Are the Giants playing today? NFL Week 8 schedule, next game, NFC East standings

The New York Giants have weathered an unpredictable first half of the season and find themselves in a position few expected: sitting atop the NFC East with a 4-2-1 record. Now enjoying their bye week, the G-Men have plenty of reasons to feel optimistic as they head into the second half.New York’s resilience was tested early when Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 2. Jameis Winston stepped in and helped keep the team afloat, going 2-1-1 as the starter before an early-season trade brought J.J. McCarthy to New York. The former first-round pick has quickly taken the reins, sparking a new look for the offense.Meanwhile, Malik Nabers and Isaiah Likely have emerged as dynamic weapons, giving the Giants playmakers who can change a game in an instant. That talent was on full display in Houston, where New York pulled off a thrilling 27-21 overtime road upset of the Texans.With the division lead in hand and momentum on their side, the Giants can use the bye to regroup, get healthy and prepare for a crucial stretch of NFC East matchups. The road ahead won’t be easy, but this team is showing it can withstand adversity under John Harbaugh's tutelage.Here's a look at their record, the NFC East standings and the Giants' remaining schedule as the season continues.Are the Giants playing today?The Giants are not playing in Week 8. They are on their bye week along with the San Francisco 49ers, Houston Texans, and New Orleans Saints.Big Blue returns from their break with crucial back-to-back clashes against NFC East opponents. They will battle the reeling Eagles on the road next Sunday, followed by a short turnaround against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium on "Thursday Night Football" in Week 10. Week 9 – Nov. 8: at Philadelphia Eagles, 1 p.m. ETWeek 10 – Nov. 12: vs. Washington Commanders, 8:15 p.m. ET ("Thursday Night Football")Week 11 – Nov. 22: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 1 p.m. ETNew York Giants schedule 2026Week 1 – Sept. 13: New York Giants 28 vs. Dallas Cowboys 20 ("Sunday Night Football")Week 2 – Sept. 21: Los Angeles Rams 28 vs. New York Giants 6 ("Monday Night Football")Week 3 – Sept. 27: New York Giants 12 vs. Tennessee Titans 7Week 4 – Oct. 4: New York Giants 36 vs. Arizona Cardinals 24Week 5 – Oct. 11: Washington Commanders 27 vs. New York Giants 27Week 6 – Oct. 18: New York Giants 27 vs. New Orleans Saints 34Week 7 – Oct. 25: Houston Texans 21 vs. New York Giants 27Week 8: BYEWeek 9 – Nov. 8: Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Giants, 1 p.m. ET, FoxWeek 10 – Nov. 12: New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders, 8:15 p.m. ET, Prime Video ("Thursday Night Football")Week 11 – Nov. 22: New York Giants vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 1 p.m. ET, CBSWeek 12 – Nov. 29: Indianapolis Colts vs. New York Giants, 1 p.m. ET, FoxWeek 13 – Dec. 6: New York Giants vs. San Francisco 49ers, 1 p.m. ET, FoxWeek 14 – Dec. 13: Seattle Seahawks vs. New York Giants, 4:25 p.m. ET, FoxWeek 15 – Dec. 20: New York Giants vs. Cleveland Browns, 1 p.m. ET, CBSWeek 16 – Dec. 28: Detroit Lions vs. New York Giants, 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN ("Monday Night Football")Week 17 – Jan. 3: Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants, 1 p.m. ET, FoxWeek 18 – TBD: New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles, TBD, TBDShop Giants 2026 ticketsNFC East standingsNew York Giants: (4-2-1)Dallas Cowboys: (3-4)Philadelphia Eagles: (2-5)Washington Commanders: (1-4-1)NFL Week 8 scheduleHere's a look at the Week 8 schedule (all times Eastern):Thursday, Oct. 29Carolina Panthers at Green Bay Packers, 8:15 p.m., Amazon Prime VideoSunday, Nov. 1Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills, 1 p.m., CBSTennessee Titans at Cincinnati Bengals, 1 p.m., CBSArizona Cardinals at Dallas Cowboys, 1 p.m., FoxMinnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions, 1 p.m., FoxIndianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars, 1 p.m., CBSLas Vegas Raiders at New York Jets, 1 p.m., FoxCleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers, 1 p.m., CBSAtlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1 p.m., FoxLos Angeles Chargers at Los Angeles Rams, 4:05 p.m., FoxKansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos, 4:25 p.m., CBSNew England Patriots at Miami Dolphins, 4:25 p.m., CBSPhiladelphia Eagles at Washington Commanders, 8:20 p.m., NBCMonday, Nov. 2Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks, 8:15 p.m., ESPNThis article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Are the Giants playing today? NFL Week 8 schedule, next game, NFC East standingsOur editors independently choose our recommendations. Some content is produced with paid support from a third party, however our editorial decisions remain independent. If you buy through our links, the USA TODAY Network may earn a commission. Prices and availability may change.