Ahead of this week's Legacy Game, Giants.com's Michael Eisen ranks his top 25 games played in the iconic blue uniforms from the '80s and '90s.
25) Oct. 2, 1988. Giants 24, Washington 23
The Giants won 35 regular-season games from 1988-90, a franchise record for three consecutive seasons. Three of those victories were by a single point – the Hostetler-led comeback listed below, a 13-12 triumph in New Orleans on Nov. 27, 1988 (a game, ironically, in which Hostetler started but was replaced by Jeff Rutledge at the beginning of the third quarter) and a 24-23 victory in RKF Stadium in Week 5 of the 1988 season. And the Giants might not have won that game under the NFL's current rules allowing two-point conversions. But they did, thanks largely to Washington kicker Chip Lohmiller's poor performance. He was wide left on his PAT after Timmy Smith's touchdown run gave his team a 6-3 lead. Washington chased the point for the rest of the game. Down 24-9, Mark Rypien threw touchdown passes of 49 and 21 yards to Ricky Sanders. The latter, early in the fourth quarter, cut the Giants' lead to 24-22. Today, Washington could try to tie the game with a two-point conversion, an option that wasn't adopted until 1994, so Lohmiller's PAT pulled them within a single point. Washington had a chance to win the game, but Lohmiller's 36-yard field goal attempt with 2:54 remaining sailed … wide left. Then, the Giants ran out the clock.
24) Oct. 21, 1990. Giants 20, Cardinals 19
Quarterback Jeff Hostetler gave a preview of the skill and savvy he would deploy three months later in leading the Giants to victory in Super Bowl XXV. He rallied the Giants from a nine-point deficit in the final five minutes to a last-second, 20-19 victory against Phoenix. Hostetler entered the game after Phil Simms suffered an ankle injury late in the first quarter. His first pass was a 19-yard completion to Mark Bavaro. But the Giants trailed, 19-10, when they took possession at their own 24 with 5:38 remaining. Hostetler led them on a 8-play, 76-yard drive that ended with a 38-yard touchdown pass to Stephen Baker. The defense forced the Cards to punt and the Giants took over at their own 29 with 58 seconds left. Hostetler completed passes of 26 yards to Mark Ingram and 18 yards to Lionel Manuel, setting up Matt Bahr's game-winning field goal as time expired.
23) Dec. 20, 1986. Giants 55, Packers 24
The Giants concluded the greatest regular season in their history - and solidified their standing as the team no one wanted to face in the playoffs - by thrashing Green Bay, 55-24, in Giants Stadium. Their ninth consecutive win improved their record to 14-2, a franchise single-season record for victories. The Giants jumped out to a 24-0 lead, withstood a Packers rally and outscored the visitors in the second half, 31-7. Phil Simms threw two touchdown passes to Mark Bavaro and one to Zeke Mowat, while Lee Rouson ran for two touchdowns and Joe Morris one. Morris' 115 yards paced a 226-yard rushing attack.
22) Aug. 31. 1997. Giants 31, Eagles 17
The Giants made Jim Fassel's head coaching debut a memorable and successful one by jumping out to a 21-point lead on their way to a 31-17 defeat of division rival Philadelphia. Rookie safety Sam Garnes made the biggest play in his first NFL game, intercepting a Rodney Peete pass and returning it 95 yards for the clinching points with 4:58 remaining. The Eagles had scored back-to-back touchdowns to close to within 24-17. Dave Brown threw a 9-yard touchdown pass to Chris Calloway and ran 3 yards for another score, while Tiki Barber scored on a 1-yard run in his debut. The defense recorded nine sacks of quarterbacks Ty Detmer and Peete, including 2.5 by Hall of Famer Michael Strahan.
21) Sept. 23, 1990. Giants 20, Dolphins 3
The Dolphins were led by Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino, who had a forgettable visit to New Jersey. He completed 14 of 30 passes for 115 yards, and threw two interceptions with no touchdowns. The Dolphins totaled just 158 yards and seven first downs and had a puny 19:42 time of possession. Their only score was a 51-yard field goal by Pete Stoyanovich. In the first quarter, the Giants had a 17-play drive that took 10:25 off the clock and ended with Raul Allegre's 22-yard field goal. Ottis Anderson scored on a pair of short runs and Allegre kicked another three-pointer for the Giants.
Once again, the New York Giants are bringing back their classic blue uniforms from the '80s and '90s this Sunday as part of two Legacy Games presented by Quest.
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Saquon Barkley (26), Daniel Jones (8)
Darius Slayton (86)
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Dexter Lawrence (97), D.J. Davidson (98)
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20) Sept. 14, 1986. Giants 20, Chargers 7
In Week 1 of the 1986 season, the Giants allowed 31 points while losing in Dallas; and the San Diego Chargers scored 50 and gained 500 yards in a rout of the Miami Dolphins. The oft-repeated question before the teams met in Giants Stadium the following week was how would the Giants' defense suppress the Chargers high-scoring offense. The answer? Easily. San Diego scored just seven points, totaled 25 yards and held the ball for only 20:16 as the Giants rolled, 20-7. Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Fouts completed 19 of 43 passes and was intercepted five times. Joe Morris and Lionel Manuel scored touchdowns and Joe Cooper kicked a pair of field goals for the Giants, who lost only one game after the opener and finished 17-2, including a victory in Super Bowl XXI.
19) Oct. 10, 1993. Giants 41, Washington 7
From 1988-90, the Giants won three consecutive games in Washington by a combined eight points. In the following two years, they lost a pair of 17-point decisions on the Potomac. After two bleak seasons, they proved in the fifth game of the 1993 season that they would again be a force in the NFC East with an overwhelming 41-7 rout of the home team in RFK Stadium. The Giants led, 27-0, before Washington scored its lone touchdown. Phil Simms completed 14 of 17 passes for 182 yards and three touchdowns. David Meggett threw a fourth touchdown pass on a halfback option. Wide receiver Mike Sherrard caught a scoring pass from each while finishing with four receptions for 124 yards. Tight end Howard Cross had two touchdown catches. Lewis Tillman rushed for 104 yards and a touchdown. The Giants outgained Washington, 415-304, and did not commit a turnover.
