# Giants’ daunting schedule will reveal if they’re legitimate playoff contenders

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/giants-daunting-schedule-will-reveal-if-theyre-legitimate-playoff-contenders/
- Published: 2026-11-14T01:54:06+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T02:19:50+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/13/sports/giants-daunting-schedule-will-reveal-if-theyre-legitimate-playoff-contenders/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- The Giants remain top of the NFC East after losing to Washington.
- Six tougher games will test their playoff credentials.
- Their estimated playoff chances fell from 78 per cent to 50 per cent.

## Summary

The Giants’ 24-21 defeat by Washington left them top of the NFC East but cost them a chance to build a cushion. Their coming run of six games against tougher opposition will test whether their 5-3-1 start makes them genuine playoff contenders or reflects a soft schedule and weak division.

Those opponents have a combined winning percentage of .607, compared with .317 for the teams the Giants have beaten so far. The schedule includes the 6-2 Jaguars, the 7-1 49ers and a trip to the defending champion Seahawks, as well as the Colts, Browns and Lions. The loss cut their estimated playoff chances from a possible 78 per cent to 50 per cent; a Week 17 meeting with Dallas could decide the division.

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