The Giants were looking to improve on their 6–10 mark from the previous year under former head coach Ray Handley and return to the playoffs for the first time since winning Super Bowl XXV in January 1991.
Under Reeves’ watch, the Giants did exactly that, finishing with an 11–5 record and qualifying for the playoffs as one of the three Wild Card teams in the NFC.
After Simms went down to an injury, Jeff Hostetler took over for him and led the Giants to their second Super Bowl victory.
Simms again assumed the position in 1992, but once again suffered a severe injury pressing Hostetler back into duty.
When the season ended and Reeves took over, he chose Simms as his starter and Hostetler was released [1] [2] Head coaches Offensive coaches Defensive coaches Special teams coaches Strength and conditioning [3] Running backs (RB) Wide receivers (WR) Tight ends (TE) Defensive linemen (DL) Defensive backs (DB) Special teams Reserve Simms started all 16 games in 1993, being one of only seven quarterbacks to do so, and led the Giants to a resurgent 11–5 season including a victory over the Minnesota Vikings in the playoffs.
The surgery was successful, and team doctor Russell F. Warren's prognosis for recovery was excellent, and Simms was expected to be ready in time for training camp.
Rodney Hampton and Phil Simms both made the pro bowl, each the driving force behind the offense.
The Giants played the Dolphins in Miami for the first time on December 5, only the fourth meeting between the clubs since the AFL-NFL merger.
However in week 18, the Cowboys and Giants met in the Meadowlands to conclude the regular season with huge stakes.
However, the Giants managed to score two touchdowns, both by running back Rodney Hampton in the third quarter, to pull ahead for good.