Despite being dismantled by the Baltimore Ravens, the NY Giants can still win the NFC East and make the NFL Playoffs
The NY Giants were outclassed in every facet in Sunday’s 27-13 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, in a game that was never really that competitive, but can still win the NFC East in Week 17 next Sunday and clinch a berth in the NFL Playoffs.
If the NY Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys at 1p.m. and the Philadelphia Eagles rebound from Sunday’s loss in Dallas to beat the Washington Football Team on Sunday night at Lincoln Financial Field, it will be the 6-10 Giants representing the NFC East in the NFL Playoffs and hosting a home playoff game.
However, if the Giants lose to the Dallas Cowboys, they will be eliminated from playoff contention.
Following Sunday’s defeat against the Ravens, head coach Joe Judge wasn’t looking ahead to any scenarios.
"“Our focus is on getting ready for the Cowboys next week,” Judge said. “We don’t have any control over what happens with other teams, other games played today. We had that control in our first 15 games, the results of those games are what matter. In terms of where this team is headed and what we have been able to accomplish this year, in terms of the foundation, the culture – we have improved a lot of playing across the board. A lot of players, a lot of development from young guys and new guys in this program. So no, the end result is where we are looking to get going in thisprogram, I feel that we are on the right track and moving in the right direction.”"
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