NFL

Playoff scenarios

By PAUL SCHWARTZ

It’s still win-and-in for the Giants regarding the playoffs, but their opportunity to win has dwindled with two regular-season games remaining.

Here’s how they Giants this weekend become an NFC wild card team:

IF MINNESOTA BEATS CHICAGO TONIGHT:

Giants clinch playoff berth with:

1) Win or tie OR

2) Redskins loss or tie + Saints loss or tie

IF CHICAGO BEATS MINNESOTA TONIGHT:

Giants clinch playoff berth with:

1) Win or tie OR

2) Saints loss or tie

The Giants can lose their last two games, finish 9-7 and still make the playoffs. Two of the following three things must happen in the next two weeks:

Saints lose one game.

Redskins lose one game.

Vikings lose two games (including tonight).