New York
Giants
4-3
40
FINAL
39
Philadelphia
Eagles
5-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 9 matchup, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 40-39, solidifying their playoff aspirations in this tightly contested battle. Both teams entered the game seeking a crucial win, but it was the Giants who emerged victorious in a nail-biting finish that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart delivered a standout performance, throwing for 284 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense under pressure. Meanwhile, Eagles running back Saquon Barkley put up a strong fight with 132 rushing yards, while DeVonta Smith was a favorite target, racking up 137 receiving yards. The explosive offensive plays from both sides kept the scoreboard ticking and the crowd roaring.
Defensively, the Giants were led by Paulson Adebo, who made seven total tackles, helping to contain the Eagles’ explosive offense. The game’s turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Cooper DeJean intercepted a critical pass, giving the Giants the momentum they needed to secure the win. Despite the Eagles’ valiant efforts, including a solid performance from Zack Baun, who added a half-sack, it was the Giants' timely defense that ultimately made the difference in this high-scoring affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 31 | 20 | 284 | 4 | 1 | 120.1 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 25 | 16 | 191 | 1 | 0 | 100.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 21 | 132 | 6.3 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 22 | 76 | 3.5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 8 | 33 | 4.1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 8 | 33 | 4.1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 8 | 137 | 17.1 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 3 | 102 | 34.0 | 2 | 66 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Will Dissly | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chauncey Golston | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arnold Ebiketie | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohamoud Diabate | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Wilkins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Barnes | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 33 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 53 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

