beyond the back page 5 bold NFL predictions: Playoffs for Giants? Aaron Glenn in trouble? Rams letdown? By Zach Braziller Published Sep. 10, 2026, 7:50 a.m. ET Arvell Reese waits for the snap during a Giants preseason game against the Vikings on Aug. 15, 2026. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The NFL, at long last, returned Wednesday night.
Drew Lock, subbing for an almost instantly injured Sam Darnold, led the Seahawks to a come-from-behind win over the sloppy Patriots in their Super Bowl rematch.
On Sunday, the Jets and Giants get started, and though neither team is expected to reach the playoffs, there is significant interest in both New York teams across the league for very different reasons.
The Giants and new coach John Harbaugh have heightened expectations. Coming off a disastrous 3-14 campaign with the Jets, Aaron Glenn is one of the coaches entering this year on the hot seat.
