Giants Offseason Evaluated Positively Ahead of 2026 Matchup
WHO:
neworleanssaints.com - Isaiah Likely, former Ravens tight end, was added to the Giants' roster.
Heavy NFL - Seth Walder, ESPN analyst, graded the New York Giants' offseason.
neworleanssaints.com - John Harbaugh, head coach of the New York Giants.
neworleanssaints.com - Jaxson Dart, quarterback for the New York Giants.
neworleanssaints.com - Malik Nabers, wide receiver returning from injury for the New York Giants.
neworleanssaints.com - Arvell Reese, linebacker selected by the Giants in the 2026 NFL Draft.
WHAT:
neworleanssaints.com - The New Orleans Saints have won three consecutive games against the Giants.
neworleanssaints.com - The Giants began the 2025 season with a 2-4 record before experiencing a nine-game losing streak.
neworleanssaints.com - John Harbaugh has the 14th most wins in NFL history and previously coached the Ravens to a victory in Super Bowl XLVII.
neworleanssaints.com - John Harbaugh stated, "As a matter of fact, that's what my brother told me... just start fresh from the beginning and kind of build it up the way you want to."
neworleanssaints.com - The Giants were tied for the fourth-best offseason grade among all 32 NFL teams, according to Seth Walder's report on ESPN.com.
neworleanssaints.com - The Giants' series record against the Saints is tied at 17-17.
neworleanssaints.com - Arvell Reese recorded 69 tackles, 10.0 tackles for loss, and 6.5 sacks during his All-American season at Ohio State.
neworleanssaints.com - Malik Nabers is returning from an injury that limited him to four games in the 2025 season, where he earned Pro Bowl honors as a rookie.
Heavy NFL - The Giants received a positive offseason grade of B+ from Seth Walder.
neworleanssaints.com - The Giants concluded the 2025 season with a record of 4-13, finishing fourth in the NFC East.
neworleanssaints.com - The Giants hired John Harbaugh as their 21st head coach.
neworleanssaints.com - The Giants selected Arvell Reese with the fifth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
neworleanssaints.com - The Giants added several veteran receivers, including Darnell Mooney, Odell Beckham Jr., JuJu Smith-Schuster, Calvin Austin III, and Braxton Berrios.
WHERE:
neworleanssaints.com - The New York Giants play at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey.
neworleanssaints.com - The Giants' most recent regular season matchup against the Saints took place in New Jersey.
WHEN:
neworleanssaints.com - The Giants will face the New Orleans Saints on October 18, 2026, at 12:00 pm on FOX.
neworleanssaints.com - The Giants' most recent game against the Saints was on October 5, 2025.
WHY:
neworleanssaints.com - The Giants dismissed head coach Brian Daboll after a nine-game losing streak in the 2025 season.
HOW:
neworleanssaints.com - John Harbaugh stated, "Arvell is a versatile player, and we're going to play him at inside backer, Will linebacker," regarding the defensive strategy for Arvell Reese.
neworleanssaints.com - John Harbaugh expressed excitement about starting fresh with the Giants, stating, "That's what my brother told me... just start fresh from the beginning and kind of build it up the way you want to."
neworleanssaints.com - Harbaugh described the defensive strategy for Arvell Reese, indicating he will be utilized flexibly across various positions.
The New Orleans Saints have secured three consecutive victories against the Giants, who started the 2025 season with a disappointing 2-4 record before suffering through a nine-game losing streak. In other news, John Harbaugh, who ranks 14th in NFL history for most wins and previously led the Ravens to a Super Bowl XLVII victory, shared some advice he received from his brother about starting fresh and building a team from the ground up. Harbaugh emphasized the importance of this fresh start, saying, "As a matter of fact, that's what my brother told me... just start fresh from the beginning and kind of build it up the way you want to."