The New York Giants face the grim reality of being the least likely team to make it to Super Bowl LX after being handed the toughest schedule in the NFL for next season. Following a disastrous 3-14 record in 2024, the Giants now stare down a lineup of elite opponents.
The toughest schedule in the NFL
The Giants’ 2025 strength of schedule is based on a staggering combined opponent winning percentage of .566, the highest in the league. Ten of their matchups are against teams that made the 2024 playoffs. This includes heavyweights from the NFC North and AFC West.
A team in crisis
With lingering uncertainty at quarterback and several key roster gaps, the Giants appear ill-equipped to handle this daunting schedule. The team’s lack of star power and a cohesive offensive strategy has left many analysts predicting another season at the bottom of the standings.
At home, the Giants must face Super Bowl contenders like the San Francisco 49ers and perennial rivals the Dallas Cowboys. Meanwhile, road games against hostile teams like the Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers, and Philadelphia Eagles will push the Giants to their limits.
Giants, far away from the Super Bowl
The challenge of competing against the league’s toughest opponents in a rebuilding year underscores the uphill battle facing the Giants. On top of that, two of their three division rivals ended up in the NFC Championship Game.
As their postseason hopes fade before the season even begins, the franchise may be forced to look ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft. Many people are clamoring to target a transformative quarterback prospect.
For die-hard fans, enduring a brutal season might hold a glimmer of hope. If the Giants finish last, they could land a top draft pick.
In fact, securing a future superstar potentially sets the foundation for a turnaround. Until then, Giants supporters may need to prepare for another long and challenging year.