New York Giants at Baltimore Colts 16 to 31
Sunday, December 27, 1959, ChampionshipThe Colts played the Giants for the championship on Sunday, December 27, 1959. The Colts entered the game looking to defend their previous year's championship against the Giants. The Colts entered the game with a record of 9-3-0, while the Giants entered the game with a record of 10-2-0. The Colts won 31-16 to win the 1959 championship, finishing their championship season with a record of 9-3-0 in the regular season, 1-0 in the playoffs. The Giants finished their season 10-2-0 in the regular season, 0-1 in the playoffs.
New York Giants offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 323 | 205 | 118 | 3 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Jim Lee Howell Offensive Coordinator: Allie Sherman Defensive Coordinator: Tom Landry Wide Receivers Coach: Ken Kavanaugh Line Coach: Johnny Dell Isola
Baltimore Colts offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 280 | 207 | 73 | 0 | 13 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Weeb Ewbank Wide Receivers Coach: Don McCafferty Offensive Line Coach: Herman Ball, John Sandusky Defensive Backs Coach: Charley Winner