2018 NFL Power Rankings: Week 1 has finally arrived

25. New York Giants (23)

With a new coaching stuff and key players returning to full strength, the New York Giants hope to return to their dominant level of two years ago in which they were viewed as one of the top teams in the NFC. In fact, the Giants were considered one of the early favorites to make a run at the Super Bowl last season as a result of their success from the year before, but unfortunately 2017 quickly became a bust after the team won just three games.

However, all signs point to New York turning things around in 2018 since not only is Odell Beckham Jr. healthier than ever along with recently signing a record-setting contract, but also the offense should receive a major boost from the addition of Saquon Barkley. One of the few positive factors from putting together such a horrendous season was the Giants ending up with the No. 2 pick in April’s draft to land the former Penn State star, and with Barkley’s skill set, opposing defenses are going to be in for all sorts of trouble.

Whether it’s in the backfield or receiver, Barkley can be used in plenty of ways on offense for New York, and based off his potential, the rookie should make quite the impact during his first season. Between Barkley and Beckham, Eli Manning’s job is going to be much easier under center.