New York
Giants
5-2
43
FINAL
38
Philadelphia
Eagles
4-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an electrifying Week 9 showdown, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Philadelphia Eagles, 43-38, in a game that had major playoff implications. Both teams came in with high stakes, aiming to solidify their standings in the competitive NFC East. The Giantsβ victory keeps them firmly in the playoff hunt, while the Eagles face a critical juncture in their season.
Quarterback Jaxson Dart was the star of the day for New York, throwing for an impressive 475 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers under pressure. Malik Nabers was his go-to target, racking up 194 receiving yards and two touchdowns, making key catches that kept the Giants' offense rolling. Meanwhile, Saquon Barkley of the Eagles had a standout performance of his own, rushing for 177 yards, though it ultimately wasn't enough to secure the win.
The Giants' defense played a crucial role in the outcome, led by Tremaine Edmunds, who tallied seven total tackles. Despite allowing significant yardage, New York's defense made timely stops, especially in the fourth quarter, which proved to be the turning point. A crucial interception by the Eagles' Zack Baun kept the game close, but the Giants held off a late surge, securing the victory and momentum heading into the second half of the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 40 | 25 | 63% | 475 | 5 | 2 | 122.3 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 29 | 13 | 45% | 209 | 3 | 2 | 75.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 20 | 177 | 8.8 | 39 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | β | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 4 | 4 | 1.0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 8 | 194 | 24.3 | 24 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 7 | 118 | 16.9 | 44 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 4 | 106 | 26.5 | 40 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 41 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 17 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 23 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 24 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | β | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Baun | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mac McWilliams | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell Reese | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Campbell | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 51 |
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

