By William Hathaway
Despite a strange season finale that still had them in the NFC East title hunt, the New York Giants fell short of the playoffs. Earlier in the day, Big Blue did its part to make the tournament, thanks to a 23-19 over the Dallas Cowboys. All NY needed was for the Philadelphia Eagles to beat the Washington Football Team. Philly was already eliminated, and a loss would make for a three-way tie, with Washington, Dallas, and New York all at 6-10. That scenario would have given the Giants the NFC East title.
However, while the game was still competitive, Eagles head coach Doug Peterson pulled starting QB Jalen Hurts in favor of backup Nate Sudfield. Washington ended up winning the game 20-14, and winning the NFC East at 7-9. They will host Tampa Bay in the first round of the postseason.
The New York Jets woeful season ended with a 28-14 loss at New England. In what could be his last game, Patriots QB Cam Newton went 21-30 for 247 yards and three TDs. While Newton’s future is unclear, the same can’t be said for Jets head coach Adam Gase, who was promptly fired after the game.
In college basketball the Seton Hall men’s basketball team is currently in 2nd place in the Big East conference, thanks to a 68-60 win over Butler.
Finally, the first games of the College Football Playoff are in the books. #1 Alabama beat up Notre Dame 31-14 while Ohio State trounced Clemson 49-28. The National Championship game will pit #1 Alabama against #3 Ohio State.
