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1980 New York Giants season

NFL team season

NFL team season

FieldValue
teamNew York Giants
year1980
record4–12
division_place5th NFC East
coachRay Perkins
general managerGeorge Young
ownerTimothy J. Mara
Wellington Mara
stadiumGiants Stadium
playoffs*Did not qualify*
pro_bowlersLB Brad Van Pelt
P Dave Jennings
shortnavlinkGiants seasons

Wellington Mara P Dave Jennings The 1980 New York Giants season was the franchise's 56th season in the National Football League. The Giants finished in last place in the National Football Conference East Division with a 4–12 record.

In the 1980 NFL draft, the Giants selected defensive back Mark Haynes with their first-round pick, which was eighth overall. New York won its opening game of the season against the St. Louis Cardinals, 41–35, behind a five-touchdown performance by quarterback Phil Simms. Four of those touchdown passes were to Earnest Gray, who set a single-game franchise record for touchdown receptions. The Giants lost the following game to Washington by two points, the start of an eight-game losing streak. A Week 10 win over the Dallas Cowboys snapped the streak; a subsequent win over the Green Bay Packers was followed by a pair of defeats. A shoulder injury caused Simms to miss the last three games of the season. Scott Brunner took over as the starting quarterback for those games, during which the Giants went 1–2.

Simms threw for 2,321 yards in his 13 appearances, and had 15 touchdown passes and 19 interceptions. Brunner threw for four touchdowns and had six interceptions. New York's leading rusher was Billy Taylor, who ran for 580 yards and four touchdowns. Gray had a team-leading 10 touchdown receptions during the season, and caught 52 passes for 777 yards. On defense, Mike Dennis led the Giants with five interceptions. Two Giants players, Dave Jennings and Brad Van Pelt, were selected for the 1981 Pro Bowl.

Offseason

NFL draft

Personnel

Staff

  • President – Wellington Mara

  • General Manager – George Young

  • Director of Pro Personnel – Jim Trimble

  • Head Coach – Ray Perkins

  • Offensive Backfield – Bob Lord

  • Receivers – Pat Hodgson

  • Offensive Line – Bill Austin

  • Offensive Assistant – Ernie Adams

  • Defensive Coordinator – Ralph Hawkins

  • Defensive Line – Lamar Leachman

  • Defensive Backfield – Deek Pollard

  • Special Teams – Bill Belichick

Roster

Schedule

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September 7at **[St. Louis Cardinals](1980-st-louis-cardinals-nfl-season)****W** 41–351–0Busch Memorial Stadium49,122
September 14**[Washington Redskins](1980-washington-redskins-season)****L** 21–231–1Giants Stadium73,343
at **[Philadelphia Eagles](1980-philadelphia-eagles-season)****L** 3–351–2Veterans Stadium70,767
September 28[Los Angeles Rams](1980-los-angeles-rams-season)**L** 7–281–3Giants Stadium73,414
October 5at **[Dallas Cowboys](1980-dallas-cowboys-season)****L** 3–241–4Texas Stadium59,126
October 12**[Philadelphia Eagles](1980-philadelphia-eagles-season)****L** 16–311–5Giants Stadium71,051
October 19at [San Diego Chargers](1980-san-diego-chargers-season)**L** 7–441–6San Diego Stadium50,397
October 26[Denver Broncos](1980-denver-broncos-season)**L** 9–141–7Giants Stadium67,598
November 2at [Tampa Bay Buccaneers](1980-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season)**L** 13–301–8Tampa Stadium68,256
November 9**[Dallas Cowboys](1980-dallas-cowboys-season)****W** 38–352–8Giants Stadium68,343
November 16[Green Bay Packers](1980-green-bay-packers-season)**W** 27–213–8Giants Stadium76,609
November 23at [San Francisco 49ers](1980-san-francisco-49ers-season)**L** 0–123–9Candlestick Park38,574
November 30[St. Louis Cardinals](1980-st-louis-cardinals-nfl-season)**L** 7–233–10Giants Stadium65,852
December 7at [Seattle Seahawks](1980-seattle-seahawks-season)**W** 27–214–10Kingdome51,617
at **[Washington Redskins](1980-washington-redskins-season)****L** 13–164–11RFK Stadium44,443
December 21[Oakland Raiders](1980-oakland-raiders-season)**L** 17–334–12Giants Stadium61,287

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Season summary

Week 1: at St. Louis Cardinals

Week 10 vs Cowboys

First quarter

  • NYG – Earnest Gray 25-yard pass from Phil Simms (Joe Danelo kick). Giants 7–0.

  • DAL – Tony Dorsett 1-yard run (Rafael Septien kick). Tie 7–7. Second quarter

  • NYG – Larry Heater 1-yard run (Joe Danelo kick). Giants 14–7.

  • DAL – Robert Newhouse 1-yard run (Rafael Septien kick). Tie 14–14.

  • NYG – George Martin 4-yard pass from Phil Simms (Joe Danelo kick). Giants 21–14.

  • NYG – Leon Perry 1-yard run (Joe Danelo kick). Giants 28–14.

  • DAL – Ron Springs 58-yard pass from Danny White (Rafael Septien kick). Giants 28–21. Third quarter

  • DAL – Robert Newhouse 29-yard run (Rafael Septien kick). Tie 28–28.

  • DAL – Tony Dorsett 13-yard run (Rafael Septien kick). Cowboys 35–28. Fourth quarter

  • NYG – Tom Mullady 20-yard pass from Phil Simms (Joe Danelo kick). Tie 35–35.

  • NYG – Joe Danelo 27-yard field goal, 0:27. Giants 38–35. ;Top passers

  • DAL – Danny White – 10/23, 155 yards, TD, 5 INT

  • NYG – Phil Simms – 18/33, 351 yards, 3 TD, INT ;Top rushers

  • DAL – Tony Dorsett – 24 rushes, 183 yards, 2 TD

  • NYG – Larry Heater – 24 rushes, 69 yards, TD ;Top receivers

  • DAL – Ron Springs – 1 reception, 58 yards, TD

  • NYG – Mike Friede – 7 receptions, 137 yards

  • Giants' first win against Dallas since 1974

Standings

References

References

  1. "New York Giants Franchise Encyclopedia". [[Pro-Football-Reference.com]].
  2. "1980 New York Giants". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  3. "1980 NFL Draft". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  4. Whittingham, Richard. (2005). "Illustrated History of the New York Giants". Triumph Books.
  5. "1980 New York Giants Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  6. Whittingham, pp. 191–192.
  7. "1980 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  8. "1980 New York Giants Draftees". Pro Football Reference.
  9. "New York Giants at St. Louis Cardinals – September 7th, 1980". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  10. "All Matchups, New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
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