Okay, so they won't win the division which means the last game at Giants Stadium WILL be the last scheduled game against Carolina on December 27. And yes, right now the G-men are on the outside looking in. But the sweep of division rival Dallas will be the key to them returning to the playoffs for a fifth straight year.
The Dallas Cowboys play the Saints this week in New Orleans, which almost guarantees a loss right there. If the Giants win there last three and if Dallas loses just one game, the Giants will qualify.
Now of course, the Giants have to do their part. If they don't take care of their own business, none of these tiebreakers mean a thing. But look at their schedule. They travel to Washington to play the suddenly pass happy Washington Redskins. But the Giants haven't lost a game ...
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New York Giants in Prime Position for Playoffs Despite Recent Struggles
Posted: 16th December 2009 by Aaron Liebman in NFLComments Off on New York Giants in Prime Position for Playoffs Despite Recent Struggles