New York Giants Playoff Chances 2023: Tracking the NY Giants Playoff Picture


  • The Giants' playoff chances will vary based on how they handle free agency and the NFL Draft.
  • Oddsmakers haven't released markets for the playoffs yet, but New York has the longest odds to win the NFC East (+1100).
  • The New York Giants roster took a major hit with the loss of franchise RB Saquon Barkley to Philadelphia.

Saquon Barkley reaches for touchdown

The New York Giants are looking to right their wrongs again in 2024. After losing franchise QB Daniel Jones to an injury last season, the Giants' playoff chances plummeted, leaving Tommy DeVito and Tyrod Taylor under center. While Jones is back healthy next season, superstar RB Saquon Barkley is gone, leaving New York with the longest odds to win their division. Throughout the offseason, I will track live odds for the NFL Playoffs on this page with weekly updates on New York's roster changes.

Latest New York Giants Playoff Chances

The Giants' chances to make the NFL playoffs are listed below:

💪 Giants Playoff ChancesTBA
Giants Miss PlayoffsTBA
🏆 Giants Win Super Bowl0.7% chance
👑 Giants Win NFC1.6% chance
🔥 Giants Win NFC East8.3% chance
Chances Last UpdatedMarch 27, 2024

Once the season gets underway, the Giants' playoff picture is calculated using the New York Times playoff predictor. For now, the odds available are calculated using the implied probability of the team's odds.

Giants Week-by-Week Playoff Chances

We will examine the New York Giants' playoff chances throughout the 2024 regular season and offseason. Take a look back at how their chances changed over time, dating back to Week 1 of 2023.

Preseason38.5% chance
After Week 123.8% chance
After Week 221.3% chance
After Week 319% chance
After Week 411% chance
After Week 56.25% chance
After Week 64.76% chance
After Week 73.85% chance
After Week 83.85% chance
After Week 93.85% chance
After Week 103.85% chance
After Week 113.85% chance
After Week 123.85% chance
After Week 13<1% chance
After Week 145.88% chance
After Week 151% chance
After Free AgencyTBA

2023 New York Giants Schedule & Odds

The NFL schedule won't be released until May. However, the league released home and away opponents for the New York Giants 2024 schedule.

Home Opponents:

  • Dallas Cowboys
  • Philadelphia Eagles
  • Washington Commanders
  • New Orleans Saints
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • Baltimore Ravens
  • Cincinnati Bengals
  • Minnesota Vikings
  • Indianapolis Colts

Away Opponents:

  • Dallas Cowboys
  • Philadelphia Eagles
  • Washington Commanders
  • Seattle Seahawks
  • Atlanta Falcons
  • Carolina Panthers
  • Cleveland Browns
  • Pittsburgh Steelers

We will update this section once the schedule is released later this spring.

2023 New York Giants Updates March 2024

Below is a timeline of important team update that could factor into the Giants playoff odds.

  • 📅 March 11, 2024: After six seasons with the Giants, former No. 2 overall pick Saquon Barkley signed a 3-year, $37.75 million contract with the 
  • 📅 December 25, 2023: The New York Giants are eliminated from playoff contention on Christmas Day in a 33-25 loss to Philadelphia.
  • 📅 December 4, 2023: Giants activate QB Tyrod Taylor (ribs) to active roster and open his practice window.
  • 📅 October 31, 2023: Giants sign QB Tommy DeVito to active roster and Matt Barkley to the practice squad.
  • 📅 October 30, 2023: Daniel Jones was cleared for contact on Monday which has sparked speculation he may play Week 9 versus Las Vegas. DT Leonard Williams was traded to the Seattle Seahawks for a 2024 second-round pick and 2025 fifth-round selection.
  • 📅 October 16, 2023: With Tyrod Taylor at quarterback, the Giants lose again to the Bills, 14-9.
  • 📅 October 9, 2023: Daniel Jones is feeling better after injuring his neck in Sunday's 31-16 loss in Miami. He is questionable for Sunday night in Buffalo.
  • 📅 October 3, 2023: Giants fall to 1-3 after home loss to Seattle as Andrew Thomas and Saquon Barkley may not return in Week 5 versus Miami either.
  • 📅 September 19, 2023: Giants announce RB Saquon Barkley will miss three weeks with an ankle sprain. Andrew Thomas may not play again in Week 3, and Azeez Ojulari may not either.
  • 📅 September 8, 2023: Giants extend K Graham Gano for three years at $16.5 million. Almost $11.3 million of the contract is fully guaranteed.
  • 📅 September 3, 2023: Giants restructure $6.3 million worth of Daniel Jones' contract. It may or may not mean a move is coming as this creates more salary cap flexibility.

Want to continue to get updates on the latest Giants moves? I'll add more news above every day throughout the NFL season as it happens. Make sure to bookmark this page to keep tabs on the Giants' playoff chances.

Key Contributors To Giants' Playoff Chances

QB Daniel Jones is off the board to win MVP and the Offensive Player of the Year award. He missed three games then tore his ACL on a non-contact play in Las Vegas. Tommy DeVito (+25000 for OROY) took some hard shots, got knocked out, and never looked right after in the 24-6 loss on Sunday. Now, the Giants face an angry Eagles team.

WR Wan'Dale Robinson hauled in four passes for only 25 yards. TE Darren Waller returned and caught four passes for 40 yards. WR Jalin Hyatt (OTB for OROY) had three targets but no catches and WR Darius Slayton hauled in four passes for a team-leading 63 yards.

CB Jason Pinnock led the team with eight tackles and a sack against the Saints. LB Kayvon Thibodeaux (OTB for DPOY) was held to one tackle. LB Bobby Okereke (OTB for DPOY) had three tackles, Rookie CB Deonte Banks (+10000 for DROY) also had three tackles. S Xavier McKinney (OTB for DPOY) only had four tackles as the Giants did not force any Saints mistakes.

Brian Daboll, the 2022 Coach of the Year, will not repeat (OTB at FanDuel NY Sportsbook) as Coach of the Year but if they were somehow to get in the playoffs, maybe there is a chance?

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Looking Ahead: Giants Playoff Picture

What is the Giants' path to the playoffs? Now, New York must win out to make the playoffs as they are jammed behind several other teams including Atlanta, Tampa Bay, Seattle, etc. Also, Chicago is 5-9 as well. The Giants are third in the NFC East. They are now 5-9 under head coach Brian Daboll.

The Giants are riding with Devito against the Eagles. TE Darren Waller needs to stay healthy and get open. WR Jalin Hyatt needs to convert those targets. DeVito needs to get the ball to his playmakers, including Barkley.

Star RB Saquon Barkley's short-term future needs a big boost against the Eagles. Philadelphia can be attacked defensively. There will be gaps. However, the Giants must be more dynamic and take more shots with Barkley.

Week 15 put the Giants in dire straits. Another huge loss means it is another top draft pick for Big Blue at the 2024 NFL Draft. Even then, New York needs losses for almost everyone ahead of them at this point.

Do the Giants Have a Chance to Make the Playoffs?

As of now, the New York Giants have a 1% chance of making the playoffs. Christmas will feature a herculean task as the Giants go on the road to face the Eagles. NY sports betting apps still have a glimmer of hope for the Giants to make the playoffs despite being taken off FanDuel and DraftKings.

The reigning conference champion Eagles (10-4) are still favored to win the division again with a 73% chance. Philadelphia's chance to make the playoffs is a lock. The Cowboys (10-4) lost by 21 in Buffalo. Dallas now has a 31% chance to win the division and is in the playoffs after Week 15.

For better or worse, Tommy DeVito is the starting quarterback the rest of the season.

