1977 New York Giants season
| 1977 New York Giants season | |
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| Head coach | John McVay |
| Owner |
Wellington Mara Timothy J. Mara |
| Home field | Giants Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 5–9 |
| Division place | T-4th NFC East |
| Playoff finish | did not qualify |
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| Scoring summary | ||||
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| 1 | WSH | Mark Moseley 35 yard field goal | Redskins 3–0 | |
| 2 | WSH | Mark Moseley 45 yard field goal | Redskins 6–0 | |
| 3 | NYG | Doug Kotar 17 yard run (Joe Danelo kick) | Giants 7–6 | |
| 4 | NYG | Jimmy Robinson 23 yard pass from Joe Pisarcik (Joe Danelo kick) | Giants 14–6 | |
| 4 | NYG | Joe Danelo 20 yard field goal | Giants 17–6 | |
The 1977 New York Giants season was the 53rd season for the club in the National Football League. The Giants had a 5–9 record in 1977 and finished in a tie for last place with the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Giants selected defensive end Gary Jeter in the 1977 NFL Draft with the fifth overall pick. Before the season, the Giants signed quarterback Joe Pisarcik, who won the starting position to replace Craig Morton, who they had traded to the Denver Broncos. New York won their opening game of the year against the Washington Redskins, prevailing 20–17 on a field goal in the final seconds. After losses in their next three games, victories over the San Francisco 49ers and Redskins evened the Giants' record at 3–3. Afterwards, New York lost six of their last eight games to end the year at 5–9. The Giants had one player earn selection to the 1978 Pro Bowl: linebacker Brad Van Pelt.
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