NFL
New York Giants
Takes
29
from 8 people
Linked games
5
Games
DAL 20@NYG 28·Final·Close DAL -3→NYG 6@
LAR 28·Final·Close LAR -7→
TEN 7@NYG 12·Final·Close NYG -2.5→
ARI 24@NYG 36·Final·Close ARI -2.5→NYG@
WSH·10/11 - 1:00 PM EDT·Close WSH -3→Takes about the Giants
Graded so far: 7–7 (50%)
Transcripts don’t label speakers, so each take has a speaker confidence score for who said it (hover it for the reasoning). Each take also has a gradeability score: 100% means it can be cleanly confirmed or refuted, and 0% means pure opinion. Click a tier to filter.
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Oct 5, 2026The NFC East sends exactly one team to the playoffs.
“And then I still think there's one in the East.”
90%Number of NFC East playoff teams settles from final standings.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Cousin Sal)
- Ringer Wise Guys · Oct 5, 2026The Giants cover +3.5 against Washington
Washington is coming back from London, possibly without Jayden Daniels.
“Giants plus three and a half take it down”
100%The game result settles the cover.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Raheem Palmer)
Result: Game isn’t final yet
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Oct 5, 2026A 9-8 record is enough to win the NFC East.
“I honestly still think nine and eight can win this division.”
100%The division winner's win total is a public number, so it is a clear yes or no.
How it’s graded: The 2026 NFC East champion finishes the regular season with 9 or fewer wins. Source: NFL.com final 2026 regular-season standings. Settles: End of the 2026 NFL regular season.
Who said it (100%): Reviewed and confirmed by an editor
- Ringer Wise Guys · Sep 29, 2026Jackson Dart returns for the Giants in the playoffs
After arguing the Giants would lead the NFC East if healthy.
“I thought maybe he might be back for the playoffs.”
45%Hedged with 'maybe', and it requires the Giants to make the playoffs.
Who said it (100%): Reviewed and confirmed by an editor
- Ringer Wise Guys · Sep 29, 2026The NFC East champion finishes 8–9
“The eight and nine NFC East champion.”
70%The division winner's record settles it, but it may be half a joke.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Anthony Dabbundo)
- Ringer Wise Guys · Sep 29, 2026The Cardinals beat the Giants
“Uh, I like the Cardinals.”
90%Box score settles it; no spread was stated, so it's graded as a straight win.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Anthony Dabbundo)
Result: Lost by 12
- Ringer Wise Guys · Sep 29, 2026The Cardinals close as favorites against the Giants
“I think the Cardinals closes the favorite in that game.”
95%The ESPN closing line settles it.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Raheem Palmer)
Result: Closed ARI -2.5
- Ringer Wise Guys · Sep 29, 2026Cardinals–Giants goes over 43.5
“i think you might need to jump on that over”
100%Graded as: Combined final score (including overtime) of the 2026 Week 4 Cardinals–Giants game is 44 or more points.
How it’s graded: Combined final score (including overtime) of the 2026 Week 4 Cardinals–Giants game is 44 or more points. Source: Official NFL box score (NFL.com or ESPN). Settles: Final whistle of the 2026 Week 4 Cardinals–Giants game.
Who said it (100%): Reviewed and confirmed by an editor
Result: Giants beat the Cardinals 36-24 on Oct 4, 2026 at MetLife Stadium, for 60 combined points. That is well over 43.5, and the game ended on a pick-six.
- Graded by: Yahoo Sports (Cardinals Wire) ↗ Giants 36, Cardinals 24: Live coverage in Week 4 loss · Oct 4, 2026
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 27, 2026The NFC East winner finishes 10–7.
“it does feel like 10 -7 is going to take the NFC East”
85%The division winner's record settles it; 'feel like' hedges.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 27, 2026The Cardinals cover +1.5 against the Giants.
Leaning toward this as his Ringer 107 pick; the line is Giants −1.5.
“I like the cards.”
100%Settles from the final score against the line.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
Result: Lost by 12
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 24, 2026The Giants add a quarterback within weeks
“But I would not be surprised at all if we see them add a quarterback over the next few weeks here.”
75%Checkable within weeks, though “add a quarterback” is broad
Who said it (100%): Reviewed and confirmed by an editor
Result: The Giants traded a 5th-round pick for JJ McCarthy the next week (Hello Cleveland, 01:12:16).
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 24, 2026Jayden Daniels misses the Commanders' upcoming game against the Giants.
“You got Tennessee at home, Arizona at home, and Washington when Jaden Daniels is probably still not back.”
80%Whether Daniels plays in that game is public; hedged with "probably".
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Tom Pelissero)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 24, 2026Jameis Winston plays better in his next start.
“I think we'll see a better Jameis.”
