New York Giants Face Daunting Offseason Following Week 16 Collapse

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Published: December 28, 2009

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... a roller-coaster ride for the ages.

Starting the season 5-0 with impressive wins over Washington, Dallas, Oakland, Kansas City, and Tampa Bay, the Giants seemed to be destined for their second Super Bowl appearance in three years. 

New York's upcoming Week 6 matchup at the Superdome in New Orleans was viewed by many as a preview to the NFC Championship game, and widely considered a game-of-the-year candidate. Surely the two powerhouses, with potent offenses and stifling defenses, would provide a down-to-the-wire matchup that fans would remember for years to come.

It didn't quite turn out that way.

Feeding off of the energy of the hometown fans, New Orleans rode the coattails of Drew Brees and his 369 passing yards and four touchdowns to a blowout 48-27 win that would come to define the seasons of both franchises. The Saints posted an undefeated record through Week 14, while the Giants went on to lose four games in a row.

All hope was not lost...

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