New York
Giants
6-1
31
FINAL
29
Philadelphia
Eagles
3-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 9 showdown, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 31-29, maintaining their momentum in the 2026 season. The stakes were high as both teams vied for positioning in the playoff race, making every possession critical in this closely contested battle.
Baker Mayfield shone for the Eagles, throwing for 300 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead his offense effectively. Zay Flowers was his top target, racking up 133 receiving yards, while James Cook III contributed significantly on the ground with 81 rushing yards, keeping the Giants' defense on their toes throughout the game.
Defensively, the Giants made crucial plays when it mattered most, with Alex Singleton leading the way with eight total tackles. A pivotal moment came when A.J. Terrell Jr. intercepted a pass, shifting the game's momentum back to New York. Leonard Williams added pressure with a sack, helping to stifle the Eagles' late-game efforts as the Giants held on for the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 42 | 22 | 300 | 3 | 1 | 89.3 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 29 | 15 | 192 | 2 | 0 | 95.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 13 | 81 | 6.2 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 15 | 53 | 3.5 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 12 | 41 | 3.4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Carson Steele | HB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 4 | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Giovanni Ricci | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DESEAN JACKSON | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zay Flowers | WR | 6 | 133 | 22.2 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| DESEAN JACKSON | WR | 6 | 101 | 16.8 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 3 | 81 | 27.0 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jeremy Ruckert | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Giovanni Ricci | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| ODELBECKHAMJR OBJ | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LAWERENCE TAYLOR | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Davenport | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BRIAN DAWKINS | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dayo Odeyingbo | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abraham Beauplan | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 48 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 52 |

