The 1986 New York Giants season was one of the most successful seasons in the professional American football franchise's history. The Giants, who play in the National Football Conference (NFC) of the National Football League (NFL), won their fifth championship—and first Super Bowl—in franchise history during the season. Led by consensus league Most Valuable Player (MVP) linebacker Lawrence Taylor and Super Bowl MVP quarterback Phil Simms, the Giants posted a 14–2 record and defeated the Washington Redskins and San Francisco 49ers by a combined score of 66–3 in the NFC playoffs. In Super Bowl XXI they scored a Super Bowl-record 30 second half points in defeating the Denver Broncos 39–20. Simms completed a NFL playoff record 88% of his passes in the victory. Image File history File links Giants_1976. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Giants Stadium, also called The Meadowlands, is the home stadium for the New York Giants and New York Jets NFL football teams, and Red Bull New York (formerly MetroStars) of Major League Soccer. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Date January 25, 1987 Stadium Rose Bowl Stadium City Pasadena, California MVP Phil Simms, Quarterback Favorite Giants by 9 1/2 National Anthem Neil Diamond Coin toss Willie Davis Halftime show Salute to Hollywoods 100th Anniversary with Southern California high school drill teams and dancers Attendance 101,063 U... City East Rutherford, New Jersey Other nicknames Big Blue Wrecking Crew, Big Blue, G-Men, The Jints, The New York Football Giants Team colors Royal Blue, Red, Gray, and White Head Coach Tom Coughlin Owner John Mara (50%) and Steve Tisch (50%) General manager Jerry Reese League/Conference affiliations National... United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ... The National Football Conference is one of the two conferences of the National Football League. ... The National Football League (NFL) is the largest and most prestigious professional American football league, consisting of thirty-two teams from American cities and regions. ... The winning Super Bowl team receives the Vince Lombardi Trophy. ... In sports, a Most Valuable Player (MVP) award is an honor typically bestowed upon the best performing player or players on a specific team, in an entire league, or for a particular contest or series of contests. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Lawrence Julius Taylor (born February 4, 1959, in Williamsburg, Virginia), nicknamed LT, is a retired Hall of Fame American football player who played his entire professional career as a linebacker for the NFLs New York Giants. ... Navy quarterback Aaron Polanco sets up to throw. ... Phillip Martin Simms (born November 3, 1955, in Lebanon, Kentucky) is a former quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League and currently a television sportscaster for the CBS network. ... City Landover, Maryland Other nicknames The Skins Team colors Burgundy and Gold and White Head Coach Joe Gibbs Owner Dan Snyder Fight song Hail to the Redskins League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1932–present) Eastern Division (1933-1949) American Conference (1950-1952) Eastern Conference (1953-1969) Capitol Division (1967... City San Francisco, California Other nicknames Niners, The Red And Gold, Bay Bombers Team colors Cardinal red, metallic gold and black Head Coach Mike Nolan Owner Denise DeBartolo York and John York General manager Lal Heneghan Mascot Sourdough Sam League/Conference affiliations All-America Football Conference (1946-1949) Western Division... Date January 25, 1987 Stadium Rose Bowl Stadium City Pasadena, California MVP Phil Simms, Quarterback Favorite Giants by 9 1/2 National Anthem Neil Diamond Coin toss Willie Davis Halftime show Salute to Hollywoods 100th Anniversary with Southern California high school drill teams and dancers Attendance 101,063 U... City Denver, Colorado Other nicknames Orange Crush Team colors Orange, Broncos Navy Blue, and White[1] Head Coach Mike Shanahan Owner Pat Bowlen General manager Ted Sundquist Mascot Miles League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960-1969) Western Division (1960-1969) National Football League (1970–present) American Football Conference (1970...

