The Giants.com crew is presented with four statements and must decide whether they are Fact or Fiction.
Giants vs. Jets will be the most-anticipated game on the schedule
Dan Salomone: Fact – Bragging rights between co-workers and classmates will be on the line. Aaron Rodgers might be finding his groove at that time in late October. The Jets return the defending offensive and defensive rookies of the year. For a 1 p.m. game, it will be a big stage.
Lance Medow: Fact – It would be easy to go with a divisional game such as the Eagles given the Giants lost to them in the playoffs following the 2022 season but you play each team in the NFC East twice every year. So if we eliminate those three teams from the mix, all signs point to the matchup against the Jets in Week 8. These teams only meet once every four years in the regular season, they share a stadium and there's a great deal of attention surrounding Robert Saleh's group considering the acquisition of Aaron Rodgers. On top of that, there's the bragging rights up for grabs between both fan bases, who share the New York market. What makes this contest even more attractive is the fact that it falls right in the middle of the season, which means we should have a good feel for both teams by then.
Matt Citak: Fiction – You can understand the hype surrounding the matchup against the Jets, but, there are two other games on the schedule that should generate more buzz leading up to kickoff. While choosing the season opener might seem like a bit of a cop out, there's just something about Giants vs. Cowboys in Week 1. Clearly the league agrees, as it is the seventh time in 12 years that the two teams will face off to start the season. However, it is only the second time during that span that the Giants will host the game, and adding to the intrigue is the Sunday night kickoff. The other game to circle is the Week 6 trip to Buffalo, where Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen will return to their old stomping grounds for the first time. The connections between the two franchises are quite evident, but it will be interesting to see Daboll and his former boss, Sean McDermott, try to out maneuver each other on the field. Daboll's offense vs. McDermott's defense should be quite the show.
View rare photos from the all-time series between the Giants and Jets.
New York Jets quarterback Kyle Mackey is sacked by New York Giants Carl Banks for a six-yard loss in the first quarter of play in East Rutherford, N.J., Aug. 26, 1989. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
New York Giants' Brandon Jacobs (27) yells at New York Jets' Muhammad Wilkerson (96) as referees separate them during the third quarter of an NFL preseason football game, Monday, Aug. 29, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. Both players were ejected after taking swings at each other. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants Joe Morrison (40) tugs away from New York Jets Steve Tannen to score the Giants first touchdown, Sunday, Aug. 23, 1970, New Haven, Conn. Morrison scored on a pass from quarterback Fran Tarkenton. (AP Photo)
New York Jets Al Woodall (62) during a game against the New York Giants on November 1, 1970 at Shea Stadium in Flushing, New York. New York Giants beat the New York Jets 22-10. Al Woodall played for 5 season, all with the New York Jets and was a 1-time Pro Bowler.(David Durochik via AP)
New York Giants Tucker Fredrickson lead blocks for New York Giants Fran Tarkenton (10) during a game against the New York Jets on November 1, 1970 at Shea Stadium in Flushing, New York. New York Giants beat the New York Jets 22-10. Tucker Fredrickson played for 6 years all with the New York Giants and was a 1-time Pro Bowler. Fran Tarkenton played for 18 season with 2 different teams. He was a 9-time Pro Bowler and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1986.(David Durochik via AP)
New York Giants Willie Young (69) during a game against the New York Jets on November 1, 1970 at Shea Stadium in Flushing, New York. New York Giants beat the New York Jets 22-10. Willie Young played for 10 years all with the New York Giants.(David Durochik via AP)
.New York Giants Carl Lockhart (43) during a game against the New York Jets on November 1, 1970 at Shea Stadium in Flushing, New York. New York Giants beat the New York Jets 22-10. Carl Lockhart played for 11 years all with the New York Giants and was a 2-time Pro Bowler.(David Durochik via AP)
New York Jets cornerback Earlie Thomas (45) and Giants defensive back Ken Parker (26) square off in third quarter melee that developed after the Jets ended a 65-yard drive by stopping the Giants' Tucker Frederickson for no gain at the one-foot line, Nov. 1, 1970. Giants rolled to a 22-10 victory over the Jets, in their historic first meeting. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
New York Jets coach Weeb Ewbank bellows into microphone on sidelines during first quarter of game with the New York Giants at Shea Stadium, Nov. 1, 1970. Joe Namath, out with an injury, his bandaged hand in his pocket, is at left. Wayne Stewart (89) stands next to Ewbank. (AP Photo)
New York Jets coach Joe Walton, right, greets New York Giants coach Bill Parcells following their game Dec. 27, 1987, E. Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Susan Ragan)
New York Giants' fullback Rob Carpenter takes the ball for a two-yard gain before being tackled by Kirk Springs of the New York Jets during first quarter action at Giants' Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Dec. 2, 1984. Bobby Bell (58) of the home team Jets follows up on the play. (AP Photo/Ron Frehm)
New York Jets defensive end Mark Gastineau (99) is seen in action during an NFL game against the New York Giants Dec. 2, 1984, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Chuck Solomon via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (81) is congratulated on the sideline after scoring on a 61-yard touchdown during the first quarter Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Head coach Jim Fassel, right, shakes Toomer's hand as quarterback Kent Graham (10) pats him on the back and receiver Brian Alford (80) pats him on the head. Toomer scored three touchdowns as the Giants won 41-28. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants Mike Sherrard tries to outrun New York Jets Ronnie Lott during the first quarter of their pre-season game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Aug. 21, 1993. (AP Photo/Mike Albans)
