The New York Giants fell to the Philadelphia Eagles 38-20 in a divisional matchup at Lincoln Financial Field [2]. The game saw a strong performance from Giants running back Saquon Barkley, but ultimately the Eagles proved too strong [2, 3, 4].
Barkley's Explosive Performance
Despite the loss, Saquon Barkley had a standout game, rushing for 150 yards and a touchdown [1]. On the second play from scrimmage, Barkley broke free for a 65-yard touchdown run, showcasing his explosive potential [1]. This was a significant improvement from their first matchup of the season, where Barkley only managed 58 yards on 12 carries [1]. His previous season-long run was only 18 yards [1]. In addition to his rushing prowess, Barkley also caught a touchdown pass [1].
Key Game Moments
The Giants struggled to contain the Eagles' offense, with Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts throwing for 179 yards and four touchdowns [4]. Hurts completed 15 of 20 pass attempts, achieving a QBR of 67.2 and a rating of 141.5 [4]. Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart completed 14 of 24 passes for 193 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions [4]. Dart was sacked five times for a loss of 15 yards [4]. The game was further complicated when the Giants lost running back Cam Skattebo to injury [2]. The Eagles' defense, featuring players like Zack Baun, Cooper DeJean, and Reed Blankenship, contributed to the Giants' offensive struggles [3].
TL;DR
* The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New York Giants 38-20. * Saquon Barkley had a standout performance for the Giants, rushing for 150 yards and scoring two touchdowns. * Jalen Hurts threw for four touchdowns, leading the Eagles' dominant offensive performance. * The Giants' loss was compounded by an injury to running back Cam Skattebo.