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1996 New York Giants season

NFL team season

NFL team season

FieldValue
teamNew York Giants
year1996
record6–10
division_place5th NFC East
coachDan Reeves
stadiumGiants Stadium
playoffs*Did not qualify*
pro bowlers{{ Collapsible list
title2
1DE Michael Strahan
2LB Jessie Armstead
shortnavlinkGiants seasons

The 1996 New York Giants season was the franchise's 72nd season in the National Football League (NFL) and their fourth and final under head coach Dan Reeves. The team was looking to improve on its 5-11 finish from the year before.

In the 1996 NFL draft, the Giants selected defensive end Cedric Jones with the fifth overall pick. The Giants' first game of the season was at home against the Buffalo Bills, and resulted in a 23–20 loss in overtime. After being shut out by the Dallas Cowboys, New York fell to 0–3 with a 31–10 defeat to the Washington Redskins. Against the New York Jets, the Giants earned their first victory of the season; a 15–10 win over the Minnesota Vikings left them with a 2–3 record heading into their bye week. The team then lost four of its next six games. After defeating the Cowboys, the Giants' record entering December stood at 5–7. They ended the season by losing three of their last four games. With a 6–10 record, the Giants finished in last place in the National Football Conference East Division. After the season, the Giants fired Reeves and hired Jim Fassel as his replacement.

Quarterback Dave Brown started all 16 games for the Giants in 1996, throwing for 12 touchdowns and 20 interceptions. New York's leading running back was Rodney Hampton, who had 254 carries for 827 yards. Wide receivers Chris Calloway and Thomas Lewis led the Giants with four touchdowns and 53 receptions each; Calloway had a team-high 739 receiving yards. Defensively, Chad Bratzke and Michael Strahan had the most sacks among Giants players with five apiece, while Jason Sehorn had five interceptions to lead the team.

Offseason

NFL draft

Main article: 1996 NFL draft

Personnel

Staff

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Roster

Preseason

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at [Jacksonville Jaguars](1996-jacksonville-jaguars-season)**W** 24–171–0Jacksonville Municipal Stadium
[Baltimore Ravens](1996-baltimore-ravens-season)**L** 27–371–1Giants Stadium
at [New York Jets](1996-new-york-jets-season)**L** 6–132–1Giants Stadium
[Carolina Panthers](1996-carolina-panthers-season)**L** 7–342–2Giants Stadium

Regular season

Schedule

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September 1[Buffalo Bills](1996-buffalo-bills-season)**L** 20–23 (OT)0–1Giants Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199609010nyg.htm)
September 8at **[Dallas Cowboys](1996-dallas-cowboys-season)****L** 0–270–2Texas Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199609080dal.htm)
September 15**[Washington Redskins](1996-washington-redskins-season)****L** 10–310–3Giants Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199609150nyg.htm)
September 22at [New York Jets](1996-new-york-jets-season)**W** 13–61–3Giants Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199609220nyj.htm)
September 29[Minnesota Vikings](1996-minnesota-vikings-season)**W** 15–102–3Giants Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199609290nyg.htm)
*Bye*
October 13**[Philadelphia Eagles](1996-philadelphia-eagles-season)****L** 10–192–4Giants Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199610130nyg.htm)
October 20at **[Washington Redskins](1996-washington-redskins-season)****L** 21–312–5RFK Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199610200was.htm)
October 27at [Detroit Lions](1996-detroit-lions-season)**W** 35–73–5Pontiac Silverdome[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199610270det.htm)
November 3**[Arizona Cardinals](1996-arizona-cardinals-season)****W** 16–84–5Giants Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199611030nyg.htm)
November 10at [Carolina Panthers](1996-carolina-panthers-season)**L** 17–274–6Ericsson Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199611100car.htm)
November 17at **[Arizona Cardinals](1996-arizona-cardinals-season)****L** 23–314–7Sun Devil Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199611170crd.htm)
November 24**[Dallas Cowboys](1996-dallas-cowboys-season)****W** 20–65–7Giants Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199611240nyg.htm)
December 1at **[Philadelphia Eagles](1996-philadelphia-eagles-season)****L** 0–245–8Veterans Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199612010phi.htm)
December 8at [Miami Dolphins](1996-miami-dolphins-season)**W** 17–76–8Pro Player Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199612080mia.htm)
December 15[New Orleans Saints](1996-new-orleans-saints-season)**L** 3–176–9Giants Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199612150nyg.htm)
[New England Patriots](1996-new-england-patriots-season)**L** 22–236–10Giants Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199612210nyg.htm)
**Note:** Intra-division opponents are in **bold** text.