After making the playoffs in 1984 and 1985, the Giants entered the 1986 season as one of the favorites to win the Super Bowl. They began the season with 31–28 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, before winning five consecutive games. After losing 17–12 to the Seattle Seahawks in week seven, the Giants won their final nine regular season games. Following the regular season, coach Bill Parcells won the NFL Coach of the Year Award and eight Giants were named to the Pro Bowl. It was this Giants team that popularized the practice of the "Gatorade shower", which entailed the players dousing members of the coaching staff with Gatorade near the end of a victorious game. The National Football League (NFL) playoffs is a single-elimination tournament held at the end of the 16-game regular season to determine the NFL champion. ... The 1986 NFL season was the 67th regular season of the National Football League. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... City Seattle, Washington Team colors Pacific Blue, Navy Blue, Neon Green, White Head Coach Mike Holmgren Owner Paul Allen General manager Tim Ruskell Mascot Blitz, and Taima the augur hawk League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1976–present) American Football Conference (1977-2001) AFC West (1977-2001) National Football Conference... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The NFL Coach of the Year Award is presented annually by the Associated Press to the NFL coach who has done the most outstanding job of working with the talent he has at his disposal. ... The 1987 AFC-NFC Pro Bowl was played on February 1, 1987 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. ... The Gatorade shower is a sports tradition involving dumping a cooler full of liquid (most commonly Gatorade) over a coachs (or occasionally star player or owners) head following a meaningful win. ... Gatorade is a non-carbonated sports drink marketed by the Quaker Oats Company, a division of PepsiCo. ...

Off-season

After consecutive playoff seasons, the Giants entered the 1986 season as one of the favorites to win the Super Bowl.^[1] The 1986 NFL season was the 67th regular season of the National Football League. ...

NFL Draft

The Giants had five selections in the first two rounds of the 1986 NFL Draft, as opposed to the normal two, and 14 selections in the 12 round draft overall.^[2] Of the draft Giants' General Manager George Young said, "[t]his is not a blue-chip draft, but a strong blue-collar draft. A lot of people think there's better quantity than quality."^[3] With their first selection they chose defensive end Eric Dorsey #19 overall out of the University of Notre Dame. With their four second round selections they chose Mark Collins, cornerback out of Cal State-Fullerton, Erik Howard, nose tackle out of Washington State University, Pepper Johnson, linebacker out of The Ohio State University, and Greg Lasker, defensive back out of the University of Arkansas.^[2] The 1986 NFL Draft Round one External links 1986 NFL Draft Categories: | ... The term general manager is a descriptive term for certain executives in a business operation. ... Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American football. ... Eric Dorsey (born August 5, 1964 in Washington, D.C.) is a retired American football player. ... The University of Notre Dame IPA: is a Roman Catholic institution located in Notre Dame, Indiana, immediately northeast of South Bend, Indiana, United States. ... Mark Collins (born January 16, 1964) was an American football player who played in two Super Bowls for the New York Giants. ... A cornerback (also referred to as a corner) is a position in American and Canadian football, more broadly classified as a defensive back. ... California State University, Fullerton The California State University, Fullerton, often referred to as Cal State Fullerton, is a part of the California State University System located in Fullerton, California. ... Erik Howard (born November 12, 1964 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts) is a former American professional football player who played eleven seasons in the National Football League. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Washington State University (WSU) is a major public research university in Pullman, Washington. ... Pepper Johnson (born 1964) is a former American Football linebacker who played thirteen seasons with the New York Giants, the Cleveland Browns, the Detroit Lions, and the New York Jets from 1986 to 1998 in the National Football League. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... This article is about Ohio State; there is also an Ohio University. ... Defensive back (DB) is a player in American football whose role is primarily pass coverage; that is, the defensive back will stay near a receiver and try to deflect or intercept any passes thrown to him. ... The University of Arkansas known also as the U of A or UA, is a public co-educational land-grant university. ...

Pre-season

Regular season

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Game summaries

Week 1: Vs Dallas Cowboys

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The Giants had their first test in the opening week Monday Night Football game against the defending Eastern Division champion Dallas Cowboys. Playing in front of 59,804 fans at Texas Stadium,^[4] the Giants lost the opener, 31–28.^[5] The teams played fairly evenly statistically; the Giants totalled 416 yards to the Cowboys' 392.^[6] Highlights of the game included Cowboys running back Herschel Walker, in his first season in the NFL, rushing 10 times for 64 yards and the game-winning touchdown.^[4] The Giants struggled at the start of the game; they failed to get a first down on their first three drives, but their offense came alive and scored 28 points in the final three quarters.^[4] Monday Night Football (MNF) is a live television broadcast of the National Football League. ... Texas Stadium is the home field of the National Football Leagues Dallas Cowboys. ... High school running back A running back, halfback, tailback or wingback is the position of a player on an American and Canadian football team who lines up in the offensive backfield. ... Herschel Walker (born March 3, 1962, in Wrightsville, Georgia) is a former professional American football player in the United States Football League and the National Football League. ... In American and Canadian football, a down refers to a period in which a play transpires. ...

