The year may be winding down, but for at least a few of New York’s teams, the season is starting to heat up.

The Knicks and St. John’s both have several premium matchups between now and the start of 2026.

And while other locals are further from contention, there is still intrigue on their upcoming schedules, too.

So as the rest of the city settles into their holiday vacations, here is a look at December’s biggest games.

Giants @ New England Patriots, Dec. 1

This game marks the “Monday Night Football” debut of Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, and, more importantly, his return from a two-game absence due to a concussion.

It also marks the Giants’ first time facing second-year Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, whom they tried hard to trade up for in the 2024 draft.

Although th

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