During the first round of the playoffs , the Giants defeated the defending champion 49ers 17 -- 3 .
During the first round of the playoffs , the Giants lost to the eventual champion Chicago Bears in the second round 21 -- 0 .
During the first round of the playoffs , the Giants defeated the defending champion 49ers 17 -- 3 , but lost to the eventual champion Chicago Bears in the second round 21 -- 0 .