Week 2: Vs: San Diego Chargers

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In week two, the Giants defeated the San Diego Chargers 20–7 in front of 74,921 fans at Giants Stadium.^[7] Joe Morris rushed 30 times for 83 yards and defensive backs Terry Kinard and Kenny Hill intercepted two passes each.^[7] "We took away their outside running game and their short passes," Giants' defensive coordinator Bill Belichick said.^[7] "When Fouts tried to go deep, that's when we got interceptions."^[7] The Giants dominated the Chargers in time of possession; holding the ball almost two-thirds of the game: 39 minutes 44 seconds to the Chargers' 20 minutes 16 seconds.^[7] The Giants defense forced eight turnovers overall, and held the Chargers to 41 rushing yards on 13 carries.^[8] City San Diego, California Other nicknames Bolts, Super Chargers Team colors Navy Blue, White, and Gold Head Coach Marty Schottenheimer Owner Alex Spanos George Pernicano (Minority owner (3%)) General manager A.J. Smith Fight song San Diego Super Chargers League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960-1969) Western Division (1960... Defensive back (DB) is a player in American football whose role is primarily pass coverage; that is, the defensive back will stay near a receiver and try to deflect or intercept any passes thrown to him. ... Alfred Terry Terance Kinard (born November 24, 1959 in Bitburg, West Germany), is a former American professional football player who was selected by the New York Giants in 1st round (10th overall) of the 1983 NFL Draft. ... A defensive coordinator typically refers to a coach on a football team in the National Football League (or at other levels of American football) who is in charge of the defense. ... William Stephen Belichick (born April 16, 1952) is the American football coach of the New England Patriots of the National Football League. ... Daniel Francis Fouts (born June 10, 1951 in San Francisco, California) was an American football quarterback in the National Football League for the San Diego Chargers from 1973 through 1987, and is famous for being one of the most prolific quarterbacks of the Super Bowl Era. ...

Week 3: Vs Los Angeles Raiders

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The Giants defeated the Los Angeles Raiders 14–9 in Los Angeles in week three.^[9] Joe Morris rushed for 110 yards on 18 carries—the first time in 19 games someone had rushed for 100 yards against the Raiders—and the Giants' defense held the Raiders to three field goals.^[9] Raiders running back Marcus Allen was held to 40 yards on 15 carries, ending his then-NFL record 11 game 100 yard rushing streak.^[9] The Raiders gained a total of 58 rushing yards, and committed nine penalties.^[10] Raiders' quarterback Jim Plunkett completed 21 of 41 passes for 281 yards, and Phil Simms threw touchdown passes of 18 and 11 yards to wide receiver Lionel Manuel.^[9] The Oakland Raiders are a National Football League team based in Oakland, California. ... A field goal (formerly goal from the field) is a general term used in some sports wherein a goal may be scored either during general play (from the field) or via some sort of free shot. ... Marcus LeMarr Allen (born March 26, 1960 in San Diego, California) is a former American football player, and until recently affiliated with CBS as a game analyst. ... Jim Plunkett on the February 15, 1971 cover of Sports Illustrated James W. Jim Plunkett (born December 5, 1947 in San Jose, California) is a retired American football player. ... The wide receiver (WR) position in American and Canadian football is the pass-catching specialist. ... Lionel Manuel (born April 13, 1962 in Rancho Cucamonga, California), was a former American professional football player who was selected by the New York Giants in the 7th round of the 1984 NFL Draft. ...

Week 4: Vs New Orleans Saints

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The Giants rallied to beat the New Orleans Saints 20–17 in front of 72,769 fans at Giants Stadium in week four.^[11] They came back from a 17–0 second quarter deficit, by scoring 20 points in the final three quarters.^[11] Rueben Mayes of the Saints returned the second half kickoff 99 yards for an apparent touchdown only to have the play called back because of an illegal block by linebacker Sam Mills.^[11] The decisive points came on Phil Simms's 4-yard touchdown pass to tight end Zeke Mowatt midway through the fourth quarter.^[11] The Giants dominated the Saints in time of possession, holding the ball for 38 minutes and 47 seconds to the Saints 21 minutes and 13 seconds.^[12] City New Orleans, Louisiana Team colors Old Gold, Black, and White Head Coach Sean Payton Owner Tom Benson General manager Mickey Loomis Mascot Gumbo the dog League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1967–present) Eastern Conference (1967-1969) Capitol Division (1967; 1969) Century Division (1968) National Football Conference (1970-present... Rueben Mayes (born 1963), was a Canadian football player. ... Statue of Sam Mills outside of Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC Sam Mills, Jr. ... Zeke Mowatt was a New England Patriots football player who was fined for sexual harrassment in 1990. ...

