NFL Schedule
- Thursday, Oct 9, 2025 – Philadelphia Eagles @ New York Giants
- Original: 05:15 PM PDT
- Eastern Time (ET): 08:15 PM ET
- Sunday, Oct 26, 2025 – New York Giants @ Philadelphia Eagles
- Original: 10:00 AM PDT
- Eastern Time (ET): 01:00 PM ET
Introduction
In a marquee matchup in Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season, the New York Giants delivered one of their most complete performances in recent memory, defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 34-17 on Thursday Night Football at MetLife Stadium. The victory snapped the Eagles’ momentum and injected new life into the Giants’ season.
(philadelphiaeagles.com)
Game Recap & Key Moments
First Half
- The Eagles struck first with a 42-yard field goal by Jake Elliott, setting the early tone. (philadelphiaeagles.com)
- Giants QB Jaxson Dart answered emphatically, rushing for a 20-yard touchdown and connecting with Wan’Dale Robinson for a 35-yard catch-and-run TD to build early momentum. (NFL.com)
- The Eagles responded with a shovel pass TD to Dallas Goedert and then used four straight “Tush Push” plays culminating in a Jalen Hurts quarterback sneak. (philadelphiaeagles.com)
- Just before halftime, Giants RB Cam Skattebo punched in a 4-yard TD to regain lead going into halftime. (philadelphiaeagles.com)
Second Half
- In the third quarter, Skattebo powered in another 1-yard TD, extending New York’s lead. (giants.com)
- Dart briefly exited for a concussion check but returned to finish the game strongly. (NFL.com)
- A pivotal moment came when Cor’Dale Flott intercepted Jalen Hurts on a sideline pass, returning it 68 yards to seal the game. It was Hurts’ first INT of the season, ending a 305-pass streak without one. (New York Post)
Standout Performers
- Cam Skattebo (Giants, RB): 19 carries, 98 yards, 3 touchdowns — took over the game on the ground. (Sky Sports)
- Jaxson Dart (Giants, QB, rookie): 17/25 passing for 195 yards & 1 TD, plus 58 rushing yards & 1 rushing TD. (Sky Sports)
- Cor’Dale Flott (Giants, CB): Game-sealing interception returned 68 yards — huge defensive play. (New York Post)
Strategic Insights & Impact
- The Giants executed a balanced attack—leveraging both run and pass—to keep the Eagles off balance.
- Philadelphia’s defense struggled in the second half, allowing sustained drives and failing to contain Skattebo.
- The Tush Push sequence (four straight quarterback sneaks) drew scrutiny from fans and analysts, especially as one appeared to include a missed false start by the Eagles. (New York Post)
- Hurts’ interception was costly, as it broke a long streak of no turnovers and came at a critical juncture.
- For the Eagles, Nakobe Dean’s return (activated before the game) aimed to bolster linebacker depth, but the defense still faltered. (Reuters)
Looking Ahead
- With this win, the Giants improve to 2–4, while the Eagles drop to 4–2. (philadelphiaeagles.com)
- Next up for New York: a road game vs Denver Broncos. For Philadelphia: a mini-bye before their next test. (giants.com)
- If the Giants continue to ride their rookie class and combine run/pass mix, they can stay competitive in the NFC East. The Eagles, meanwhile, need defensive adjustments and better execution in the second half to bounce back.
