Giants’ 2025 Schedule Drops — And It’s Loaded With Elite QB Matchups
The New York Giants’ 2025 schedule has officially been released, and it quickly became clear: they’ll be facing a gauntlet of top-tier quarterbacks.
In addition to their usual NFC East matchups—facing Jalen Hurts (Eagles), Dak Prescott (Cowboys), and rookie Jayden Daniels (Commanders) twice—the Giants will also take on superstars like Patrick Mahomes of the Chiefs and Justin Herbert of the Chargers. That’s a tough lineup for any defense, let alone a team trying to find its footing in the post-Eli Manning era.
While a few marquee matchups in prime time could’ve helped generate excitement among a skeptical fanbase, the NFL schedule-makers didn’t do the Giants any favors.
Only three prime-time games are on the schedule (Weeks 17 and 18 TBD). These include:
- Week 3: vs. Chiefs on Sunday Night Football
- Week 6: vs. Eagles
- Week 13: at Patriots on Monday Night Football
Only eight NFL teams have fewer prime-time games—and most of them don’t have the benefit of playing in a major media market like New York.
So, what did we learn from the schedule reveal? Here are the three big takeaways:
1. Limited Prime-Time Games Reflect Tepid Expectations
With just three scheduled night games, it’s clear the league doesn’t see the Giants as a must-watch product—at least not yet. While the team still draws national attention, it’s not getting the same spotlight as more competitive squads.
2. The Giants Are Only Favored in One Game (So Far)
According to early betting lines, the Giants are underdogs in nearly every matchup—except Week 5 at New Orleans, where they are slight favorites. They’re currently projected to lose to every team in the NFC East, NFC North, and AFC West. That paints a grim picture for a team still searching for consistency.
Sure, things can change between now and September. Maybe Russell Wilson surprises people. Maybe rookie Jaxson Dart exceeds expectations. But right now, the betting markets aren’t optimistic.
3. Late Bye Week Could Open the Door for Jaxson Dart
The Giants have indicated they want Dart to sit and learn in Year 1 behind veterans Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston. But if the team struggles—or if Dart shows promise in practice—he could get his shot after the Week 14 bye.
The schedule lightens up late in the season, with games against the Commanders, Vikings, Raiders, and Cowboys. That stretch, paired with an extra week of preparation, could give the coaching staff the ideal window to test their rookie QB in real action—especially if fans are calling for change.
Bottom Line:
The Giants face a brutal schedule, limited national exposure, and low expectations heading into 2025. But for a team in transition, the second half of the year could be when things start to get interesting—especially if the Jaxson Dart era begins sooner than planned.
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