Record 4–10 Playoff finish did not qualify Head coach Alex Webster | Start date 1971 | |
Similar 1971 New Orleans Saints se, 1971 New England Patriots s, 1971 Kansas City Chief | ||
The 1971 New York Giants season was the 47th season for the club in the National Football League (NFL). The Giants had a 4–10 record for the season and finished in last place in the National Football Conference East Division.
The Giants selected Rocky Thompson in the 1971 NFL Draft, with the 18th overall pick. After a winless preseason, New York began the regular season with a 2–1 record before posting a 2–9 mark in its final 11 games. The team was affected by numerous injuries, including a thigh injury suffered by running back Ron Johnson, who had gained more than 1,000 yards rushing in 1970. The 1971 season was the last for quarterback Fran Tarkenton with the Giants; after he requested a trade, the Giants dealt him to the Minnesota Vikings in 1972 for three players and a pair of draft picks.
Standings
Note: Tie games were not officially counted in the standings until 1972.