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Buffalo Bills

First quarter

  • NYG – Brad Daluiso 22-yard field goal, 8:27. ''Giants 3–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 42 yards, 4:49.''''' Second quarter
  • NYG – Amani Toomer 87-yard punt return (Brad Daluiso kick), 10:14. Giants 10–0.
  • NYG – Charles Way 37-yard pass from Dave Brown (Brad Daluiso kick), 7:27. ''Giants 17–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 57 yards, 1:50.'''''
  • BUF – Thurman Thomas 1-yard run (Steve Christie kick), 3:14. ''Giants 17–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 4:13.''''' Third quarter
  • NYG – Brad Daluiso 34-yard field goal, 9:49. ''Giants 20–7. '''Drive: 4 plays, −3 yards, 1:11.'''''
  • BUF – Steve Christie 28-yard field goal, 6:30. ''Giants 20–10. '''Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, 3:19.'''''
  • BUF – Andre Reed 60-yard pass from Jim Kelly (Steve Christie kick), 4:45. ''Giants 20–17. '''Drive: 3 plays, 72 yards, 1:05.''''' Fourth quarter
  • BUF – Steve Christie 39-yard field goal, 7:14. ''Tied 20–20. '''Drive: 13 plays, 54 yards, 5:00.''''' Overtime
  • BUF – Steve Christie 34-yard field goal, 4:52. ''Bills 23–20. '''Drive: 7 plays, 17 yards, 3:49.''''' Top passers
  • BUF – Jim Kelly – 24/41, 313 yards, TD, INT
  • NYG – Dave Brown – 11/27, 169 yards, TD Top rushers
  • BUF – Thurman Thomas – 32 rushes, 97 yards, TD
  • NYG – Rodney Hampton – 18 rushes, 50 yards Top receivers
  • BUF – Andre Reed – 5 receptions, 138 yards, TD
  • NYG – Charles Way – 4 receptions, 78 yards, TD

Week 2: at Dallas Cowboys

First quarter

  • DAL – Deion Sanders 8-yard pass from Troy Aikman (Chris Boniol kick), 8:00. ''Cowboys 7–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 50 yards, 2:42.'''''
  • DAL – Kevin Williams 19-yard pass from Troy Aikman (Chris Boniol kick), 1:23. ''Cowboys 14–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 81 yards, 4:55.''''' Second quarter
  • DAL – Emmitt Smith 5-yard pass from Troy Aikman (Chris Boniol kick), 0:02. ''Cowboys 21–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 71 yards, 1:52.''''' Third quarter
  • DAL – Chris Boniol 23-yard field goal, 2:44. ''Cowboys 24–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 8 yards, 2:03.''''' Fourth quarter
  • DAL – Chris Boniol 29-yard field goal, 10:20. ''Cowboys 27–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 69 yards, 5:19.''''' Top passers
  • NYG – Dave Brown – 10/19, 55 yards, INT
  • DAL – Troy Aikman – 19/27, 228 yards, 3 TD Top rushers
  • NYG – Rodney Hampton – 15 rushes, 44 yards
  • DAL – Emmitt Smith – 24 rushes, 82 yards Top receivers
  • NYG – Chris Calloway – 2 receptions, 15 yards
  • DAL – Kevin Williams – 6 receptions, 86 yards, TD

