1956 New York Giants schedule
Season statistics
| Offense | Defense | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record | Playoff record | Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs | Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
| 8-3-1 | 1-0 | 4044 | 1789 | 2255 | 29 | 239 | 3351 | 1841 | 1510 | 36 | 207 |
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The New York Giants' thirty-second season was in 1956, and it was the third season Jim Lee Howell served as the head coach of the team. They finished the regular season 8-3-1 and continued to the postseason. They faced the Chicago Bears and won 47-7, clinching the NFL championship for the 1956 season.
Games
| Week | Opponent | Score | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | @ | San Francisco 49ers | 38-21 | |
| Week 2 | @ | Chicago Cardinals | 27-35 | |
| Week 3 | @ | Cleveland Browns | 21-9 | |
| Week 4 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 38-10 | ||
| Week 5 | Philadelphia Eagles | 20-3 | ||
| Week 6 | @ | Pittsburgh Steelers | 17-14 | |
| Week 7 | Chicago Cardinals | 23-10 | ||
| Week 8 | @ | Washington Redskins | 7-33 | |
| Week 9 | Chicago Bears | 17-17 | ||
| Week 10 | Washington Redskins | 28-14 | ||
| Week 11 | Cleveland Browns | 7-24 | ||
| Week 12 | @ | Philadelphia Eagles | 21-7 |
Playoffs
| Week | Opponent | Score | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Chicago Bears | 47-7 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Jim Lee Howell Offensive Coordinator: Vince Lombardi Defensive Coordinator: Tom Landry Wide Receivers Coach: Ken Kavanaugh Offensive Line Coach: Ed Kolman