Gerald Riggs would replace him in the lineup, as Riggs was a bright spot in amassing over 3,000 yards and 23 touchdowns in those two seasons. (AP Photo/John Amis), New York Giants tight end Kevin Boss (89) moves past Atlanta Falcons safety Thomas DeCoud (28) for a touchdown during the second quarter of the NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens), Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Eric Weems (14) runs the ball during the NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun), New York Giants offensive tackle David Diehl (66) celebrates with tight end Kevin Boss (89) after Boss scored a touchdown in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens), New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10), right, looks around the field during the NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens), New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) celebrates with center Shaun O'Hara (60) after throwing a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. The Falcons defeated the Cowboys on opening day that season, then lost their next seven games before beating the Giants, and finished with a 5-11 record. In 1977, former Redskins and Cowboys quarterback Eddie LeBaron was named General Manager, and Leeman Bennett became the fifth head coach in club history. In 2013, Atlanta slipped to a 4–12 record, their first losing season since 2007. However, the Falcons would finish with back-to-back 4-12 records for the 1984 and 1985 campaigns. Falcons Pro Bowl free safety Eugene Robinson, who had just that morning received the Bart Starr Award for his "high moral character," was arrested for soliciting an undercover police officer $40[9] for oral sex on Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami. Final: Giants 30, Falcons 20 >>WATCH FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS, A photo from the Giants winning locker room >>WATCH TOM COUGHLIN'S POSTGAME LOCKER ROOM SPEECH, QB Eli Manning speaks to the media after the game >>WATCH POSTGAME INTERVIEWS. (AP Photo/Curtis Compton), New York Giants cornerback Will Allen (25) tackles Atlanta Falcons running back Warrick Dunn (28) by the foot in the second quarter of the Falcons 27-7 win, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2003, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N. J. New York Giants running back Larry Csonka (39) settles to earth atop Atlanta Falcons Ray Easterling after a 12-yard first quarter gain at Atlanta Fulton County Stadium for a first down, Sunday, Oct. 2, 1977 in Atlanta. >>WATCH RB ANDRE WILLIAMS TD, GIANTS 24, FALCONS 20: After the defense forced a three-and-out, the Giants piece together an 11-play, 64-yard drive that resulted in a 15-yard touchdown pass from Manning to Beckham. The Falcons beat the Giants, 14-10. Then in Week 16, they scored a major upset by defeating the Carolina Panthers, who had beaten them 38-0 two weeks before, by the score of 20–13. One former Giant (running back Ernie Wheelwright) and two future Giants (quarterback Randy Johnson and running back Junior Coffey) played big roles in the Falcons' 27-16 win. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum), New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz dances after an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. View photos of the Giants preparing for Thursday's game against the Eagles in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun) After centering the ball on a 2-yard Jamal Anderson rush to the Minnesota 21, the Falcons tapped kicker Morten Andersen for the game-winning field goal. From here, the teams exchanged possessions twice. >>WATCH WR ODELL BECKHAM JR. POSTGAME INTERVIEW, Giants 7, Falcons 0: Manning hits WR Reuben Randle for a 3-yard touchdown to take the early lead in the first quarter. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun), New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning passes the ball as he is pressured by Atlanta Falcons defensive end Brady Smith (91) during the fourth quarter Sunday, Nov. 21, 2004 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Manning completed 17 of 37 attempts for 162 yards as the Falcons beat the Giants, 14-10. The game became a struggle for field position in the early part of the period, as both teams failed to break the 50-yard line on their initial possession. View rare photos of the historic rivalry between the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles. In the 2010 Thursday Night Football opener, the Falcons donned throwback uniforms and defeated the Baltimore Ravens 26–21 in a highly anticipated match-up of 6-2 teams, and the first meeting of the top two quarterback picks of the 2008 draft, in Ryan and Joe Flacco. The Chargers used the #5 pick to acquire RB LaDainian Tomlinson. Atlanta made the playoffs as the sixth seed with a 10–6 record, snapping a streak of eight consecutive losing seasons. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. (AP Photo/John Amis), New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) is stopped near the goal line in the second half by Atlanta Falcons cornerback DeAngelo Hall (21), safety Chris Crocker (25) and linebacker Keith Brooking (56) during the football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006. The next year, with Jones's run and shoot offense firmly in place, George had a then-career season. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens), OUT OF CAMERA FILE - New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham gestures as he leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. Falcons . All rights reserved, Ben Liebenberg/2018 National Football League, Matt Rourke/Copyright 2018 The Associated Press.