New York Giants (7-5-1) – Philadelphia Eagles (12-1): 48-22
Division duel this Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New York. The third in a series of 4 consecutive intra-division games for the Giants, but still no victory (defeat against the Cowboys, draw against the Commanders and again lost this Sunday against the Eagles). Facing the raging Eagles, the game was folded after just over a quarter time.
Jalen Hurts in total control
In the running for the MVP race, Jalen Hurts (21/31, 217 yards, 2 TD, 7 races, 77 yards, 1 TD) has further solidified his candidacy. Very inspired on the long game, the pitcher makes New York defensive backs see all the colors, completely lost on the ground. As usual, loyal lieutenants AJ Brown (4 receptions, 70 yards, 1 TD) and Devonta Smith (5 receptions, 64 yards, 1 TD) answer the call, while Miles Sanders (17 carries, 144 yards , 2 TD) rolls over the New York defense.
Giants side: nothingness
In the middle of the second quarter, the Eagles already lead 21-0. The match is already over when it has barely started. In question: a shipwreck on all phases of the game for New York.
In attack, Daniel Jones (18/27, 169 yards, 1 TD, 4 races, 26 yards, 1 TD) is unable to get first attempts. Most completed passes are to lone receivers a few yards away. No deep throw, or even intermediate. It is obviously not helped by a cast of low-sounding targets: the best receiver is Darius Slayton with 42 short yards, and by a porous offensive line (7 sacks collected, 10 QB Hits, 1 fumble lost).
Even on special teams, the Giants are struggling: A missed punt, a kick return conceded from 66 yards. It is the stampede.
24-7 at halftime, mass is said. In the second half, the Eagles doubled their total points and even allowed themselves to rest Hurts at the end of the game. 438 yards conceded is a humiliation at home for Big Blue.
Above all, they ensure their qualification in the playoffs, with a good chance of reaching the grail of seed 1, which would allow them to benefit from a week of rest while the other contenders compete in Wild Cards.
