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Despite the upswing, the Giants finished the regular season with a wild card berth, holding a 10-6 record. Their path to the Super Bowl was fraught with obstacles, particularly during the playoffs. The Giants faced the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their first playoff game, a contest where analysts favored the home team. However, the Giants exhibited grit and determination, overcoming an early deficit to secure a 24-14 victory, marking Eli Manning's and Coach Coughlin's first playoff wins.