The Giants offense had some moments but the running game was neutralized as the Saints held New York to a mere 60 yards. Again, DeVito took some vicious shots. That cannot happen again. Furthermore, he needs to get the ball down the field. Six points will not cut it Monday.

The defensive unit needs turnovers to give New York any chance. DT Dexter Lawrence, Kayvon Thibodeaux, and safety Xavier McKinney must cause havoc.

New York's defense must set up the offense with shorter fields while the offense must execute to keep the defense off the field so much. New Orleans lit up the Giants' defense for three passing touchdowns. That cannot happen again.

Are The Giants Out Of The Playoffs?

As of now, the Giants are not out of playoff contention yet. Only the Carolina Panthers (1-12), Arizona Cardinals (3-11), and Washington Commanders (4-10) have been eliminated in the NFC playoff hunt for 2023.

I'll update here each week during the NFL season to get updates on the Giants' playoff chances and playoff picture as their odds change.

Week 15 saw the New York Giants drop back to a 1% chance of making the playoffs. The playoff picture, at 5-9 is looking very bleak unless they get help.

Where Do the Giants Rank in the NFC East?

The New York Giants' playoff chances are now 1% (New York Times) and again 5.88% on DraftKings while Washington is eliminated. Philadelphia and Dallas have clinched spots. As for the division, Philadelphia and Dallas only have the ability to change the standings.

When it comes to the Giants' chances in the NFC East, there is no mathematical way for them to overtake Dallas and Philadelphia. New York is currently five games out with three games left in the season to play.

So far, the New York Giants are 5-9 in 2023. Here are the current 2023 NFC East standings:

  1. Dallas Cowboys 10-4
  2. Philadelphia Eagles 10-4
  3. New York Giants 5-9
  4. Washington Commanders 4-10

The Philadelphia Eagles went to the Super Bowl, where they lost to the Kansas City Chiefs. Dallas was eliminated in the Wild Card round by the San Francisco 49ers. The Commanders struggled to a .500 mark and did not make the playoffs.

This year New York is still looking up at the division. Philadelphia and Dallas rule the landscape. Washington is in the basement and the Giants are third. It almost appears this may be the way the division ends up.

Where Do The Giants Rank In the NFC Playoff Standings?

New York narrowly made the playoffs in 2022, going 3-6-1 in their final 10 games. The red flags surfaced early in 2023. At 2-8, the Giants' playoff standing is in deep jeopardy.

The New York Giants still rank tied for last to win the NFC, which puts them on the outside looking in as seven teams make the playoffs. As for Super Bowl numbers, the Giants are also tied for last among NFC teams at +100000. New York still needs wins in the playoff standings.

Where Do The Giants Rank In the NFC Wild Card Race?

As the 2023 season began, New York was already on the bubble. The Giants will need to get to eight wins to have a chance at the playoffs.

After Week 15 the New York Giants remain in a battle with teams like Chicago, Atlanta, Tampa Bay, Seattle, Green Bay, and New Orleans. Any team not Carolina, Arizona, or Washington in the NFC still has a chance. New York is two games out of the final spot occupied by the Los Angeles Rams (6-7). Seattle and New Orleans are right there too.

Can The Giants Get The No. 1 Seed?

The New York Giants cannot get the No. 1 seed. Five games behind Philadelphia and Dallas is doomsday. At this juncture, the wildcard is still quite a challenge.

Philadelphia is +420 to win the NFC, Dallas is +500 and the Giants are at +100000.

The Eagles and Giants close the season facing off in Weeks 16 and 18. New York needs to sweep those games and beat the Rams. At 5-9, the New York Giants still require a ton of help just to gain the seventh and final seed.

Any first-round bye chance (or better than the wild card spot) is gone.

New York Giants Postseason Outlook and Predictions

The New York Giants have nothing to lose for 2023 now. Brian Daboll and his coaching staff need several upsets and help. When it comes to the New York Giants, making plays has to happen on both sides of the ball. Right now, the defense must make plays. When they do not, they get picked apart and the offense cannot respond. That spells losses. Another one spells likely elimination.

