The 2026 NFL regular season schedule is out, and with it come all the trimmings, such as predictions and prognostications.
The New York Giants have not been favored in many games in recent years, but their fortunes could be changing. The Giants finished with a 4-13 record last year, but they went 9-8 against the spread. They also beat the over in 11 of their 17 contests.
The Giants were favored in just two games last year. This season, they are projected to be the favorites in five games, per DraftKings Sportsbook.
The Giants may have gone 4-13 last season, but they were competitive in many games. They blew five double-digit fourth-quarter leads and lost seven games by one score or less.
With John Harbaugh now in as the head coach, along with many other new faces, the Giants are expected to be better conditioned for the long haul and should be able to finish games and backfill injuries with their newfound depth.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: New York Giants are early favorites in just five of 17 games
Reporting by John Fennelly, Giants Wire / Giants Wire
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