Giants game-by-game picks: How many wins in Year 1 under John Harbaugh?

Analysis: The Giants ought to be able to beat Tyler Shough and Co. at home.

Record after game: 4-2

• Week 7 (Oct. 25): at Texans, 1 p.m.

Pick: Giants 35, Texans 24

Analysis: An impressive road win for the Giants, as they try to change their culture.

Record after game: 5-2

• Week 8 (Nov. 1): Bye

• Week 9 (Nov. 8): at Eagles, 1 p.m.

Pick: Eagles 31, Giants 30

Analysis: Can Harbaugh pull off a win Philadelphia, where he used to work as an assistant coach? Maybe. But not this year.

Record after game: 5-3

• Week 10 (Nov. 12, Thursday night): vs. Commanders, 8:15 p.m.

Pick: Giants 28, Commanders 27

Analysis: The Giants pull out a close, dramatic victory.

Record after game: 6-3

• Week 11 (Nov. 22): vs. Jaguars, 1 p.m.

Pick: Jaguars 45, Giants 27

Analysis: Containing Trevor Lawrence will prove a major challenge for the Giants.

Record after game: 6-4

• Week 12 (Nov. 29): at Colts, 1 p.m.

Pick: Giants 17, Colts 10

Analysis: Daniel Jones won’t get one over on his old pals.

Record after game: 7-4

• Week 13 (Dec. 6): vs. 49ers, 1 p.m.

Pick: 49ers 30, Giants 20

Analysis: Harbaugh’s goal is to eventually get the Giants on the 49ers’ level. They aren’t there yet.

Record after game: 7-5

• Week 14 (Dec. 13): at Seahawks, 4:25 p.m.

Pick: Seahawks 45, Giants 14

Analysis: It would be a stunner if the Giants won this game.

Record after game: 7-6

• Week 15 (Dec. 20): vs. Browns, 1 p.m.

Pick: Giants 35, Browns 7

Analysis: The Browns continue to be a hot mess.

Record after game: 8-6

• Week 16 (Dec. 28, Monday night): at Lions, 8:15 p.m.

Pick: Lions 30, Giants 21

Analysis: Tough trip for the Giants. It would’ve been easier for them to play this game in Munich.

Record after game: 8-7

• Week 17 (Jan. 3): at Cowboys, 1 p.m.

Pick: Cowboys 40, Giants 20

Analysis: The Giants’ years-long struggles in Dallas continue.

Record after game: 8-8

• Week 18 (Jan. 9 or 10): vs. Eagles, TBD

Pick: Eagles 24, Giants 14

Analysis: The Eagles remain a dominant force in the NFC East, as the Giants finish off a crushing, late-season slide.

Record after game: 8-9

• FINAL ANALYSIS: Harbaugh went 8-9 last year with the Ravens — his final season in Baltimore. He missed the playoffs. Even though the Giants show signs of progress in 2026, he will have the same exact fate.

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