18) Dec. 5, 1999. Giants 41, Jets 28
The 1999 Giants finished a disappointing 7-9 but had one game they could savor into the off-season. In Week 13, their offense played its best game of the year in a 41-28 victory against their fellow denizens of Giants Stadium. The Giants, who led, 34-7, entering the fourth quarter, amassed season highs in points, first downs (25), total yards (490), rushing yards (152) and passing yards (338). Quarterback Kerry Collins, the NFC Offensive Player of the Week, completed 17 of 29 passes for 341 yards, three touchdowns with no interceptions. Amani Toomer caught all three scoring passes, including 80- and 61-yarders, and finished with six receptions for 181 yards. Ike Hilliard had six receptions for 121 yards and Joe Montgomery rushed for 111 yards and one touchdown. Jessie Armstead led the defense with seven tackles, including a sack.
17) Sept. 11, 1989. Giants 27, Washington 24
The Giants played their second consecutive season opener on a Monday night vs. Washington, this time in the nation's capital. Raul Allegre's 52-yard field goal as time expired – his second three-pointer in the final 2:17 – gave the Giants a stunning 27-24 victory and silenced what had been a deafening crowd in RFK Stadium. The Giants jumped out to a 14-0 as Odessa Turner (30 yards) and David Meggett (62 yards) caught touchdown passes from Phil Simms. Ottis Anderson's 14-yard touchdown run gave the Giants a 21-10 lead early in the fourth quarter. But two touchdowns, the second on a 24-yard interception return by Monte Coleman, put Washington ahead, 24-21. Allegre's 32-yard field goal tied the score and after the Giants forced a punt, the offense drove 36 yards in five plays before his game-winner.
16) Sept. 9, 1990. Giants 27, Eagles 20
Lawrence Taylor missed the Giants' entire training camp in 1990 and did not report to the team until four days before the season because of a contract dispute. The absence didn't prevent him from playing like, well, Lawrence Taylor. In a season-opening Sunday night game, Taylor sacked Philadelphia quarterback Randall Cunningham three times among his seven tackles as the Giants defeated their NFC East rivals, 27-20, in Giants Stadium. Taylor was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week. Trailing at halftime, 10-6, the Giants took control with three consecutive touchdowns, on Phil Simms passes of 12 yards to Rodney Hampton and 41 yards to Mark Ingram, and David Meggett's 68-yard punt return. The victory ended the Giants' four-game losing streak vs. the Eagles.
15) Dec. 24, 1989. Giants 34, Raiders 17
The Giants scored 17 unanswered points in the second half to win their third consecutive game and clinch their first NFC East title since 1986 with a 34-17 victory against the Los Angeles Raiders in Giants Stadium. The triumph improved the Giants' record to 12-4 in the second of three consecutive double-digit victory seasons. David Meggett's 76-yard punt return touchdown gave the Giants an early 7-0 lead. The Raiders took a 14-7 edge before Anderson's first 1-yard score helped create a 17-17 halftime tie. Anderson's second touchdown gave the Giants the lead for good. Bjorn Nittmo's second field goal and Phil Simms' 3-yard touchdown run capped the scoring.
14) Nov. 24, 1991. Giants 21, Buccaneers 14
Ten months after winning Super Bowl XXV in Tampa Stadium, the 6-5 Giants returned there to face the 2-9 Buccaneers. The Giants prevailed, 21-14, in a game with two memorable milestones. The first was the return of Phil Simms, who had thrown just two passes in the first 11 games after first-year coach Ray Handley named Jeff Hostetler the starting quarterback. After Hostetler injured his back in the third quarter, Simms saw his first extensive action of the season. His game-winning, 30-yard touchdown pass to Stephen Baker with 16 seconds remaining capped a performance in which he completed 10 of 14 passes for 100 yards. Defensively, the Giants sacked Vinny Testaverde seven times - this included 4.5 sacks by linebacker Pepper Johnson, which was the Giants' individual single-game record until Osi Umenyiora broke it 16 years later.
13) Sept. 2, 1984. Giants 28, Eagles 27
The Giants and Phil Simms needed successful starts in 1984. The team had endured a disastrous 3-12-1 season in 1983, when injuries limited Simms to just two games – his entire total in the previous two seasons. Everyone got what they needed as Simms threw for 409 yards and four touchdowns in a 28-27 triumph in Giants Stadium. The 409 yards were then the second-highest total in team history. Simms threw touchdown passes of 16 yards to Zeke Mowatt, 65 yards to Byron Williams and 35 and 16 yards to Bobby Johnson. Williams and Johnson combined for 13 catches for 304 yards. Lawrence Taylor had seven tackles and one sack.
12) Dec. 7, 1986. Giants 24, Washington 14
The Giants and Washington had matching 11-2 records when they met in RFK Stadium for first place in the NFC East. Phil Simms threw three touchdown passes and the defense overwhelmed the home team's offense as the Giants won their seventh consecutive game, 24-14. Simms completed 15 of 29 passes for 255 yards, including scoring throws of 9 yards to Mark Bavaro (five catches for 111 yards), 7 yards to Bobby Johnson and 16 yards to Phil McConkey. The defense intercepted six of quarterback Jay Schroeder's passes – a total the Giants haven't matched since – and sacked him four times.
11) Dec. 21, 1985. Giants 28, Steelers 10
A loss in Dallas the previous week left the Giants needing a victory in their season finale to clinch a playoff berth. They earned it – and a home postseason game – by scoring all their points in the first half in a resounding 28-3 victory against Pittsburgh in Giants Stadium. Joe Morris rushed for 202 yards, then the second-highest total in franchise history, and scored three touchdowns to increase his season total to 21, still which remains a Giants' single-season record. Morris scored on runs of 1, 9 and 65 yards. The defense sacked Steelers quarterbacks three times to raise its season total to 68, which also is a team record.
