This day in NY sports history: Sept. 16, 1990

THIS DAY IN NY SPORTS HISTORY

Sunday, Sept. 16, 1990

Giants lasso Cowboys and LT scores

The Giants limited the Dallas Cowboys to 156 total yards and nine first downs in a 28-7 victory at Texas Stadium. Phil Simms ran for one touchdown and threw for one, completing 16 of 21 passes for 208 yards. Lawrence Taylor had a sack and returned his ninth and final career interception for his second and final career touchdown in the fourth quarter. The Giants improved to 2-0 in a season they started 10-0 and ended with a 20-19 win over the Buffalo Bills in the Super Bowl.