2004 New York Giants season

Off-season

Former Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Tom Coughlin, a Giants' wide receivers coach under Bill Parcells from 1988 to 1990, was hired to replace Jim Fassel. Who was fired following the conclusion of the 2003 season.

Longtime veteran defensive tackle Keith Hamilton, the longest-tenured Giant on the roster, would also retire. His 173 games played tied Harry Carson for the sixth-most in franchise history.

NFL draft

Main article: Manning-Rivers trade

The Giants' poor record for 2003 resulted in their being tied with the San Diego Chargers, Oakland Raiders and Arizona Cardinals for the worst record in the league. By virtue of a series of tiebreakers, the Giants landed at the fourth pick in the draft and were forecast to select Robert Gallery, an offensive tackle from Iowa, or Ben Roethlisberger, a quarterback from Miami of Ohio, with the pick. Another scenario was also listed as a possibility, and would prove to be the move the Giants would make.

Entering the draft, the consensus top pick was Ole Miss quarterback Eli Manning. However, Manning had said prior to the draft that he did not want to play for the Chargers and would not sign with them if he was drafted. The Chargers would strike a deal with the Giants before the draft that would shape the future of both franchises. The Chargers would select Manning first overall, as they had intended to. The Giants would then draft quarterback Philip Rivers of North Carolina State, and then swap him and two 2005 draft picks for Manning.

The Giants also selected former Boston College offensive guard Chris Snee, Auburn linebacker Reggie Torbor, and strong safety Gibril Wilson.

Main article: 2004 NFL draft

Undrafted free agents

Roster

• Eli Manning

• Jesse Palmer

• Kurt Warner

• Tiki Barber

• Mike Cloud KR

• Ron Dayne

• Jim Finn FB

• Derrick Ward KR

• Ike Hilliard PR

• Mark Jones PR

• Willie Ponder KR

• Jamaar Taylor

• Amani Toomer

• David Tyree

• Marcellus Rivers

• Visanthe Shiancoe

• Jeremy Shockey

• David Diehl T

• Jason Hilliard T

• Wayne Lucier C/G

• Shaun O'Hara C

• Morgan Pears T

• Luke Petitgout T

• Chris Snee G

• Jason Whittle G

• Brandon Winey T

• Kenderick Allen DT

• Damane Duckett DT

• William Joseph DT

• Lance Legree DE

• Raheem Orr DE

• Fred Robbins DT

• Osi Umenyiora DE

• Davern Williams DT

• Carlos Emmons OLB

• Nick Greisen OLB

• T. J. Hollowell OLB

• Kevin Lewis MLB

• Jim Maxwell MLB

• Reggie Torbor OLB

• Brent Alexander FS/SS

• Will Allen CB

• Jack Brewer SS

• Curry Burns FS

• Terry Cousin CB/FS

• Curtis DeLoatch CB

• Will Peterson CB

• Frank Walker CB

• Gibril Wilson SS

• Steve Christie K

• Jeff Feagles P

• Ryan Kuehl LS

• Chris Davis WR

• Jason Geathers WR

• Claude Harriott DE

• Mike Jennings WR

• David Miller G

• Josh Parrish G

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Preseason

Regular season

Although the Giants had traded for Eli Manning, the season began with veteran quarterback and former league MVP Kurt Warner as the starter. After a season-opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Warner and the Giants enjoyed surprising success, starting a four-game winning streak that included road victories over the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers. Following a Halloween rout of the Minnesota Vikings, 34–14, the Giants were 5–2, trailing the then-undefeated Philadelphia Eagles by just two games.

The high-water mark of the Giants season came on November 7, when the Giants led the Bears 14–0 at the end of the first quarter. Over the rest of the game, though, the Giants turned the ball over five times, allowed the Bears to score 28 unanswered points (20 in the second quarter) and lost by a score of 28–21. After another loss, this time on the road against the Arizona Cardinals, Giants coach Tom Coughlin decided to replace Warner with Manning. The decision did not show immediate success, as the Giants turned the ball over ten times in the next four games, scoring a total of 37 points.

