Big Blue View
Thursday’s 34-17 victory was a statement win for the New York Giants against a Philadelphia Eagles’ team that has recently dominated the matchup. New York found ample energy with their dynamic duo of rookies, Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo. New York turned the football over five times against the Saints in Week 5. They protected the football four days later against the Eagles and won the turnover battle, 2-0. Dane Belton punched the football out of the grasp of A.J. Dillon and Cor’Dale Flott picked off Jalen Hurts when the game was still within reach.
The Giants won the turnover battle, outgained, out-possessed, and they were efficient on third down and in the red zone. A dominant performance by a Giants’ team who rarely does that – especially against a divisional foe. Here is the report card from the Giants’ 34-17 victory.
Quarterback
For the third week in a row, Jaxson Dart led a touchdown on his opening drive. Dart led three first-half touchdowns, effectively using his legs and punishing the Eagles defense. Dart was composed, comfortable and threw with anticipation and touch on several occasions. Dart finished 17 of 25 for 195 yards with a rushing and passing touchdown; he added 58 yards on the ground. Dart was exceptional as he led the Giants to an 11 of 16 third-down conversion rate.
Grade: A
Running Back
The Giants used all three of their backs with the return of Tyrone Tracy Jr. Skattebo continued his physical running style with a SKAT HAT TRICK! Three touchdowns for the rookie back. The Giants also used more PONY (21 personnel) package with two running backs in the backfield; they sprung a few runs off the look and added an element of misdirection and RPOs with that personnel.
Skattebo finished with 98 yards on 19 carries (5.2 YPC) with his three touchdowns. He had two catches for 12 yards. Tracy Jr. only had four rushes for six yards. Devin Singletary had three carries for ten yards.
Grade: A
Wide Receiver
Welcome to the lineup, Lil’ Jordan Humphrey. He finished with four catches for 55 yards on eight targets. The Giants were without Darius Slayton on top of missing Malik Nabers, and the veteran receiver made his presence felt on a third-and-twelve 34 yard grab on the Giants first drive. He did, though, commit a false start that put the Giants in that position and he dropped a DIME of a pass from Dart later in the game that would have resulted in a touchdown. Nevertheless, his presence was important, as his blocking helped Wan’Dale Robinson secure his touchdown and he drew an illegal contact penalty in the third quarter. Robinson finished with six catches for 84 yards with a touchdown.
Robinson played an important role in the victory. His massive third and short catch at the end of the third quarter helped the Giants possess the football with a ten point lead. Jalin Hyatt was featured at the end of the second half with...
