New York Giants 1971: A Game-by-Game Guide

Relive the Giants' 1971 season with this guide that explores the entire year game by game, from the remarkable shootout win over the Packers in the opener through the disappointing five-game losing streak to end the campaign, as told in the original newspaper stories.

The Fran Tarkenton era in New York ended with a thud. The future Hall of Famer brought excitement to Yankee Stadium but not enough wins, and the 1971 season was the worst of his five years in the Bronx. Still, there were many highlights along the way, including that 42-40 thrill ride at Lambeau Field in Week 1, a thrilling upset of the Cardinals on the road and impressive back-to-back wins over the Chargers and Falcons.

All of the highs and lows from the exciting season are here. A full recap and box score from every game is included, so you can follow the exploits of Alex Webster's crew as it stumbled in between winning seasons.

Whether you are a die-hard Giants fan or an NFL history buff, you will enjoy this look back at the 1971 New York Giants.