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1988 New York Giants season
NFL team season
NFL team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | New York Giants |
| year | 1988 |
| record | 10–6 |
| division_place | 2nd NFC East |
| coach | Bill Parcells |
| off_coach | Ron Erhardt |
| def_coach | Bill Belichick |
| general manager | George Young |
| owner | Wellington Mara |
| stadium | Giants Stadium |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* |
| pro bowlers | {{ Collapsible list |
| title | 2 |
| 1 | LB Lawrence Taylor |
| 2 | FS Terry Kinard |
| shortnavlink | Giants seasons |
The ** New York Giants season** was the franchise's 64th season in the National Football League (NFL). The team finished 10–6, but due to the Philadelphia Eagles, who also went 10–6, completed a season sweep of New York Giants, a loss to the New York Jets in the season finale kept them out of the playoffs for the second consecutive season due to them also losing the conference tiebreaker to the Los Angeles Rams for the final wild-card berth. The season was marked early by the suspension for substance abuse of star linebacker Lawrence Taylor by the NFL for the first four games of the season. Following the end of the season, the Giants would see two longtime defensive stalwarts; defensive end George Martin and future Hall-of-Fame inside linebacker Harry Carson, announce their retirement.
Offseason
NFL draft
Main article: 1988 NFL draft
Personnel
Staff
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President – Wellington Mara
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General manager – George Young
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Director of pro personnel – Tim Rooney
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Head coach – Bill Parcells
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Offensive coordinator – Ron Erhardt
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Offensive backfield – Ray Handley
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Receivers – Tom Coughlin
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Tight ends – Mike Pope
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Offensive line – Fred Hoaglin
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Defensive coordinator – Bill Belichick
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Defensive line – Lamar Leachman
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Defensive backfield – Len Fontes
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Defensive assistant – Mike Sweatman
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Special teams – Romeo Crennel
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Assistant special teams – Mike Sweatman
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Strength and Conditioning – Johnny Parker
Roster
None
47 active, 15 inactive
Preseason
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| at [Green Bay Packers](1988-green-bay-packers-season) | **W** 34–3 | 1–0 | Lambeau Field | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| [New York Jets](1988-new-york-jets-season) | **W** 24–21 | 2–0 | Giants Stadium | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| [Pittsburgh Steelers](1988-pittsburgh-steelers-season) | **W** 28–17 | 3–0 | Giants Stadium | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| at [Cleveland Browns](1988-cleveland-browns-season) | **L** 13–17 | 3–1 | Cleveland Municipal Stadium |
Regular season
Schedule
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| **[Washington Redskins](1988-washington-redskins-season)** | **W** 27–20 | 1–0 | Giants Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198809050nyg.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 11 | [San Francisco 49ers](1988-san-francisco-49ers-season) | **L** 17–20 | 1–1 | Giants Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198809110nyg.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 18 | at **[Dallas Cowboys](1988-dallas-cowboys-season)** | **W** 12–10 | 2–1 | Texas Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198809180dal.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 25 | [Los Angeles Rams](1988-los-angeles-rams-season) | **L** 31–45 | 2–2 | Giants Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198809250nyg.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 2 | at **[Washington Redskins](1988-washington-redskins-season)** | **W** 24–23 | 3–2 | RFK Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198810020was.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| at **[Philadelphia Eagles](1988-philadelphia-eagles-season)** | **L** 13–24 | 3–3 | Veterans Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198810100phi.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 16 | [Detroit Lions](1988-detroit-lions-season) | **W** 30–10 | 4–3 | Giants Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198810160nyg.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 23 | at [Atlanta Falcons](1988-atlanta-falcons-season) | **W** 23–16 | 5–3 | Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198810230atl.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 30 | at [Detroit Lions](1988-detroit-lions-season) | **W** 13–10 (OT) | 6–3 | Pontiac Silverdome | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198810300det.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 6 | **[Dallas Cowboys](1988-dallas-cowboys-season)** | **W** 29–21 | 7–3 | Giants Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198811060nyg.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 13 | at **[Phoenix Cardinals](1988-phoenix-cardinals-season)** | **L** 17–24 | 7–4 | Sun Devil Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198811130crd.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 20 | **[Philadelphia Eagles](1988-philadelphia-eagles-season)** | **L** 17–23 (OT) | 7–5 | Giants Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198811200nyg.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 27 | at [New Orleans Saints](1988-new-orleans-saints-season) | **W** 13–12 | 8–5 | Louisiana Superdome | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198811270nor.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 4 | **[Phoenix Cardinals](1988-phoenix-cardinals-season)** | **W** 44–7 | 9–5 | Giants Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198812040nyg.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 11 | [Kansas City Chiefs](1988-kansas-city-chiefs-season) | **W** 28–12 | 10–5 | Giants Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198812110nyg.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 18 | at [New York Jets](1988-new-york-jets-season) | **L** 21–27 | 10–6 | Giants Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198812180nyj.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **Note:** Intra-division opponents are in **bold** text. |
Game summaries
Week 1
Week 3
Week 9
Week 13
Standings
References
References
- "1991 New York Giants Draftees".
- "1988 New York Giants starters and roster". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198809050nyg.htm Pro-Football-Reference.com]
- [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198810300det.htm Pro-Football-Reference.com]. Retrieved 2016-Dec-03.
- [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198811270nor.htm Pro-Football-Reference.com]. Retrieved 2014-Jan-20.
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