New York Giants at San Francisco 49ers 38 to 39

Sunday, January 5, 2003, Wild Card Round

The Giants began their playoff run on the road against the 49ers on Sunday, January 5, 2003. The 49ers won, 39-38 and advanced to play Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Giants finished their season 10-6-0 in the regular season, 0-1 in the playoffs.

New York Giants offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
446 327 119 1 26

Coaches

Head Coach: Jim Fassel Offensive Coordinator: Sean Payton Defensive Coordinator: Johnnie Lynn Wide Receivers Coach: Jimmy Robinson Offensive Line Coach: Jim McNally Running Backs Coach: Eric Studesville Tight Ends Coach: Mike Pope Offensive Quality Control Coach: Jay Robertson Defensive Line Coach: Denny Marcin Linebackers Coach: Tom Olivadotti Secondary Coach: DeWayne Walker Senior Defensive Analyst: Dave Brazil Defensive Quality Control Coach: Rod Rust Special Teams Coach: Bruce Read Strength and Conditioning Coach: John Dunn Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Craig Stoddard General Manager: Ernie Accorsi Scout: Roosevelt Brown

San Francisco 49ers offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
446 356 90 2 23

Coaches

Head Coach: Steve Mariucci Offensive Coordinator: Greg Knapp Defensive Coordinator: Jim L. Mora (Jr.) Quarterbacks Coach: Ted Tollner Wide Receivers Coach: George Stewart Offensive Line Coach: Pat Morris Running Backs Coach: Tom Rathman Tight Ends Coach: Tom Batta Offensive Assistant Coach: Andy Sugarman Offensive Quality Control Coach: Jason Tarver Defensive Line Coach: Dwaine Board Linebackers Coach: Richard Smith Secondary Coach: Brett Maxie Defensive Assistant Coach: Chris Beake Defensive Quality Control Coach: Dan Quinn Special Teams Coach: Bruce DeHaven Strength Development Coordinator: Terrell Jones Physical Development Assistant: Jerry Attaway Physical Development Coordinator: Jerry Attaway General Manager: Terry Donahue Director of Pro Personnel: Bill McPherson Equipment Manager: Kevin Lartigue