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 first-round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, Hakeem Nicks was a standout wide receiver for the New York Giants who played a vital role in the franchise's Super Bowl XLVI championship and ranks among the team's all-time leaders in receptions and receiving yards.