Week 16: Jets and Giants in Spotlight
Week 16 of the 2025 NFL schedule brings two critical matchups for New York football fans. The Jets host the New Orleans Saints at MetLife Stadium, while the Giants head to Minnesota to face the Vikings. Both games carry weight for teams searching for momentum in the final stretch of the season, even as playoff hopes remain slim.
Jets vs. Saints: A Battle of Struggling Teams
The Jets (3–11) welcome the Saints (4–10) in a clash of franchises trying to salvage pride. New Orleans enters with back-to-back wins, including a narrow 20–17 victory over Carolina, while the Jets are reeling from consecutive blowout losses to Jacksonville and MiamiUSA TODAY+1.
Key for the Jets will be establishing the run with Breece Hall, while limiting turnovers from quarterback play. The Saints, led by Tyler Shough, have shown flashes of late-season resilience, but their defense remains vulnerable. Historically, the series is tight, with New Orleans holding an 8–6 edge. For the Jets, a home win would provide a morale boost and snap a frustrating skid.
Giants vs. Vikings: Defensive Pressure the Key
The Giants (2–12) travel to Minnesota to face the Vikings (6–8). New York’s defense has struggled all season, but this week presents an opportunity against rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who has thrown 11 interceptions and falters under pressure.
Minnesota, however, has momentum after wins over Dallas and Detroit, with tight end T.J. Hockenson and running back Aaron Jones providing balance. For the Giants, dialing up blitz packages could disrupt McCarthy and give them a chance to steal a road victory.
Broadcast Information
The Jets-Saints game kicks off Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS, with Ian Eagle, J.J. Watt, and Evan Washburn on the call. The Giants-Vikings matchup also begins at 1:00 p.m. ET on FOX, featuring Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews, and Tom Rinaldi. Radio coverage will be available on WFAN and ESPN New York, ensuring fans across the region can follow every snap.
What Wins Would Mean
For the Jets, a victory would halt a demoralizing slide and give head coach Robert Saleh’s squad confidence heading into the offseason. For the Giants, beating Minnesota would validate defensive adjustments and provide a rare highlight in a rebuilding year. Both franchises may be out of playoff contention, but Week 16 offers a chance to restore pride and set a tone for 2026.
