New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen has built a cohesive roster without the alarm-sounding weaknesses that have tanked previous seasons. New York's balanced roster, along with projected breakouts from a couple of young players, has fans and analysts believing in a playoff push in 2026.
But the building offseason momentum can't cover up the fact that this team still lacks top-end talent, especially on offense. Zachary Pereles recently released a ranking of the top ten NFL players at every position on offense, as voted on by CBS Sports analysts. Andrew Thomas was the only Giants player to find a place on any of the rankings, tying for the sixth spot among offensive tackles.
Big Blue's lack of elite talent on offense could be enough to bring the offseason hype train to a grinding halt.
Giants' lack of top-end talent could be their undoing
Even Thomas earned his ranking with a caveat. The veteran received votes placing him as high as third among offensive tackles and as low as tenth.
Pereles said, "Thomas' wide range of votes comes from the fact that he has played in just 29 of 51 games the past three seasons. He's excellent when healthy, but that 'when' is a major issue."
Wide receiver Malik Nabers has a strong argument to be included in the top ten at his position. He was widely considered to be part of that group after his rookie season and seemed to be continuing on that trajectory before an ACL injury robbed him of his 2025 campaign. With a healthy season in 2026, he could quickly return to top-ten territory.
Still, the rest of the offense lacks elite talent and relies too heavily on projection. Jaxson Dart is the clearest example. The second-year quarterback could be set for a breakout season, but his play as a rookie was too inconsistent to rely on.
If Dart can take the step that many expect, the offense could become an above-average unit. But that's some heavy projection for a team hoping to be in the playoff hunt.
Elsewhere, the G-Men are good, but not great. The rest of the offensive line is passable but far from being an elite unit. The running back duo of Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy is solid, but they're nowhere near the likes of a Bijan Robinson or Jahmyr Gibbs.
If the pieces come together, the Giants can survive on offense without elite talent. Still, their general absence from top-ten rankings is enough to give some pause to playoff expectations.
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