Close losses to the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Bengals followed, dropping the Giants to 5–10. The season did end with a slight possibility of succeeding, as the Giants rallied from a 16–7 fourth quarter deficit to end the season with a 28–24 victory over division rival Dallas Cowboys. Manning threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes, and Tiki Barber scored the game winner. The Giants finished 6–10, in a three-way tie for 2nd place in the NFC East with the Cowboys and the Redskins.

Schedule

Game summaries

Week 1: at Philadelphia Eagles

First quarter

• NYG – Ron Dayne 3-yard run (Steve Christie kick), 8:17. ''Giants 7–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 66 yards, 3:31.'''''
• PHI – Terrell Owens 20-yard pass from Donovan McNabb (David Akers kick), 6:18. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 3 plays, 71 yards, 1:59.'''''
• PHI – Terrell Owens 3-yard pass from Donovan McNabb (David Akers kick), 2:17. ''Eagles 14–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 56 yards, 1:47.''''' Second quarter
• PHI – L. J. Smith 14-yard pass from Donovan McNabb (David Akers kick), 6:15. ''Eagles 21–7. '''Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 6:44.'''''
• PHI – David Akers 45-yard field goal, 2:14. ''Eagles 24–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 20 yards, 1:55.'''''
• NYG – Steve Christie 53-yard field goal, 1:14. ''Eagles 24–10. '''Drive: 6 plays, 43 yards, 1:00.''''' Third quarter
• PHI – Terrell Owens 12-yard pass from Donovan McNabb (David Akers kick), 5:22. ''Eagles 31–10. '''Drive: 9 plays, 71 yards, 4:43.''''' Fourth quarter
• NYG – Tiki Barber 72-yard run (Steve Christie kick), 2:25. ''Eagles 31–17. '''Drive: 1 play, 72 yards, 0:12.''''' Top passers
• NYG – Kurt Warner – 16/28, 203 yards
• PHI – Donovan McNabb – 26/36, 330 yards, 4 TD Top rushers
• NYG – Tiki Barber – 9 rushes, 125 yards, TD
• PHI – Brian Westbrook – 17 rushes, 119 yards Top receivers
• NYG – Tiki Barber – 5 receptions, 75 yards
• PHI – Terrell Owens – 8 receptions, 68 yards, 3 TD

Week 2: vs. Washington Redskins

First quarter

• WAS – Chris Cooley 2-yard pass from Mark Brunell (John Hall kick), 7:24. ''Redskins 7–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 53 yards, 5:30.''''' Second quarter
• NYG – Tim Carter 38-yard pass from Kurt Warner (Steve Christie kick), 12:53. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 1 play, 38 yards, 0:08.'''''
• NYG – Barrett Green 16-yard fumble return (Steve Christie kick), 6:21. Giants 14–7.
• NYG – Steve Christie 38-yard field goal, 4:34. ''Giants 17–7. '''Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 1:05.'''''
• NYG – Steve Christie 22-yard field goal, 0:37. ''Giants 20–7. '''Drive: 11 plays, 72 yards, 2:44.''''' Third quarter
• No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
• WAS – Clinton Portis 13-yard pass from Patrick Ramsey (John Hall kick), 12:01. ''Giants 20–14. '''Drive: 5 plays, 49 yards, 2:14.''''' Top passers
• WAS – Patrick Ramsey – 9/18, 142 yards, TD, 3 INT
• NYG – Kurt Warner – 22/33, 232 yards, TD Top rushers
• WAS – Clinton Portis – 20 rushes, 69 yards
• NYG – Tiki Barber – 18 rushes, 42 yards Top receivers
• WAS – Laveranues Coles – 9 receptions, 100 yards
• NYG – Tim Carter – 3 receptions, 63 yards, TD