Week 3: vs. Washington Redskins

First quarter

  • WAS – Scott Blanton 36-yard field goal, 3:48. ''Redskins 3–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 51 yards, 5:33.''''' Second quarter
  • WAS – Marc Logan 3-yard run (Scott Blanton kick), 11:28. ''Redskins 10–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 47 yards, 2:52.'''''
  • WAS – Scott Galbraith 30-yard pass from Gus Frerotte (Scott Blanton kick), 3:41. ''Redskins 17–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 66 yards, 3:38.'''''
  • NYG – Aaron Pierce 7-yard pass from Dave Brown (Brad Daluiso kick), 0:56. ''Redskins 17–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 72 yards, 2:45.''''' Third quarter
  • NYG – Brad Daluiso 19-yard field goal, 3:50. ''Redskins 17–10. '''Drive: 11 plays, 84 yards, 5:23.''''' Fourth quarter
  • WAS – Terry Allen 7-yard run (Scott Blanton kick), 14:56. ''Redskins 24–10. '''Drive: 8 plays, 76 yards, 3:54.'''''
  • WAS – Stephen Davis 39-yard run (Scott Blanton kick), 1:27. ''Redskins 31–10. '''Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 3:41.''''' Top passers
  • WAS – Gus Frerotte – 15/23, 197 yards, TD, INT
  • NYG – Dave Brown – 17/31, 201 yards, TD, 4 INT Top rushers
  • WAS – Terry Allen – 27 rushes, 146 yards, TD
  • NYG – Rodney Hampton – 9 rushes, 58 yards Top receivers
  • WAS – Jamie Asher – 2 receptions, 49 yards
  • NYG – Chris Calloway – 5 receptions, 72 yards

Week 4: at New York Jets

First quarter

  • NYJ – Nick Lowery 46-yard field goal, 6:09. ''Jets 3–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 43 yards, 6:00.''''' Second quarter
  • NYG – Chris Calloway 17-yard pass from Dave Brown (Brad Daluiso kick), 4:38. ''Giants 7–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 6:36.''''' Third quarter
  • NYJ – Nick Lowery 39-yard field goal, 7:26. ''Giants 7–6. '''Drive: 10 plays, 32 yards, 5:14.''''' Fourth quarter
  • NYG – Brad Daluiso 20-yard field goal, 13:04. ''Giants 10–6. '''Drive: 6 plays, 13 yards, 2:40.'''''
  • NYG – Brad Daluiso 20-yard field goal, 4:35. ''Giants 13–6. '''Drive: 8 plays, 58 yards, 4:37.''''' Top passers
  • NYG – Dave Brown – 9/13, 111 yards, TD
  • NYJ – Neil O'Donnell – 22/38, 149 yards, INT Top rushers
  • NYG – Rodney Hampton – 27 rushes, 81 yards
  • NYJ – Adrian Murrell – 11 rushes, 41 yards Top receivers
  • NYG – Chris Calloway – 3 receptions, 53 yards, TD
  • NYJ – Jeff Graham – 5 receptions, 49 yards

Both New York teams were seeking to rebound from 0–3 starts to the season. The Jets got on the scoreboard first with Nick Lowery kicking a 46-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Giants responded with Chris Calloway catching a 17-yard touchdown pass from Dave Brown. In the third quarter, the Jets cut the Giants' lead to one point thanks to a 39-yard field goal, once again coming from Lowery. The Giants increased the lead in the fourth quarter thanks to two 20-yard field goals from Brad Daluiso, helping them secure their first win of the season by a score of 13–6.

