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Where do New York Giants Land in NFL Power Rankings After Week 8 Bye?
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The New York Giants will be coming off a bye this week, giving the team extra rest and time to recover for the remainder of the season.
New York currently sits in first place in the NFC East, holding a record of 4-2-1 for the year. The Giants have played much better football this season under new head coach John Harbaugh, giving the team a chance to compete in games.
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While it hasn't always been pretty, the Giants have found different ways to win games this year, putting them into a good spot. And with the NFC East being much weaker than normal, New York seems to have a good chance to take the division crown.
With Harbaugh leading the way, the Giants have had more stability at the head coaching position, which is something that this franchise has been missing. Harbaugh understands how to build winning football teams, and he has helped this New York organization out well so far.
In a new NFL power rankings from Bleacher Report , the Giants moved up two spots despite them not playing this week. New York went from being No. 17 a week ago to No. 15 this week.
Even with starting quarterback Jaxson Dart going out with a season-ending injury, the Giants have been able to stay the course this year. New York has seen performances from both Jameis Winston and now J.J. McCarthy under center, giving the offense a real boost.
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McMarthy is the starter for this team, at least for now, and in his limited time, he has provided a spark to the offense. In just five quarters with the Giants, the former first-round draft pick has thrown for 495 yards with one touchdown and one interception.
New York has been happy with how McCarthy has performed, helping the offense get going after stalling out at times. McCarthy has started to build chemistry with players like Malik Nabers and Isaiah Likely, giving the unit more to work with.
After the Giants traded for McCarthy a few weeks ago, there was some level of wonder whether he could replace Winston as the starter. McCarthy has done well with this team, and the Giants are now looking to him to lead them forward.
Next up for McCarthy and the Giants is a road game against the Philadelphia Eagles that could have ramifications on how the NFC East shakes out this season.