Week 3: vs. Cleveland Browns

First quarter

• NYG – Tiki Barber 8-yard run (Steve Christie kick), 9:01. ''Giants 7–0. '''Drive: 3 plays, 71 yards, 1:25.''''' Second quarter
• NYG – Steve Christie 43-yard field goal, 7:51. ''Giants 10–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 35 yards, 3:03.''''' Third quarter
• NYG – Kurt Warner 1-yard run (Steve Christie kick), 2:54. ''Giants 17–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 95 yards, 6:03.''''' Fourth quarter
• CLE – Phil Dawson 49-yard field goal, 12:53. ''Giants 17–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 38 yards, 5:01.'''''
• NYG – Steve Christie 25-yard field goal, 6:45. ''Giants 20–3. '''Drive: 10 plays, 66 yards, 6:08.'''''
• CLE – Quincy Morgan 3-yard pass from Jeff Garcia (Phil Dawson kick), 3:36. ''Giants 20–10. '''Drive: 8 plays, 79 yards, 3:09.'''''
• NYG – Mike Cloud 5-yard run (Steve Christie kick), 2:02. ''Giants 27–10. '''Drive: 5 plays, 41 yards, 1:34.''''' Top passers
• CLE – Jeff Garcia – 21/31, 180 yards, TD, INT
• NYG – Kurt Warner – 19/27, 286 yards Top rushers
• CLE – William Green – 15 rushes, 91 yards
• NYG – Tiki Barber – 23 rushes, 106 yards, TD Top receivers
• CLE – Dennis Northcutt – 9 receptions, 50 yards
• NYG – Amani Toomer – 5 receptions, 126 yards

Week 4: at Green Bay Packers

First quarter

• No scoring plays. Second quarter
• No scoring plays. Third quarter
• GB – Javon Walker 28-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 10:03. ''Packers 7–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 4:57.'''''
• NYG – Tiki Barber 52-yard run (Steve Christie kick), 9:13. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 2 plays, 61 yards, 0:50.''''' Fourth quarter
• NYG – Jeremy Shockey 4-yard pass from Kurt Warner (Steve Christie kick), 12:07. ''Giants 14–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards, 4:21.''''' Top passers
• NYG – Kurt Warner – 20/26, 187 yards, TD, INT
• GB – Brett Favre – 12/18, 110 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
• NYG – Tiki Barber – 23 rushes, 182 yards, TD
• GB – Ahman Green – 15 rushes, 58 yards Top receivers
• NYG – Jeremy Shockey – 5 receptions, 74 yards, TD
• GB – Ahman Green – 3 receptions, 48 yards

Week 5: at Dallas Cowboys

First quarter

• NYG – Steve Christie 31-yard field goal, 5:02. ''Giants 3–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 39 yards, 4:05.''''' Second quarter
• DAL – Keyshawn Johnson 7-yard pass from Vinny Testaverde (Billy Cundiff kick), 9:24. ''Cowboys 7–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 55 yards, 5:36.'''''
• DAL – Billy Cundiff 41-yard field goal, 1:56. ''Cowboys 10–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 58 yards, 3:08.'''''
• NYG – Steve Christie 51-yard field goal, 0:02. ''Cowboys 10–6. '''Drive: 5 plays, 20 yards, 0:43.''''' Third quarter
• NYG – Jeremy Shockey 1-yard pass from Kurt Warner (Steve Christie kick), 4:58. ''Giants 13–10. '''Drive: 10 plays, 86 yards, 5:39.''''' Fourth quarter
• NYG – Steve Christie 47-yard field goal, 12:02. ''Giants 16–10. '''Drive: 7 plays, 29 yards, 3:16.'''''
• NYG – Steve Christie 26-yard field goal, 6:16. ''Giants 19–10. '''Drive: 8 plays, 34 yards, 3:58.'''''
• NYG – Tiki Barber 3-yard run (Steve Christie kick), 2:14. ''Giants 26–10. '''Drive: 7 plays, 70 yards, 3:15.''''' Top passers
• NYG – Kurt Warner – 18/33, 217 yards, TD
• DAL – Vinny Testaverde – 15/24, 126 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
• NYG – Tiki Barber – 23 rushes, 122 yards, TD
• DAL – Eddie George – 15 rushes, 75 yards Top receivers
• NYG – Tiki Barber – 5 receptions, 76 yards
• DAL – Keyshawn Johnson – 4 receptions, 43 yards, TD

