The 2025 NFL schedule is finally here.

We now know when the Giants will be playing their matchups this coming season. But what is there to know about each opponent?

A lot has changed across the NFL landscape since the 2024 campaign ended. Players have been traded, coaches have changed, and many rosters look a lot different than they did just a few months ago.

With that being said, here is one big thing to know about each of the Giants' 2025 opponents.

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS (Week 1 and Week 15)

Added two offensive tackles. Washington pulled off a big trade right at the start of the new league year as it sent a 2025 third-round pick and seventh-round pick, along with a 2026 second-round pick and fourth-round pick, to Houston in exchange for left tackle Laremy Tunsil and a 2025 fourth-round pick. Tunsil has been one of the league's top tackles in pass protection over the past few seasons and is coming off a year in which he allowed just two sacks across 659 pass blocking snaps, according to Pro Football Focus. The Commanders did not stop there. They also used their first-round pick (No. 29 overall) on Oregon's Josh Conerly Jr., one of the draft's top offensive tackles. Washington also traded for veteran wide receiver Deebo Samuel to give Jayden Daniels another target in the passing game.

One interesting note about the Giants' schedule this coming season is that they will face off against five of the six quarterbacks selected in the first round of last year's draft - Jayden Daniels, Bo Nix, Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, and J.J. McCarthy (Michael Penix is the only one they won't face in the regular season). It's no surprise that the focus for most of those teams this offseason was improving the conditions around their young quarterbacks.

DALLAS COWBOYS (Week 2 and Week 18)

Traded for WR George Pickens. The Cowboys' biggest move of the offseason came last week when they traded a third-round pick in 2026 and a late-round pick swap in 2027 to the Steelers for wide receiver George Pickens. The move gives Dallas a talented receiver to play opposite CeeDee Lamb, which was one of the team's biggest areas of need heading into the offseason. Pickens totaled 1,140 yards and five touchdowns with Pittsburgh in 2023 before finishing last season with 59 receptions for 900 yards and three touchdowns across 14 games (12 starts). The Cowboys also lost two of their longest-tenured players as guard Zack Martin retired while defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence signed with the Seahawks.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (Week 3)

Boosted their OTs. Following the constant pressure they faced in the Super Bowl, it's no surprise the Chiefs' biggest moves this offseason were improving their O-line. While Kansas City did trade guard Joe Thuney to the Bears, they brought in two tackles that should elevate the team's play up front. Veteran Jaylon Moore was signed in free agency off a strong season with the 49ers. They then added perhaps the draft's most talented offensive tackle, when healthy, in Ohio State's Josh Simmons.

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (Week 4)

Improved their run game. The Chargers made several moves this offseason to improve their run game, which makes sense given the style of football Jim Harbaugh likes to play. They signed veteran running back Najee Harris at the start of free agency, and six weeks later, they used the No. 22 overall pick on North Carolina's Omarion Hampton. The Chargers also re-signed center Bradley Bozeman while adding more depth up front with the addition of Andre James.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (Week 5)

Lost Derek Carr to retirement. The Saints received some unexpected news just last week as veteran quarterback Derek Carr surprised the NFL world by announcing his sudden retirement. The move leaves New Orleans rather thin at the quarterback position, at least in terms of experienced signal-callers. Former fourth-round pick Jake Haener and 2024 fifth-round pick Spencer Rattler have a combined 0-7 record in their starts since being drafted by the Saints. They will now be joined in the room by rookie second-round pick Tyler Shough (40^th overall pick), who enters the NFL older than Rattler and only a few months younger than Haener.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (Week 6 and Week 8)

Re-signed several of their own. The reigning Super Bowl champions went into the offseason with an obviously talented roster already in place. The Eagles didn't make any big additions in free agency, instead shoring up their depth at several positions. Philadelphia's big moves came in the form of extending several key contributors to last year's team. Running back Saquon Barkley, linebacker Zack Baun, tackle Lane Johnson and center Cam Jurgens were all signed to extensions that will keep them under contract through at least the 2027 season.