New York Giants defensive end Lawrence Taylor r(56) rushes against the New York Jets in an NFL game in 1993. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
New York Giants running back Joe Montgomery (25) carries for an eight-yard gain before being stopped by New York Jets' Steve At water, bottom left, in the fourth quarter, Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Montgomery carried the ball 38 times for 111 yards in the Giants 41-28 victory. Jets Dorian Boose reaches for Montgomery. (AP Photo/ Ron Frehm)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (81) outruns New York Jets linebacker Marvin Jones (55) as he goes 61 yards for a touchdown on a pass by quarterback Kerry Collins during the first quarter Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants kicker Brett Conway kicks a 29-yard field goal with four seconds left in overtime to beat the New York Jets 31-28 Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants Michael Matthews(88) and David Diehl(66) block New York Jets as Giants Brandon Jacobs runs with the ball during the fourth quarter of their football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
New York Giants' Plaxico Burress, left, is congratulated by Rich Seubert after scoring a touchdown against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter of their football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
New York Jets Leon Washington, left, is grabbed by New York Giants Justin Tuck as Michael Strahan (92) reaches out during the first quarter of their football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
New York Giants Jeremy Shockey is congratulated by Michael Matthews after scoring a touchdown against the New York Jets during the third quarter of their football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws a pass while playing the New York Jets during the first quarter of their football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
New York Giants' Jeremy Shockey breaks free of a tackle attempt by New York Jets' Kerry Rhodes to score a touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. The Giants won 35-24. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
New York Giants' Amani Toomer (81) catches a pass from quarterback Kerry Collins for a touchdown as New York Jets' Aaron Beasley (21) defends in the first half at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants kicker Brett Conway (9) is congratulated by holder Jeff Feagles (10) as teammates Wayne Lucier (62) and Visanthe Shiancoe (82) celebrate after Conway kIcked a 29-yard field goal in overtime to beat the New York Jets 31-28 Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants field goal kicker Brett Conway (9) watches his kick that won the game for the Giants against the New York Jets at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday Nov. 2, 2003. Holding is punter Jeff Feagles. The Giants beat the Jets 31-28. (AP Photo/Bernie Nunez)
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin, right, shakes hands with New York Jets coach Eric Mangini after a preseason football game in this Aug. 25, 2007 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Victor Cruz catches a touchdown pass as he is tackled by New York Jets Marquice Cole during the fourth quarter of a preseason NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Monday, Aug. 16, 2010. The Giants won 31-16. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) talks with New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis (24) during a preseason week 3 NFL football game on August 27, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, left, speaks with New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez after the Giants defeated the Jets 26-3 in a preseason NFL football game on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) celebrates the victory with quaterback Eli Manning (10) after an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Saturday December 24, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants' Brandon Jacobs yells during the second quarter of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) is sacked by New York Giants' Cullen Jenkins (99) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants strong safety Deon Grant (34) tackles New York Jets tight end Dustin Keller (81) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants safety Antrel Rolle (26) celebrates the win after an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Saturday December 24, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks to throw during the first quarter of an NFL football game against New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz scores on a 99 yard touchdown catch during an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Saturday December 24, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants' Michael Boley, left, and Justin Tuck celebrate a sack by Tuck during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 29-14. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants punter Steve Weatherford celebrates during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 29-14. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) celebrates at the end of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 29-14. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants' Victor Cruz (80) runs 99 yards for a touchdown as the New York Jets sideline watches during the second quarter of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning runs off the field at the end of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 29-14. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants' Kenny Phillips intercepts a pass during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants' Victor Cruz stiff-arms New York Jets' Dwight Lowery during the fourth quarter of a preseason NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Monday, Aug. 16, 2010. The Giants won 31-16. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
