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How many times have Giants, Jets both NFL made playoffs?

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The Giants and Jets still have a great deal of work to do in order to make the playoffs this season. But one of the rarest occurrences in New York football is on the table: A postseason where both teams participate.

The Giants and Jets have made the playoffs in the same year only five times. Will this be the sixth? Here is a look back as we enter the stretch run:

1981. The Jets started 0-3, but went 10-2-1 the rest of the way behind quarterback Richard Todd to snag a wild card bid and snap a 12-year playoff drought.