Week 7: vs. Detroit Lions

First quarter

• DET – Roy Williams 18-yard pass from Joey Harrington (Jason Hanson kick), 9:25. ''Lions 7–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, 5:35.'''''
• NYG – Tiki Barber 62-yard pass from Kurt Warner (Steve Christie kick), 0:16. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 91 yards, 2:22.''''' Second quarter
• NYG – Steve Christie 19-yard field goal, 7:07. ''Giants 10–7. '''Drive: 12 plays, 64 yards, 6:22.''''' Third quarter
• DET – Kevin Jones 2-yard run (Jason Hanson kick), 9:34. ''Lions 14–10. '''Drive: 5 plays, 68 yards, 2:51.''''' Fourth quarter
• NYG – Steve Christie 25-yard field goal, 8:18. ''Lions 14–13. '''Drive: 14 plays, 76 yards, 7:50.'''''
• DET – Reggie Swinton 2-yard pass from Joey Harrington (Jason Hanson kick), 2:52. ''Lions 21–13. '''Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 5:26.'''''
• DET – Artose Pinner 8-yard run (Jason Hanson kick), 1:46. ''Lions 28–13. '''Drive: 4 plays, 21 yards, 0:25.''''' Top passers
• DET – Joey Harrington – 18/22, 230 yards, 2 TD
• NYG – Kurt Warner – 23/34, 270 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
• DET – Kevin Jones – 13 rushes, 65 yards, TD
• NYG – Tiki Barber – 22 rushes, 70 yards Top receivers
• DET – Roy Williams – 4 receptions, 67 yards, TD
• NYG – Tiki Barber – 7 receptions, 102 yards, TD

Week 8: at Minnesota Vikings

First quarter

• NYG – Steve Christie 50-yard field goal, 11:16. ''Giants 3–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, −10 yards, 1:46.'''''
• NYG – Tiki Barber 2-yard run (Steve Christie kick), 8:15. ''Giants 10–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 60 yards, 2:01.''''' Second quarter
• NYG – Tiki Barber 5-yard run (Steve Christie kick), 13:20. ''Giants 17–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 36 yards, 1:55.'''''
• NYG – Steve Christie 30-yard field goal, 0:05. ''Giants 20–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 49 yards, 4:01.''''' Third quarter
• NYG – Mike Cloud 1-yard run (Steve Christie kick), 5:39. ''Giants 27–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 4:09.''''' Fourth quarter
• NYG – Mike Cloud 2-yard run (Steve Christie kick), 12:08. ''Giants 34–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 51 yards, 3:42.'''''
• MIN – Michael Bennett 10-yard run (Morten Andersen kick), 9:01. ''Giants 34–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 68 yards, 3:07.'''''
• MIN – Nate Burleson 1-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (pass failed), 2:44. ''Giants 34–13. '''Drive: 7 plays, 83 yards, 2:15.''''' Top passers
• NYG – Kurt Warner – 13/21, 144 yards
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 24/41, 231 yards, TD, 2 INT Top rushers
• NYG – Tiki Barber – 24 rushes, 101 yards, 2 TD
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 5 rushes, 32 yards Top receivers
• NYG – Jeremy Shockey – 3 receptions, 60 yards
• MIN – Marcus Robinson – 4 receptions, 91 yards With the win, the Giants improved to 5-2. This, however, would be their last win until Week 17.

