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The NFL teams who reached the postseason with losing records

The Giants have produced some great football teams through their 96 seasons. The 2020 team isn't shaping up to be among that group.

Still, in a weak NFC East during a season shaped by pandemic, this version of Big Blue could make some history.

Sitting in first place in the division with a 4-7 record, it’s possible the Giants will become just the fifth team in NFL history to make the playoffs with a regular-season record below .500, and just the third to do so in a 16-game season.

Here’s a look at the previous teams to play in the postseason despite mediocre regular seasons.