Score: Giants 34, Eagles 17
Giants Takeaway: Young Backfield Creates Long-Term Excitement
The New York Giants have something special brewing with quarterback Jaxson Dart and running back Cam Skattebo in the same backfield. The energy both bring to the field is infectious. This Giants squad looks reinvigorated compared to the same group less than three weeks ago when Russell Wilson was getting booed off the field.
However, the Giants are now 2-1 with Dart as their starter. He’s making plays with his arm and legs. Skattebo sets a different physical tone. Even an often-maligned offensive line is now winning at the point of attack and playing hard for the two rookies. The arrow is pointing up for Big Blue.
Winner: RB Cam Skattebo
Skattebo’s ruggedness as a runner and competitor was well-known prior to his NFL arrival. It’s translated well and helped provide the Giants with an identity in their run game. New York’s coaching staff must lean on him more as the season progress.
During Thursday’s contest, the fourth-round ball-carrier set career-highs with 98 rushing yards and three touchdowns. He can be the hammer to take pressure off Dart and keep defenses honest.
Eagles Takeaway: Offense Still Isn’t on Same Page
All week, the discussion surrounding the Eagles centered on the offense not playing well and its top performers meeting to hash out why the unit isn’t clicking. Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and AJ Brown apparently didn’t figure things out, because the Eagles offensive once again disappeared for an extended period.
Philadelphia didn’t score a single second-half point after trailing by only three at halftime.
Loser: Offensive Coordinator Kevin Patullo
Plenty of finger-pointing will occur this week after another disappointing performance by the Eagles. Since the same issues continue to occur, Philadelphia’s offensive coordinator will receive the brunt of the vitriol.
It’s deserved, though. If every position group is misfiring at points, then the coaching staff isn’t doing a good enough job making sure the entire unit is prepared.
During Thursday’s contest, the Eagles punted three straight times coming out of halftime, with two turnovers to end the contest. It’s the second straight game the group went M.I.A. for some or all of the second half.
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