Week 5: Vs Saint Louis Cardinals

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The Giants defeated the Saint Louis Cardinals 13-6 in week five.^[13] The decisive score was a 1-yard touchdown run by Joe Morris early in the third quarter.^[13] The Giants offense struggled, with Morris leading the team with a meager 53 rushing yards and quarterback Phil Simms Simms completing only 8 of 20 passes for 104 yards.^[13] Mark Bavaro caught two passes and Bobby Johnson caught two as well, for 55 yards—the only passes caught by a Giants' wide receiver.^[13] The game was a defensive struggle that featured 17 punts, four field goals (two by each team), and one touchdown.^[13] The Giants defense held the Cardinals to 2.4 yards per rush attempt and 3.8 yards per pass attempt in the victory.^[14] City Glendale, Arizona Other nicknames The Cards, The Birds, Big Red Team colors Cardinal Red, Black, and White Head Coach Ken Whisenhunt Owner William V. Bidwill General manager Rod Graves Mascot Big Red League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1920–present) Western Division (1933-1949) American Conference (1950-1952) Eastern...

Week 6: Vs Philadelphia Eagles

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In week six, the Giants routed the Eagles 35–3 at the Meadowlands.^[15] The margin of victory was their largest since the Giants defeated the Seattle Seahawks, 32-0, in 1981.^[15] Linebacker Harry Carson scored his first career touchdown on a fake field goal in the third quarter and the Giants defense sacked Eagles' quarterbacks Ron Jaworski and Randall Cunningham three times each.^[15] The Giants defense held the Eagles to 58 total yards,^[16] and Lawrence Taylor had four sacks and seven tackles. The sack total was Taylor's highest single game total since the 1984 season.^[15] The Giants dominated in time of possession; they held the ball for 39 minutes and 33 seconds to the Eagles 20 minutes and 27 seconds.^[16] Simms completed 20 of 29 passes for 214 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another touchdown.^[15] Harry Carson (born November 26, 1953) is a former American football inside linebacker who played his entire career for the New York Giants in the NFL(1976-1988). ... Ronald Vincent Jaws Jaworski (born March 23, 1951 in Lackawanna, New York) is a former American football player and currently an NFL analyst on ESPN. // In the spring of 1977, Jaworski was traded by the Rams to the Philadelphia Eagles for former All-Pro tight end Charle Young; the trade... For former United States Representative Randall Duke Cunningham, see Duke Cunningham. ...

Week 7: Vs Seattle Seahawks

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The Giants allowed six sacks in their week seven 17–12 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.^[17] Seahawks defensive end Jacob Green outplayed offensive tackle Karl Nelson and recorded a career high four sacks.^[17] Phil Simms threw four interceptions but coach Bill Parcells denied he was struggling, "[y]ou'd like not to take a sack in the scoring zone, but sometimes it's hard to know when to throw it away. Two of Phil's interceptions were rebounds that had nothing to do with the quarterback. On the interception on fourth and 14 at the end, he was trying to make a play. I think I would have thrown there, too. The other interception was his mistake. I don't think he's in a slump."^[18] City Seattle, Washington Team colors Pacific Blue, Navy Blue, Neon Green, White Head Coach Mike Holmgren Owner Paul Allen General manager Tim Ruskell Mascot Blitz, and Taima the augur hawk League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1976–present) American Football Conference (1977-2001) AFC West (1977-2001) National Football Conference... Jacob Carl Green (born January 21, 1957 in Pasadena, Texas) is a former American football defensive end in the NFL. In his 13 year career, Green played twelve seasons for the Seattle Seahawks, and one for the San Francisco 49ers. ... The offensive team or offense in American football or Canadian football, is the team that begins a play from scrimmage in possession of the ball. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Week 8: Vs Washinton Redskins

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The Giants defeated the Redskins 27–20 in week eight to improve to 6–2 and move into a tie with the Redskins for the division lead.^[19] With the teams tied 20-20, Joe Morris scored the game-winning touchdown on a 13-yard run with 98 seconds remaining.^[19] The Giants offense featured a two-tightend formation throughout much of the game which allowed them to run the ball more effectively.^[20] The Giants used Mark Bavaro and Zeke Mowatt throughout much of the game, sometimes even lining them up on the same side.^[20] Morris finished the game with 181 yards in the game.^[21] Redskins quarterback Jay Schroeder threw for 420 yards in the loss.^[22]

