Eagles VS Giants Game Recap On Christmas Day, the Eagles extended their unbeaten streak to 3–0 with a 33–25 win against arch-rivals, the New York Giants. The win moved the Eagles to an impressive 11–4 record for the season and took a one-game lead over the Dallas Cowboys in the race for the top spot in the NFC East.
Running back D’Andre Swift made a significant impact with 92 rushing yards and a touchdown, while quarterback Jalen Hurts demonstrated his versatility with an impressive 335 total yards of offense, leading the team to the victory. The game was sealed by rookie cornerback Kelly Ringo’s first career interception, leading to the victory as time expired.
Eagles VS Giants Game Recap
1Quarter
- Britain Covey’s 54-yard punt return in the opening moments of the game put the Eagles on the New York 13-yard line.
- Touchdown Alert! Jalen Hurts executed a brotherly shove, reaching the end zone with a remarkable play. The drive began with a dynamic 12-yard run by D’Andre Swift, putting the offense just one-yard shy of the Pride. On the subsequent play, the quarterback powered for a touchdown. Hurts made history with his 15th rushing touchdown of the season, surpassing Cam Newton’s record of 14 set in 2011 for most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in a season. Eagles take early lead: Eagles 7 – Giants 0.
- Mason Crosby successfully kicked a 52-yard field goal with 8:04 remaining in the opening quarter, making the score Eagles 7 – Giants 3.
2Quarter
- Field goal alert! With 14:53 remaining in the first half, Elliott successfully kicked his first field goal from 28 yards. The remarkable 18-play drive demonstrated resiliency, including a key fourth-down conversion by Dallas Goedert and an impressive connection between Hurts and Grant Calcaterra after a challenged snap. Despite a spirited effort, the Eagles were limited to three points as they had difficulties converting in the red zone. Unfortunately, Swift’s apparent touchdown was overturned when it was determined that his knee touched down well before crossing the goal line. The score is now Eagles 10 – Giants 3.
- Touchdown Alert! Jalen Hurts connected with DeVonta Smith over the middle for an impressive 36-yard score! Smith displayed his speed to outrun a pursuing defender and confidently cross the goal line with 11:44 remaining in the half. In particular, Olamide Zaccheus delivered a spectacular block on Adoree Jackson, paving the way for Smith’s open lane into the end zone. With this touchdown, Smith had over 1,000 receiving yards for the second consecutive season. The Eagles increased their lead: Eagles 17 – Giants 3.
- Defensive stance! Haason Reddick played a key role in tackling Saquon Barkley on fourth-and-1. Despite the Giants successfully converting the last two fourth-and-1 plays on the drive, a significant offsides penalty by Jalen Carter during a punt opened the door for the Giants to prolong their possession.
- Field goal success! Elliott finished the first half with accuracy, kicking a 21-yard field goal as time expired. The Eagles were on a promising drive, but their momentum was interrupted by a delay of game penalty on the Giants. This penalty stopped the clock after Hurts was tackled with only 10 seconds remaining and no timeouts remaining. The halftime score is Eagles 20 – Giants 3.
3Quarter
- The opening kick saw Boston fumble the football after colliding with Scott Jacques. The Giants took over in the red zone, starting their drive at the Eagles’ 14-yard line.
- Tyrod Taylor took over quarterback duties from Tommy DeVito.
- The Giants took advantage, making the Eagles pay as Barkley easily reached the end zone for a 7-yard touchdown with 13:41 left in the quarter. In a brief 14-yard drive, all three plays were executed efficiently by the veteran. The score is now Eagles 20 – Giants 10.
- In the course of events, Jackson intercepted Hurts’ pass and ran 76 yards to score a touchdown with only 9 seconds remaining in the quarter. A horse-collar tackle penalty on Hurts gave the Giants an opportunity for a two-point conversion from the 1-yard line. The attempt was successful as Barkley, operating out of the wildcat formation, drove into the end zone. The score now stands at Eagles 20 – Giants 18.
4Quarter
- Touchdown Alert! Swift successfully reached the end zone, and it is standing! A skillful cut inside allowed Swift to dodge two defenders as he scored with 11:07 remaining in the game. A.J. On third-and-20, the Browns gained an impressive 32-yard pass, crucial to keeping the drive alive. Notably, Brown caught a 12-yard pass just before the touchdown, his 100th reception of the season. He now has the distinction of being the first wide receiver in Eagles history to surpass the 100-catch milestone in a season. The Eagles increased their lead: Eagles 27 – Giants 18.
- Defensive stance! The Giants failed to score on both third-and-fourth-and-1. Taylor’s pass to Darren Waller in the third over remained incomplete. Then, on fourth down, Taylor’s pass attempt to Van’Dale Robinson went out of bounds, with Sidney Brown providing coverage.
- Field goal success! Elliott confidently kicked a 44-yard field goal, increasing the lead to 30–18 with 6:04 remaining.
- The Giants responded quickly on the second play of the subsequent drive. Taylor connected with left-side Darius Slayton for an explosive 70-yard touchdown. The score is now Eagles 30 – Giants 25.
- Field goal alert! Elliott successfully made his fourth field goal of the game, a 43-yard kick with 1:10 remaining in the game. The Eagles now lead 33-25.
- In a clutch moment, Kelly Ringo intercepted Taylor on a desperation throw in the end zone, earning his first career interception and sealing the victory for the Eagles.
