They had further problems with FB John Kuhn getting an 8-yard TD run, followed by kicker Mason Crosby getting a 31-yard field goal. The Giants cut the lead with kicker Lawrence Tynes nailing a 38-yard field goal, but fell further behind with Rodgers completing a 1 and a 5-yard TD run to TE Donald Lee and to Kuhn respectively. This was followed by Kuhn getting a 1-yard TD run. With the loss, the Giants fell to 9–6. Week 17: at Washington Redskins Hoping to clinch a playoff spot the Giants bused to FedExField for a division rivalry rematch against the Redskins. The Giants took the lead as kicker Lawrence Tynes hit a 20-yard field goal. This was followed by Brandon Jacobs getting a 2-yard TD run. The lead was narrowed when QB Rex Grossman threw a 1-yard TD pass to TE Fred Davis, but the Giants extended their lead with QB Eli Manning connecting to Mario Manningham on a 92-yard TD pass. The lead was narrowed in the 4th quarter as Grossman completed a 64-yard TD pass to WR Anthony Armstrong, but the Giants defense held them on for the win. Despite the win, the Giants failed to make the playoffs after Green Bay defeated Chicago. The Giants finished their regular season with a 10–6 record. John Mara announced Tom Coughlin would return as head coach next season. References External links New York Giants seasons New York Giants New York Giants season 21st century in East Rutherford, New Jersey Meadowlands Sports Complex