Week 9: Vs Dallas Cowboys

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The Giants defeated the Cowboys 17–14 in week nine to improve to 7–2.^[23] Defensive end George Martin made a late sack, termed by head coach Bill Parcells as the biggest play of the game, to help preserve the victory.^[23] The Giants held running backs Tony Dorsett to 45 yards in 10 carries and Herschel Walker to 34 yards in 10 carries and held the Cowboys in check all game.^[23] The Cowboys outgained the Giants 408 and 245 in total yardage, and had 25 first downs compared to the Giants' 14.^[24] Phil Simms struggled and completed only 6 of 18 passes for 67 yards.^[25] Joe Morris rushed 29 times for 181 yards and two touchdowns in the victory.^[23]

Week 10: Vs Philadelphia Eagles

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In week 10, the Giants defeated the Eagles 17–14 in Philadelphia.^[26] In a physical game marked by several scuffles,^[27] the Giants passing game struggled as several receivers played with injuries, and quarterback Phil Simms completed only one pass to a wide receiver; a 17-yarder to Solomon Miller.^[26] The Eagles rushed for 153 yards and outgained 265 to 237 in total yards.^[28] Simms completed only 14 of 36 passes overall, and the Giants rode their running attack as Joe Morris rushed for 111 yards to pass the 100 yard mark for the fourth consecutive game.^[26] Lawrence Taylor recorded three sacks of the Giants defense seven sacks in the victory.^[27]

Week 11: Vs Minnesota Vikings

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Trailing the Minnesota Vikings 20–19 with 72 seconds left in the fourth quarter at the Metrodome in week 11, Phil Simms completed a desperate fourth and 17 pass to Bobby Johnson for a first down.^[25][29] The completion led to Raul Allegre's fifth field goal and an important Giants victory 22–20.^[25] In the Giants' three previous games, Simms had completed only six passes to wide receivers. In the Giants' victory he completed eight to wide receivers, four to tight end Mark Bavaro and 13 to his running backs—four to Ottis Anderson in the final two drives, three to Maurice Carthon, three to Joe Morris and three to Tony Galbreath.^[25] Simms commented years later, "[i]t's my favorite game in my career, because it's everything I always wanted to be as a player. I wanted to be tough, making big throws, immune to pressure, not worried about outcomes. It was truly like standing on the tee box in golf and there's trees on each side and water and you just go 'Man, I'm gonna rip it down the middle.' And no other thought crosses your mind."^[30] City Minneapolis, Minnesota Other nicknames The Vikes, The Purple People Eaters Team colors Purple, Gold, and White Head Coach Brad Childress Owner Zygi Wilf General manager Rob Brzezinski Fight song Skol, Vikings Mascot Ragnar League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1961–present) Western Conference (1961-1969) Central Division (1967-1969... This needs additional references or sources to improve its verifiability. ... Raul Allegre (born June 15, 1959) was a place kicker in the NFL. In his career he has played for the Indianapolis Colts, the New York Giants, and the New York Jets. ... Ottis O.J. Anderson (born January 19, 1957), is a retired American football running back. ... Maurice Carthon is the current offensive coordinator for the NFLs Cleveland Browns. ... Anthony Dale Galbreath (born January 24, 1954) was an American football running back who played twelve seasons in the National Football League. ...

Week 12: Vs Denver Broncos

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In week 12, veteran defensive end George Martin (at 34 the oldest player on the team^[29]) intercepted a pass from Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway and returned it 78 yards for a touchdown.^[29] Then in the final two minutes of the game, Simms hit fan–favorite Phil McConkey for a 46-yard pass.^[29] This led to another game-winning kick from Allegre as the Giants defeated Denver 19-16.^[29] With the victory the Giants completed their second five game winning streak of the season, several of them in close contests; the margin of victory in those five gasmes were 7, 3, 3, 2 and 3 points.^[29] The game was played in front of 75,116 fans at Giants Stadium, and marked the Giants fifth conscutive victory.^[29] Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American football. ... City Denver, Colorado Other nicknames Orange Crush Team colors Orange, Broncos Navy Blue, and White[1] Head Coach Mike Shanahan Owner Pat Bowlen General manager Ted Sundquist Mascot Miles League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960-1969) Western Division (1960-1969) National Football League (1970–present) American Football Conference (1970... John Albert Elway, Jr. ... Philip Joseph McConkey(Born in 1957) is a former American Football Wide Receiver who played for the New York Giants(1984-1988), Phoenix Cardinals(1989), and San Diego Chargers(1989) Before his NFL career, McConkey played for College Football at the United States Naval Academy. ...

