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5 bold NFL predictions: Playoffs for Giants? Aaron Glenn in trouble? Rams letdown?

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Braziller, Z. (2026, September 10). 5 bold NFL predictions: Playoffs for Giants? Aaron Glenn in trouble? Rams letdown? New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/10/sports/5-bold-nfl-2026-predictions-for-giants-cowboys-rams/

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The NFL has resumed its season after Wednesday's game between the Seahawks and Patriots. The article makes five bold predictions for the upcoming playoffs, including that the Giants might make it in despite not being expected to. New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn is considered likely to be fired this year due to his team's poor record last season. The Giants are entering this season with heightened expectations under new coach John Harbaugh.

Written by AI on 2026-09-10, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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The NFL season resumed on Wednesday night with a come-from-behind win by the Seattle Seahawks over the New England Patriots.
This weekend, both the New York Jets and Giants will start their seasons, but neither team is expected to make it to the playoffs.

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“Article A talks about the Jets' general situation and low expectations for the season, while Article B mentions the Jets as one of two New York teams playing on Sunday but does not specifically describe any event involving the Jets.”

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“While both articles discuss NFL games involving the Giants and Jets, they describe different times (one mentions the opening Sunday of the season, while the other refers to earlier predictions), indicating separate events.”

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“Article B does not mention any specific games or events involving the Giants or their new coach, whereas Article A specifically mentions a game against an unspecified team in the NFC East basement”

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Zach Braziller

51 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction

🔮 Starter Julian Sayin may not return this year from his right arm/shoulder injury.

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🔮 He warned that the exhibition finale against Texas could be ugly.

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🔮 Theo Edema was pressed into action Sunday against one of the best centers in the country, and the freshman performed better than anyone could have expected.

2026-10-25 · assertive framing · Freshman Theo Edema shines for St. John’s in unexpected minutes versus star Texas center

🔮 On Jan. 2 ahead of a game against Stanford, the ACC school is going to hang a banner honoring the late Kenny Klein, and Pitino will be in attendance.

2026-10-24 · assertive framing · Rick Pitino returning to Louisville for first time since firing when school honors late SID Kenny Klein

🔮 Adonai Mitchell may have been dealing with more than a finger injury.

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🔮 Sunday marks the final dress rehearsal for St. John’s, and it will be a significant test after uneven performances against Drexel and Rutgers.

2026-10-24 · assertive framing · St. John’s matchup with Texas is going to be an important litmus test

🔮 The 76ers are expected to be one of the Knicks’ top threats in the Eastern Conference after adding James and Brown in the offseason to the core of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe.

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🔮 For the first time since 1990-91, St. John’s will begin the year ranked in the preseason poll in back-to-back seasons.

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🔮 St. John’s, as talented and experienced as it may be, is going to take time.

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🔮 While No. 2 receiver Adonai Mitchell, top running back Breece Hall and starting left guard Dylan Parham were ruled out Friday for the Jets’ AFC East opener, rookie receiver Omar Cooper Jr. and rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq are expected to play against the rival Patriots.

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Freshman Theo Edema shines for St. John’s in unexpected minutes versus star Texas center

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The NFL, at long last, returned Wednesday night. asserted

NFL → return → ?

Drew Lock, subbing for an almost instantly injured Sam Darnold, led the Seahawks to a come-from-behind win over the sloppy Patriots in their Super Bowl rematch. asserted

Lock → sub → rematch

On Sunday, the Jets and Giants get started, and though neither team is expected to reach the playoffs, there is significant interest in both New York teams across the league for very different reasons. asserted

team → start → reasons

The Giants and new coach John Harbaugh have heightened expectations. asserted

Giants → heighten → expectations

Coming off a disastrous 3-14 campaign with the Jets, Aaron Glenn is one of the coaches entering this year on the hot seat. asserted

Glenn → come → seat

5 bold NFL predictions: Playoffs for Giants? Aaron Glenn in trouble? Rams letdown?

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