The New York Giants became the first NFL team to be eliminated from playoff contention on Sunday, as they were defeated by the Detroit Lions in overtime, 34-27.

It was a spirited effort, as Jameis Winston threw for 366 yards, two touchdowns and one interception while also catching a touchdown from Gunner Olszewski , but New York became the first team in NFL history to lose five road games in a season after leading by double digits, and is the first team that will officially not be playing playoff football in 2025.

According to CBS Sports Research, this is the earliest the Giants have been eliminated from the playoffs since 1976. NFL tiebreaker expert Joe Ferreira also says it's the earliest playoff elimination since the New York Jets in 2020 when Sam Darnold's Jets

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