55%"Better" needs a proxy like passer rating against Monday's game.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Tom Pelissero)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 24, 20266-point teaser: Buccaneers +7.5 against the Vikings and Titans +8.5 against the Giants.
Ringer 107, Week 3, his 6-point teaser.
“So I'm teasing them from one and a half up through the seven.”
100%Settles from the final scores; every leg has to cover its teased line.
Who said it (100%): Ringer 107 pick, from the picks segment
Result: 2-leg teaser
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 24, 2026The Giants don't win any game by more than 7 points the rest of the season.
“I'm just going to say I don't have the Giants winning by more than a touchdown against anybody for the rest of this entire season.”
90%Game margins over the rest of the season settle it.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Joe House)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 21, 2026The Giants win the NFC East.
“the giants really could take that division if they can emulate what they did last week”
65%Division standings settle it, but "could" plus a condition hedges it.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
Result: Currently 3–1, 1st in the NFC East, the NFC 3 seed (as of 2026-10-05)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 21, 2026Puka Nacua doesn't play Monday night against the Giants.
About Monday night's Rams–Giants game.
“I don't think he is.”
95%The box score shows whether he played.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
Result: Puka Nacua isn’t in the box score
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 17, 2026The Giants lose to the Rams.
“They probably lose to the Rams, right?”
100%A single final score gives a clear yes or no.
How it’s graded: The Giants lose to the Rams in their 2026 Week 2 game; a Giants win or a tie grades as wrong. Source: Official NFL final score (NFL.com or ESPN box score). Settles: Final whistle of the 2026 Week 2 Giants-Rams game.
Who said it (100%): Reviewed and confirmed by an editor
Result: Lost by 22
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 17, 2026The Giants go on a winning run after the Rams game.
Next up after the Rams: Titans, Cardinals, at Washington, Saints.
“They're going to go on a run after that Rams game.”
55%'A run' needs a proxy, e.g. winning most of the Weeks 3–6 games.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Joe House)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 17, 2026Donald doesn't play for the Rams against the Giants.
“I don't even think we're going to see him.”
80%The box score settles it; hedged with 'I don't even think'.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
Result: Aaron Donald is in the box score
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 15, 2026The Giants win the NFC East
“I'm actually worried about them winning the division.”
60%Standings settle it, but it's framed as a worry rather than a firm pick.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
Result: Currently 3–1, 1st in the NFC East, the NFC 3 seed (as of 2026-10-05)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 13, 2026Jaxson Dart or Cam Skattebo doesn’t last the whole season
“didn't think dart or scadabo would last for”
55%Graded as: Dart or Skattebo suffers a season-ending injury or misses 4+ games
Who said it (100%): Reviewed and confirmed by an editor
Result: Dart needed season-ending surgery (MCL, PCL and meniscus) after a knee injury against the Rams in Week 2.
- Graded by: Bleacher Report ↗ Giants’ Cam Skattebo Reacts to Jaxson Dart’s Season-Ending Knee Injury · Sep 24, 2026
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 13, 2026The Giants finish under their preseason win total.
Restating a preseason future; he didn't think Dart or Skattebo would last four months.
“the reason one of the many reasons we went under with them”
75%Season wins settle it, but the win-total number isn't stated here.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 13, 2026The Colts, Browns, Giants, Jets and Cardinals all miss the playoffs.
Regrettable futures; bet at +156.
“Indianapolis, Cleveland, Giants, Jets, and Arizona, no playoffs, was plus 156.”
100%Final playoff field settles all five legs.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Cousin Sal)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 10, 2026The Cowboys cover −2.5 against the Giants.
Ringer 107, Week 1 pick.
“Cowboys Sunday night minus two and a half against the Giants.”
100%Settles from the final score against the line.
Who said it (100%): Ringer 107 pick, from the picks segment
Result: Lost by 8
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 10, 2026The Cowboys cover −2.5 against the Giants.
Ringer 107, Week 1 pick.
“This is a piggyback.”
100%Settles from the final score against the line.
Who said it (100%): Ringer 107 pick, from the picks segment
Result: Lost by 8
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 9, 2026The Cowboys blow out the Giants.
“The Giants are going to get their ass kicked.”
85%Graded here as a 10+ point Cowboys win; the opponent is inferred from the Sunday night talk.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Craig Horlbeck)
Result: Lost by 8
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 9, 2026The Giants lose to the Cowboys on Sunday night
“Their Giants are going to lose.”
95%The Giants win or lose against Dallas on Sunday night
Who said it (100%): Reviewed and confirmed by an editor
Result: Won by 8
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 6, 2026The Colts, Browns, Giants, Jets and Cardinals all miss the playoffs (+156)
“I'm taking the Colts… I'm taking the Cardinals”
95%Playoff field; one berth among the five loses it
Who said it (100%): Reviewed and confirmed by an editor
