Philadelphia
Eagles
10-6
20
FINAL
17
New York
Giants
12-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the Philadelphia Eagles narrowly defeated the New York Giants 20-17, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season comes to a close. With both teams fighting for momentum, this game proved crucial in setting the stage for the postseason.
Jalen Hurts was the standout performer for the Eagles, throwing for 226 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead under pressure. He found his favorite target, Makai Lemon, who racked up 92 receiving yards, making key catches that kept the chains moving. Meanwhile, Cam Skattebo led the Giants' ground attack with 83 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome Philadelphia's offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Eagles made a significant impact, highlighted by Cooper DeJean's two interceptions that shifted the game's momentum in crucial moments. Although the Giants' Brian Burns recorded 1.5 sacks and Tremaine Edmunds led the team with seven tackles, it was Philadelphia’s defensive plays that ultimately sealed the victory. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when DeJean's second interception halted a promising Giants drive, allowing the Eagles to maintain their lead and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 45 | 24 | 226 | 2 | 0 | 82.2 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 31 | 17 | 199 | 0 | 3 | 34.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 12 | 83 | 6.9 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 21 | 66 | 3.1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makai Lemon | WR | 8 | 92 | 11.5 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 5 | 75 | 15.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 8 | 71 | 8.9 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 6 | 46 | 7.7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kiser | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Epps | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Robinson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 31 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 2 | 3 | 2 | 57 |