Week 13: Vs San Francisco 49ers

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In a Monday night encounter at San Francisco in week 13, the Giants overcame a 17–0 halftime deficit to Joe Montana's 49ers en route to a 21–17 victory.^[31] In the win, Simms threw for nearly 400 yards and wide receiver Stacy Robinson made an acrobatic catch at the goalline to set up the winning touchdown.^[31] Another important play also occurred during that Monday Night Football game. Here is a description of the play taken from a Monday Night Football broadcast in 2005: "On Dec. 1 1986, New York Giants tight end Mark Bavaro cements his reputation as one of the toughest men in the NFL. With the Giants trailing, Bavaro catches an innocent pass from Phil Simms over the middle. It takes nearly seven 49ers defenders to finally drag him down, some of which are carried for almost 20 yards, including future Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott. Bavaro’s inspiring play jump starts the Giants, who win the game and eventually the Super Bowl."^[32] Joseph Clifford Montana, (born June 11, 1956, in the Pittsburgh area town of New Eagle, Pennsylvania, USA) was a quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Week 14: Vs Washington Redkins

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The Giants defeated the Redskins 24–14 in week 14 to move into sole possession of first place in the NFC East.^[21] The Redskins held Joe Morris, who had rushed for 181 yards in the Giants week eight victory, to 62 yards on 22 carries.^[21] However, Lawrence Taylor recorded three sacks and harassed Redskins' quarterback Jay Schroeder all game, as the Giants recorded four sacks and the Redskins only recorded one.^[21] Phil Simms threw touchdown passes to Mark Bavaro, Bobby Johnson, and Phil McConkey in the victory.^[33] Schroeder threw six interceptions in the game, matching Sammy Baugh's franchise record,^[21] and the Redskins had 7 turnovers overall.^[34] Jay Schroeder (b. ... Bobby Johnson (born Columbia, South Carolina) is the current head football coach at Vanderbilt University. ... Samuel Adrian Baugh (born March 17, 1914) is a retired American football player born in Temple, Texas, the second son of James and Lucy Baugh. ... Look up Turnover in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Week 15: Vs Saint Louis Cardinals

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The Giants defeated the Saint Louis Cardinals 27–7 in week 15 in front of 75,261 fans at Giants Stadium.^[35] Joe Morris ran for 179 yards and three touchdowns, but had three fumbles.^[35] Phil Simms struggled, but the offense was effective nonetheless;^[35] of the Giants 313 total yards, 252 came on the ground, while only 62 came from the passing game.^[36] The Giants defense controlled the Cardinals throughout the game, particularly in the first half; the Cardinals' first four possessions ended in third-down sacks and fourth-down punts.^[35] The Giants committed only two penalites for a total of ten yards,^[36] and their defense set a franchise record with nine sacks, despite sending Lawrence Taylor into pass coverage for most of the game.^[35]

Week 16: Vs Green Bay Packers

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The Giants headed into their final regular season game against the Green Bay Packers as 11 1/2 point favorites and needed a victory to secure homefield advantage throughout the playoffs.^[37] They defeated the Packers 55–24 in front of 71,351 fans at Giants Stadium to finish the regular season with a franchise record 14 victories.^[38] The win was the Giants' ninth consecutive, matching the team record set in 1962.^[38] The Giants also set a franchise record for points in the first quarter of a game with 21.^[38] Although the Packers cut the score to 24–17 at halftime, the Giants scored 31 second half points to put the game out reach. City Green Bay, Wisconsin Team colors Dark Green, Gold, and White Head Coach Mike McCarthy Owner 111,967 stockholders (Green Bay Packers Foundation) Chairman Bob Harlan General manager Ted Thompson Fight song Go! You Packers! Go! League/Conference affiliations Independent (1919-1920) National Football League (1921–present) Western Division (1933...

