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How weak NFC East should affect Giants’ pursuit of Jonathan Taylor

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Schwartz, P. (2026, November 2). How weak NFC East should affect Giants’ pursuit of Jonathan Taylor. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/02/sports/how-weak-nfc-east-should-affect-giants-jonathan-taylor-pursuit/

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The article discusses how the New York Giants currently lead a weak NFC East division, where their main rival, the Dallas Cowboys, suffered another loss to drop to 3-5 with significant defensive issues. It suggests that this situation might make it easier for the Giants to pursue free agent running back Jonathan Taylor without much competition from other teams in the division.

Written by AI on 2026-11-02, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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As of November 2, 2026, the New York Giants lead the weak NFC East division after a bye week, with no immediate competition from other teams like the Dallas Cowboys or Philadelphia Eagles. The Cowboys' recent loss to the Arizona Cardinals in overtime at their home stadium further solidifies the Giants' position as the front-runners for the division title. The Cardinals upset victory over the Cowboys, combined with the Eagles struggling due to injuries and without their quarterback Jalen Hurts, indicates that no other team poses a significant threat to the Giants' dominance in the NFC East.

Written for “Giants Pursuit Of Jonathan Taylor” on 2026-11-02, grounded in this article and the 0 other(s) covering the same event.

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Paul Schwartz

51 article(s) here · 0 carrying a prediction

🔮 Halloween will have come and gone by the time the Giants hit the field again.

2026-10-31 · assertive framing · State of the Giants entering bye week: How this team became a true contender

🔮 This was a top-level outing for the offensive line and especially the two ailing tackles, Andrew Thomas and Jermaine Eluemunor, who did yeoman work against gifted edge rushers Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson.

2026-10-26 · assertive framing · The six things we learned from Giants’ Week 7 win: How entire offense stepped up for J.J. McCarthy

🔮 This week, the coaching staff told Deonte Banks that he would be following Nico Collins, the Texans’ top wide receiver, all over the field.

2026-10-25 · assertive framing · Giants takeaways, report card from NFL Week 7 win over Texans

🔮 It is definitely possible that the addition of J.J. McCarthy in the starting lineup will help the Giants get back to the business of running the ball at an acceptable rate, perhaps as soon as Sunday against the Texans.

2026-10-25 · assertive framing · J.J. McCarthy’s running capability comes with cautionary caveat for Giants

🔮 There was an expectation Holland would be able to clear the protocol and make it back for this game, as he was able to get on the field and practice on a limited basis Thursday and Friday.

2026-10-24 · assertive framing · Jevon Holland to miss Texans game as beleaguered Giants defense suffers another brutal blow

🔮 The Giants had been 3-0 at MetLife Stadium but could not get to 4-0 at home for the first time since 2008.

2026-10-19 · assertive framing · The six things we learned from Giants’ Week 6 loss: The running back plan didn’t make a lot of sense

🔮 The Saints could not run the ball, nor could they stop the run.

2026-10-18 · assertive framing · Giants takeaways, report card from NFL Week 6 loss to the Saints

🔮 Just because they wanted to do it and were determined to establish that this would be their identity did not make it so.

2026-10-18 · assertive framing · Giants determined to fix issues plaguing dormant running game

🔮 Even though the Giants hired John Harbaugh, there were not many great expectations for how they would fare this season from outside the building.

2026-10-18 · assertive framing · Giants happy to play the underdog role and keep on defying the odds

🔮 The thinking is the trailing team will need 15 points to win the game, so go for two after the first touchdown and if you do not get it, go for two after the second touchdown.

2026-10-13 · assertive framing · John Harbaugh defends surprising Giants to play for OT instead of a win

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Is it too soon to say it? asserted

it → say → it

Is the NFC East the Giants’ division to lose? asserted

East → lose → ?

Access the Giants like never before Get texts from Paul Schwartz with all the latest Giants news and insights, exclusive to Sports+ subscribers. asserted

Access → access → subscribers

SIGN UP NOWAs they sat back and enjoyed their bye week, already alone in first place, the Giants had the pleasure of seeing the Cowboys, playing in their palatial AT&T Stadium, lose 33-30 in overtime to the last-place Cardinals. asserted

Cowboys → sign → Cardinals

The Cowboys were considered the only real threat to the Giants, with the Eagles all battered and beaten and without quarterback Jalen Hurts along with the Commanders not impressing anyone. asserted

Hurts → consider → anyone

The Cowboys are 3-5 and have an atrocious defense. asserted

Cowboys → have → defense

How weak NFC East should affect Giants’ pursuit of Jonathan Taylor

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