Denver Broncos vs. New York Giants 20 to 39
Sunday, January 25, 1987, Super BowlThe Broncos played the Giants in Super Bowl XXI on Sunday, January 25, 1987. The Broncos entered the game with a record of 11-5-0, while the Giants entered the game with a record of 14-2-0. The Giants won 39-20 to win Super Bowl XXI, finishing their championship season with a record of 14-2-0 in the regular season, 3-0 in the playoffs. The Broncos finished their season 11-5-0 in the regular season, 2-1 in the playoffs. Phil Simms was voted as the Super Bowl MVP, the first Super Bowl MVP of his career.
Denver Broncos offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 372 | 320 | 52 | 1 | 24 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dan Reeves Assistant Head Coach: Joe Collier Offensive Coordinator: Mike Shanahan Offensive Line Coach: Alex Gibbs Running Backs Coach: Nick Nicolau Tight Ends Coach: Chan Gailey Special Offensive Assistant: Kay Dalton Defensive Line Coach: Stan Jones Linebackers Coach: Myrel Moore Defensive Backs Coach: Charlie West Defense: Joe Collier Special Teams Coach: Chan Gailey Special Assistant Coach: Marvin Crosby Bass Strength and Conditioning Coach: Al Miller General Manager: John Beake
New York Giants offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 399 | 263 | 136 | 0 | 24 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bill Parcells Offensive Coordinator: Ron Erhardt Defensive Coordinator: Bill Belichick Wide Receivers Coach: Pat Hodgson Offensive Line Coach: Fred Hoaglin Running Backs Coach: Ray Handley Tight Ends Coach: Mike Pope Defensive Line Coach: Lamar Leachman Defensive Backs Coach: Len Fontes Defensive Assistant Coach: Mike Sweatman Special Teams Coach: Romeo Crennel Assistant Special Teams Coach: Mike Sweatman Consultant: Jim Lee Howell Strength and Conditioning Coach: Johnny Parker Scout: Roosevelt Brown, Ken Kavanaugh College Scout: Terry Bradway Special Scout: Jim Lee Howell