The New York Giants (4-11) fell, 29-3, to the Chicago Bears at a frigid Solider Field on Sunday afternoon. New York dropped to 4-12 on the season and Chicago improved to 6-11. The Giants now have five straight double-digit losses and are on pace for just their second 13-loss season in franchise history.
The significance of the Giants’ game against the Bears was in its draft implication. Entering Week 17, the Giants had picks No. 5 (their own) and No. 8 (from Chicago) in the first round. Beating the Bears would have ensured that the pick from Chicago stayed in the top 10, but it would also have meant that the Giants’ pick is lower than No.