1956 New York Giants

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1956 New York Giants

What was the record of the 1956 New York Giants?

The New York Giants finished the regular season with a 8-3-1 record. They went 4-1-1 at home and 4-2 on the road. Including the playoffs, the New York Giants went 9-3-1.

What division did the 1956 New York Giants play in?

The 1956 New York Giants played in the East Division of the National Football League.

What was the division record of the 1956 New York Giants?

During the regular season, the 1956 New York Giants went 7-3 against their NFL East opponents.

Who won the NFL East in 1956?

The Giants won the NFL East in the 1956 season with a 8-3-1 record. The Cardinals finished 1.5 games back with a 7-5 record. The Redskins finished 2.5 games back with a 6-6 record. The Browns finished 3.5 games back with a 5-7 record. The Steelers finished 3.5 games back with a 5-7 record. The Eagles finished 5 games back with a 3-8-1 record.

What was the 1956 New York Giants record against each of their divisional opponents?

Opponent Record Win Percentage % Point Differential
Philadelphia Eagles 2-0 100% +31
Pittsburgh Steelers 2-0 100% +31
Chicago Cardinals 1-1 50% +5
Cleveland Browns 1-1 50% -5
Washington Redskins 1-1 50% -12

What was the 1956 New York Giants record by month?

The 1956 New York Giants had their best month in September, when they went 1-0 and were undefeated. Their worst month was November, when they went 2-1-1 and had a 62.5% win percentage.

Month Record Win Percentage % Point Differential
September 1-0 100% +17
October 3-1 75% +49
November 2-1-1 62.5% -10
December 2-1 66.7% +11

Did the 1956 New York Giants Win The NFL Championship?

Yes, the 1956 New York Giants won the NFL Championship in 1956. They beat the Chicago Bears.

What was the point differential for the 1956 New York Giants?

The New York Giants finished the regular season with a point differential of +67. Based on their point differential and their pythagorean expectation, the Giants could have been expected to have about 8.0 wins, or a 8-4 record in the regular season.

How did the 1956 New York Giants perform in one-score games?

In close, one-score games, the 1956 New York Giants went 1-1-1. In games decided by a field goal or less, the Giants went 1-0-1.

How did the 1956 New York Giants perform in overtime games?

The 1956 New York Giants did not play any overtime games in the regular season.

What was the longest win streak for the 1956 New York Giants?

The longest win streak during the regular season for the 1956 New York Giants was a 5 game winning streak.

What was the longest losing streak for the 1956 New York Giants?

The longest losing streak that the New York Giants had during the 1956 regular season was 1 game, which occured 3 separate times.

1956 New York Giants Schedule

= Playoff Team

Bold = Division Opponent

Week Date Opponent Score
Regular Season
1 Sun, Sep 30, 1956 @ San Francisco 49ers Win 38 - 21
2 Sun, Oct 7, 1956 @ Chicago Cardinals Loss 27 - 35
3 Sun, Oct 14, 1956 @ Cleveland Browns Win 21 - 9
4 Sun, Oct 21, 1956 vs Pittsburgh Steelers Win 38 - 10
5 Sun, Oct 28, 1956 vs Philadelphia Eagles Win 20 - 3
6 Sun, Nov 4, 1956 @ Pittsburgh Steelers Win 17 - 14
7 Sun, Nov 11, 1956 vs Chicago Cardinals Win 23 - 10
8 Sun, Nov 18, 1956 @ Washington Redskins Loss 7 - 33
9 Sun, Nov 25, 1956 vs Chicago Bears Tie 17 - 17
10 Sun, Dec 2, 1956 vs Washington Redskins Win 28 - 14
11 Sun, Dec 9, 1956 vs Cleveland Browns Loss 7 - 24
12 Sat, Dec 15, 1956 @ Philadelphia Eagles Win 21 - 7
Playoffs
NFLC NFL Championship Sun, Dec 30, 1956 vs Chicago Bears Win 47 - 7

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