Philadelphia
Eagles
0-0
29
FINAL
33
New York
Giants
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an electrifying season opener, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Philadelphia Eagles, 33-29, in a tightly contested battle that had fans on the edge of their seats. With both teams looking to make an early statement in the 2027 season, the Giants emerged victorious, showcasing their resilience and determination.
Jaxson Dart led the charge for New York, throwing for 158 yards and three touchdown passes, highlighting his ability to find the end zone when it mattered most. On the other side of the ball, Saquon Barkley dominated the ground game for the Eagles, racking up an impressive 176 rushing yards, while Makai Lemon contributed significantly in the air with 105 receiving yards. Despite the Eagles' offensive fireworks, it was the Giants' efficient play that ultimately secured the victory.
Defensively, the Giants made key stops that helped swing momentum their way, with Korie Black leading the team with four total tackles and Tremaine Edmunds snagging an interception that halted an Eagles drive. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Dart's touchdown pass put the Giants ahead for good, forcing the Eagles to play catch-up in a desperate final drive that fell short. With this win, the Giants start the season on a high note, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting year ahead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 34 | 16 | 158 | 3 | 1 | 77.8 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 19 | 6 | 148 | 1 | 3 | 38.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 19 | 176 | 9.3 | 2 | 68 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 8 | 20 | 2.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Shipley | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makai Lemon | WR | 3 | 105 | 35.0 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 6 | 38 | 6.3 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Artez Perryman | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kelee Ringo | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Epenesa | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Smael Mondon Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Castonzo | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan Fernandez | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Sauls | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 52 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 34 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

