Steve Serby The Giants formula to fulfill John Harbaugh’s promised land vow By Steve Serby Published Aug. 24, 2026, 6:58 p.m. ET Head coach John Harbaugh of the New York Giants looks on during joint practice with the Miami Dolphins at Baptist Health Training Complex on Thursday, August 20, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (2026 Getty Images) Getty Images This was John Harbaugh when he arrived in January:
“I expect and want to make the playoffs next year.”
No one around the Giants believes it is a pipe dream. Worst-to-first is not a pipe dream. Any of the teams can win the NFL East. Any of the teams can finish last.
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There is a pathway to the playoffs for the 2026 New York Football Giants.