Week 9: vs. Chicago Bears

First quarter

• NYG – Tiki Barber 3-yard run (Steve Christie kick), 8:03. ''Giants 7–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 38 yards, 2:37.'''''
• NYG – Tiki Barber 1-yard run (Steve Christie kick), 3:54. ''Giants 14–0. '''Drive: 2 plays, 21 yards, 0:49.''''' Second quarter
• CHI – Bernard Berrian 35-yard pass from Craig Krenzel (Paul Edinger kick), 5:13. ''Giants 14–7. '''Drive: 2 plays, 53 yards, 0:49.'''''
• CHI – Anthony Thomas 4-yard run (Paul Edinger kick), 2:35. ''Tied 14–14. '''Drive: 2 plays, 29 yards, 1:01.'''''
• CHI – Paul Edinger 22-yard field goal, 1:09. ''Bears 17–14. '''Drive: 4 plays, 0 yards, 1:08.'''''
• CHI – Paul Edinger 21-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Bears 20–14. '''Drive: 6 plays, 38 yards, 0:46.''''' Third quarter
• No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
• CHI – Anthony Thomas 41-yard run (Krenzel run), 7:44. ''Bears 28–14. '''Drive: 6 plays, 76 yards, 3:51.'''''
• NYG – Jeremy Shockey 1-yard pass from Kurt Warner (Steve Christie kick), 1:56. ''Bears 28–21. '''Drive: 3 plays, 11 yards, 0:27.''''' Top passers
• CHI – Craig Krenzel – 8/21, 144 yards, TD
• NYG – Kurt Warner – 18/36, 195 yards, TD, 2 INT Top rushers
• CHI – Anthony Thomas – 28 rushes, 110 yards, 2 TD
• NYG – Tiki Barber – 21 rushes, 72 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
• CHI – David Terrell – 4 receptions, 70 yards
• NYG – Jeremy Shockey – 6 receptions, 64 yards, TD

Week 10: at Arizona Cardinals

First quarter

• NYG – Jeremy Shockey 2-yard pass from Kurt Warner (Steve Christie kick), 3:38. ''Giants 7–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 6:35.''''' Second quarter
• ARI – Neil Rackers 41-yard field goal, 13:36. ''Giants 7–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 51 yards, 5:02.'''''
• NYG – Tiki Barber 2-yard run (Steve Christie kick), 9:03. ''Giants 14–3. '''Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 4:33.'''''
• ARI – Emmitt Smith 2-yard run (Neil Rackers kick), 0:39. ''Giants 14–10. '''Drive: 9 plays, 68 yards, 2:39.''''' Third quarter
• ARI – Emmitt Smith 3-yard run (Neil Rackers kick), 1:09. ''Cardinals 17–14. '''Drive: 7 plays, 37 yards, 4:11.''''' Fourth quarter
• No scoring plays. Top passers
• NYG – Kurt Warner – 19/30, 193 yards, TD
• ARI – Josh McCown – 12/24, 90 yards Top rushers
• NYG – Tiki Barber – 21 rushes, 108 yards, TD
• ARI – Emmitt Smith – 19 rushes, 67 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
• NYG – Amani Toomer – 8 receptions, 100 yards
• ARI – Bryant Johnson – 3 receptions, 33 yards

Week 11: vs. Atlanta Falcons

First quarter

• ATL – Alge Crumpler 6-yard pass from Michael Vick (Jay Feely kick), 7:02. ''Falcons 7–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 84 yards, 5:57.''''' Second quarter
• ATL – Alge Crumpler 2-yard pass from Michael Vick (Jay Feely kick), 9:09. ''Falcons 14–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 74 yards, 7:46.''''' Third quarter
• NYG – Jeremy Shockey 6-yard pass from Eli Manning (Steve Christie kick), 4:37. ''Falcons 14–7. '''Drive: 16 plays, 72 yards, 7:53.''''' Fourth quarter
• NYG – Steve Christie 24-yard field goal, 6:28. ''Falcons 14–10. '''Drive: 13 plays, 65 yards, 6:13.''''' Top passers
• ATL – Michael Vick – 12/20, 115 yards, 2 TD
• NYG – Eli Manning – 17/37, 162 yards, TD, 2 INT Top rushers
• ATL – Michael Vick – 15 rushes, 104 yards
• NYG – Tiki Barber – 21 rushes, 107 yards Top receivers
• ATL – Alge Crumpler – 4 receptions, 47 yards, 2 TD
• NYG – Jeremy Shockey – 5 receptions, 45 yards, TD

