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1974 New York Giants season
NFL team season
NFL team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| logo | 1974-giants-mediaguide.jpg |
| team | New York Giants |
| year | 1974 |
| record | 2–12 |
| division_place | 5th NFC East |
| coach | Bill Arnsparger |
| owner | Timothy J. Mara, |
| Wellington Mara | |
| stadium | Yale Bowl |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* |
| pro_bowlers | *None* |
| shortnavlink | Giants seasons |
Wellington Mara The 1974 New York Giants season was the franchise's 50th season in the National Football League. The Giants finished in last place in the National Football Conference East Division with a 2–12 record, the team's worst since 1966.
The Giants’ home venue in 1974 was the Yale Bowl in New Haven, Connecticut, and they were winless at home in seven games. They won only one of twelve games at the Yale Bowl in 1973 and 1974. The Giants played at Shea Stadium in Queens in 1975 and opened Giants Stadium in New Jersey in October 1976.
The 1974 Giants hold the distinction of being the first team to lose a regular season game in overtime. In week nine, the 2–6 Giants welcomed the cross-town rival Jets to the Yale Bowl. With the Giants leading 20–13 in the fourth quarter, Joe Namath faked a handoff to Emerson Boozer, then ran into the end zone for a touchdown which tied the score at 20–20, forcing overtime; previously, a game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Denver Broncos had ended in a 35–35 tie. The Giants were denied a game-winning score when Pete Gogolak missed a 42-yard field goal attempt, despite protests from Gogolak that he had made the kick. The Jets subsequently won 26–20 on a five-yard pass from Namath to Boozer after 6:53 of play in the extra period.
Offseason
Draft
Main article: 1974 NFL draft
Roster
- Spider Lockhart FS
Schedule
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| September 15 | **[Washington Redskins](1974-washington-redskins-season)** | **L** 10–13 | 0–1 | Yale Bowl | 49,849 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197409150nyg.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 22 | [New England Patriots](1974-new-england-patriots-season) | **L** 20–28 | 0–2 | Yale Bowl | 44,082 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197409220nyg.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 29 | at **[Dallas Cowboys](1974-dallas-cowboys-season)** | **W** 14–6 | 1–2 | Texas Stadium | 45,841 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197409290dal.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 6 | [Atlanta Falcons](1974-atlanta-falcons-season) | **L** 7–14 | 1–3 | Yale Bowl | 42,379 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197410060nyg.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 13 | at **[Philadelphia Eagles](1974-philadelphia-eagles-season)** | **L** 7–35 | 1–4 | Veterans Stadium | 64,801 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197410130phi.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 20 | at **[Washington Redskins](1974-washington-redskins-season)** | **L** 3–24 | 1–5 | RFK Stadium | 53,879 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197410200was.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 27 | **[Dallas Cowboys](1974-dallas-cowboys-season)** | **L** 7–21 | 1–6 | Yale Bowl | 57,381 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197410270nyg.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 3 | at [Kansas City Chiefs](1974-kansas-city-chiefs-season) | **W** 33–27 | 2–6 | Arrowhead Stadium | 61,437 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197411030kan.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 10 | [New York Jets](1974-new-york-jets-season) | **L** 20–26 (OT) | 2–7 | Yale Bowl | 64,327 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197411100nyg.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 17 | at [Detroit Lions](1974-detroit-lions-season) | **L** 19–20 | 2–8 | Tiger Stadium | 40,431 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197411170det.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 24 | **[St. Louis Cardinals](1974-st-louis-cardinals-nfl-season)** | **L** 21–23 | 2–9 | Yale Bowl | 40,615 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197411240nyg.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 1 | at [Chicago Bears](1974-chicago-bears-season) | **L** 13–16 | 2–10 | Soldier Field | 18,802 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197412010chi.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 8 | **[Philadelphia Eagles](1974-philadelphia-eagles-season)** | **L** 7–20 | 2–11 | Yale Bowl | 21,170 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197412080nyg.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 15 | at **[St. Louis Cardinals](1974-st-louis-cardinals-nfl-season)** | **L** 14–26 | 2–12 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 47,414 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197412150crd.htm) |
- Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Game summaries
Week 3 at Cowboys
;Giants
- Norm Snead 11/17, 128 Yds, TD
- Joe Dawkins 9 Rush, 51 Yds
- Bob Grim 1 Rec, 50 Yds ;Cowboys
- Roger Staubach 20/37, 256 Yds, TD, 3 INT
- Robert Newhouse 12 Rush, 47 Yds
- Drew Pearson 6 Rec, 116 Yds
Week 9 vs Jets
First quarter
- NYJ – David Knight 19-yard pass from Joe Namath (Pat Leahy kick). ''Jets 7–0. '''Drive:'''''
- NYG – Pete Gogolak 26-yard field goal. ''Jets 7–3. '''Drive:''''' Second quarter
- NYG – Bob Tucker 2-yard pass from Craig Morton (Pete Gogolak kick). ''Giants 10–7. '''Drive:'''''
- NYJ – Pat Leahy 34-yard field goal. ''Tie 10–10. '''Drive:'''''
- NYG – Pete Gogolak 22-yard field goal. ''Giants 13–10. '''Drive:''''' Third quarter
- NYJ – Pat Leahy 22-yard field goal. ''Tie 13–13. '''Drive:'''''
- NYG – Bob Grim 12-yard pass from Craig Morton (Pete Gogolak kick). ''Giants 20–13. '''Drive:''''' Fourth quarter
- NYJ – Joe Namath 3-yard run (Pat Leahy kick). ''Tie 20–20. '''Drive:''''' Overtime
- NYJ – Emerson Boozer 5-yard pass from Joe Namath. ''Jets 26–20. '''Drive:''''' ;Top passers
- NYJ – Joe Namath – 20/31, 236 yards, 2 TD
- NYG – Craig Morton – 21/32, 237 yards, 2 TD ;Top rushers
- NYJ – Robert Burns – 21 rushes, 101 yards
- NYG – Joe Dawkins – 11 rushes, 49 yards ;Top receivers
- NYJ – Rich Caster – 3 receptions, 68 yards
- NYG – Walker Gillette – 5 receptions, 83 yards
Week 11 vs Cardinals
;Cardinals
- Jim Hart 25/42, 259 Yds, 2 TD
- Terry Metcalf 15 Rush, 48 Yds
- Mel Gray 5 Rec, 102 Yds, TD ;Giants
- Craig Morton 21/35, 257 Yds, 2 TD, INT
- Joe Dawkins 12 Rush, 65 Yds
- Bob Tucker 5 Rec, 69 Yds, TD
Standings
References
References
- "1974 New York Giants". [[Pro Football Reference]].
- "New York Giants Franchise Encyclopedia". Pro Football Reference.
- Malafronte, Chip. (October 8, 2012). "New Haven 200: New York Giants called Yale Bowl home from 1973–74". [[New Haven Register]].
- Canavan, Tom. (January 1, 2010). "Giants Stadium was symbol of sports in New Jersey". [[The Seattle Times]].
- "NFL's First Experiment With OT". [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]].
- Gross, Andrew. (September 6, 2018). "Giants vs. Jets at Yale Bowl: Namath's bootleg a keepsake". [[Newsday]].
- "1974 New York Giants Draftees". Pro Football Reference.
- (1975). "75 Cowboys". [[Dallas Cowboys]].
- (September 5, 2018). "The Yale Bowl and the Giants". Newsday.
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