New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles 21 to 7
Saturday, December 15, 1956, Week 12The New York Giants played the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia on Saturday, December 15, 1956, Week 12 of the 1956 season. The Giants won by a score of 21-7. The Giants swept the Eagles for the 1956 season. With this game, the Eagles finished the season 2-3-1 at home, while the Giants finished 4-2-0 on the road for the 1956 season.
The Eagles finished the season with a record of 3-8-1, tied for the worst record in the league for the 1956 season. The Giants finished the regular season with a record of 8-3-1.
New York Giants offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 332 | 41 | 291 | 2 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Jim Lee Howell Offensive Coordinator: Vince Lombardi Defensive Coordinator: Tom Landry Wide Receivers Coach: Ken Kavanaugh Offensive Line Coach: Ed Kolman
Philadelphia Eagles offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 174 | 101 | 73 | 2 | 13 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Hugh Devore Assistant Coach: Steve Owen