# New York Giants 2026: record, EPA, depth chart and injuries

> The New York Giants are 5-2-1 in the 2026 season, 1st in the NFC East and the No. 3 seed in the NFC, with a point differential of +10. On offense they rank 15th in the league in EPA per play (+0.003); on defense they rank 11th (-0.030 allowed). The Pigskin Nightly model gives them a 82% chance to make the playoffs and 2.2% to win the Super Bowl. The New York Giants play next at home against the Washington Commanders on Thu, Nov 12, 8:15 PM ET (Week 10), on Prime Video.

- Source: https://pigskinnightly.com/teams/giants
- Publisher: Pigskin Nightly (https://pigskinnightly.com)
- Updated: 2026-11-10T15:14:48.159Z
- Method: https://pigskinnightly.com/methodology
- Please cite as: Pigskin Nightly, "New York Giants 2026: record, EPA, depth chart and injuries", https://pigskinnightly.com/teams/giants

## Questions and answers

### What is the New York Giants record?

5-2-1, 1st in the NFC East. Home 3-1, road 2-1-1, division 2-0, conference 3-2, current streak W2. Points: 182 scored, 172 allowed.

### Who do the New York Giants play next?

The New York Giants play next at home against the Washington Commanders on Thu, Nov 12, 8:15 PM ET (Week 10), on Prime Video.

### What are the New York Giants' playoff chances?

82% to make the playoffs, 80% to win the NFC East, 3% to earn the No. 1 seed and the bye, 6.3% to win the NFC and 2.2% to win the Super Bowl, from 10,000 simulations of the rest of the season (projected record 10.2-6.8).

### Who is the New York Giants starting quarterback?

J.J. McCarthy is first on the Giants depth chart at quarterback (currently questionable on the injury report), with Jameis Winston behind.

### Who is injured for the New York Giants?

Out, doubtful or on injured reserve: Cam Skattebo (RB, out, hamstring). Questionable: Abdul Carter (LB, questionable, knee), Charlie Jones (WR, questionable, thumb), Darnell Mooney (WR, questionable, chest), J.J. McCarthy (QB, questionable, hip) and Malik Harrison (LB, questionable, groin).

### How good is the New York Giants offense and defense?

Offense: 15th in EPA per play (+0.003), 16th on dropbacks, 19th on runs, success rate 40.7%. Defense: 11th in EPA allowed (-0.030), 13th against the pass, 14th against the run.

## Schedule

| Week | Opponent | Result / kickoff |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week 1 | vs Dallas Cowboys | W 28-20 |
| Week 2 | at Los Angeles Rams | L 6-28 |
| Week 3 | vs Tennessee Titans | W 12-7 |
| Week 4 | vs Arizona Cardinals | W 36-24 |
| Week 5 | at Washington Commanders | T 27-27 |
| Week 6 | vs New Orleans Saints | L 27-34 |
| Week 7 | at Houston Texans | W 27-21 |
| Week 9 | at Philadelphia Eagles | W 19-11 |
| Week 10 | vs Washington Commanders | Thu, Nov 12, 8:15 PM ET |
| Week 11 | vs Jacksonville Jaguars | Sun, Nov 22, 4:25 PM ET |
| Week 12 | at Indianapolis Colts | Sun, Nov 29, 1 PM ET |
| Week 13 | vs San Francisco 49ers | Sun, Dec 6, 1 PM ET |
| Week 14 | at Seattle Seahawks | Sun, Dec 13, 4:25 PM ET |
| Week 15 | vs Cleveland Browns | Sun, Dec 20, 1 PM ET |
| Week 16 | at Detroit Lions | Mon, Dec 28, 8:15 PM ET |
| Week 17 | at Dallas Cowboys | Sun, Jan 3, 1 PM ET |
| Week 18 | vs Philadelphia Eagles | Sun, Jan 10, time TBD |

## Starters (depth chart)

| Position | Player | Injury |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Center | Bryan Hudson |  |
| Fullback | Patrick Ricard |  |
| Left Guard | Jon Runyan |  |
| Left Tackle | Andrew Thomas |  |
| Quarterback | J.J. McCarthy | Questionable |
| Running Back | Cam Skattebo | Out |
| Right Guard | Francis Mauigoa |  |
| Right Tackle | Jermaine Eluemunor |  |
| Tight End | Isaiah Likely |  |
| Wide Receiver | Malik Nabers |  |
| Free Safety | Jevon Holland |  |
| Left Cornerback | Deonte Banks |  |
| Left Defensive End | Shelby Harris |  |
| Left Inside Linebacker | Arvell Reese |  |
| Nickel Back | Dru Phillips |  |
| Nose Tackle | DJ Reader |  |
| Right Cornerback | Greg Newsome II |  |
| Right Defensive End | Darius Alexander |  |
| Right Inside Linebacker | Micah McFadden |  |
| Strongside Linebacker | Abdul Carter | Questionable |
| Strong Safety | Ar'Darius Washington |  |
| Weakside Linebacker | Kayvon Thibodeaux |  |
| Holder | Jordan Stout |  |
| Kick Returner | Charlie Jones | Questionable |
| Long Snapper | Ben Mann |  |
| Punter | Jordan Stout |  |
| Place Kicker | Dominic Zvada |  |
| Punt Returner | Charlie Jones | Questionable |