New York Giants' Ahmad Bradshaw steps in to the end zone to score a touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants' Ahmad Bradshaw celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter of an NFL football game against New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants' Jason Pierre-Paul, top, sacks New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez during the second quarter of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Jets' Darrelle Revis, right, looks over a New York Giants huddle during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
The New York Giants enter the field before an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Saturday December 24, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz scores on a 99 yard touchdown catch during an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Saturday December 24, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants' Victor Cruz jumps over a New York Jets defender while scoring 99-yard touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (3) makes a catch against the New York Jets in an preseason NFL football game at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Monday August 16, 2010 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
In this Dec. 24, 2011, photo, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks to pass during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, in East Rutherford, N.J. With a running game that is last in the league, the Giants' offense must rely on the arm of Eli Manning in their playoff game scheduled for Jan. 8 against the Atlanta Falcons. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Fans during the first quarter of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz makes a catch during an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Saturday December 24, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants huddle during the second quarter of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Jets' Plaxico Burress (17) during the second quarter of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants' Brandon Jacobs (27) yells at New York Jets' Muhammad Wilkerson (96) as referees separate them during the third quarter of an NFL preseason football game, Monday, Aug. 29, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. Both players were ejected after taking swings at each other. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants' Victor Cruz stiff-arms New York Jets' Dwight Lowery during the fourth quarter of a preseason NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Monday, Aug. 16, 2010. The Giants won 31-16. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
New York Giants' Victor Cruz, left, celebrates with Brandon Jacobs during the fourth quarter after scoring his second touchdown of a preseason NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Monday, Aug. 16, 2010. The Giants defeated the New York Jets 31-16. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants Antrel Rolle runs with the ball after an interception during the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Monday, Aug. 16, 2010. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Giants' Victor Cruz catches a touchdown pass as he is tackled by New York Jets Marquice Cole during the fourth quarter of a preseason NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Monday, Aug. 16, 2010. The Giants won 31-16. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (3) makes a catch against the New York Jets in an preseason NFL football game at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Monday August 16, 2010 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants linebacker Chase Blackburn (93) looks to make a tackle during an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Saturday December 24, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants wide receiver Bennie Fowler (18) celebrates with teammates, including Wayne Gallman (22) and Rhett Ellison (85), after scoring a touchdown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants vs New York Jets Pre-Season Game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) celebrates with Bennie Fowler (18) after they connected for a touchdown during the first half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Michael Owens)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton, right, runs away from New York Jets' Nate Hairston for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Jets' Jamal Adams (33) chases New York Giants' Rhett Ellison (85) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Steven Ryan)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) looks to pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) directs the offense during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Jets' Blessuan Austin (31) tackles New York Giants' Darius Slayton (86) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Steven Ryan)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) runs away from New York Jets' Nate Hairston (21) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
A look down the line of scrimmage as the New York Giants take on theNew York Jets in a week 10 regular season game at MetLife Stadium on Sunday November 10th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) scores a touchdown in a week 10 regular season game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Sunday November 10th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
DT Jordon Riley (95)
CB Darnay Holmes (30)
DL Rakeem Nuñez-Roches (93)
RB Eric Gray (20)
P Jamie Gillan (6), K Graham Gano (9)
The toughest road game is at Philadelphia on Christmas Day
Dan Salomone: Fiction – If you think the Giants' numbers in Philadelphia are tough to look at, stop reading. It doesn't get much better for Thursday games, and the Giants will play at San Francisco on a short week after playing in Arizona four days earlier. The Giants lost their last seven games played on Thursday, including last Thanksgiving in Dallas. They most recently won a Thursday road game on Sept. 25, 2014, in Washington.
