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NFC Playoff Picture: 3 teams that benefit the most from Seahawks loss

By Scott Rogust

Dec 11, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) reacts after throwing an interception against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) reacts after throwing an interception against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /
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New York Giants, Brian Daboll, Daniel Jones
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 02: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Head coach Brian Daboll and Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants in action against the Chicago Bears at MetLife Stadium on October 02, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Bears 20-12. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

NFC Playoff Picture: 3 teams that benefit the most from Seahawks loss, No. 2: New York Giants

If anyone had said that the New York Giants would win seven of their first nine games of the season earlier this year, they wouldn’t be believed. Yet, that’s exactly what happened in the very first year with Brian Daboll as head coach. The team played above their expectations and took some shocking wins over the likes of the Tennessee Titans, Green Bay Packers, and Baltimore Ravens.

But since their 7-2 start, the Giants have gone 0-3-1 in their previous four games entering Week 15. The injuries piled up, as the lack of quality roster depth has caught up to the Giants. That is due to the fact that they had minimal cap space entering the 2022 campaign.

Even so, the Giants still have a shot at making the playoffs. With a win over Washington, New York will have a 1.5 game lead over Seattle. If they lose, they’ll have a half a game lead. While wins by the Giants will be preferable, they can root for the Seahawks’ opponents down the stretch to help their playoff odds.

It doesn’t help that they have one of the toughest schedules for the final four weeks of the season, per Tankathon. After playing Washington, they face the Minnesota Vikings, Indianapolis Colts, and Philadelphia Eagles to close out their regular-season.

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