The iconic blue uniform worn by Giants legends in the '80s and '90s returns for two Legacy Games this season.
Harry Carson (53) of the New York Giants in the tunnel prior to a game from the Giants 1984 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Amani Toomer (81) of the New York Giants returns a kickoff during a game from the Giants 1998 NFL season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Jessie Armstead (98) of the New York Giants in action during a game from the Giants 1999 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Jessie Armstead (98) of the New York Giants on the field during a game from the Giants 1996 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Michael Strahan (92) of the New York Giants on the field during a game from the Giants 1999 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Tiki Barber (21) of the New York Giants carries the ball during the Giants 34-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on December 26, 1999.
Amani Toomer (81) of the New York Giants carries the ball during a game from the Giants 1999 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Michael Strahan (92) of the New York Giants on the field during a game from the Giants 1999 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Jessie Armstead (98) of the New York Giants in action during the Giants 27-19 loss to the Indianapolis Colts at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on November 14, 1999.
Amani Toomer (81) of the New York Giants waits for the snap during the Giants 50-21 loss to the Washington Redskins at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on September 19, 1999.
Jason Sehorn (31) of the New York Giants waits for the snap during a game from the Giants 1997 NFL season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Michael Strahan (92) of the New York Giants celebrates a play during the Giants 16-15 win over the Philadelphia Eagles at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on October 3, 1999.
Jessie Armstead (98) of the New York Giants in action during the Giants 41-28 win over the New York Jets at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on December 5, 1999.
Tiki Barber (21) of the New York Giants carries the ball during the Giants 27-19 loss to the Indianapolis Colts at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on November 14, 1999.
Howard Cross (87) of the New York Giants warms up prior to the Giants 31-17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on August 31, 1997 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Amani Toomer (81) of the New York Giants runs a route during the Giants 20-0 win over the Philadelphia Eagles at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on November 22, 1998.
Tiki Barber (21) of the New York Giants on the field during the Giants 20-8 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on November 30, 1997 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Tiki Barber (21) of the New York Giants carries the ball during the Giants 30-10 win over the Washington Redskins at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on December 13, 1997.
Rodney Hampton (27) of the New York Giants on the field during the Giants 17-10 wildcard game win over the Minnesota Vikings Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on January 9, 1994.
Jessie Armstead (98) of the New York Giants in action during the Giants 31-10 loss to the Washington Redskins at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on September 15, 1996.
Jason Sehorn (31) of the New York Giants in action during a game from the Giants 1996 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Tiki Barber (21) of the New York Giants carries the ball during the Giants 14-9 win over the New Orleans Saints on September 28, 1997 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Jason Sehorn (31) of the New York Giants waits for the snap during the Giants 31-21 loss to the Washington Redskins at RFK Stadium in Washington DC on October 20, 1996.
Howard Cross of the New York Giants during the Giants 31-21 loss to the Washington Redskins at RFK Stadium in Washington DC on October 20, 1996
Michael Strahan (92) of the New York Giants waits for the snap during the Giants 17-7 win over the Miami Dolphins at Pro Players Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL on December 8, 1996.
Rodney Hampton (27) of the New York Giants on the field prior to the Giants 20-6 win over the Indianapolis Colts at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on December 12, 1993.
Michael Strahan (92) of the New York Giants in action during a game from the Giants 1996 NFL season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Jason Sehorn (31) of the New York Giants on the field during a game from the Giants 1996 NFL season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Jaason Sehorn (31) of the New York Giants in action during the Giants 31-21 loss to the Washington Redskins at RFK Stadium in Washington DC on October 20, 1996.
Rodney Hampton (27) of the New York Giants carries the ball during the Giants 27-17 loss to the San Diego Chargers at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on December 23, 1995.
Jessie Armstead (98) of the New York Giants in action during the Giants 27-21 overtime loss the the Arizona Cardinals at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on October 8, 1995.
Jessie Armstead (98) of the New York Giants on the field during a game from the Giants 1995 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
John Elliiott (76) of the New York Giants waits for the snap during a game from the Giants 1995 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Jessie Armstead (98) of the New York Giants waits for the snap during a game from the Giants 1995 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Jessie Armstead (98) of the New York Giants waits for the snap during a game from the Giants 1995 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Rodney Hampton (27) of the New York Giants carries the ball during the Giants 17-13 loss to the Oakland Raiders at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on November 12, 1995.
John Elliott (76) of the New York Giants in action during the Giants 17-13 loss to the Oakland Raiders at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on November 12, 1995.
Rodney Hampton (27) of the New York Giants carries the ball during a game from the Giants 1993 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Jessie Armstead (98) of the New York Giants in action during a game from the Giants 1993 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Rodney Hampton (27) of the New York Giants carries the ball during a game from the Giants 1995 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Rodney Hampton (27) of the New York Giants waits for the snap during the Giants 20-10 win over the Los Angeles Rams at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on September 19, 1993.
Rodney Hampton (27) of the New York Giants carries the ball during the Giants 31-21 win over the Phoenix Cardinals at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on October 11, 1992.
Mark Collins (25) of the New York Giants on the field during Super Bowl XXV at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, FL on January 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Buffalo Bills 20-19.
John Elliott (76) of the New York Giants in action during the Giants 21-14 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, FL on November 24, 1991.
John Elliott (76) of the New York Giants on the field prior to a game from the Giants 1990 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Mark Collins (25) of the New York Giants on the field prior to a game from the Giants 1986 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Lawrence Taylor (56) of the New York Giants waits for the snap during a game from the Giants 1989 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Ottis Anderson (24) of the New York Giants in the tunnel prior to a game from the Giants 1991 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Mark Bavaro (89) of the New York Giants on the field during the Giants 27-20 win over the Washington Redskins at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on Monday Night Football on September 5, 1988.
Carl Banks (58) of the New York Giants waits for the snap during the Giants 15-0 win over the Dallas Cowboys at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on December 16, 1989.