Week 5: vs. Minnesota Vikings

First quarter

  • NYG – Brad Daluiso 25-yard field goal, 6:28. ''Giants 3–0. '''Drive: 15 plays, 67 yards, 8:32.''''' Second quarter
  • MIN – David Palmer 69-yard punt return (Scott Sisson kick), 14:21. Vikings 7–3.
  • NYG – Brad Daluiso 27-yard field goal, 11:56. ''Vikings 7–6. '''Drive: 5 plays, 33 yards, 2:25.''''' Third quarter
  • NYG – Aaron Pierce 1-yard run (pass failed), 2:53. ''Giants 12–7. '''Drive: 11 plays, 49 yards, 6:18.''''' Fourth quarter
  • MIN – Scott Sisson 28-yard field goal, 13:27. ''Giants 12–10. '''Drive: 9 plays, 56 yards, 4:26.'''''
  • NYG – Brad Daluiso 18-yard field goal, 7:39. ''Giants 15–10. '''Drive: 12 plays, 70 yards, 5:48.''''' Top passers
  • MIN – Warren Moon – 13/25, 143 yards, INT
  • NYG – Dave Brown – 18/29, 167 yards Top rushers
  • MIN – Robert Smith – 17 rushes, 86 yards
  • NYG – Rodney Hampton – 24 rushes, 82 yards Top receivers
  • MIN – Jake Reed – 3 receptions, 60 yards
  • NYG – Aaron Pierce – 3 receptions, 45 yards

Week 7: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

First quarter

  • NYG – Brad Daluiso 39-yard field goal, 6:08. ''Giants 3–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 31 yards, 4:55.''''' Second quarter
  • PHI – Gary Anderson 39-yard field goal, 11:41. ''Tied 3–3. '''Drive: 10 plays, 71 yards, 4:55.'''''
  • NYG – Amani Toomer 65-yard punt return (Brad Daluiso kick), 6:42. Giants 10–3. Third quarter
  • PHI – Gary Anderson 46-yard field goal, 3:27. ''Giants 10–6. '''Drive: 7 plays, 25 yards, 2:28.''''' Fourth quarter
  • PHI – Gary Anderson 45-yard field goal, 14:01. ''Giants 10–9. '''Drive: 9 plays, 39 yards, 3:27.'''''
  • PHI – Gary Anderson 29-yard field goal, 2:12. ''Eagles 12–10. '''Drive: 14 plays, 68 yards, 5:53.'''''
  • PHI – William Thomas 23-yard fumble return (Gary Anderson kick), 1:51. Eagles 19–10. Top passers
  • PHI – Ty Detmer – 18/33, 170 yards
  • NYG – Dave Brown – 11/25, 105 yards, INT Top rushers
  • PHI – Ricky Watters – 27 rushes, 110 yards
  • NYG – Rodney Hampton – 17 rushes, 60 yards Top receivers
  • PHI – Irving Fryar – 6 receptions, 73 yards
  • NYG – Chris Calloway – 3 receptions, 44 yards

Week 8: at Washington Redskins

First quarter

  • WAS – Terry Allen 2-yard run (Scott Blanton kick), 10:54. ''Redskins 7–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 68 yards, 4:06.''''' Second quarter
  • WAS – Terry Allen 1-yard run (Scott Blanton kick), 14:14. ''Redskins 14–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 4:26.'''''
  • WAS – Terry Allen 2-yard run (Scott Blanton kick), 3:57. ''Redskins 21–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 3:25.'''''
  • WAS – Darrell Green 68-yard interception return (Scott Blanton kick), 3:00. Redskins 28–0. Third quarter
  • NYG – Thomas Lewis 31-yard pass from Dave Brown (Brad Daluiso kick), 9:40. ''Redskins 28–7. '''Drive: 10 plays, 91 yards, 5:20.'''''
  • NYG – Chris Calloway 13-yard pass from Dave Brown (Brad Daluiso kick), 5:39. ''Redskins 28–14. '''Drive: 7 plays, 56 yards, 2:48.''''' Fourth quarter
  • NYG – Tyrone Wheatley 1-yard run (Brad Daluiso kick), 6:35. ''Redskins 28–21. '''Drive: 14 plays, 80 yards, 7:48.'''''
  • WAS – Scott Blanton 45-yard field goal, 2:33. ''Redskins 31–21. '''Drive: 11 plays, 47 yards, 4:02.''''' Top passers
  • NYG – Dave Brown – 26/43, 298 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
  • WAS – Gus Frerotte – 14/24, 207 yards, INT Top rushers
  • NYG – Tyrone Wheatley – 11 rushes, 54 yards, TD
  • WAS – Terry Allen – 28 rushes, 89 yards, 3 TD Top receivers
  • NYG – Thomas Lewis – 9 receptions, 125 yards, TD
  • WAS – Henry Ellard – 5 receptions, 119 yards

