1988 New York Giants season
The 1988 New York Giants season was the 64th season for the club in the National Football League. The team would finish with 10 wins and 6 losses, but a loss to the New York Jets in the season finale would keep them out of the NFL playoffs for the second consecutive season. The season was marked early by the suspension for substance abuse of star linebacker Lawrence Taylor by the NFL for the first four games of the season. Following the end of the season, the Giants would see two longtime defensive stalwarts; defensive end George Martin and future Hall-of-Fame inside linebacker Harry Carson, announce their retirement.
Offseason
NFL Draft
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Pick |
Player |
Position |
School |
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Regular season
Schedule
Week |
Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Attendance |
1 |
September 4, 1988 |
Washington Redskins |
W 27–20 |
76,417
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2 |
September 11, 1988 |
San Francisco 49ers |
L 20–17 |
75,943
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3 |
September 18, 1988 |
at Dallas Cowboys |
W 12–10 |
55,325
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4 |
September 26, 1988 |
Los Angeles Rams |
L 45–31 |
75,617
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5 |
October 2, 1988 |
at Washington Redskins |
W 24–23 |
54,601
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6 |
October 9, 1988 |
at Philadelphia Eagles |
L 24–13 |
63,736
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7 |
October 16, 1988 |
Detroit Lions |
W 30–10 |
74,813
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8 |
October 23, 1988 |
at Atlanta Falcons |
W 23–16 |
45,092
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9 |
October 31, 1988 |
at Detroit Lions |
W 13–10 |
38,354
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10 |
November 6, 1988 |
Dallas Cowboys |
W 29–21 |
75,826
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11 |
November 13, 1988 |
at Phoenix Cardinals |
L 24–17 |
65,324
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12 |
November 20, 1988 |
Philadelphia Eagles |
L 23–17 |
43,621
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13 |
November 27, 1988 |
at New Orleans Saints |
W 13–12 |
66,526
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14 |
December 4, 1988 |
Phoenix Cardinals |
W 44–7 |
73,438
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15 |
December 11, 1988 |
Kansas City Chiefs |
W 28–12 |
69,807
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16 |
December 17, 1988 |
at New York Jets |
L 27–21 |
69,770
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Standings
Roster
New York Giants 1988 final roster |
Quarterbacks
Running Backs
Wide Receivers
Tight Ends
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Offensive Linemen
Defensive Linemen
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Linebackers
Defensive Backs
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Special Teams
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Awards and honors
See also
References
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History |
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Stadiums |
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Culture and Lore |
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Rivalries |
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Head Coaches |
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Key Personnel |
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League Championships (7) |
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Super Bowl Appearances (4) |
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Media |
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