Lawrence Taylor (56) of the New York Giants in action during Super Bowl XXV at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, FL on January 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Buffalo Bills 20-19.
Mark Bavaro (89) of the New York Giants carries the ball during the Giants 27-21 loss to the New York Jets at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on December 18, 1988.
Phil Simms (11) of the New York Giants watches the action from the sideline during a game from the Giants 1987 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Phil Simms (11) of the New York Giants drops back to pass during the Giants 24-14 win over the Washington Redskins at RFK Stadium in Washington DC on December 7, 1986.
Lawrence Taylor (56) of the New York Giants celebrates during a game from the Giants 1986 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Carl Banks (58) of the New York Giants in the tunnel prior to a game from the Giants 1984 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Harry Carson (53) of the New York Giants on the field during the Giants 39-20 win over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXI at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on January 25, 1987.
Mark Collins (25) of the New York Giants carries the ball during a game from the Giants 1986 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Lawrence Taylor (56) of the New York Giants waits for the snap during a game from the Giants 1985 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Mark Collins (25) of the New York Giants waits for the kickoff during a game from the Giants 1986 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
(L-R) New York Giants head coach Bill Parcells and Giants linebackers Harry Carson (53) and Lawrence Taylor (56) look on from the sidelines during the NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New York Giants on November 25, 1984 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 28-27. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants cornerback Phillippi Sparks (22) celebrates a play against the Philadelphia Eagles in East Rutherford, NJ, Sep. 5, 1994. The Giants defeated the Eagles 28-23. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants linebacker Carl Banks (58) runs onto the field before a NFC Division Playoff Game against the San Francisco 49ers in East Rutherford, NJ, Jan. 4, 1987. The Giants defeated the 49ers 49-3. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) carries the ball against the Indianapolis Colts in East Rutherford, NJ, Dec. 12, 1993. The Giants defeated the Colts 20-6. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Stephen Baker (85) and nose tackle Erik Howard (74) celebrate a play against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants center Bart Oates (65) prepares to snap the ball against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, NJ, Oct. 31, 1993. The Jets defeated the Giants 10-6. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) in action against the New Orleans Saints in East Rutherford, NJ, Sep. 28, 1997. The Giants defeated the Saints 14-9. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) passes during a game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, NJ, Oct. 31, 1993. The Jets defeated the Giants 10-6. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants running back Dave Meggett (30) carries the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles in East Rutherford, NJ, Dec. 4, 1989. The Eagles defeated the Giants 24-17. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants punter Sean Landeta (5) boots a free kick to the Buffalo Bills after a safety in Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler (15) rolls out to look for open receivers during Super Bowl XXV against the Buffalo Bills in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler (15) and tackle John Stuart "Jumbo" Elliott (76) look on as running back Ottis Anderson (24) carries the ball against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants offensive tackle John Elliott (76) between plays against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson (24) is introduced before a Super Bowl XXV matchup against the Buffalo Bills in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Buffalo Bills defensive back Dwight Drane (45) tries to chase down New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson (24) during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants kicker Matt Bahr (9) kicks a field goal against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants center Bart Oates (65) pass blocks during the NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Dec. 21, 1985 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 28-10. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants tight end Mark Bavaro (89) walks the field before a NFC Division Playoff Game against the San Francisco 49ers in East Rutherford, NJ, Jan. 4, 1987. The Giants defeated the 49ers 49-3. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
FILE - New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) is hugged and picked up by teammate Brad Benson (60) as Denver Broncos' Rulon Jones (75) looks on after a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter of NFL football's Super Bowl XXI game in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 25, 1987. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, File)
FILE - New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) looks to throw the ball against the Denver Broncos during NFL football's Super Bowl XXI game in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 25, 1987. Simms grabbed the spotlight after usually operating in the shadow of Lawrence Taylor and the New York defense and passed the New York Giants to a 39-20 victory over the Denver Broncos in their first Super Bowl. (AP Photo/File)
FILE - New York Giants defense Lawrence Taylor (56), Erik Howard (74) and Leonard Marshall (70) celebrate over Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway after he was sacked by George Martin (75) for a safety in the second quarter of NFL football's Super Bowl XXI game in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 25, 1987. The Giants trailed Elway’s Broncos 10-9 at halftime, but defeated Denver 39-20.(AP Photo/Ron Heflin, File)
New York Giants defensive end Lawrence (LT) Taylor (56) and his teammates celebrate during play in an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in September 1982. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Lawrence Taylor (56( rushes the passer in 1983. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants nose tackle Jim Burt (64) greets his teammates as they take the field during pre-game introductions before the 1986 NFC Championship NFL game against the Washington Redskins in East Rutherford, N.J., Jan. 11, 1987. The Giants shutout the Redskins 17-0. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants wide receiver Lionel Manuel (86) celebrates after scoring on a 11-yard reception during the 1986 NFC Championship NFL game against the Washington Redskins in East Rutherford, N.J., Jan. 11, 1987. The Giants shutout the Redskins 17-0. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants defensive end George Martin (75) works his way around a block by Denver Broncos offensive lineman Ken Lanier (76) during the NFL football game against the Denver Broncos on Nov. 23, 1986 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 19-16. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson (24) runs the ball during the NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 12, 1986 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 35-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
San Francisco 49ers safety Ronnie Lott (42) gives chase as New York Giants tight end Mark Bavaro (89) catches an 18 yard second quarter touchdown pass during the NFL NFC Wild Card playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Dec. 29, 1985 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 17-3. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants offensive lineman wait to go into the game during the Giants 24-21 preseason victory over the New York Jets on August 13, 1988 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. New York Giants - 1980's File Photos (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
New York Giants kicker Ali Haji-Sheikh (6) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers Sept. 26, 1983, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Chuck Solomon via AP)
New York Giants running back Rob Carpenter (26) runs upfield during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers in East Rutherford on September 26, 1983. The Giants defeated the Packers 27-3. (AP Photo/Chuck Solomon)
