Head Coach Tom Coughlin had a lot of work to do when he took over as coach in 2004 with a 4-12 record team. His controversial switching of the quarterbacks to first round draft pick Eli Manning was controversial as Manning did not deliver during his rookie campaign. But Coughlin knew what he was doing and just four years later, he had led his team to the Super Bowl XLII title. Manning saw his ups and downs during the season but peaked at just the right time. He began the season strong throwing four touchdown passes in game one and another touchdown in game two, although both efforts resulted in losses. After the two week opening season losses, the Giants went on to win six games in a row. The Giants defense was the key in the win against the Washington Redskins as they stopped them from scoring on third and fourth down on the goal line in the final minutes of the game. Defensive end Osi Umenyiora calculated six sacks, which became a franchise record and New York’s 12 total sacks tied the NFL record. Plaxico Burress would prove to be one of the team’s most important go-to guys. Although he suffered an injured ankle that plagued him throughout the season, he managed to put up big plays when needed. He had at least one touchdown pass in the first five games of the season. He also caught a Hail Mary 54-yarder to win against the familiar New York Jets. The Jets and Giants both play at Giants stadium. In the win against the Atlanta Falcons, Burress had six catches for 97 yards and a touchdown. Amani Toomer passed Tiki Barber for most receptions in club history with 587. The Giants participated in a first when they played their game against the Miami Dolphins in legendary Wembley Stadium in London, England. The rain fell consistently throughout the game making it difficult to have any offensive spectacles on the field. The game encouraged international acceptance of football and the NFL.