The 1995 New York Giants season was the franchise's 71st season in the

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(NFL) and the third under head coach

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. The

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finished in fourth place in the

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with a 5–11 record, failing to improve on their 9–7 record from 1994. During one notable game at the end of the

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, against the San Diego Chargers, Giants fans threw snowballs onto the field throughout the contest. This action resulted in 15 arrests and the ejection of 175 fans from Giants Stadium; San Diego posted a 27–17 victory in what became known as the " Snowball Game".

Offseason

NFL Draft

1995 Expansion Draft

Transactions

*July 29: The Giants signed

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Personnel

Staff

Roster

Regular season

Schedule

Standings

References

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