New York Giants cornerback Mark Collins (25) watches pre-game warm-ups before the 1986 NFC Championship NFL game against the Washington Redskins in East Rutherford, N.J., Jan. 11, 1987. The Giants shutout the Redskins 17-0. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants head coach Bill Parcells, partly visible at center, is doused with Gatorade by his players in East Rutherford, N.J., Jan. 4, 1987. Parcells is held by Lawrence Taylor (56) as Sean Landeta (5) and Jim Burt (64) look on while Harry Carson, wearing the team doctor's hat and coat, tossed the Gatorade. (AP Photo/Susan Ragan)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Marshall (70) looks on during the NFL NFC Wild Card playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Dec. 29, 1985 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 17-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) sets for play during a 31 - 22 loss to the Washington Redskins on December 17, 1983 at RFK Stadium in Washington. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
New York Giants defensive tackle Jim Burt (64) takes out Kansas City Chiefs running back Ken Lacy (40) during an NFL game in East Rutherford on November 25, 1984. The Giants defeated the Chiefs 28-27. (AP Photo/Chuck Solomon)
New York Giants Mark Bavaro kneels down after catching Phil Simms' touchdown pass in the third quarter of the Super Bowl game in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 25, 1987. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) throws a pass during the NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers on Sept. 14, 1986 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 20-7. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Linebacker Harry Carson (53) of the New York Giants on the sidelines during a 49 - 3 win over the San Francisco 49ers in the 1986 NFC Divisional Playoff Game Jan. 4, 1987 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler (15) celebrates a second quarter touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, Fla., in this Jan. 27, 1991 photo. (AP Photo)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) sets up to pass during the Giants 49 - 3 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the 1986 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on Jan. 4, 1987 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
New York Giants running back Billy Campfield (35) returns a kick during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers in East Rutherford on September 26, 1983. The Giants defeated the Packers 27-3. (AP Photo/Chuck Solomon)
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) looks into the backfield during the 1986 NFC Championship NFL game against the Washington Redskins in East Rutherford, N.J., Jan. 11, 1987. The Giants shutout the Redskins 17-0. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants kicker Ali Haji-Sheikh (6) celebrates his 56-yard field goal during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers in East Rutherford on September 26, 1983. The Giants defeated the Packers 27-3. (AP Photo/Chuck Solomon)
New York Giants defensemen Erik Howard (74) and Lawrence Taylor (56) stand over Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway after Elway was sacked in the end zone for a safety during Super Bowl XXI in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 25, 1987. Although the Broncos still held a 1-point lead, the safety started a run of 26 unanswered points for the Giants, who cruised to a 39-20 win in their first Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
New York Giants safety Bill Currier (29) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs Nov. 25, 1984, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Chuck Solomon via AP)
New York Giants Hall of Fame linebackers Lawrence Taylor (56) and Harry Carson (53) during a 31 - 22 loss to the Washington Redskins on December 17, 1983 at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants running back Rob Carpenter (26) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers Sept. 26, 1983, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Chuck Solomon via AP)
New York Giants running back Billy Campfield (35) returns a kick during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers in East Rutherford on September 26, 1983. The Giants defeated the Packers 27-3. (AP Photo/Chuck Solomon)
New York Giants defensive end George Martin (75) runs in pursuit during an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons in East Rutherford, N.J., on September 12, 1982. The Falcons defeated the Giants 16-14. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) rolls out to pass behind guard Billy Ard (67) during the 1986 NFC Championship NFL game against the Washington Redskins in East Rutherford, N.J., Jan. 11, 1987. The Giants shutout the Redskins 17-0. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) is seen in action during an NFL game against the St. Louis Cardinals Sept. 22, 1985, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Tony Tomsic via AP)
New York Giants running back Rob Carpenter (26) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs Nov. 25, 1984, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Chuck Solomon via AP)
New York Giants head coach Bill Parcells, second from right, and quarterback Phil Simms (11) pose for photographers with defensive end George Martin (75) and linebacker Harry Carson at Super Bowl XXI picture day, Jan. 20, 1987, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Ed Andriesky)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) reacts to a touchdown scored in the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins in East Rutherford, N.J., Sept. 24, 1990. (AP Photo/Bobeto Matthews)
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor, left, hugs backup quarterback Jeff Hostetler after Hostetler handed off for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of their 24-14 win over the Minnesota Vikings at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Oct. 31, 1989. The two were instrumental in the come-from-behind win. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants Hall of Fame linebacker Harry Carson (53) during a 31 - 22 loss to the Washington Redskins on Dec. 17, 1983 at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants kicker Ali Haji-Sheikh (6) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers Sept. 26, 1983, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Chuck Solomon via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Lawrence Taylor (56) sets for play in 1983. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
New York Giants safety Kenny Hill (48) waves his arms and celebrates after intercepting a pass during the NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Nov. 10, 1985 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 24-19. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) in pregame portrait in 1982. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants tight end Zeke Mowatt (84) runs the ball during the NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 12, 1986 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 35-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants linebacker Pepper Johnson (52) watches play during an NFL football game in 1986. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
New York Giants Hall of Fame line backer Lawrence Taylor sets for play during a 27-12 loss to the Los Angeles Raiders on November 27, 1983 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants running back Joe Montgomery (25) carries for an eight-yard gain before being stopped by New York Jets' Steve At water, bottom left, in the fourth quarter, Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Montgomery carried the ball 38 times for 111 yards in the Giants 41-28 victory. Jets Dorian Boose reaches for Montgomery. (AP Photo/ Ron Frehm)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (81) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass from quarterback Kent Graham as Denver Broncos cornerback Tito Paul (28) was unable to break up the play in the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 13, 1998 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The touchdown gave the Giants a 20-16 win over the Broncos to end their run at an unbeaten season. (AP Photo/John Dunn)
New York Giants' Sean Landeta, punter, kicks the ball during game against Washington Redskins at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Oct. 1990. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (89) celebrates with teammate David Patten after Toomer scored on a 56-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Nov. 16, 1997, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 19-10. (AP Photo/John Dunn)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Reidel Anthony (85) gets flipped over by New York Giants defenders Phillippi Sparks (22) and Michael Strahan (92) after making a first quarter reception Sunday afternoon Sept. 12, 1999 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)
