Philadelphia
Eagles
11-5
26
FINAL
31
New York
Giants
13-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Philadelphia Eagles with a final score of 31-26, securing their playoff hopes in a tightly contested battle. Both teams fought valiantly, but the Giants' late-game execution proved decisive as they triumphed on their home turf.
Jaxson Dart was the star of the night for the Giants, throwing for an impressive 306 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to find the end zone when it mattered most. Complementing Dart's aerial assault was running back Cam Skattebo, who rushed for 101 yards, providing a balanced offensive attack. Dont'e Thornton Jr. also made his mark, racking up 145 receiving yards, consistently moving the chains and keeping the Eagles' defense on their heels.
Defensively, the Giants made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, with Calais Campbell delivering two crucial sacks to disrupt the Eagles' rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Giants' defense held strong, forcing a turnover on downs that allowed them to maintain their slim lead. As the final whistle blew, it was clear that the Giants' combination of offensive prowess and defensive resilience paved their way to victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 26 | 19 | 306 | 4 | 1 | 135.5 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 21 | 17 | 216 | 3 | 0 | 149.1 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 16 | 101 | 6.3 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 10 | 80 | 8.0 | 1 | 53 | 1 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 7 | 145 | 20.7 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 7 | 55 | 7.9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 1 | 47 | 47.0 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riq Woolen | CB | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mac McWilliams | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Julian Love | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Smael Mondon Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jabrill Peppers | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 31 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Braden Mann | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

