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1986 NFL MVP Lawrence Taylor had one of the most dominant seasons by a defensive player in NFL history. He was awarded the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award for a third time and led the New York Giants to a 14-2 regular season record and a spot in the Super Bowl.
Lawrence Taylor's 1986 NFL MVP season
One of Taylor's most memorable games of the season came in Week 6 when the Giants faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles. In that game, Taylor recorded four sacks, leading the Giants to a 35-3 victory.
Another memorable game for Taylor came in Week 14 when the Giants faced off against the Washington Redskins. In that game, Taylor recorded three sacks, leading the Giants to a 24-14 victory.
Overall, Taylor's 1986 season was one of the most dominant in NFL history by a defensive player. He recorded 20.5 sacks, including multiple sacks in seven of the 16 games, and became the second defensive player to win the NFL MVP. He was a force to be reckoned with and was a major factor in the Giants' Super Bowl victory.
Taylor's 1986 season is widely considered one of the best single-season performances by a defensive player in NFL history.
