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1989 New York Giants season
NFL team season
NFL team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | New York Giants |
| year | 1989 |
| record | 12–4 |
| division_place | 1st NFC East |
| coach | Bill Parcells |
| off_coach | Ron Erhardt |
| def_coach | Bill Belichick |
| general manager | George Young |
| owner | Wellington Mara |
| stadium | Giants Stadium |
| playoffs | Lost [Divisional Playoffs](1989-90-nfl-playoffs) |
| (vs. [Rams](1989-los-angeles-rams-season)) 13–19 (OT) | |
| pro bowlers | {{ Collapsible list |
| title | 2 |
| 1 | LB Lawrence Taylor |
| 2 | KR David Meggett |
| shortnavlink | Giants seasons |
(vs. Rams) 13–19 (OT)
The New York Giants played their 65th season in the National Football League (NFL) in 1989. After going 10–6 and suffering a heartbreaking final-day elimination from playoff contention in 1988, the team went 12–4 and won the NFC East. The Giants lost to the Los Angeles Rams 19–13 in the NFC Divisional playoffs.
Pro Bowl selections for the team were Dave Meggett and Lawrence Taylor. Ottis Anderson rushed for over 1,000 yards and was winner of the NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award.
Offseason
NFL draft
Main article: 1989 NFL draft
Undrafted free agents
| Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|
| Lish Adams | Linebacker | Sam Houston State |
| Leon Cole | Defensive end | Texas A&M |
| Leroy Etienne | Linebacker | Nebraska |
| Jeff Fryar | Tackle | Indiana |
| Jason Kuipers | Center | Florida State |
| Frank Miotke | Wide receiver | Grand Valley State |
| Travis Wallington | Linebacker | Navy |
| Dayne Williams | Running back | Florida State |
Roster
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17 Jeff Rutledge
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33 George Adams
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44 Maurice Carthon FB
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22 Lee Rouson
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85 Stephen Baker
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82 Mark Ingram KR
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86 Lionel Manuel
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83 Odessa Turner
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84 Zeke Mowatt
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76 Jumbo Elliott T
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60 Eric Moore T-G
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72 Doug Riesenberg T
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66 William Roberts G
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75 Mark Duckens DE
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74 Erik Howard NT
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70 Leonard Marshall DE
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73 John Washington DE
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71 Robb White DE
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77 Eric Dorsey DE
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58 Carl Banks OLB
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98 Johnie Cooks ILB
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54 Dwayne Jiles OLB
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52 Pepper Johnson ILB
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55 Gary Reasons ILB
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38 Greg Cox FS
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43 Terry Kinard FS
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36 Adrian White SS
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39 Sheldon White CB
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23 Perry Williams CB
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5 Sean Landeta P
Preseason
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| at [New England Patriots](1989-new-england-patriots-season) | **W** 20–17 | 1–0 | Foxboro Stadium | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| at [Kansas City Chiefs](1989-kansas-city-chiefs-season) | **W** 45–7 | 2–0 | Arrowhead Stadium | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| [New York Jets](1989-new-york-jets-season) | **W** 21–17 | 3–0 | Giants Stadium | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| [Pittsburgh Steelers](1989-pittsburgh-steelers-season) | **L** 10–13 | 3–1 | Giants Stadium |
Regular season
Schedule
