New York
Giants
6-1
31
FINAL
28
Philadelphia
Eagles
7-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 9 matchup, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 31-28, solidifying their position in the playoff race. Both teams entered with high hopes, but it was the Giants who emerged victorious in a contest that showcased offensive firepower and strategic gameplay.
Jalen Hurts led the Eagles with an impressive performance, throwing for 314 yards and two touchdowns, while Makai Lemon shined as his top target, racking up 167 receiving yards. However, it was Cam Skattebo of the Giants who stole the show on the ground, rushing for 124 yards and proving to be a pivotal factor in New York's offensive scheme.
Defensively, the Giants made crucial plays to secure the win, with Arvell Reese leading the charge with nine total tackles. The game's turning point came when Dru Phillips intercepted a key pass late in the fourth quarter, allowing the Giants to maintain their slim lead and ultimately seal the victory. Jonathan Greenard's lone sack for the Eagles was not enough to shift momentum, as the Giants' defense held firm when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 43 | 29 | 314 | 2 | 1 | 94.5 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 29 | 15 | 258 | 1 | 0 | 93.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 15 | 124 | 8.3 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 16 | 72 | 4.5 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 7 | 66 | 9.4 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Will Shipley | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makai Lemon | WR | 11 | 167 | 15.2 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 5 | 144 | 28.8 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 6 | 46 | 7.7 | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Elijah Moore | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dru Phillips | CB | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 50 |