Postseason

Following the season eight Giants—tight end Mark Bavaro, offensive lineman Brad Benson, nose tackle Jim Burt, linebackers Lawrence Taylor and Harry Carson, punter Sean Landeta, running back Joe Morris, and defensive end Leonard Marshall—were selected to the Pro Bowl.^[39] Taylor, who recorded a league-leading 20.5 sacks, became one of just three defensive players to win the NFL Most Valuable Player award and the only defensive player to ever win the award unanimously.^[40][41] Additionally, coach Bill Parcells won the NFL Coach of the Year Award. The tight end (TE) is a position in American football on the offensive team. ... Mark Bavaro (born April 28, 1963) is a former American Football tight end who played for the New York Giants (1985-1990), Cleveland Browns (1992), and Philadelphia Eagles (1993-1994). ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with American football. ... Brad Benson was a offensive lineman in the NFL. Category: ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Jim Burt (born June 7, 1959) is a former NFL football player who played for the New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Lawrence Julius Taylor (born February 4, 1959, in Williamsburg, Virginia), nicknamed LT, is a retired Hall of Fame American football player who played his entire professional career as a linebacker for the NFLs New York Giants. ... Harry Carson (born November 26, 1953) is a former American football inside linebacker who played his entire career for the New York Giants in the NFL(1976-1988). ... The word punter may refer to: Someone who uses a Punt (boat). ... Sean Landeta(BornJanuary 6,1962) is a National Football League punter with the St. ... High school running back A running back, halfback, tailback or wingback is the position of a player on an American and Canadian football team who lines up in the offensive backfield. ... Joe Morris is a former NFL running back who played for the New York Giants. ... Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American football. ... Leonard Marshall is a former NFL defensive lineman for the New York Giants. ... The 1987 AFC-NFC Pro Bowl was played on February 1, 1987 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. ... The NFL Most Valuable Player Award is given by various entities, most notably the Associated Press, to the player who has contributed the most to the success of the players team. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The NFL Coach of the Year Award is presented annually by the Associated Press to the NFL coach who has done the most outstanding job of working with the talent he has at his disposal. ...

NFC Divisional playoff: vs San Francisco 49ers

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The Giants defeated the San Francisco 49ers 49–3 in their opening playoff game.^[42] Favored by only three points, the Giants dominated the two-time champion 49ers from the outset; their defense held the 49ers to 29 yards rushing, 184 yards in total offense, and 2 of 14 on third-down conversions.^[42] The Giants did not committ a turnover and totalled 216 rushing yards.^[43] Jim Burt knocked 49ers quarterback Joe Montana out of the game in the second quarter, hitting him as he threw a pass which Lawrence Taylor intercepted and returned 34 yards for a touchdown. The Giants defense held the 49ers to nine first downs, 29 rushing yards on 20 carries, and 184 total yards.^[43]

NFC Championship Game: vs Washington Redskins

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With wind gusts reaching 33 miles per hour, coach Bill Parcells chose to take the wind when his team won the opening coin toss of the Giants' NFC Championship Game against the Washington Redskins.^[44] With the wind at their backs the Giants scored 10 first quarter points while the Redskins managed only two first downs.^[44] The Redskins launched a drive behind Jay Schroeder's 48-yard completion to wide receiver Art Monk in the second quarter. However, after the Redskins botched the field goal snap on a 51-yard field goal attempt, the Giants drove for a touchdown with the wind in their face to make the score 17–0 at halftime.^[44] The Giants defense dominated the second half and both teams went scoreless to make the final score 17–0. Schroeder completed only 20 of 50 passes for a meager 3.8 yards per attempt.^[44] Miles per hour is a unit of speed, expressing the number of international miles covered per hour. ... NFC Championship Game is an American football game played every year to determine the champion of the National Football Conference of the National Football League. ... James Arthur Art Monk (born December 5, 1957, in White Plains, New York), is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League. ...

