1961 New York Giants season
The 1961 New York Giants season was the 37th season for the club in the National Football League. After relinquishing the NFL East title the previous season, the Giants reclaimed the title with a 10–3–1 record, only to lose to the Vince Lombardi-coached Green Bay Packers in the NFL Championship Game in Wisconsin.
Regular season
Schedule
| Week |
Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Attendance |
| 1 |
September 17, 1961 |
St. Louis Cardinals |
L 21–10 |
58,059
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| 2 |
September 24, 1961 |
at Pittsburgh Steelers |
W 17–14 |
35,587
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| 3 |
October 1, 1961 |
at Washington Redskins |
W 24–21 |
36,767
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| 4 |
October 8, 1961 |
St. Louis Cardinals |
W 24–9 |
23,713
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| 5 |
October 15, 1961 |
at Dallas Cowboys |
W 31–10 |
41,500
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| 6 |
October 22, 1961 |
Los Angeles Rams |
W 24–14 |
63,053
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| 7 |
October 29, 1961 |
Dallas Cowboys |
L 17–16 |
60,254
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| 8 |
November 5, 1961 |
Washington Redskins |
W 53–0 |
56,077
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| 9 |
November 12, 1961 |
Philadelphia Eagles |
W 38–21 |
62,800
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| 10 |
November 19, 1961 |
Pittsburgh Steelers |
W 42–21 |
62,592
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| 11 |
November 26, 1961 |
at Cleveland Browns |
W 37–21 |
80,455
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| 12 |
December 3, 1961 |
at Green Bay Packers |
L 20–17 |
47,012
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| 13 |
December 10, 1961 |
at Philadelphia Eagles |
W 28–24 |
60,671
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| 14 |
December 17, 1961 |
Cleveland Browns |
T 7–7 |
61,804
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Playoffs
| Week |
Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Attendance |
| Championship |
December 31, 1961 |
at Green Bay Packers |
L 37–0 |
39,029
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Standings
See also
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