1986 NFC Championship vs Redskins
Giants shut out Redskins 17–0 to reach Super Bowl XXI.
The 1986 NFC Championship Game saw the New York Giants defeat the Washington Redskins 17–0, advancing to Super Bowl XXI.
Quick Facts
- Date
- January 4, 1987
- Location
- Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
- Opponent
- Washington Redskins
- Final score
- New York Giants 17, Washington Redskins 0
- Key mvp
- Phil Simms (QB)
- Historical context
- Road to Super Bowl XXI
Lore & Background
The Giants, who were the top seed in the conference ahead of the Bears, disposed of the Washington Redskins in the NFC Championship Game 17–0.
Reader's Guide
The Giants' defense shut out the Redskins, and the team won its first division championship since the NFL-AFL merger in 1970 during the regular season, not in this game.
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