Last season, the New York Giants had the worst record in the NFC (3-14) and were tied for the lowest win total in the NFL. Heading into the 2025 campaign, their journey to being a competitive squad again will not be an easy one.
Still about three months away from their first official game, the Giants have time to prepare. They're going to need it, as the NFL schedule-makers did them no favors this year.
Before a new season gets underway, the staff at PFF put together a list of the top five teams with the toughest schedules in 2025. The Giants not only made an appearance on this list but came in at the top spot.
The biggest reason why New York finds themselves with the league's hardest schedule is the division they're in. Both the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders reached the conference championship last year, and are poised to get back. On top of that, the Dallas Cowboys made notable upgrades this offseason in hopes of getting back in the hunt.
With all the teams around them eyeing contention, the NFC East is shaping up to be a highly competitive division. Seeing that these games account for nearly a third of their schedule, the Giants are between a rock and a hard place.
Breaking down their schedule, the Giants' challenges start from Week 1. They open the year with a pair of divisional games on the road. First, New York will take on the Commanders in D.C. before heading to Texas to take on the Cowboys.
Returning home would typically provide a boost for a team, but that might not be the case for the Giants. Their first game at MetLife comes in Week 3, where they'll play host to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Aside from the Chiefs, the Giants have to face multiple contenders in their non-divisional games. Some of their notable matchups include the LA Chargers (Week 4), San Francisco 49ers (Week 9), and Detroit Lions (Week 12).
Though their schedule is not easy, the Giants have one thing going for them this season compared to 2024. That being stability at one of the most important positions. After ending the Daniel Jones experience mid-season, New York had multiple players go under center last year. The organization is hoping that isn't the case in 2025 following the signing of Russell Wilson.
Led by a former Super Bowl-winning QB, the Giants will attempt to compete despite their loaded schedule.
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