This Giants team needs injuries and losses from the teams in front of them to have any chance of making the second season. Again, winning and a few upsets would help too. New York must beat Philadelphia or else.

Yes, Baltusrol Golf Club remains on hold for now.

2023 New York Giants Offseason Timeline & Updates

  • 📅 August 24: Giants acquire DB/LB Isaiah Simmons from the Arizona Cardinals for a 2024 seventh-round pick. RT Evan Neal out of concussion protocol and good for Week 1 vs. Dallas.
  • 📅 August 6: RT Evan Neal is in concussion protocol and is questionable for Week 1 vs. Dallas. WR Wan'Dale Robinson (activated off PUP list August 29th) and CB Aaron Robinson are expect to return in Week 3.
  • 📅 July 26: LT Andrew Thomas signs five-year extension worth $117.5 million. $67 million fully guaranteed.
  • 📅 July 25: RB Saquon Barkley signs one-year deal worth up to $11 million, ending his holdout.
  •  📅 July 21: RB James Robinson and WR Cole Beasley sign to one-year deals.
  • 📅 July 17: RB Saquon Barkley and the Giants fail to come to terms on a long-term contract. 
  • 🗓️ May 15: ESPN's Mike Clay ranks the Giants' defensive line No. 1 in the league.
  • 🗓️ May 4: The Giants sign DT Dexter Lawrence to a four-year extension worth $90M.
  • 🗓️ April 29: The Giants select Oklahoma RB Eric Gray, Old Dominion CB Tre Hawkins III, Oregon DT Jordon Riley and Houston S Gervarrius Owens on Day 3 of the 2023 NFL Draft. ... RB Saquon Barkley's representatives will reconvene with the team on contract talks, per ESPN.
  • 🗓️ April 28: The Giants select Minnesota OL John Michael Schmitz and Tennessee WR Jalin Hyatt in the second and third rounds, respectively, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
  • 🗓️ April 27: The Giants select Maryland CB Deonte Banks in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
  • 🗓️ April 24: DT A'Shawn Robinson, who won Super Bowl LVI with the Rams, signs a 1-year, $5M deal.
  • 🗓️ April 17: Team offseason workouts begin. RB Saquon Barkley and DE Dexter Lawrence do not attend as their contract disputes continue.
  • 🗓️ April 12: RB Saquon Barkley does not plan to sign the franchise tag before the team's offseason workouts, per ESPN.
  • 🗓️ March 23: The Giants sign S Bobby McCain and WR Jamison Crowder to 1-year deals.
  • 🗓️ March 20: WR Darius Slayton returns to the team on a 2-year, $12M deal.
  • 🗓️ March 17: The Giants add former Colts WR Parris Campbell on a 1-year deal worth just under $5M. Former Giants S Julian Love, who led the team in tackles and interceptions in 2022, signs a 2-year deal with the Seahawks.
  • 🗓️ March 16: Free-agent LB Bobby Okereke signs with the team on a 4-year, $40M deal.
  • 🗓️ March 15: The Giants acquire TE Darren Waller from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a third-round draft pick. Fan-favorite WR Sterling Shepard re-signs on a 1-year deal. WR Kenny Golladay's contract is terminated, freeing up $6.7M in cap space.
  • 🗓️ March 8: GM Joe Schoen says the team is working on long-term deals for RB Saquon Barkley and DT Dexter Lawrence.
  • 🗓️ March 7: The Giants announce they signed QB Daniel Jones to a 4-year, $160 million contract extension. The Giants place the non-exclusive franchise tag on RB Saquon Barkley, giving the sides one year to agree to a long-term contract.
  •  🗓️ Feb. 16: The Giants re-sign surprise standout WR Isaiah Hodgins to a one-year deal.

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