Week 12: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

First quarter

• NYG – Steve Christie 22-yard field goal, 3:26. ''Giants 3–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 87 yards, 6:42.''''' Second quarter
• PHI – Donovan McNabb 4-yard run (David Akers kick), 14:53. ''Eagles 7–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 53 yards, 3:33.'''''
• NYG – Steve Christie 31-yard field goal, 9:08. ''Eagles 7–6. '''Drive: 5 plays, 32 yards, 2:18.''''' Third quarter
• PHI – David Akers 47-yard field goal, 11:26. ''Eagles 10–6. '''Drive: 10 plays, 53 yards, 3:34.'''''
• PHI – David Akers 42-yard field goal, 8:58. ''Eagles 13–6. '''Drive: 5 plays, 23 yards, 1:40.'''''
• PHI – Brian Westbrook 1-yard run (David Akers kick), 1:41. ''Eagles 20–6. '''Drive: 7 plays, 28 yards, 4:10.''''' Fourth quarter
• PHI – Brian Westbrook 34-yard pass from Donovan McNabb (David Akers kick), 9:52. ''Eagles 27–6. '''Drive: 9 plays, 82 yards, 5:43.''''' Top passers
• PHI – Donovan McNabb – 18/27, 244 yards, TD
• NYG – Eli Manning – 6/21, 148 yards, 2 INT Top rushers
• PHI – Brian Westbrook – 18 rushes, 74 yards, TD
• NYG – Tiki Barber – 19 rushes, 110 yards Top receivers
• PHI – Todd Pinkston – 3 receptions, 75 yards
• NYG – Jamaar Taylor – 2 receptions, 102 yards

Week 13: at Washington Redskins

First quarter

• WAS – Clinton Portis 1-yard run (John Hall kick), 5:47. ''Redskins 7–0. '''Drive: 13 plays, 93 yards, 7:15.''''' Second quarter
• WAS – Clinton Portis 4-yard pass from Patrick Ramsey (John Hall kick), 4:44. ''Redskins 14–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 91 yards, 6:08.'''''
• WAS – Robert Royal 9-yard pass from Patrick Ramsey (John Hall kick), 0:41. ''Redskins 21–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 31 yards, 2:21.''''' Third quarter
• WAS – John Hall 46-yard field goal, 5:38. ''Redskins 24–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 33 yards, 3:42.'''''
• NYG – Derrick Ward 92-yard kickoff return (Steve Christie kick), 5:25. Redskins 24–7. Fourth quarter
• WAS – Chris Cooley 6-yard pass from Patrick Ramsey (John Hall kick), 11:42. ''Redskins 31–7. '''Drive: 14 plays, 72 yards, 8:43.''''' Top passers
• NYG – Eli Manning – 12/25, 113 yards
• WAS – Patrick Ramsey – 19/22, 174 yards, 3 TD Top rushers
• NYG – Tiki Barber – 15 rushes, 38 yards
• WAS – Clinton Portis – 31 rushes, 148 yards, TD Top receivers
• NYG – Amani Toomer – 2 receptions, 59 yards
• WAS – Laveranues Coles – 6 receptions, 60 yards

