1997 New York Giants season

The 1997 New York Giants season was the franchise's 73rd season in the National Football League (NFL) and the first under head coach Jim Fassel, who replaced Dan Reeves after four seasons.

1997 New York Giants season
Head coachJim Fassel
Home fieldGiants Stadium
Results
Record10–5–1
Division place1st NFC East
Playoff finishLost Wild Card Playoffs
(vs. Vikings) 22–23
Pro BowlersDE Michael Strahan
LB Jessie Armstead

The Giants improved upon their previous season's output of 6–10. They managed to record a 10–5–1 record, the Giants’ best mark since 1993, and won the NFC East for the first time since their 1990 Super Bowl season.

Despite winning the division title and earning a home playoff game, the Giants were eliminated in their Wild Card Round matchup by the Minnesota Vikings 23–22.

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