Week 9: at Detroit Lions

First quarter

  • DET – Scott Mitchell 1-yard run (Jason Hanson kick), 11:42. ''Lions 7–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 40 yards, 3:18.'''''
  • NYG – Punt blocked by Tito Wooten out of bounds in end zone for a safety, 5:53. Lions 7–2. Second quarter
  • NYG – Chris Calloway 24-yard pass from Tyrone Wheatley (run failed), 10:17. ''Giants 8–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 74 yards, 2:04.'''''
  • NYG – Brad Daluiso 38-yard field goal, 7:59. ''Giants 11–7. '''Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 1:23.'''''
  • NYG – Maurice Douglass 32-yard interception return (Brad Daluiso kick), 6:49. Giants 18–7.
  • NYG – Thomas Lewis 23-yard pass from Dave Brown (Brad Daluiso kick), 5:23. ''Giants 25–7. '''Drive: 1 play, 23 yards, 0:07.''''' Third quarter
  • No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
  • NYG – Brad Daluiso 32-yard field goal, 8:36. ''Giants 28–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 25 yards, 3:44.'''''
  • NYG – Ray Agnew 34-yard interception return (Brad Daluiso kick), 2:03. Giants 35–7. Top passers
  • NYG – Dave Brown – 15/27, 221 yards, TD, INT
  • DET – Don Majkowski – 11/28, 126 yards, 2 INT Top rushers
  • NYG – Rodney Hampton – 27 rushes, 76 yards
  • DET – Barry Sanders – 16 rushes, 47 yards Top receivers
  • NYG – Chris Calloway – 4 receptions, 92 yards, TD
  • DET – Brett Perriman – 8 receptions, 88 yards

Week 10: vs. Arizona Cardinals

First quarter

  • NYG – Brad Daluiso 31-yard field goal, 9:07. ''Giants 3–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 62 yards, 5:53.''''' Second quarter
  • No scoring plays. Third quarter
  • NYG – Brad Daluiso 32-yard field goal, 2:00. ''Giants 6–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 33 yards, 2:58.''''' Fourth quarter
  • NYG – Thomas Lewis 24-yard pass from Danny Kanell (Brad Daluiso kick), 8:34. ''Giants 13–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 5:10.'''''
  • NYG – Brad Daluiso 45-yard field goal, 5:30. ''Giants 16–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 8 yards, 1:54.'''''
  • ARI – Frank Sanders 7-yard pass from Boomer Esiason (Boomer Esiason run), 0:40. ''Giants 16–8. '''Drive: 15 plays, 86 yards, 2:59.''''' Top passers
  • ARI – Boomer Esiason – 20/40, 196 yards, TD, 2 INT
  • NYG – Danny Kanell – 14/27, 128 yards, TD Top rushers
  • ARI – LeShon Johnson – 10 rushes, 29 yards
  • NYG – Rodney Hampton – 24 rushes, 94 yards Top receivers
  • ARI – Frank Sanders – 5 receptions, 61 yards, TD
  • NYG – Thomas Lewis – 7 receptions, 77 yards, TD

