The 2005 New York Giants enjoyed a resurgent season, finishing first in the NFC East with an 11-5 record and clinching their first division title since 2000. Led by head coach Tom Coughlin and a historic rushing campaign from Tiki Barber, the team featured a high-powered offense and earned five Pro Bowl selections. The 2006 New York Giants finished with an 8-8 record and secured a wild-card playoff berth, highlighted by a strong 6-2 start and a season-opening five-game winning streak. The offense was led by Tiki Barber, who amassed over 2,000 yards from scrimmage in his final season, and quarterback Eli Manning, who threw for 3,244 yards and 24 touchdowns. Individual successes were further recognized with Pro Bowl selections for Barber, Jeremy Shockey, and Antonio Pierce. A first-round pick in the 2000 NFL Draft, Plaxico Burress was a standout wide receiver for the New York Giants who caught the game-winning touchdown in Super Bowl XLII and recorded three 1,000-yard seasons during his four-year tenure with the franchise.