Dave Jennings of the New York Giants punter seen in action against the San Francisco 49ers in 1984. Location unknown. (AP Photo)
New York Giants running back Joe Morris (20) breaks past Pittsburgh Steelers Robin Cole (56) at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Dec. 21, 1985. Giants won 28-10. (AP Photo)
New York Giants defensive tackle Robert Harris (97) celebrates after sacking Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Ty Detmer in the third quarter of their game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. on Sunday, August 31, 1997. (AP Photo/Dan Hulshizer)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) reacts after throwing a second quarter touchdown to wide receiver Stacy Robinson against the Phoenix Cardinals at Giants Stadium in N.J., Dec. 4, 1988. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) throws a pass during an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs in East Rutherford on November 25, 1984. The Giants defeated the Chiefs 28-27. (AP Photo/Chuck Solomon)
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) is congregated by Mark Collins (25) and Carl Banks (58) after his interception and touchdown run on a Joe Montana pass in the second quarter on Sunday, Jan. 4, 1986 in East Rutherford, N.J. at Giants stadium. The interception helped the Giants beat the San Francisco 49 ers 49-3 in their NFL playoff game. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants defensive ends Casey Merrill and Leonard Marshall during the Giants 28-10 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 21, 1985 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) smiles for the camera during the NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants on September 2, 1984 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 28-27. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs Nov. 25, 1984, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Chuck Solomon via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (81) is congratulated on the sideline after scoring on a 61-yard touchdown during the first quarter Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Head coach Jim Fassel, right, shakes Toomer's hand as quarterback Kent Graham (10) pats him on the back and receiver Brian Alford (80) pats him on the head. Toomer scored three touchdowns as the Giants won 41-28. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants punt returner Phil McConkey (80) returns a punt during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams on November 10, 1985 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 24-19. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants Pepper Johnson tries to stop Dallas Cowboys Emmitt Smith during the first quarter of their match up at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Sunday, Sept. 13, 1992. Johnson was able to hold the charging Smith to just one yard on the play. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
New York Giants end Leonard Marshall celebrates his second quarter sack of Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tommy Krammer in Monday's 24-14 win at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Oct. 31, 1989. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants quarterback Kent Graham scores a touchdown during the first quarter against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Greilick)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (81) outruns New York Jets linebacker Marvin Jones (55) as he goes 61 yards for a touchdown on a pass by quarterback Kerry Collins during the first quarter Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Kent Graham (10) spikes the ball after scoring a touchdown on a six-yard run during the third quarter of their game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Dec. 20, 1998 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Chiefs cornerback Robert Williams is on the ground. (AP Photo/John Dunn)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly gets sacked during the fourth quarter ny New York Giants linebacker Pepper Johnson. The Giants came out on top to win the Super Bowl 20-19 in Tampa Sunday, Jan. 27, 1991. (AP Photo/Bill Waugh)
New York Giants wide receiver Stephen Baker (85) hauls in a touchdown pass in the endzone from quarterback Jeff Hostetler in the final minutes of the first half at Tampa Stadium on Jan. 27, 1991. The touchdown made the score 12-10 in favor of the Bills at the end of the first half. Diving after Bakers is Bills defensive back Nate Odomes (37). (AP Photo/Bill Waugh)
New York Giants' Mark Bavaro celebrates at Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 26, 1987, after a touchdown in the 3rd quarter of Super Bowl XXI, against the Denver Broncos. The Giants defeated the Broncos 39-20. (AP Photo/Rob Kozloff)
New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson rushes for a third quarter touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams in an NFC playoff game at Giants Stadium, Jan. 7, 1990 in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Joe Jurevicius (86) is tripped up by a diving Denver Broncos cornerback Tito Paul after completing a 15-yard reception in the second quarter at Giants Stadium Sunday, Dec. 13, 1998 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
New York Giants wide receiver Mike Sherrad heads for the end zone to score as Washington Redskins' safety Tom Carter tries to make the stop during second quarter action Sunday Oct. 29, 1995 at RFK Stadium in Washington.(AP Photo/Denis Paquin)
New York Giants' quarterback Jeff Hostetler celebrates after throwing a first quarter touchdown pass to wide receiver Stephen Baker. Hostetler later ran for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Sunday, Jan. 13, 1991. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
New York Giants George Martin looks back at pursuing Denver Broncos as he runs 78 yards for a touchdown after intercepting a John Elway pass late in the second quarter at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Nov. 23, 1986. The Giants beat the Broncos 19-16. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Joe Morris (20) find a hole for short gain in the third quarter of Super Bowl XXI, Jan. 25, 1987 in Pasadena, Calif. Right is Broncos cornerback Louis Wright (20). Giants won, 39-20. (AP Photo/Lennox Mclendon)
New York Giants tight end Mark Bavaro (89) is stopped by Denver Broncos Dennis Smith (49) after taking a 17-yard pass from quarterback Phil Simms in the first quarter of Super Bowl XXI in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 25, 1987. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
New York Giants linebacker Carl Banks (58) looks on during the NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on December 20, 1986 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 55-24. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms winds up to pass in the first quarter of Super Bowl XXI, Jan. 25, 1987 in Pasadena, Calif. Left is Broncos Rulon Jones (75) and Giants left tackle Brad Benson (60). (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
New York Giants' Raul Allegre reacts after kicking a 47 yard field goal for the first score in the NFC Championship game against the Washington Redskins at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Jan. 11, 1987. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants Mark Bavaro hauls in a 24-yard pass from quarterback Phil Simms for a first quarter touchdown at San Francisco 49ers Tim McKyer defends in an NFL playoff game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, Jan. 5, 1987. The Giants went on to win 49-3. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants defensive lineman Leonard Marshall (70) and Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) get set for the snap during the NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on December 20, 1986 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 55-24. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants linebacker Carl Banks (58) makes a move during the 1986 NFL season's NFC Wild Card playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers on January 4, 1987 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 49-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants tight end Mark Bavaro (89) catches a touchdown pass while covered by Green Bay Packers defensive back David Greenwood (49) during the NFL game on December 20, 1986 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 55-24. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
The New York Giants coach Bill Parcells is the recipient of another container of iced water by the Giants Harry Carson during the last minutes of the 55-24 victory over the Green Bay Packers, Dec. 20, 1986 in East Rutherford. The win gave the Giants the home field for the upcoming post season play. (AP Photo/G. Paul Burnett)
