The wideout becoming a focal point of the Giants’ offense would continue during the team’s postseason run as he racked up 10 receptions and 142 yards against San Francisco in the NFC Championship game. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports Indianapolis, IN, USA New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) and New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (right) celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy following their win over the New England Patriots 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium.
The standout year correlated with the Giants’ surprising 9-7 campaign that led to a remarkable playoff run. Not even the 6-foot wideout could have guessed he’d have as successful a season as he did, racking up 82 receptions, 1,536 yards and nine touchdowns. Following appearances in the first three games, Cruz’s momentum would be sidelined following a hamstring injury that put him on injured reserve for the remainder of the year.Įntering his second season as more of an afterthought, Cruz would take the NFL scene by storm, surprising as one of Eli Manning’s go-to targets to open up the 2011 campaign. Now, the former six-year NFL vet has found a way to get involved in a handful of new endeavors in his post-football career, still finding ways to stay relevant around the game.Ĭoming in as an undrafted rookie, Cruz impressed during his time before the regular season, leading the league in receiving yards during the preseason.
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