The 2009 New York Giants season began with an explosive 5-0 start, highlighted by a high-powered offense that finished the year ranked 8th in the league in scoring. The season featured standout individual performances, with wide receiver Steve Smith setting a franchise record with 107 receptions and five players earning Pro Bowl selections, including quarterback Eli Manning and first-round pick Hakeem Nicks. While the team finished 8-8, the campaign was marked by memorable victories and the closing of the historic Giants Stadium. A two-time Super Bowl MVP and the first overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft, Eli Manning was a legendary quarterback who played his entire 16-season career with the New York Giants and holds the franchise records for passing yards and touchdowns.