| 1988 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 |
| Local radio | WNEW–AM 1130 |
| Results | |
| Record | 10–6 |
| Division place | 2nd NFC East |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | 2 |
The 1988 New York Giants season was the franchise's 64th season in the National Football League (NFL). The team would finish with 10–6, but a loss to the New York Jets in the season finale would keep them out of the playoffs for the second consecutive season. Although the Philadelphia Eagles also finished 10-6, Philadelphia's season sweep of New York gave the Eagles the NFC East title, while the Giants lost the conference tiebreaker to the Los Angeles Rams for the final wild card berth. 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.