Super Bowl XXI

Main article: Super Bowl XXI

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The Giants advanced to play the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXI in front of 101,063 fans at the Rose Bowl.^[45] After the Broncos' Rich Karlis kicked a 48-yard field goal on the game's opening drive, the Giants took the lead with a 78-yard touchdown scoring drive, led by quarterback Phil Simms's 6-for-6 passing.^[46] The Broncos scored on a 4-yard quarterback sneak by John Elway to make the score 10–7 at the end of the first quarter.^[46] The only score in the second quarter came when Giants' defensive end George Martin sacked Elway in the endzone for a safety to make the score 10–9.^[47] City Denver, Colorado Other nicknames Orange Crush Team colors Orange, Broncos Navy Blue, and White[1] Head Coach Mike Shanahan Owner Pat Bowlen General manager Ted Sundquist Mascot Miles League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960-1969) Western Division (1960-1969) National Football League (1970–present) American Football Conference (1970... Date January 25, 1987 Stadium Rose Bowl Stadium City Pasadena, California MVP Phil Simms, Quarterback Favorite Giants by 9 1/2 National Anthem Neil Diamond Coin toss Willie Davis Halftime show Salute to Hollywoods 100th Anniversary with Southern California high school drill teams and dancers Attendance 101,063 U... The Rose Bowl is a stadium in the Los Angeles suburb of Pasadena, California. ... Rich Karlis (born May 23, 1959, in Salem, Ohio) is a former American Football kicker who played nine seasons for the Denver Broncos, the Minnesota Vikings, and the Detroit Lions in the National Football League from 1982 to 1990. ... Phillip Martin Simms (born November 3, 1955, in Lebanon, Kentucky) is a former quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League and currently a television sportscaster for the CBS network. ... A quarterback sneak is a play in American football in which the quarterback, upon taking the center snap, dives ahead behind the offensive line. ... John Albert Elway, Jr. ... The end zone is a term in both Canadian football and American football. ... In American football and Canadian football, a safety refers to two positions in the traditional defensive backfield setup, the strong safety and the free safety. ...

A turning point of the game came on the first possession of the second half. The Giants received the second half kickoff, and led a short drive that stalled at their own 47-yard line.^[46] On fourth and 1, the Giants lined up in a punt formation before shifting to a traditional set.^[46] Second string quarterback Jeff Rutledge then ran a quarterback sneak for a first down.^[46] The Giants scored on the drive, and built a 39–13 lead before a late touchdown by the Broncos made the final score 39–20.^[46] Simms threw touchdown passes to Mark Bavaro and Phil McConkey to give him three on the game, and Joe Morris and Ottis Anderson each rushed for one touchdown.^[46] The Giants' defense limited the Broncos to only two net yards and 10 offensive plays in the third quarter.^[47] The 30 second half points set a Super Bowl-record for points in a half, and Simms was named MVP after completing 22 of 25 (88%) of his passes—a Super Bowl and NFL Playoff record.^[45][47] Todd Sauerbrun punts the ball for the Carolina Panthers. ... Jeffrey Ronald Rutledge (born January 22, 1957 in Birmingham, Alabama) was a former American professional football player. ... A quarterback sneak is a play in American football in which the quarterback, upon taking the center snap, dives ahead behind the offensive line. ... Mark Bavaro (born April 28, 1963) is a former American Football tight end who played for the New York Giants (1985-1990), Cleveland Browns (1992), and Philadelphia Eagles (1993-1994). ... Philip Joseph McConkey(Born in 1957) is a former American Football Wide Receiver who played for the New York Giants(1984-1988), Phoenix Cardinals(1989), and San Diego Chargers(1989) Before his NFL career, McConkey played for College Football at the United States Naval Academy. ... Joe Morris is a former NFL running back who played for the New York Giants. ... Ottis O.J. Anderson (born January 19, 1957), is a retired American football running back. ...

Gatorade shower

It was these 1986 Giants that popularized the football tradition of dousing the head coach with a cooler of Gatorade near the end of a victorious game.^[48][49] This originally started in 1985 when Jim Burt, incensed by what he thought was mistreatment he received during practice, exacted revenge on Bill Parcells by dumping a cooler of Gatorade on him.^[49] Lawrence Taylor and Harry Carson later picked up on the ploy and would often sneak up on Coach Parcells near the end of games to dump the remaining Gatorade over his head. The dousing was a big hit with fans, and the Gatorade dumping continued throughout the season after each win, with Taylor, Carson, and several other players (Burt had since ceased doing it) concocting increasingly elaborate, sneaky, and playful rouses, so as to at least attempt to keep the inevitable dousing a surprise.^[50] Gatorade is a non-carbonated sports drink marketed by the Quaker Oats Company, a division of PepsiCo. ... Jim Burt (born June 7, 1959) is a former NFL football player who played for the New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers. ...

See also

• History of the New York Giants (1979-1993)

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February 12 is the 43rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... May 20 is the 140th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (141st in leap years). ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the CE era. ... May 20 is the 140th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (141st in leap years). ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the CE era. ...

Sources

External links

• New York Giants official website—history section
• 1986 New York Giants season stats and box scores at databasefootball.com