Week 11: at Carolina Panthers

First quarter

  • CAR – Raghib Ismail 35-yard run (John Kasay kick), 11:25. ''Panthers 7–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 72 yards, 3:35.'''''
  • NYG – Chris Calloway 13-yard pass from Dave Brown (Brad Daluiso kick), 7:16. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 60 yards, 4:09.'''''
  • NYG – Thomas Lewis 23-yard pass from Dave Brown (Brad Daluiso kick), 2:05. ''Giants 14–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 60 yards, 2:21.''''' Second quarter
  • CAR – John Kasay 42-yard field goal, 7:28. ''Giants 14–10. '''Drive: 7 plays, 37 yards, 2:42.''''' Third quarter
  • NYG – Brad Daluiso 22-yard field goal, 9:57. ''Giants 17–10. '''Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, 5:03.'''''
  • CAR – Anthony Johnson 1-yard run (John Kasay kick), 5:26. ''Tied 17–17. '''Drive: 6 plays, 30 yards, 2:50.'''''
  • CAR – John Kasay 28-yard field goal, 2:49. ''Panthers 20–17. '''Drive: 4 plays, 4 yards, 1:34.''''' Fourth quarter
  • CAR – Howard Griffith 17-yard pass from Kerry Collins (John Kasay kick), 11:36. ''Panthers 27–17. '''Drive: 9 plays, 64 yards, 4:07.''''' Top passers
  • NYG – Dave Brown – 15/31, 223 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT
  • CAR – Kerry Collins – 19/33, 202 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • NYG – Rodney Hampton – 19 rushes, 73 yards
  • CAR – Anthony Johnson – 23 rushes, 67 yards, TD Top receivers
  • NYG – Chris Calloway – 7 receptions, 95 yards, TD
  • CAR – Wesley Walls – 6 receptions, 73 yards

Week 12: at Arizona Cardinals

First quarter

  • ARI – Rob Moore 18-yard pass from Boomer Esiason (Kevin Butler kick), 9:27. ''Cardinals 7–0. '''Drive: 3 plays, 38 yards, 1:17.'''''
  • ARI – Cedric Smith 1-yard run (Kevin Butler kick), 5:56. ''Cardinals 14–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 55 yards, 2:02.''''' Second quarter
  • NYG – Brad Daluiso 25-yard field goal, 14:27. ''Cardinals 14–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 57 yards, 6:29.'''''
  • ARI – Frank Sanders 2-yard pass from Boomer Esiason (Kevin Butler kick), 10:36. ''Cardinals 21–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 82 yards, 3:51.'''''
  • NYG – Brad Daluiso 22-yard field goal, 1:56. ''Cardinals 21–6. '''Drive: 16 plays, 88 yards, 8:40.''''' Third quarter
  • NYG – Tyrone Wheatley 4-yard pass from Dave Brown (Brad Daluiso kick), 6:33. ''Cardinals 21–13. '''Drive: 4 plays, 14 yards, 1:32.'''''
  • ARI – LeShon Johnson 1-yard run (Kevin Butler kick), 0:38. ''Cardinals 28–13. '''Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 5:55.''''' Fourth quarter
  • NYG – Tyrone Wheatley 9-yard pass from Dave Brown (Brad Daluiso kick), 9:56. ''Cardinals 28–20. '''Drive: 4 plays, 42 yards, 0:55.'''''
  • ARI – Kevin Butler 18-yard field goal, 4:26. ''Cardinals 31–20. '''Drive: 4 plays, 5 yards, 2:47.'''''
  • NYG – Brad Daluiso 27-yard field goal, 1:25. ''Cardinals 31–23. '''Drive: 16 plays, 59 yards, 3:01.''''' Top passers
  • NYG – Dave Brown – 22/41, 262 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
  • ARI – Boomer Esiason – 18/27, 260 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers
  • NYG – Tyrone Wheatley – 13 rushes, 50 yards
  • ARI – LeShon Johnson – 17 rushes, 48 yards, TD Top receivers
  • NYG – Chris Calloway – 6 receptions, 95 yards
  • ARI – LeShon Johnson – 2 receptions, 50 yards