New York Giants running backs Joe Morris (20) and Ottis Anderson (24) get set for the snap in a three point stance during the NFL game against the Denver Broncos on November 23, 1986 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 19-16. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants' Mark Bavaro, left, is tackled after 15 yard pass reception in the first half at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Nov. 23, 1986. Denver Broncos Jim Ryan (50) is at left. (AP Photo)
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) walks off the field during the NFL game against the Washington Redskins on October 27, 1986 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 27-20. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants punter Sean Landeta (5) punts during the NFL football game against the Denver Broncos on November 23, 1986 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 19-16. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants defensive back Terry Kinard (26) leaps and high fives New York Giants defensive back Mark Collins (35) during the NFL game against the San Diego Chargers on September 14, 1986 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 20-7. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants linebacker Harry Carson (53) catches a touchdown pass on a fake field goal during the NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on October 12, 1986 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 35-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants running back Joe Morris (20) runs the ball during the NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers on September 14, 1986 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 20-7. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) calls the snap count during the NFL football game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Giants on September 22, 1985 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 21-0. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giant Phil McConkey (80) celebrates a touchdown by teammate Mark Bavaro, left, with Joe Morris, background, in the second period of NFC wildcard playoff action against the San Francisco 49ers in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Dec. 29, 1985. The Giants won the game 17-3. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) works his way around a blocker during the NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 21, 1985 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 28-10. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants punter Sean Landeta (5) punts the ball during the NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New York Giants on November 10, 1985 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jets won the game 42-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants linebacker Harry Carson (53) looks on during the NFL football game against the St. Louis Cardinals on September 22, 1985 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 27-17. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Earnest Gray (83), a New York Giants wide receiver grabs a pass from quarterback Phil Simms during the second period in Texas Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 5, 1984. Everson Wall (24) of the Cowboys was unable to prevent the 18 yard pass completion to the sidelines. The Giants beat Dallas 19-7. (AP Photo/DGB)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Marshall (70) sacks scrambling Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann (7) during the NFL football game on October 20, 1985 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 17-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) looks for the play during the NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants on September 8, 1985 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 21-0. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants running back Joe Morris (20) runs with the ball during the NFL football game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Giants on September 22, 1985 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 27-17. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) runs with the ball during the NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants on September 8, 1985 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 21-0. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants running back Joe Morris (20) runs the ball during the NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on September 8, 1985 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game in a 21-0 shutout. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants' linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) pressures Minnesota Vikings' quarterback Jim McMahon (9) during the third quarter of their wildcard playoff game, Jan. 9, 1994, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants defeated the Vikings, 17-10, and will play the 49ers in San Francisco next weekend. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
New York Giants running back Joe Morris (20) runs the ball during the NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on September 8, 1985 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game in a 21-0 shutout. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Mark Bavaro of the New York Giants gathers in a Phil Simms pass over the Kansas City Chiefs Lloyd Burruss and Aaron Pearson, right, for a first quarter touchdown at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Dec. 11, 1988. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants coach Bill Parcells is carried on the shoulders of Lawrence Taylor (56) and Carl Banks (58) after winning the Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 28, 1991. The Giants defeated the Buffalo Bills, 20-19. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke)
New York Giants running back Rob Carpenter (26) celebrates during the NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the New York Giants on October 28, 1984 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 37-13. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants' Mark Bavaro, left, receives congratulations from teammates George Adams, center, and Stephen Baker after Bavaro caught a 19-yard pass for a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles at Giants Stadium, in East Rutherford, N.J., Dec. 6, 1987. The Giants won 23-20 in overtime. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
A pass intended for Seattle Seahawks' Paul Skannis (82) is about to be intercepted by Carl Banks, left, of the New York Giants during second quarter of Nov. 9, 1989 game at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants Phil McConkey cradles the ball as Denver Broncos Steve Wilson, right, looks on at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Nov. 23, 1986. McConkey gained 46 yards on the play to set up the winning field goal. (AP Photo/Susan Regan)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) throws a pass during the NFL football game between the New York Jets and the New York Jets in East Rutherford, New Jersey on August 28, 1982. The Giants won the game 21-10. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants wide receiver Phil McConkey stirs the crowd up during Super Bowl XXI against the Denver Broncos, Sunday Jan. 26, 1987 in Pasadena, Calif. Giants won, 39-20. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon)
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) tackles Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson during game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Nov. 10, 1985. (AP Photo)
10) Dec. 13, 1997. Giants 30, Washington 10
The Giants, who started 1-3 in Jim Fassel's first season as head coach, held a one-game lead over Washington when the teams met on the season's second-to-last weekend. But Washington's hope of forcing a tie at the top evaporated quickly as the Giants jumped out to a 17-point first-quarter lead and cruised to a 30-10 victory that clinched their first NFC East title since 1990. Former Super Bowl hero Jeff Hostetler had a nightmarish return to Giants Stadium, throwing four interceptions - two by Jason Sehorn, including one he returned 35 yards for a touchdown. The defense held Washington to 45 rushing yards and no rushing first downs. A botched handoff between Hostetler and Stephen Davis less than two minutes into the game resulted in Jessie Armstead's fumble recovery and Brad Daluiso's 41-yard field goal. Charles Way and Chris Calloway scored touchdowns before the opening quarter ended. Daluiso kicked two more field goals and Sehorn's touchdown with 57 seconds left sealed the deal.
