ESPN's Bill Barnwell ranked the expected head coaching openings across the NFL, and the New York Giants' spot may surprise you.

Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart has been a lightning rod for discussion given his fearlessness as a runner, which has stirred up concern about the quarterback’s chances for longevity. More importantly, though, Barnwell noted that when asked to be purely a passer, Dart hasn't been as impressive.

The New York Giants holding the first overall pick potentially opens the door for a franchise-altering trade haul from a team desperate for a quarterback. The 2026 NFL Draft does not feature a prospect at a position of need that the Giants should take,

These bottom-dwelling teams seem almost certain to join the Giants and Titans — Raiders and Cardinals. It would be a surprise if Pete Carroll and Jonathan Gannon both didn’t get turfed. There’s also a good chance Raheem Morris is a goner in Atlanta.

Take NFL insider Jason La Canfora, for example, who has pitched the idea of the Giants swinging a trade for Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski. Read more: Ravens’ Lamar Jackson Hit With Concerning Outlook on NFL Future

The Athletic's projection model still favors the Raiders, though the Giants odds increased by about 10 percentage points in Week 15.

If the season ended now, the Giants would finish with the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft, and a segment of their fan base would actually prefer they lose their remaining three games. But don’t tell

Preview the player prop betting lines, stats and more for Shedeur Sanders before his Cleveland Browns play the Buffalo Bills in a Week 16 NFL matchup.