1986 NFC Championship Victory
The 1986 Giants won their first NFC Championship, shutting out the Redskins 17–0.
The 1986 New York Giants won their first NFC Championship by defeating the Washington Redskins 17–0 in the NFC Championship Game.
Quick Facts
- Date
- January 11, 1987
Lore & Background
The Giants, led by consensus league MVP linebacker Lawrence Taylor and Super Bowl MVP quarterback Phil Simms, posted a 14–2 regular season record, tied for the best in the league with the defending Super Bowl champion Chicago Bears. They were the top seed in the conference ahead of the Bears. In the playoffs, they defeated the San Francisco 49ers 49–3 before shutting out the Redskins 17–0 in the NFC Championship Game.
Reader's Guide
The Giants' defense, nicknamed the Big Blue Wrecking Crew, finished second in the league in points and yards allowed. Coach Bill Parcells won the NFL Coach of the Year Award, and eight Giants were named to the Pro Bowl.
Did You Know?
- The 1986 Giants popularized the 'Gatorade shower' practice.
- The Giants won their first division championship since the NFL-AFL merger in 1970.
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