1976 New York Giants season
The 1976 New York Giants season was the 52nd season for the club in the National Football League. The Giants had a 3–11 record in 1976 and finished in last place in the National Football Conference East Division.[1] The season was highlighted by the opening of the new Giants Stadium at the New Jersey Meadowlands in East Rutherford on October 10. In the first game at the stadium, the Dallas Cowboys handed New York a 24–14 loss.[1][2] The Giants' first win at Giants Stadium came on November 14, when they defeated the Washington Redskins 12–9.[1][3]
Schedule
Week |
Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Attendance |
1 |
September 12, 1976 |
at Washington Redskins |
L 19–17 |
54,245
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2 |
September 19, 1976 |
at Philadelphia Eagles |
L 20–7 |
66,005
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3 |
September 26, 1976 |
at Los Angeles Rams |
L 24–10 |
60,698
|
4 |
October 3, 1976 |
at St. Louis Cardinals |
L 27–21 |
48,039
|
5 |
October 10, 1976 |
Dallas Cowboys |
L 24–14 |
76,042
|
6 |
October 17, 1976 |
at Minnesota Vikings |
L 24–7 |
46,508
|
7 |
October 24, 1976 |
Pittsburgh Steelers |
L 27–0 |
69,783
|
8 |
October 31, 1976 |
Philadelphia Eagles |
L 10–0 |
68,690
|
9 |
November 7, 1976 |
at Dallas Cowboys |
L 9–3 |
58,870
|
10 |
November 14, 1976 |
Washington Redskins |
W 12–9 |
72,975
|
11 |
November 21, 1976 |
at Denver Broncos |
L 14–13 |
63,151
|
12 |
November 28, 1976 |
Seattle Seahawks |
W 28–16 |
65,111
|
13 |
December 5, 1976 |
Detroit Lions |
W 24–10 |
66,069
|
14 |
December 12, 1976 |
St. Louis Cardinals |
L 17–14 |
60,553
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Standings
See also
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