Giants Upset Eagles 34-17 on Thursday Night Football

The New York Giants delivered a stunning 34-17 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday Night Football, marking a significant shift in momentum for both teams.

Running back Cam Skattebo spearheaded the Giants’ offense with three second-half touchdowns – runs of 4, 1, and 1 yard – after the Giants entered halftime with a narrow 20-17 lead. Skattebo finished the game with 98 rushing yards on 19 carries, adding 12 receiving yards. Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, who improved to 2-1 in his starts, completed 17 of 25 passes for 195 yards and a touchdown, also contributing 58 rushing yards and a touchdown. Dart briefly left the game in the third quarter for a concussion evaluation but was cleared to return. Wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson added a touchdown with 84 receiving yards, while Lil’Jordan Humphrey had four receptions for 55 yards.

The Eagles struggled to overcome two crucial fourth-quarter turnovers. Giants cornerback Cor’Dale Flott intercepted Jalen Hurts at the Giants’ 9-yard line, returning the ball 68 yards before being pushed out of bounds by Saquon Barkley. Shortly after, A.J. Dillon fumbled, with the ball recovered by Dru Phillips after a forced fumble by Dane Belton. This loss is the Eagles’ second consecutive defeat, a rare occurrence for the team; you can find their full schedule and results here. Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts completed 24 of 33 passes for 283 yards with a touchdown and an interception, adding a rushing touchdown of his own. A.J. Brown recorded 80 receiving yards, and Dallas Goedert had 110 receiving yards and a touchdown.

The Giants’ victory, their second of the season, comes at a critical juncture as they attempt to rebuild, while the Eagles’ loss raises questions about their previously dominant form. For more on the NFL standings and team performance, visit NFL.com.

Team officials stated they will review game film to identify areas for improvement moving forward.