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| at **[Washington Redskins](1989-washington-redskins-season)** | **W** 27–24 | 1–0 | RFK Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198909110was.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 17 | [Detroit Lions](1989-detroit-lions-season) | **W** 24–14 | 2–0 | Giants Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198909170nyg.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 24 | **[Phoenix Cardinals](1989-phoenix-cardinals-season)** | **W** 35–7 | 3–0 | Giants Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198909240nyg.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 1 | at **[Dallas Cowboys](1989-dallas-cowboys-season)** | **W** 30–13 | 4–0 | Texas Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198910010dal.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 8 | at **[Philadelphia Eagles](1989-philadelphia-eagles-season)** | **L** 19–21 | 4–1 | Veterans Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198910080phi.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 15 | **[Washington Redskins](1989-washington-redskins-season)** | **W** 20–17 | 5–1 | Giants Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198910150nyg.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 22 | at [San Diego Chargers](1989-san-diego-chargers-season) | **W** 20–13 | 6–1 | Jack Murphy Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198910220sdg.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| [Minnesota Vikings](1989-minnesota-vikings-season) | **W** 24–14 | 7–1 | Giants Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198910300nyg.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 5 | at **[Phoenix Cardinals](1989-phoenix-cardinals-season)** | **W** 20–13 | 8–1 | Sun Devil Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198911050crd.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 12 | at [Los Angeles Rams](1989-los-angeles-rams-season) | **L** 10–31 | 8–2 | Anaheim Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198911120ram.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 19 | [Seattle Seahawks](1989-seattle-seahawks-season) | **W** 15–3 | 9–2 | Giants Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198911190nyg.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| at [San Francisco 49ers](1989-san-francisco-49ers-season) | **L** 24–34 | 9–3 | Candlestick Park | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198911270sfo.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 3 | **[Philadelphia Eagles](1989-philadelphia-eagles-season)** | **L** 17–24 | 9–4 | Giants Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198912030nyg.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 10 | at [Denver Broncos](1989-denver-broncos-season) | **W** 14–7 | 10–4 | Mile High Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198912100den.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **[Dallas Cowboys](1989-dallas-cowboys-season)** | **W** 15–0 | 11–4 | Giants Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198912160nyg.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 24 | [Los Angeles Raiders](1989-los-angeles-raiders-season) | **W** 34–17 | 12–4 | Giants Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198912240nyg.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **Note:** Intra-division opponents are in **bold** text. |
Game summaries
Week 1
First quarter
- NYG – Odessa Turner 30-yard pass from Phil Simms (Raúl Allegre kick) – Giants 7–0 Second quarter
- NYG – Dave Meggett 62-yard pass from Phil Simms (Raúl Allegre kick) – Giants 14–0
- WSH – Chip Lohmiller 24-yard field goal – Giants 14–3 Third quarter
- WSH – Ricky Sanders 48-yard pass from Mark Rypien (Chip Lohmiller kick) – Giants 14–10 Fourth quarter
- NYG – Ottis Anderson 14-yard run (Raúl Allegre kick) – Giants 21–10
- WSH – Art Monk 6-yard pass from Mark Rypien (Chip Lohmiller kick) – Giants 21–17
- WSH – Monte Coleman 24-yard interception return (Chip Lohmiller kick) – Redskins 24–21
- NYG – Raúl Allegre 32-yard field goal – Tie 24–24
- NYG – Raúl Allegre 52-yard field goal – Giants 27–24 Giants
- Phil Simms 11/19, 255 Yds, 2 TD, 2 INT
- Ottis Anderson 23 Rush, 93 Yds, TD
- Odessa Turner 3 Rec, 99 Yds, TD Redskins
- Mark Rypien 22/32, 349 Yds, 2 TD, INT
- Gerald Riggs 24 Rush, 111 Yds
- Ricky Sanders 6 Rec, 143 Yds, TD
Week 2
Week 7
Standings
Playoffs
The Rams upset the Giants with quarterback Jim Everett's 30-yard touchdown pass to Flipper Anderson with 1:06 gone in overtime. New York jumped to a 6–0 lead in the first quarter with two field goals by kicker Raúl Allegre. With 17 seconds left in the first half, Anderson caught a 20-yard touchdown reception from Everett to take a 7–6 lead. In the third quarter, Giants running back Ottis Anderson scored on a 2-yard touchdown. But in the fourth period, Los Angeles kicker Mike Lansford made two field goals to tie the game, the second one coming with 3:01 left in regulation.
Awards and honors
- David Meggett, NFC Pro Bowl selection
- Lawrence Taylor, NFC Pro Bowl selection
References
References
- [https://www.footballdb.com/teams/nfl/new-york-giants/draft/1989 The Football Database]. Retrieved 2018-Oct-19.
- "1989 New York Giants".
- [https://www.footballdb.com/games/boxscore.html?gid=1989091701 The Football Database]. Retrieved 2018-Oct-19.
- [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198910220sdg.htm Pro-Football-Reference.com]. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
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