Lance Medow: Fact – The Giants have lost 10 in a row, including postseason, in Philadelphia and haven't recorded a win there since 2013. Based on those stats, the fact that it will be a Monday afternoon game on Christmas following a lengthy weekend – then throw in the depth and versatility of the Eagles – and you can't make a stronger case for another road contest.
Matt Citak: Fact – The Giants have lost 10 consecutive games at Lincoln Financial Field, which represents their longest streak in one stadium in franchise history. To make matters worse, last year the Eagles became the first team to beat the Giants three times in one season. The Christmas Day matchup is the first time the two teams will meet since Philadelphia's 38-7 playoff victory, and you better believe the Giants will have that loss fresh in their minds as they step onto the field. And despite it being Christmas, don't expect the Philly faithful to be on their best behavior. As history has shown, Eagles fans will not hesitate to take their feelings out on Santa Claus. While it might be the shortest road trip of the season, the contest in Philadelphia will likely be the toughest.
View photos of the New York Giants' official 2023 schedule.
Week 1 - New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys
Sep. 10, 8:20 PM ET at MetLife Stadium
Week 2 - New York Giants at Arizona Cardinals
Sep. 17, 4:05 PM at State Farm Stadium
Week 3 - New York Giants at San Francisco 49ers
Sep. 21, 8:15 PM ET at Levi's Stadium
Week 4 - New York Giants vs. Seattle Seahawks
Oct. 2, 8:15 PM ET at MetLife Stadium
Week 5 - New York Giants at Miami Dolphins
Oct. 8, 1:00 PM at Hard Rock Stadium
Week 6 - New York Giants at Buffalo Bills
Oct. 15, 8:20 PM ET at Highmark Stadium
Week 7 - New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders
Oct. 22, 1:00 PM at MetLife Stadium
Week 8 - New York Giants vs. New York Jets
Oct. 29, 1:00 PM at MetLife Stadium
Week 9 - New York Giants at Las Vegas Raiders
Nov. 5, 4:25 PM ET at Allegiant Stadium
Week 10 - New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys
Nov. 12, 4:25 PM ET at AT&T Stadium
Week 11 - New York Giants at Washington Commanders
Nov. 19, 1:00 PM at FedEx Field
Week 12 - New York Giants vs. New England Patriots
Nov. 26, 1:00 PM at MetLife Stadium
Week 13 - BYE WEEK
Week 14 - New York Giants vs. Green Bay Packers
Dec. 11, 8:15 PM ET at MetLife Stadium
Week 15 - New York Giants at New Orleans Saints
Dec. 17, 1:00 PM ET at Caesars Superdome
Week 16 - New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles
Dec. 25, 4:30 PM ET at Lincoln Financial Field
Week 17 - New York Giants vs. Los Angeles Rams
Dec. 31, 1:00 PM ET at MetLife Stadium
Week 18 - New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Jan. 6/7, Time TBD at MetLife Stadium
If you had to pick one road trip this season, it would be to the Las Vegas
Dan Salomone: Fact – Have you seen their buffets?