DENVER BRONCOS (Week 7)

Provided Nix with more weapons. After Bo Nix put together a solid rookie season last year, the Broncos wanted to surround their young quarterback with more playmakers. They signed tight end Evan Engram to a multi-year deal at the start of free agency, and then added running back R.J. Harvey (60^th overall) and wide receiver Pat Bryant (74^th overall) in the draft. The selection of Texas cornerback Jahdae Barron with the 20^th overall pick also deserves some recognition, as he now joins Pat Surtain II, Riley Moss, and free agent signing Talanoa Hufanga in the secondary.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (Week 9)

Put an emphasis back on the defense. The 49ers will have a familiar face running their defense this year as former Jets head coach Robert Saleh is back with the team in his old role as defensive coordinator. The front office gave Saleh plenty of help in this year's draft as the team's first five picks were spent on defensive players, led by Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams (11^th overall pick), Texas defensive tackle Alfred Collins (43^rd overall) and Oklahoma State linebacker Nick Martin (75^th overall). The 49ers' offense will also look a bit different this season following the trade of wide receiver Deebo Samuel to the Commanders.

CHICAGO BEARS (Week 10)

Revamped their offense. The Bears added numerous pieces to their offense, starting with new head coach Ben Johnson. The former Lions offensive coordinator put his stamp on the offseason with the trades for guards Joe Thuney (from the Chiefs) and Jonah Jackson (from the Rams). Then in the draft, Chicago used its first three picks on the offensive side of the ball, first giving Caleb Williams two new targets in Michigan tight end Colston Loveland (10^th pick) and Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III (39^th pick). They also provided their young QB with additional protection with the selection of Boston College offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo (56th pick).

GREEN BAY PACKERS (Week 11)

Drafted two WRs early. The Packers took Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden with the 23^rd pick, which snapped the longest active streak in the NFL without taking a receiver in the first round (Javon Walker was taken with the 20th pick in 2002). Golden showed impressive speed at the NFL Combine with his 4.29 40-yard dash, which was the second-fastest time overall and the fastest among this year's wide receivers. Green Bay then doubled up at the wide receiver position with the selection of TCU's Savion Williams in the third round (No. 87), marking the first time the franchise has ever taken two receivers in the first three rounds of a draft. The 6-foot-5 Williams was one of the more versatile receivers in the draft, often drawing comparisons to NFL veteran Cordarrelle Patterson.

DETROIT LIONS (Week 12)

Replaced two coordinators. The Lions had to find replacements for two of their top assistant coaches, as former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was hired as the Bears head coach while former defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn took over for the Jets. Coming off a season in which Detroit had one of the top offenses and a strong defense, this left big shoes to fill. On the defensive side of the ball, Detroit promoted former linebackers coach (and former Giants linebacker) Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator. The Lions also hired former Broncos pass game coordinator John Morton as the team's new offensive coordinator, while also adding numerous new position coaches on both sides of the ball.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (Week 13)

Brought in firepower for Drake Maye. Similar to the other teams with talented young quarterbacks, the emphasis of the Patriots' offseason was adding more firepower to the offense around Drake Maye. It began in free agency with the early signings of offensive linemen Garrett Bradbury and Wes Scheitzer, followed by veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs a few weeks into the new league year. New England then spent its first four picks on offensive players, starting with LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell with the fourth overall pick. The Patriots then added more playmakers for Maye in Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson (38^th overall pick) and Washington State wide receiver Kyle Williams (69^th pick) before getting more protection with the selection of Georgia center Jared Wilson (95^th pick).

MINNESOTA VIKINGS (Week 16)

Beefed up the trenches. The Vikings clearly put an emphasis on improving up front on both sides of the ball. Minnesota made several big additions in the first few days of free agency. On the offensive side of the ball, they signed both center Ryan Kelly and guard Will Fries to multi-year deals. Moving to the other side of the line of scrimmage, they signed defensive tackles Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave, providing the interior of their defensive line with a big boost. They doubled down in the draft, selecting Ohio State offensive lineman Donovan Jackson with the 24th overall pick.

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS (Week 17)

Traded for Geno Smith. The Raiders made one of the first big moves of the offseason when they acquired former Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith in exchange for a 2025 third-round pick. Smith is coming off a successful three-year stint as Seattle's starting quarterback, where he finished with a completion percentage of 69.0 percent or better in two of the three campaigns. Smith will certainly benefit from the selection of Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty with the sixth overall pick, which could end up being just as impactful of an addition as the veteran quarterback.