owns the potential for a Year 2 leap — if he can avoid big hits. When Dart was in a groove, he provided playmaking and escapability. Staying on the field will be key. Ditto for bulldozer Cam Skattebo. The offensive line, with first-rounder Francis Mauigoa filling in at guard, should be a strength if Andrew Thomas can stay healthy. The NFC East will be hotly contested, with the Eagles remaining a steady force and the Cowboys and Commanders each shoring up weaknesses this offseason. However, Harbaugh’s arrival brings belief that the Giants can swiftly turn things around.
New York Giants 2026 Win Total: Over or Under? | Sharp Football Analysis
Reasons for the Over. Injury luck wasn’t on the G-Men’s side in 2025. They were 19th in offensive player health, 24th in defensive player health, and 23rd in total player health. Jaxson Dart missed two games after making his first start for the team in Week 4. Fellow 2025 draftee Cam Skattebo’s season came to an end with a gruesome injury early in Week 8. No. 1 wide receiver Malik Nabers suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 4, and stud left tackle Andrew Thomas also missed four games.
The Giants were 10th in EPA per play last year but only 27th in offensive success rate and 27th in red-zone touchdown rate (47.5% versus 57.3% for the NFL average). The Giants took swings at improving the offensive line in the offseason, drafting Francis Mauigoa in the first round and signing Lucas Patrick and Daniel Faalele. An improved offensive line, the addition of fullback Patrick Ricard, tight end Isaiah Likely, and big-bodied rookie wide receiver Malachi Fields should help their success rate and improve their chances of converting red-zone trips into touchdowns.
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Dart’s next steps toward success include better situational and pocket awareness and a greater willingness to take the gains that are there, rather than placing such a large focus on big plays or out-of-structure plays. That’s the biggest reason he finished 26th out of 29 players (min. 300 dropbacks) in PFF’s passing grades.
Give Dart credit for finding ways to succeed as a rookie. The receiving corps was underwhelming after Nabers’ injury. Dart ended up in the starting lineup likely earlier than the Giants had hoped. He was drinking from a firehose. Dart needs to play more on time and anticipate better. Those are both skills that can develop with time, and Dart, with his first full NFL offseason, has the chance to do just that.
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