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Found December 19, 2012 on Football Nation: Yardbarker Blogger Network
TEAMS: Baltimore Ravens,  Philadelphia Eagles,  Arizona Cardinals,  Houston Texans,  Washington Redskins,  New York Giants,  New Orleans Saints,  Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The New York Giants were once 6-2 and leading the NFC eastern Division by 2.5 games. Now with only 2 games remaining in the season, the Giants are in a 3-way tie with Washington and Dallas at 8-6. Technically, the Giants are in 3rd place based on divisional records of the three teams. With games at Baltimore and at home in their final game against the Eagles, the Giants must rely on not only themselves on winning both games, but also help from other teams as well.  Let’s paint the scenario for the last 2 games and the possible teams involved:Giants (8-6): Last 2 games: Baltimore Ravens and the Philadelphia EaglesRedskins (8-6): Last 2 games: Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas CowboysCowboys (8-6) Last 2 games: New Orleans Saints and the Washington RedskinsBears (8-6) Last 2 games: Arizona Cardinals and the Detroit LionsVikings (8-6) Last 2 games: Houston Texans and the Green Bay PackersSeahawks (9-5): Last 2 games: San Francisco 49ers and the St. Louis RamsNotable teams with a very ...
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