New York Giants among NFL's worst in latest The Ringer power rankings

The New York Giants rank No. 25 in The Ringer’s latest 2026 NFL offseason power rankings, underscoring their position among the league’s lower tier as they navigate a critical rebuild.

Analyst Diante Lee notes cautious optimism for the franchise under new head coach John Harbaugh.

Cautious optimism is the theme of the year for the Giants, although there are plenty of lingering questions about this team. First, we need to see how much juice head coach John Harbaugh will have in a new environment, one that needs his best as both a coach and a de facto personnel executive. Several players New York added this offseason came from Harbaugh’s past rosters in Baltimore or from teams he faced off against in the AFC North. Familiarity might not have been the only determining factor in the Giants’ free agency plans, but it was clearly a priority for Harbaugh.

New York’s biggest move this offseason was trading away its best player—defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence—so it seems like it believes the only thing it was missing was a high-profile coach. His success came more from leaning on otherworldly talents than from any real tactical or schematic advantages, so I’m curious to see what his next chapter will look like. 

While Harbaugh’s veteran leadership and familiarity-based acquisitions provide a foundation for improvement, the loss of defensive star Dexter Lawrence creates notable challenges.

In the rugged NFC East, the Giants will need the veteran coach to extract maximum value from the roster to exceed expectations in the upcoming season.

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