Week 14: at Baltimore Ravens

First quarter

• BAL – Clarence Moore 12-yard pass from Kyle Boller (Matt Stover kick), 12:04. ''Ravens 7–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 27 yards, 2:50.'''''
• BAL – Matt Stover 46-yard field goal, 9:01. ''Ravens 10–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 0 yards, 1:50.''''' Second quarter
• BAL – Todd Heap 6-yard pass from Kyle Boller (Matt Stover kick), 7:05. ''Ravens 17–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 87 yards, 5:10.'''''
• NYG – Osi Umenyiora 50-yard fumble return (Steve Christie kick), 2:43. Ravens 17–7.
• BAL – Clarence Moore 8-yard pass from Kyle Boller (Matt Stover kick), 0:21. ''Ravens 24–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards, 2:22.'''''
• BAL – Matt Stover 44-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Ravens 27–7. '''Drive: 1 play, 0 yards, 0:03.''''' Third quarter
• BAL – Matt Stover 47-yard field goal, 7:50. ''Ravens 30–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 27 yards, 2:44.'''''
• BAL – Todd Heap 1-yard pass from Kyle Boller (Matt Stover kick), 1:42. ''Ravens 37–7. '''Drive: 4 plays, 14 yards, 2:07.''''' Fourth quarter
• NYG – Tiki Barber 1-yard run (Steve Christie kick), 3:49. ''Ravens 37–14. '''Drive: 6 plays, 78 yards, 2:18.''''' Top passers
• NYG – Kurt Warner – 6/9, 127 yards
• BAL – Kyle Boller – 18/34, 219 yards, 4 TD Top rushers
• NYG – Tiki Barber – 19 rushes, 55 yards, TD
• BAL – Chester Taylor – 25 rushes, 104 yards Top receivers
• NYG – Jeremy Shockey – 5 receptions, 83 yards
• BAL – Todd Heap – 5 receptions, 76 yards, 2 TD

Week 15: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

First quarter

• NYG – Willie Ponder 91-yard kickoff return (Steve Christie kick), 14:45. Giants 7–0.
• PIT – Verron Haynes 10-yard pass from Antwaan Randle El (Jeff Reed kick), 7:26. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 55 yards, 2:54.'''''
• NYG – Jeremy Shockey 2-yard pass from Eli Manning (Steve Christie kick), 4:02. ''Giants 14–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 55 yards, 3:24.'''''
• PIT – Jeff Reed 33-yard field goal, 0:19. ''Giants 14–10. '''Drive: 7 plays, 49 yards, 3:43.''''' Second quarter
• PIT – Antwaan Randle El 35-yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Jeff Reed kick), 5:36. ''Steelers 17–14. '''Drive: 12 plays, 88 yards, 6:09.'''''
• PIT – Jeff Reed 21-yard field goal, 0:14. ''Steelers 20–14. '''Drive: 9 plays, 74 yards, 3:35.''''' Third quarter
• NYG – Steve Christie 22-yard field goal, 8:35. ''Steelers 20–17. '''Drive: 9 plays, 33 yards, 4:52.'''''
• PIT – Jeff Reed 36-yard field goal, 4:15. ''Steelers 23–17. '''Drive: 10 plays, 51 yards, 4:20.'''''
• NYG – Marcellus Rivers 1-yard pass from Eli Manning (Steve Christie kick), 0:29. ''Giants 24–23. '''Drive: 5 plays, 72 yards, 3:46.''''' Fourth quarter
• PIT – Jeff Reed 28-yard field goal, 11:35. ''Steelers 26–24. '''Drive: 8 plays, 60 yards, 3:54.'''''
• NYG – Tiki Barber 1-yard run (pass failed), 8:15. ''Giants 30–26. '''Drive: 7 plays, 52 yards, 3:20.'''''
• PIT – Jerome Bettis 1-yard run (Jeff Reed kick), 4:57. ''Steelers 33–30. '''Drive: 7 plays, 67 yards, 3:18.''''' Top passers
• PIT – Ben Roethlisberger – 18/28, 316 yards, TD, 2 INT
• NYG – Eli Manning – 16/23, 182 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers
• PIT – Jerome Bettis – 36 rushes, 140 yards, TD
• NYG – Tiki Barber – 18 rushes, 76 yards, TD Top receivers
• PIT – Antwaan Randle El – 5 receptions, 149 yards, TD
• NYG – David Tyree – 1 reception, 49 yards With their 7th consecutive loss, the Giants were eliminated from playoff contention at 5-9.

