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NFL analyst doesn't believe New York Giants will go from worst to first
NFL analyst doesn't believe New York Giants will go from worst to first Almost every season, it seems, an NFL team that finished last the year before wins their division. That team isn't expected to be the New York Giants, who finished 3-14 last season, per the experts at ESPN. The Giants are being given just a 3.3 percent chance of going "worst-to-first" and a 10.1 percent chance of qualifying for the NFC Playoffs. It's a little surprising that FPI doesn't have the Giants lower, as they are currently 27th in the NFL after being 31st before the 2024 season. But their QB room -- with Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston and Jaxson Dart -- should be an improvement over the options they had last season. I also expect them to have a better defense, which had a very poor turnover rate last season and adds edge rusher Abdul Carter to an exciting pass rush. The problem for New York is the schedule, rated as the toughest in the NFL based on both FPI and projected DVOA. That starts with the games in the Giants' own division, which now has a strong Commanders team, along with games against the NFC North and AFC West. Plus, the Giants play the 49ers and Patriots, who are both mentioned above as teams that should be better in 2025. Valid points on all sides, but the truth of the matter is the Giants have had little success against division rivals Philadelphia and Dallas over the past decade. Big Blue has come up small against the Cowboys, losing 15 of the last 16 meetings. Against the Eagles, they've only managed to win three times in 17 tries since 2017, including playoffs. With Philadelphia the reigning Super Bowl champions and Washington making it to the NFC Championship Game last year, the Giants will have a long climb out of the NFC East cellar.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
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Commanders Spotlight Gets Bigger After Major Announcement
No one expected the run that the Washington Commanders' incredible run through the NFC Playoffs to the conference championship last season. The Commanders had a head coach in his first year with the team and a rookie quarterback under center. Quinn showed no rust back in the head position and Jayden Daniels showed incredible poise for a young quarterback. Those two and the outstanding support from the coaching staff and the rest of the roster played spoiler and announced an early arrival. Advertisement Washington's run did not come off of dumb luck either. They took out two division winners on the way to the NFC Championship, including the conference's No. 1 seed. Engineering such a remarkable turnaround, there will be more eyes on Daniels and the Commanders next season. Following a league announcement on That number has likely increased again. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced this year's plans for the filming of HBO's "Hard Knocks" Wednesday, including a focus on the NFC East for the in-season version of the show. That of course includes the Commanders, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys. The traditional training camp season will focus on the Buffalo Bills, per Goodell and will premier on Aug. 5. Advertisement Based on the results of last season, the NFC East is a clear choice here for a show that will be focused on telling the stories of multiple teams at the same time. The Eagles and Commanders met in the NFC Championship just months ago before the former went on to win the Super Bowl. Those stories will be coupled with those of the New York Giants, another storied franchise looking to climb out of the league's basement, and the Dallas Cowboys whose soap opera seems to write itself. With the extra lights and cameras around, there will be another layer to the Commanders battling through what should be a challenging season, especially for Daniels looking to avoid the dreaded sophomore slump. But so far, the young quarterback and his team have only risen to the occasion. Fans will get a glimpse into those processes with this season along with several other notable storylines from Washington's strongest rivals. Advertisement Related: Commanders Named As 1 Team To 'Dethrone' Eagles In 2025 Related: Commanders Projected To Sign Running Back
Yahoo
07-05-2025
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Cowboys Send Message to NFC East With Pickens Trade
