1946 New York Giants season

This article is about the football team. For the baseball team of the same name in 1946, see 1946 New York Giants (MLB) season.

1946 New York Giants season
Head coach	Steve Owen
Home field	Polo Grounds
Results
Record	7–3–1
Division place	1st NFL Eastern
Playoff finish	Lost NFL Championship 24–14 (Bears)

The 1946 New York Giants season was the 22nd season for the club in the National Football League.

Schedule

Week	Date	Opponent	Result
1	October 1, 1946	at Boston Yanks	W 17–0
2	October 6, 1946	at Pittsburgh Steelers	W 17–14
3	October 13, 1946	at Washington Redskins	L 24–14
4	October 20, 1946	Chicago Cardinals	W 28–24
5	October 27, 1946	Chicago Bears	W 14–0
6	November 3, 1946	at Philadelphia Eagles	L 24–14
7	November 10, 1946	Philadelphia Eagles	W 45–17
8	November 17, 1946	Boston Yanks	T 28–28
9	November 24, 1946	Pittsburgh Steelers	W 7–0
10	December 1, 1946	Los Angeles Rams	L 31–21
11	December 8, 1946	Washington Redskins	W 31–0

Playoffs

Week	Date	Opponent	Result
Championship	December 15, 1946	Chicago Bears	L 24–14

Standings

NFL Eastern Division
	W	L	T	PCT	DIV	PF	PA	STK
New York Giants	7	3	1	.700	5–2–1	236	162	W1
Philadelphia Eagles	6	5	0	.545	5–3	231	220	W2
Pittsburgh Steelers	5	5	1	.500	4–3–1	136	117	L2
Washington Redskins	5	5	1	.500	4–3–1	171	191	L2
Boston Yanks	2	8	1	.200	0–7–1	189	273	L1

Note: Tie games were not officially counted in the standings until 1972.

See also

• List of New York Giants seasons