 The season featured inconsistent play, criticism of the coaching by the media and players, and inconsistent play from Manning.The Giants won five consecutive games following a 1–2 start to gain a two-game advantage in the NFC East, but then key injuries to the offense and defense took their toll.Frustrations with the lack of production and with head coach Tom Coughlin began to surface as the Giants lost six of eight in the second half the season.