Week 16: at Cincinnati Bengals

First quarter

• CIN – Chad Johnson 5-yard pass from Jon Kitna (Shayne Graham kick), 5:26. ''Bengals 7–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 46 yards, 3:28.''''' Second quarter
• NYG – Tiki Barber 1-yard run (Steve Christie kick), 12:49. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 11 plays, 57 yards, 4:51.'''''
• CIN – Shayne Graham 42-yard field goal, 9:46. ''Bengals 10–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 31 yards, 3:03.'''''
• NYG – Steve Christie 31-yard field goal, 5:22. ''Tied 10–10. '''Drive: 9 plays, 54 yards, 4:24.'''''
• NYG – Steve Christie 36-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Giants 13–10. '''Drive: 11 plays, 49 yards, 3:13.''''' Third quarter
• NYG – Steve Christie 44-yard field goal, 7:36. ''Giants 16–10. '''Drive: 8 plays, 34 yards, 3:45.'''''
• CIN – Rudi Johnson 1-yard run (Shayne Graham kick), 1:21. ''Bengals 17–16. '''Drive: 10 plays, 58 yards, 6:15.''''' Fourth quarter
• NYG – Steve Christie 41-yard field goal, 12:38. ''Giants 19–17. '''Drive: 8 plays, 39 yards, 3:43.'''''
• NYG – Steve Christie 28-yard field goal, 5:15. ''Giants 22–17. '''Drive: 6 plays, 18 yards, 3:05.'''''
• CIN – Chad Johnson 4-yard pass from Jon Kitna (pass failed), 0:44. ''Bengals 23–22. '''Drive: 6 plays, 24 yards, 1:21.''''' Top passers
• NYG – Eli Manning – 19/37, 201 yards, INT
• CIN – Jon Kitna – 20/32, 186 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers
• NYG – Tiki Barber – 22 rushes, 109 yards, TD
• CIN – Rudi Johnson – 19 rushes, 31 yards, TD Top receivers
• NYG – Jeremy Shockey – 6 receptions, 64 yards
• CIN – T. J. Houshmandzadeh – 5 receptions, 64 yards

Week 17: vs. Dallas Cowboys

First quarter

• DAL – Billy Cundiff 40-yard field goal, 4:15. ''Cowboys 3–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 19 yards, 2:08.''''' Second quarter
• NYG – Visanthe Shiancoe 2-yard pass from Eli Manning (Steve Christie kick), 12:48. ''Giants 7–3. '''Drive: 14 plays, 77 yards, 6:27.'''''
• DAL – Billy Cundiff 24-yard field goal, 1:54. ''Giants 7–6. '''Drive: 10 plays, 57 yards, 5:31.'''''
• DAL – Billy Cundiff 45-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Cowboys 9–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 44 yards, 1:07.''''' Third quarter
• DAL – Jason Witten 7-yard pass from Vinny Testaverde (Billy Cundiff kick), 0:45. ''Cowboys 16–7. '''Drive: 15 plays, 71 yards, 9:39.''''' Fourth quarter
• NYG – David Tyree 15-yard pass from Eli Manning (Steve Christie kick), 14:55. ''Cowboys 16–14. '''Drive: 2 plays, 62 yards, 0:50.'''''
• NYG – Tiki Barber 3-yard pass from Eli Manning (Steve Christie kick), 11:51. ''Giants 21–16. '''Drive: 6 plays, 20 yards, 2:50.'''''
• DAL – Julius Jones 1-yard run (Testaverde-Witten pass), 1:49. ''Cowboys 24–21. '''Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 6:40.'''''
• NYG – Tiki Barber 3-yard run (Steve Christie kick), 0:11. ''Giants 7–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 66 yards, 1:38.''''' Top passers
• DAL – Vinny Testaverde – 23/30, 231 yards, TD
• NYG – Eli Manning – 18/27, 144 yards, 3 TD, INT Top rushers
• DAL – Julius Jones – 29 rushes, 149 yards, TD
• NYG – Tiki Barber – 24 rushes, 95 yards, TD Top receivers
• DAL – Jason Witten – 8 receptions, 77 yards, TD
• NYG – David Tyree – 7 receptions, 71 yards, TD With the win, the Giants snap their 8 game losing streak to finish the season at 6-10 and 3-3 against the NFC East.

Standings

References

1. (February 7, 2004). "Pro Football: After 12 seasons with Giants, Hamilton retires".
2. "2004 NFL Draft Results – Round 1".