NFL Live Update Today United States of America FINAL: Giants show out on TNF! 34-17 victory
FINAL: Giants show out on TNF!
New York Giants Dominate Philadelphia Eagles 34-17 in Thrilling TNF UpsetIn a stunning NFC East showdown at MetLife Stadium on Thursday Night Football (Week 6, October 9, 2025), the New York Giants (now 2-4) pulled off a decisive 34-17 victory over the previously unbeaten Philadelphia Eagles (now 4-2). The Giants’ rookie sensations Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo led a ground-and-air assault that exposed Philadelphia’s vulnerabilities, handing the Eagles their second straight loss. This marks New York’s first divisional win in nine games and a much-needed boost after a rocky start to the season.Key Game Highlights
- First Quarter Fireworks: The Eagles struck first with a 42-yard field goal from Jake Elliott, capitalizing on early runs from Saquon Barkley (31 yards on his first two carries). But the Giants responded swiftly—Dart connected with Lil’Jordan Humphrey for a 34-yard bomb on third-and-12, setting up Dart’s own 19-yard scrambling touchdown run on third-and-7 from the Eagles’ 19. New York led 7-3.
- Eagles’ Signature “Tush Push” Strikes Back: Philadelphia tied it at 7-7 late in the quarter, then took a 17-13 halftime lead with four straight “tush push” sneaks from Jalen Hurts for a touchdown. However, Barkley struggled post-breather, managing just five yards without him on the field.
- Giants’ Second-Half Explosion: New York flipped the script after halftime. Dart (17/25, 198 yards, 1 TD pass) dodged pressure masterfully, adding 58 rushing yards and another score. Skattebo, the Arizona State product, hammered home with three rushing touchdowns—including a 1-yard plunge at 9:47 in the fourth quarter for the hat trick—sealing the rout at 34-17.
Turnover Trouble for Philly: A.J. Dillon’s fumble on a first-down fight (forced by Dane Belton, recovered by Dru Phillips) and an interception returned by Cor’Dale Flott killed Eagles’ momentum. Philadelphia’s offense stalled in the second half, scoring zero points after a 17-point first half.
Defensive Standouts: The Giants’ front seven, led by Brian Burns’ sack on Hurts, stonewalled Barkley (limited to under 100 combined rush/rec yards). Philly’s secondary took a hit when top corner Quinyon Mitchell exited with a hamstring injury, forcing Vic Fangio to mask weaknesses with unproven options like Kelee Ringo.
What It Means
- For the Giants: This lopsided win flips the narrative on a 1-4 start, validating the 2025 Draft gamble on Dart (Ole Miss product, criticized pre-draft). With a revamped defense and young backfield, New York eyes a wild-card push. Next up: Saints in Week 7.
- For the Eagles: A harsh reality check after a 4-1 start. Off-field drama with A.J. Brown (non-dominant night) and defensive injuries compound issues. Their aerial attack never clicked, and the loss drops them from NFC East atop. Rematch with the Giants looms in two weeks.
- Broader NFC East: Keeps the division wide open—Eagles lead at 4-2, but Washington and Dallas lurk. Philly’s defense (109 points allowed) needs fixes before facing the Chiefs in Week 7.