| 1987 New York Giants season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Wellington Mara |
| General manager | George Young |
| Head coach | Bill Parcells |
| Offensive coordinator | Ron Erhardt |
| Defensive coordinator | Bill Belichick |
| Home field | Giants Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 6–9 |
| Division place | 5th NFC East |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | LB Lawrence Taylor |
The 1987 season was the New York Giants' 63rd in the National Football League (NFL) and their fifth under head coach Bill Parcells. The Giants entered the season as the defending Super Bowl champion but failed to qualify for the playoffs. They were the sixth team in NFL history to enter a season as the defending Super Bowl champion and miss the playoffs.[1] The Giants started the season 0–5, becoming the first defending Super Bowl champion to lose their first 5 games. Ultimately, the Giants never recovered from their 0–5 start and failed to improve on their 14–2 record from 1986 and finished at 6–9. Despite having a talented roster, they were unable to put together a winning streak and ultimately missed the playoffs. It was a stark contrast to their dominance in 1986, leaving fans disheartened by the sudden downturn.