NFL schedule release: Predicting NY Giants’ 2021 schedule

Week 5: vs. Washington Football Team 1 p.m.

One of just two 2020 playoff teams scheduled to visit MetLife Stadium this fall, Washington has lost five straight and six of seven against the NY Giants. Washington boasts one of the NFL’s most talented, and disruptive, front-sevens, while the NY Giants have plenty of offensive firepower. This could prove to be an early “got-to-have-it” game if the Giants aim to win the division.

Week 6: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Thursday Night Football

Tom Brady and the defending Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who will return all 22 starters with the chance to be even better in 2021, since they get to hit the ground running in the second-year in head coach Bruce Arians’ offense just might be the most daunting team on the Giants’ schedule. The NY Giants, of course, beat Brady in a pair of Super Bowls and this matchup is as great a storyline as the star power on both rosters, which could make it earmarked for prime time.

Week 7: at New Orleans Saints – 4p.m.

An NFC South two-step, in back-to-back weeks. Drew Brees is gone, but Michael Thomas and Alvin Kamara will certainly test the new-look NY Giants secondary. Kadarius Toney has said he models his game after Kamara, and this will be a chance to see the two playmakers go toe-to-toe.

Week 8: vs. Las Vegas Raiders – 4 p.m.

Speaking of firepower, whether the NY Giants can contain tight end Darren Waller and emerging deep-threat Henry Ruggs III will likely determine the outcome of this game.