The Giants' defense became the second defense in the history of the NFL to lead the league in fewest rushing yards, fewest passing yards and fewest total yards.
[1] The 1959 Giants scored 284 points, more than in any of the previous four seasons in which Vince Lombardi was their offensive coordinator.
[2] The Giants once again finished in first place with a record of 10–2 and advanced to the NFL Championship Game.
In the rematch the Giants were soundly beaten 31–16 by the defending champion Baltimore Colts.
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