John Harbaugh’s arrival as head coach has injected fresh optimism into the New York Giants organization, which has endured a prolonged stretch of mediocrity.
Since their last Super Bowl triumph nearly 15 years ago, the franchise has reached the playoffs just twice, securing only one postseason victory, and has not exceeded six wins in any of the past three seasons.
While a worst-to-first turnaround might seem unlikely at first glance, several foundational elements are now in place. That’s enough for NFL Media’s Eric Edholm to make a bold prediction: The Giants will become a “consistent winner” beginning in 2026.
Jaxson Dart had some real high points in his rookie season and could be even better in Year 2, assuming he can stay healthy. If Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo return healthy, there’s some exciting skill-position talent. And perhaps the offensive line won’t be a disappointing unit; it has been trending upward.
Combine that with a talented defense, especially up front, and the Giants might just have a path back to respectability, perhaps even the playoffs this season. The schedule is a bear, with several tough games, and the Eagles have owned the division the past two seasons, so there are roadblocks.
But if Harbaugh can instill his trademark toughness — pretty much all his Ravens teams boasted it — they could make a big leap. The Giants were 1-7 in one-score games a year ago and might not be as far away as they appear to some.
With Harbaugh at the helm and key pieces aligning, the Giants appear primed to shed their recent label of perennial underachievers. A return to consistent winning ways in 2026 could mark the beginning of a new era of relevance for the franchise, restoring pride to a fan base hungry for sustained success.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: New York Giants predicted to become ‘consistent winner’ in 2026
Reporting by Dan Benton, Giants Wire / Giants Wire
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