New York
Giants
4-12
24
FINAL
27
Philadelphia
Eagles
9-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the Philadelphia Eagles narrowly defeated the New York Giants 27-24, securing their playoff position in a must-win game. With both teams vying for a strong finish to the season, the stakes could not have been higher as they battled for crucial playoff seeding.
Randall Cunningham led the way for the Eagles with an impressive performance, throwing for three touchdowns and keeping the Giants' defense on its toes. Jaxson Dart of the Giants matched him with a solid 313 passing yards, showcasing his ability to move the ball effectively. Meanwhile, DeVonta Smith stood out as Cunningham's top target, racking up 108 receiving yards and playing a pivotal role in the Eagles' offensive success.
Defensively, the Giants were led by Tremaine Edmunds, who tallied eight total tackles, but it was Ahmad Moten Sr. who made a significant impact with 1.5 sacks. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Eagles' defense held the Giants scoreless on a crucial drive, allowing Cunningham to orchestrate a game-winning touchdown. This victory not only cements the Eagles' position but also sends a clear message about their resilience heading into the postseason.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 47 | 26 | 313 | 2 | 0 | 90.1 |
| Randall Cunningham | QB | 29 | 22 | 262 | 3 | 0 | 137.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 12 | 68 | 5.7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 15 | 55 | 3.7 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Will Shipley | HB | 7 | 24 | 3.4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Randall Cunningham | QB | 7 | 20 | 2.9 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Terrell Owens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 3 | 108 | 36.0 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Terrell Owens | WR | 8 | 100 | 12.5 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 8 | 91 | 11.4 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 2 | 67 | 33.5 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Will Shipley | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brady Russell | FB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KJ Bolden | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ahmad Moten Sr. | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Smael Mondon Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kelly | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 3 | 3 | 54 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 54 |

