Despite a disappointing 6-11 finish last season, the New York Giants are facing one of the toughest schedules in the upcoming 2024-25 campaign.

Ranked sixth-toughest in the NFL

The Giants’ schedule is tied with the Buffalo Bills for the sixth-hardest in the league, based on opponents’ combined winning percentages from 2023 (.516). This challenging slate is a tough break for a team that picked in the top 10 of the draft this offseason.

Can the Giants defy expectations?

The over/under for the Giants’ win total this season is set at 6.5, which seems fair given last season’s performance. However, key upgrades could help them exceed this. Rookie first-round pick Malik Nabers aims to become Big Blue’s first 1,000-yard receiver since 2018, and veteran signings have bolstered the offensive line. On defense, Brian Burns joins forces with Kayvon Thibodeaux and Dexter Lawrence to strengthen the pass rush.

The pressure is on Daniel Jones

Ultimately, the team’s success hinges on quarterback Daniel Jones, who is recovering from a torn ACL. The Giants need him to return to his 2024 form when he threw for a career-high 3,205 yards and a career-low 1.1% interception rate, leading them to a 9-7-1 record and their first postseason win in over a decade. If Jones can bounce back, he could be a Comeback Player of the Year candidate, and the Giants might compete for a playoff spot once again.