Week 13: vs. Dallas Cowboys

First quarter

  • DAL – Chris Boniol 31-yard field goal, 4:30. ''Cowboys 3–0. '''Drive: 13 plays, 85 yards, 7:31.''''' Second quarter
  • NYG – Brad Daluiso 45-yard field goal, 10:28. ''Tied 3–3. '''Drive: 10 plays, 39 yards, 4:47.'''''
  • NYG – Brad Daluiso 46-yard field goal, 4:57. ''Giants 6–3. '''Drive: 6 plays, 24 yards, 3:12.'''''
  • NYG – Tito Wooten 54-yard fumble return (Brad Daluiso kick), 1:53. Giants 13–3. Third quarter
  • No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
  • DAL – Chris Boniol 37-yard field goal, 11:43. ''Giants 13–6. '''Drive: 9 plays, 30 yards, 3:24.'''''
  • NYG – Brian Kozlowski 4-yard pass from Dave Brown (Brad Daluiso kick), 6:01. ''Giants 20–6. '''Drive: 10 plays, 57 yards, 5:42.''''' Top passers
  • DAL – Troy Aikman – 28/39, 280 yards, 2 INT
  • NYG – Dave Brown – 12/18, 110 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • DAL – Emmitt Smith – 11 rushes, 18 yards
  • NYG – Tyrone Wheatley – 21 rushes, 69 yards Top receivers
  • DAL – Michael Irvin – 6 receptions, 77 yards
  • NYG – Chris Calloway – 4 receptions, 48 yards

Week 14: at Philadelphia Eagles

First quarter

  • PHI – Gary Anderson 44-yard field goal, 8:07. ''Eagles 3–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 8 yards, 1:36.'''''
  • PHI – Jason Dunn 14-yard pass from Ty Detmer (Gary Anderson kick), 2:46. ''Eagles 10–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 77 yards, 3:24.''''' Second quarter
  • PHI – Irving Fryar 19-yard pass from Ty Detmer (Gary Anderson kick), 12:51. ''Eagles 17–0. '''Drive: 2 plays, 14 yards, 0:45.'''''
  • PHI – Chris Jones 2-yard pass from Ty Detmer (Gary Anderson kick), 0:28. ''Eagles 24–0. '''Drive: 15 plays, 80 yards, 7:57.''''' Third quarter
  • No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
  • No scoring plays. Top passers
  • NYG – Danny Kanell – 4/13, 47 yards
  • PHI – Ty Detmer – 25/33, 284 yards, 3 TD, INT Top rushers
  • NYG – Tyrone Wheatley – 9 rushes, 39 yards
  • PHI – Ricky Watters – 29 rushes, 104 yards Top receivers
  • NYG – Chris Calloway – 2 receptions, 26 yards
  • PHI – Ricky Watters – 6 receptions, 77 yards

Week 15: at Miami Dolphins

First quarter

  • NYG – Rodney Hampton 4-yard run (Brad Daluiso kick), 8:52. ''Giants 7–0. '''Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 6:08.'''''
  • MIA – Robert Wilson 3-yard pass from Dan Marino (Joe Nedney kick), 0:36. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:42.''''' Second quarter
  • NYG – Howard Cross 1-yard pass from Dave Brown (Brad Daluiso kick), 1:15. ''Giants 14–7. '''Drive: 16 plays, 78 yards, 9:13.''''' Third quarter
  • NYG – Brad Daluiso 37-yard field goal, 1:38. ''Giants 17–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 13 yards, 2:49.''''' Fourth quarter
  • No scoring plays. Top passers
  • NYG – Dave Brown – 21/28, 169 yards, TD
  • MIA – Dan Marino – 16/30, 209 yards, TD, 2 INT Top rushers
  • NYG – Rodney Hampton – 20 rushes, 60 yards, TD
  • MIA – Karim Abdul-Jabbar – 17 rushes, 96 yards Top receivers
  • NYG – Charles Way – 6 receptions, 56 yards
  • MIA – Fred Barnett – 4 receptions, 139 yards

