Record 5–9 Playoff finish did not qualify Head coach John McVay | Division place T-4th NFC East Start date 1977 Home field Giants Stadium | |
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The 1977 New York Giants season was the 53rd season for the club in the National Football League. The Giants had a 5–9 record in 1977 and finished in a tie for last place with the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Giants selected defensive end Gary Jeter in the 1977 NFL Draft with the fifth overall pick. Before the season, the Giants signed quarterback Joe Pisarcik, who won the starting position to replace Craig Morton, who they had traded to the Denver Broncos. New York won their opening game of the year against the Washington Redskins, prevailing 20–17 on a field goal in the final seconds. After losses in their next three games, victories over the San Francisco 49ers and Redskins evened the Giants' record at 3–3. Afterwards, New York lost six of their last eight games to end the year at 5–9. The Giants had one player earn selection to the 1978 Pro Bowl: linebacker Brad Van Pelt.