New York sits at 4-2-1 heading into its bye week, a game and a half ahead of the Dallas Cowboys, as coach John Harbaugh's overhaul reshapes the team's identity.
John Harbaugh has the Giants playing like a different organization. New York heads into its bye week at 4-2-1, a game and a half clear of the 3-4 Dallas Cowboys, who beat the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football. The Giants' next game comes November 8 against the Eagles in Philadelphia.
Harbaugh's influence runs deeper than the record. After an overtime win in Houston, observers pointed to his handling of running back Cam Skattebo as a sign of the new culture: Skattebo fell short of expectations, barely played, and didn't touch the ball once, a message that got through. When Najee Harris publicly questioned the approach, it only underscored how much accountability now matters inside the building.
On his Monday Zoom call, Harbaugh laid out the bye week plan, including film review, modified workouts, and what he called a "keep-ready, stay-ready" practice scheduled for late morning.
Separately, Harbaugh has also been vocal about backing Skattebo's hard-nosed playing style and is seeking clarity from the league on related rules. For a franchise that had drifted for years, the turnaround has been enough to make Harbaugh's success a talking point around the rest of the NFL's coaching carousel.