Lance Medow: Fact – Let's remove the divisional games because those destinations are on the schedule every year. You have to go with an opponent the Giants don't play on consistent bases and Las Vegas absolutely applies. Aside from all the attractions Sin City provides, the Raiders home, Allegiant Stadium, opened in 2020 so it's fairly new and one most fans have yet to visit. Miami and New Orleans are also appealing but the Raiders game falls in Week 9 and in early November, the perfect midway point to the season.
Matt Citak: Fiction – Las Vegas would certainly be in the conversation, but if you had to pick just one road game to attend this season, you'd march down to New Orleans. Nola is a special city, and there isn't a place in the country that can quite mirror the allure of Bourbon Street. Then you factor in Derek Carr taking over as the Saints' starting quarterback and Michael Thomas' presumed return to action, and the New Orleans offense could be one to watch this year. Expect this to be a fun and exciting matchup.
The NFC East is the best division in the league entering 2023
Dan Salomone: Fact – The division, which is the only one to boast four teams with Super Bowl titles in their histories, made a remarkable turnaround in 2022. The NFC East produced three playoff teams and the conference champion while the last-place finisher (Washington) didn't have a losing record.
Lance Medow: Fiction – We'll avoid the fact sweep with this statement. The NFC East is in the conversation for one of the best divisions in the league after three teams made the playoffs in 2022 and Washington just missed. But don't put it atop the list and last year's success doesn't guarantee the same thing will happen across the board the following season. There's also a bit of unknown surrounding Sam Howell, who is in line to be the Commanders starting quarterback. Last year, the AFC West received this crown by many because of the caliber of the quarterbacks and to some degree, it proved true but the Broncos clearly didn't meet expectations. Expect Denver to bounce back this season, thanks to Sean Payton's arrival, so it's possible the strong projections were one year too early. The AFC East is also intriguing with the arrival of Aaron Rodgers in New York and the Patriots turning back to Bill O'Brien as their offensive coordinator. With all that being said, let's with the AFC North. The Steelers haven't had a losing record under Mike Tomlin since he took over as head coach in 2007 and Kenny Pickett showed some nice flashes as a rookie, the Browns will have Deshaun Watson for the entire year, the Ravens have a new offensive coordinator in Todd Monken (who will showcase Lamar Jackson and Co. in different ways) and the Bengals have a wealth of talent on both sides of the ball. ou can also make an argument that this division may have the most balanced teams when you look at all three facets. The North is wide open.
Matt Citak: Fiction – This one was tough, but give the very slight edge to the AFC East. Although the Eagles are likely the most talented team across the two divisions, all four teams in the AFC East could be fighting for a spot in the postseason this year. The Bills, Jets, and Dolphins are expected to be three of the better teams in the AFC, and we know that Bill Belichick and the Patriots should never be overlooked. The Eagles, Cowboys and Giants are comparable to the top three teams in the AFC East, but the Commanders are not expected to contend for the playoffs this season. Washington drags down the rest of the NFC East a bit, which gives this title to the AFC East. Interesting side note - with the two divisions facing each other this year, the teams in the NFC and AFC East have the eight toughest strength of schedules (based on last year's records).
See where the New York Giants will play on the road during the 2023 season.
State Farm Stadium (Glendale, Ariz.) - Week 2 at Cardinals
Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara, Calif.) - Week 3 at 49ers (Thursday Night Football)
Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, Fla.) - Week 5 at Dolphins
Highmark Stadium (Orchard Park, N.Y.) - Week 6 at Bills (Sunday Night Football)
Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas) - Week 9 at Raiders
AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas) - Week 10 at Cowboys
FedExField (Landover, Md.) - Week 11 at Commanders
Caesars Superdome (New Orleans) - Week 15 at Saints
Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia) - Week 16 at Eagles (Christmas Day)
