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Let’s get right to the ‘Kudos and Wet Willies’ from the New York Giants’ stunning 34-17 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night.
Cam Skattebo — The rookie running back powered his way to 98 yards and three touchdowns on 19 carries. Skattebo, a battering ram of a runner, imposed his will on the Eagles. He had a 4-yard touchdown run and two 1-yard scoring runs. Perhaps the only think he did wrong was commit a taunting penalty late in the game after a pass reception for a first down.
Cor’Dale Flott — The Flott-Deonte Banks rotation at cornerback ended Thursday night. Flott celebrated with a game-clinching fourth-quarter interception of Jalen Hurts that he took back from the Giants’ 9-yard line to the Eagles’ 23-yard line, setting up a touchdown that gave the Giants their final 34-17 margin of victory. Flott also had a tackle for loss on a swing pass to Saquon Barkley and a pass defensed.
Flott earned the full-time job a while ago. He left no doubt on Thursday that it belongs to him now.
Safety Tyler Nubin called Flott’s interception “one of the best plays I’ve seen,” revealing that the Giants were in ZERO coverage and Flott was 1-on-1 with Jahan Dotson, a do-or-die situation. It was the first interception of Jalen Hurts this season.
“I knew the ball was actually coming my way,” Flott said. “I knew they wanted that quick out. I just reacted to it.
“I came through when the team needed it most and got us a ‘Dub.’ Felt good.”
Lil’Jordan Humphrey — So, why didn’t the Giants elevate Humphrey for last Sunday’s game against the Saints again? The 6-foot-4, 225-pound veteran wide receiver made an immediate impact with four receptions in eight targets for 55 yards, including a 34-yard reception to help the Giants to a touchdown on their first drive of the game.
Humphrey was a critical part of the offense from the beginning. It seems unlikely there will be any more weeks when he isn’t part of the game day roster.
“He did everything we asked of him,” said fellow wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson. “He just stayed ready. Whenever his number was called he was going to do everything that was asked of him and can’t thank Lil’Jordan enough.”
Wan’Dale Robinson — With six catches in seven targets for 84 yards, including a 35-yard score where he ran through a tackle attempt en route to the end zone, Robinson had an impactful night.
Without Malik Nabers and Darius Slayton the Giants needed the remaining receivers to make some plays. Robinson made one on his touchdown catch, breaking a tackle en route to the end zone.
Jaxson Dart — Veteran offensive tackle Jermaine Eluemunor was asked about Dart after Thursday’s stellar performance by the rookie.
“That kid is pretty freakin’ special,” was Eluemunor’s response.
Dart made plays with his arm Thursday, going 17 of 25 for 195 yards and a touchdown. He made plays with...