FRISCO — January was a rough month for Dallas Cowboys fans. They sat back and witnessed an NFC East demolition through the postseason, one that in no fashion involved their team. Instead, the Washington Commanders took out two division winners on the road in the NFC Playoffs, meeting up with the mighty Philadelphia Eagles in the conference championship. The Eagles dominated that game and would do more of the same in Super Bowl LIX. Advertisement Nonetheless, the Commanders and the Eagles are widely considered two of the top teams, if not the top two in the conference heading into next season. Dallas, restarting things with a new head coach, has a wide gap to make up with their rivals. However, the last few weeks have shown there is at least some level of understanding around The Star about this deficit. This started with the draft where the Cowboys made an immediate commitment to the trenches with their first-round pick of right guard Tyler Booker. Through the rest of the draft, they made the picks that showed a commitment to a more stout defensive unit and a more formidable running game. Draft weekend demonstrated their direct counters to what their rivals do best while providing the tools for the Cowboys to enact some of that same punishment. Advertisement But something was still missing. Looking at the roster, the clear hole was at receiver where this team lacked a strong No. 2 option. Early Wednesday morning, the Cowboys plugged that need with the trade for George Pickens. Granted, there are some attitude concerns here with Pickens, but make no mistake, the Cowboys have absolutely upgraded their offense. Pickens is an ideal compliment to Lamb and will open the field up with his ability to stretch the field. More than anything on the field, this trade drives the needle forward for the Cowboys and mirrors what the Commanders and Eagles have done in recent years. During free agency in 2024, the Eagles made an aggressive play to sign Saquon Barkley and the Commanders traded for Deebo Samuel back in March. Advertisement These are loud roster-altering moves that send a message about a team's intentions. Fans have begged and pleaded for the Cowboys to act in a similar fashion. They have finally done it. Until they get to training camp, fans should expect the tired "games are not won on paper" cliché, which is correct. But what this offseason has shown is that the Cowboys are fully cognizant of their immediate challenges on the road back to prominence and they are countering them head-on. Related: Cowboys Trade for Pickens Reveals Major Steelers Truth Related: Cowboys Signing Pickens Contract Controversy Begins With Trade
Yahoo
11-02-2025
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Giants could open 2025 regular season against Eagles, Saquon Barkley
The New York Giants are still reeling after a 3-14 season while their most hated rival, the Philadelphia Eagles, revel in their dominant Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. As Super Bowl champions, the Eagles will play the host for the 2025 regular season opener on Thursday Night Football in Week 1. Their opponent could be any of the eight teams on the Eagles' home schedule, one of which is the New York Giants. The Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles will open the 2025 NFL season at home on Thursday night. Who will they face? Here are the options:🏈Commanders🏈Cowboys🏈Giants🏈Bears🏈Lions🏈Raiders🏈Rams🏈Broncos — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 10, 2025 The Washington Commanders, the team the Eagles defeated in the NFC Championship Game last month, would make the most marketable opponent as would the Detroit Lions, who were the No. 1 seed in this year's NFC Playoffs. Then there are the Giants, the team the football world loves to torment these days after they allowed star running back Saquon Barkley to the Eagles, leading them to the Super Bowl. The Giants are also likely to have a new look, especially at quarterback, so there will be some added interest to the matchup. Since Bran Daboll took over as head ocas of the Giants, the Eagles have won five of the six meetings in the regular season and their one meeting in the postseason. Giants great Amani Toomer responds to Michael Strahan waiving Eagles flag Giants hiring Chad Hall as assistant QB coach Report: Saquon Barkley once passed on Giants offer that exceeded Eagles deal This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Giants could open 2025 regular season against Eagles, Saquon Barkley
USA Today
11-02-2025
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- USA Today
Giants could open 2025 regular season against Eagles, Saquon Barkley
The New York Giants are still reeling after a 3-14 season while their most hated rival, the Philadelphia Eagles, revel in their dominant Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. As Super Bowl champions, the Eagles will play the host for the 2025 regular season opener on Thursday Night Football in Week 1. Their opponent could be any of the eight teams on the Eagles' home schedule, one of which is the New York Giants. The Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles will open the 2025 NFL season at home on Thursday night. Who will they face? Here are the options: 🏈Commanders 🏈Cowboys 🏈Giants 🏈Bears 🏈Lions 🏈Raiders 🏈Rams 🏈Broncos — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 10, 2025 The Washington Commanders, the team the Eagles defeated in the NFC Championship Game last month, would make the most marketable opponent as would the Detroit Lions, who were the No. 1 seed in this year's NFC Playoffs. Then there are the Giants, the team the football world loves to torment these days after they allowed star running back Saquon Barkley to the Eagles, leading them to the Super Bowl. The Giants are also likely to have a new look, especially at quarterback, so there will be some added interest to the matchup. Since Bran Daboll took over as head ocas of the Giants, the Eagles have won five of the six meetings in the regular season and their one meeting in the postseason.
