New York
Giants
0-7
48
FINAL
54
Philadelphia
Eagles
4-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 9 matchup, the Philadelphia Eagles narrowly defeated the New York Giants with a final score of 54-48, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the competitive NFC East. Both teams showcased explosive offenses, but the Eagles ultimately emerged victorious in a high-stakes contest that had major implications for the postseason.
Jaxson Dart of the Giants had a standout performance, throwing for an impressive 452 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to move the ball through the air. However, it was Saquon Barkley for the Eagles who stole the show on the ground, racking up a staggering 270 rushing yards, which proved pivotal in maintaining offensive pressure. Malik Nabers also made his mark for New York, recording 269 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to clinch the win.
Defensively, Nolan Smith Jr. was a force for the Eagles, leading the team with five total tackles and an impressive three sacks, disrupting Dart's rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Smith's relentless pressure resulted in a crucial turnover on downs, allowing Philadelphia to maintain their lead and secure the victory. Despite a valiant effort from the Giants, it was the Eagles' defensive plays that ultimately made the difference in this nail-biter.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 46 | 27 | 452 | 5 | 3 | 100.9 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 15 | 8 | 63 | 3 | 2 | 64.0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 17 | 270 | 15.9 | 3 | 80 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 4 | 8 | 2.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 11 | 269 | 24.5 | 4 | 65 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq Thompson | SAM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Rozeboom | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yetur Gross-Matos | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 50 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

