However, the Giants stumbled out the gates early, starting 0–2 before the strike occurred.
The Lions won the tiebreaker over the Saints, thus eliminating the Saints and Giants from playoff contention and putting the Lions into the playoffs as the final wild card spot in the NFC.
Running backs (RB) Wide receivers (WR) Tight ends (TE) Defensive linemen (DL) Defensive backs (DB) Special teams Reserve
Rookies in italics [1] Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
at Veterans Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Ray Perkins last game as Giants head coach