9) Oct. 27, 1986. Giants 27, Washington 20
A loss in Seattle the previous week broke a five-game winning streak and left the 1986 Giants at 5-2 and tied for second place in the NFC East with Dallas, one game behind Washington – their next two opponent. In a Monday night game in Giants Stadium, Joe Morris carried 31 times for 181 yards and two touchdowns, including a 13-yarder with 1:38 remaining to give the Giants a 27-20 victory that moved them into a first-place tie. Phil Simms threw a 30-yard touchdown pass to Bobby Johnson, Raul Allegre kicked two field goals and Lawrence Taylor had three of the Giants' four sacks. The Giants led, 20-3, before Washington rallied to tie the game. The victory was the first in a 12-game winning streak that extended through Super Bowl XXI. A week later, Morris rushed for 181 yards and two touchdowns in a 17-14 home victory over Dallas.
8) Dec. 13, 1998. Giants 20, Broncos 16
The defending Super Bowl champion Broncos were 13-0 and looking to join the 1972 Miami Dolphins as the only NFL teams to complete a season with a perfect record when they arrived at Giants Stadium with three games remaining in the 1998 season. The Giants were 5-8 and 12½-point underdogs. But Amani Toomer's touchdown on a 37-yard pass from Kent Graham with only 48 seconds remaining gave the Giants a stirring 20-16 victory. Toomer leaped high in the end zone to take the ball away from cornerback Tito Paul. The Giants withstood a last-gasp drive by comeback king John Elway and savored the biggest NFL upset of that season.
7) Jan. 9, 1994. NFC Wild Card Game. Giants 17, Vikings 10
The Giants used a dominant defense and rushing attack to overcome a seven-point halftime deficit and defeat Minnesota, 17-10, in a Wild Card game in Giants Stadium. Rodney Hampton tied a Giants postseason record with 161 rushing yards and scored touchdowns on third quarter runs of 51 and 2 yards. His 51-yard dash is the longest run in Giants' playoff history. Linebacker Michael Brooks made nine tackles, Keith Hamilton had two sacks and the Vikings never advanced further than the Giants 27.
6) Jan. 13, 1991. NFC Divisional Playoff Game. Giants 31, Bears 3
In his first postseason start, Jeff Hostetler threw touchdown passes to Stephen Baker and Howard Cross and ran for a 3-yard score as the Giants routed Chicago, 31-3. Fullback Maurice Carthon also scored. The Bears' 152.3 rushing yards a game placed them second in the NFL that season, but they ran for only 27 yards and zero first downs vs. the Giants. Cornerbacks Mark Collins and Everson Walls intercepted quarterback Mike Tomczak, who was sacked three times.
5) Jan. 4, 1987. NFC Divisional Playoff. Giants 49, 49ers 3
For the second consecutive postseason, the 49ers managed just a field goal after traveling cross-country to face the Giants and got blown out, 49-3. Phil Simms completed just nine passes, but four of them were for touchdowns, to Mark Bavaro, Bobby Johnson, Phil McConkey and Zeke Mowatt. Joe Morris scored on runs of 45 and 2 yards while rushing for 159. Joe Montana endured a miserable game – he got knocked unconscious on a steamrolling hit by Jim Burt while throwing a pass that Lawrence Taylor intercepted and returned 28 yards for a touchdown.
4) Dec. 29, 1985. NFC Wild Card Game. Giants 17, 49ers 3
The Giants routed the defending Super Bowl champion San Francisco 49ers in their first home postseason game since 1962 and first in Giants Stadium. Phil Simms threw touchdown passes to tight ends Mark Bavaro and Don Hasselbeck, Eric Schubert kicked a 47-yard field goal and Joe Morris rushed for 141 yards. The defense recorded four sacks of quarterback Joe Montana.
3) Jan. 11, 1987. NFC Championship Game. Giants 17, Washington 0
The Giants scored all their points in the first half while routing Washington, 17-0, before a raucous Giants Stadium crowd to advance to their first Super Bowl. The wind blew furiously up to 25 mph. Coach Bill Parcells made a the critical decision of kicking off when the Giants won the toss, putting the wind at their backs. Raul Allegre drilled a 47-yard field goal and Phil Simms threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Lionel Manuel on their first two possessions. Joe Morris added a 1-yard run in the second quarter and the defense dominated as the Giants defeated Washington for the third time that season.
2) Jan. 27, 1991. Super Bowl XXV. Giants 20, Bill 19
Backup quarterback Jeff Hostetler's error-free game helped the Giants win their second title in five seasons with a 20-19 defeat of the Buffalo Bills in Tampa. The Giants' time of possession (40:33) was a Super Bowl record and limited opportunities for a Bills offense that averaged 26.8 points a game and scored 51 in the AFC Championship Game vs. Oakland. Hostetler, who took over when Phil Simms suffered a late-season foot injury, threw for 222 yards and one touchdown. Game MVP Ottis Anderson ran for 102 yards and a score. The victory was punctuated when Buffalo kicker Scott Norwood's 47-yard field goal attempt sailed wide right with four seconds remaining.
1) Jan. 25, 1987. Super Bowl XXI. Giants 39, Broncos 20
The Giants routed the Broncos in the Rose Bowl, 39-20, to win their first NFL championship since 1956. After trailing at halftime, 10-9, the Giants scored the first 24 points of the second half. MVP Phil Simms completed 88% of his passes (22 of 25), a Super Bowl record that still stands. Simms threw three touchdown passes – to Zeke Mowatt, Mark Bavaro and Phil McConkey – with no interceptions. Ottis Anderson and Joe Morris scored on short runs as the Giants scored 30 points over the final two quarters. Hall of Fame linebacker Harry Carson led the Giants with seven tackles and Leonard Marshall had two of the team's four sacks. The 1986 Giants won a franchise-record 12 consecutive games to finish 17-2.
The Giants are celebrating the first of two Legacy Games presented by Quest on Sunday against the Bears.