Week 16: vs. New Orleans Saints

First quarter

  • No scoring plays. Second quarter
  • NO – Lorenzo Neal 1-yard run (Doug Brien kick), 10:23. ''Saints 7–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 52 yards, 4:32.''''' Third quarter
  • NYG – Brad Daluiso 30-yard field goal, 8:10. ''Saints 7–3. '''Drive: 4 plays, −3 yards, 1:22.''''' Fourth quarter
  • NO – Doug Brien 51-yard field goal, 8:59. ''Saints 10–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 34 yards, 3:57.'''''
  • NO – Mario Bates 22-yard run (Doug Brien kick), 3:47. ''Saints 17–3. '''Drive: 6 plays, 63 yards, 3:26.''''' Top passers
  • NO – Jim Everett – 12/22, 106 yards, INT
  • NYG – Danny Kanell – 5/20, 52 yards, INT Top rushers
  • NO – Mario Bates – 32 rushes, 129 yards, TD
  • NYG – Gary Downs – 7 rushes, 42 yards Top receivers
  • NO – Earnest Hunter – 3 receptions, 35 yards
  • NYG – Lawrence Dawsey – 2 receptions, 29 yards

Week 17: vs. New England Patriots

First quarter

  • NYG – Intentional grounding penalty on Drew Bledsoe enforced in end zone for a safety, 0:10. Giants 2–0. Second quarter
  • NYG – Charles Way 1-yard run (Brad Daluiso kick), 12:28. ''Giants 9–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 44 yards, 2:42.'''''
  • NYG – Brad Daluiso 30-yard field goal, 6:27. ''Giants 12–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 54 yards, 4:07.'''''
  • NYG – Brad Daluiso 27-yard field goal, 3:00. ''Giants 15–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 43 yards, 2:40.'''''
  • NYG – Jason Sehorn 23-yard interception return (Brad Daluiso kick), 2:45. Giants 22–0. Third quarter
  • NE – Adam Vinatieri 40-yard field goal, 4:12. ''Giants 22–3. '''Drive: 10 plays, 71 yards, 5:04.''''' Fourth quarter
  • NE – Terry Glenn 26-yard pass from Drew Bledsoe (Adam Vinatieri kick), 12:20. ''Patriots 22–10. '''Drive: 10 plays, 88 yards, 4:04.'''''
  • NE – Dave Meggett 60-yard punt return (Adam Vinatieri kick), 11:09. Giants 22–17.
  • NE – Ben Coates 13-yard pass from Drew Bledsoe (pass failed), 1:23. ''Patriots 23–22. '''Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 5:45.''''' Top passers
  • NE – Drew Bledsoe – 31/47, 301 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
  • NYG – Dave Brown – 14/34, 215 yards, INT Top rushers
  • NE – Dave Meggett – 7 rushes, 20 yards
  • NYG – Gary Downs – 22 rushes, 52 yards Top receivers
  • NE – Terry Glenn – 8 receptions, 124 yards, TD
  • NYG – Thomas Lewis – 5 receptions, 84 yards

Standings

References

References

  1. "New York Giants Franchise Encyclopedia". [[Pro Football Reference]].
  2. "1996 New York Giants". Pro Football Reference.
  3. "1996 NFL Draft". Pro Football Reference.
  4. Whittingham, Richard. (2005). "Illustrated History of the New York Giants". Triumph Books.
  5. Whittingham, pp. 277–278.
  6. "New York Giants NFL Draft History". [[National Football League]].
  7. Sandomir, Richard. (September 17, 1996). "Jets and Giants with a Mellow Tone". The New York Times.
  8. "New York Giants at New York Jets – September 22nd, 1996". Pro Football Reference.
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