The New York Giants (0-2) host the Kansas City Chiefs (0-2) this Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Set for Sunday Night Football, the kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. EDT.

The Giants fought the good fight all the way to overtime in Week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys. There’s no reason a team should lose when its offense puts up 37 points, but, alas, that is what happened. Still, the Giants look better with Russell Wilson under center than they have in a long time, and they are starting to come together as a unit.

Meanwhile, the Chiefs’ offense has largely been on the shoulders of Patrick Mahomes. He’s thrown for 445 yards through two games and leads the Chiefs in rushing. Their defense allows its opponents to convert on nearly 45% of third downs, and hasn’t stopped a fourth-down try yet.

Let’s look at six keys to the Giants getting a victory on Sunday.

Win in the red zone

This has been a huge Achilles heel for the Giants. They have to keep pace with a Chiefs team that is desperate, and with the Giants’ lackluster defense, this game could turn into a shootout. If that happens, the Giants’ offense cannot let off the gas. They’ve recorded a total of 43 points through two games to the Chiefs’ 38, so as long as they can keep pace and win in the red zone, they have a shot at winning this game.

Avoid self-inflicted wounds

Unforced errors will make any coach lose his cool. Last week, the Giants were called for 21 penalties. Only 14 were accepted, but that is way too many penalties. On top of that, there have been multiple dropped passes and several players have missed key tackles late in the game that could have impacted the outcome of the game. Self-inflicted wounds are not the way any team wants to lose, and that’s been a major problem for the Giants so far in 2025.

Run game establishment

Through two games, the Giants have just 158 rushing yards on 44 carries, an average of 79 yards per game. Currently, Russell Wilson leads the team in rushing, which does not establish a run game but rather signifies an offensive breakdown. Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy Jr. have 15 and 13 carries, respectively, for 42 and 39 yards. Both running backs have way more potential than that, and the Giants have to figure out a way to tap into their talent.

Establishing the run game doesn’t just reset the offense and pave the way for a solid passing game, but it also controls the clock. It keeps the other team off the field, and it keeps the Giants’ defense fresh after gassing out in Week 2.

Be ready for the blitz

Steve Spagnuolo is known for his love of the blitz, blitzing at the third-highest rate in the league. Russell Wilson struggles under pressure, and missed blitz pickups will absolutely crush the deep game. Wilson is a fantastic passer, so if the offensive line can keep the blitzes at bay and the run game can be established, we could see some explosive Wilson-to-Malik Nabers plays against a Chiefs’ defense that hasn’t created a single turnover this season.

Make Mahomes one-dimensional

As mentioned above, Mahomes is literally the Chiefs’ entire offense. He leads the team in rushing and throws all of their passes, so the Giants need to take away one of those things. Whether it’s his ability to hit his receivers or his ability to run outside the pocket, something has to go. Use a spy to keep him in the pocket and pick a poison. Making him one-dimensional takes away half of their offense and makes beating them that much easier.

Find a way to limit Kelce

Travis Kelce has six receptions on 10 targets for 108 yards and a touchdown through the first two games of the season. He’s hungry, newly engaged, and the Giants are a soft target. Injuries to the Giants’ inside linebackers, specifically losing Micah McFadden, combined with a lack of depth, mean mismatches in coverage for the Giants’ defense. Plus, Kelce has a decent size advantage over the Giants’ safeties. He is Mahomes’ favorite target, and he’s hungry. Shane Bowen must gameplan for Travis Kelce.