Nothing to decide for the Giants in Week 6
The Giants are 3-2-1 with a magic number of 10 and an elimination number of 13 — leading the NFC East (No. 4 seed) — Eagles 1½ games back.
Playoff berthMagic 10 · Elim 13
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for New York Giants. Magic number 10, elimination number 13.
The earliest it could happen is Week 9. They can't be eliminated before Week 10.
Division titleMagic 10 · Elim 13
No NFL games are left this week that bear on the division title for New York Giants. Magic number 10, elimination number 13.
The earliest it could happen is Week 9. They can't be eliminated before Week 10.
No. 1 seedMagic 12 · Elim 9
No NFL games are left this week that bear on the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye for New York Giants. Magic number 12, elimination number 9.
The earliest it could happen is Week 9. They can't be eliminated before Week 8.
No games this week bear on this race. This page updates automatically as the schedule does, and the team page keeps the live numbers.
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Frequently asked questions
How can the New York Giants clinch a playoff spot in Week 6?
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for New York Giants. Magic number 10, elimination number 13.
Can the New York Giants be eliminated in Week 6?
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for New York Giants. Magic number 10, elimination number 13.
What is the New York Giants magic number right now?
The New York Giants magic number is 10 and their elimination number is 13. The earliest it could happen is Week 9. They can't be eliminated before Week 10.
How are these scenarios calculated?
Every combination of results in the NFL games that bear on the race in Week 6 is enumerated, and the magic and elimination numbers are recomputed in each one with the same conservative math as the standings page. The paths listed are the minimal sets of results that guarantee the outcome no matter how the other games end.