In a thrilling Monday night matchup, the Philadelphia Eagles clinched a vital 33-25 victory over the New York Giants, bolstered by a decisive fourth-quarter performance. Jake Elliott’s four field goals played a crucial role in the Eagles’ success, as they outscored the Giants 13-7 in the final quarter.
Adoree’ Jackson’s 76-yard pick-6 with nine seconds left in the third quarter brought the Giants within striking distance at 20-18. However, the Eagles pulled away in the fourth quarter, with D’Andre Swift’s 5-yard rushing touchdown and Jake Elliott’s 44-yard field goal extending the lead to 30-18 with 6:04 remaining. Tyrod Taylor’s 69-yard touchdown pass to Darius Slayton narrowed the gap to 30-25.
Jake Elliott’s 43-yard field goal with 1:10 on the clock secured an eight-point lead for the Eagles. The Giants mounted a final drive, reaching the Philadelphia 26-yard line. However, Tyrod Taylor’s last-play pass into the end zone was intercepted by Kelee Ringo, sealing the Eagles’ victory.
The win propelled the Eagles (11-4) one game ahead of the Dallas Cowboys (10-5) in the NFC East, with both teams having two games remaining in the regular season.
Jalen Hurts had a solid performance, throwing for a touchdown and rushing for another. He completed 24 of 38 passes for 301 yards and was intercepted once. Tyrod Taylor took over for Tommy DeVito in the second half, finishing with 133 yards, one touchdown, and one interception on 7-for-16 passing.
D’Andre Swift showcased his rushing prowess with 92 yards on 20 carries, contributing to the Eagles’ offensive success. A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith were key receiving targets for Hurts, combining for 159 yards and a touchdown.
The game’s opening possession saw the Giants go three-and-out, and a 54-yard punt return by Britain Covey set up the Eagles for an early lead. Jalen Hurts ran for a 1-yard touchdown, setting the tone for the Eagles’ first-half dominance. Despite a late surge by the Giants, the Eagles’ solid performance secured a crucial victory as they head into the final stretch of the regular season.
