The Giants can clinch a playoff berth with a win over the Lions and some help from other teams:
Coming off their big win against Dallas, the Giants have a chance to clinch their first playoff berth since winning Super Bowl XLVI when they host the Lions this Sunday in their final home game of the season.
|
At 9-4, the Giants still trail the Cowboys by two games in the NFC East race but hold the first Wild Card spot heading into Week 15 with Tampa Bay (8-5), Washington (7-5-1), Minnesota (7-6) and Green Bay (7-6) on their heels.
All of the following needs to happen for the Giants to clinch this week: a victory over Detroit, a Washington loss (vs. Panthers), a Minnesota loss or tie (vs. Indianapolis), and a Green Bay loss or tie (at Chicago).
With three games left, here are this week's playoff scenarios: