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Giants Rookies Dart and Skattebo Power 34-17 Upset of Eagles

Philadelphia's second straight defeat intensified scrutiny of coaching.

Overview

  • New York improved to 2-4 and Philadelphia fell to 4-2 as Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo combined for five touchdowns, with Skattebo rushing for 98 yards and three scores and Dart adding a passing and a rushing TD.
  • The Giants controlled the line of scrimmage with a 172-73 rushing advantage and went 11-for-16 on third downs, while the Eagles finished 1-for-9.
  • Defensive injuries hit Philadelphia as Jalen Carter was inactive and Quinyon Mitchell left with a hamstring injury, compounding depth concerns linked by players and reporters to offseason departures.
  • Postgame comments underscored frustration with offensive predictability, with right tackle Lane Johnson saying the unit gets "very predictable" as first-time play-caller Kevin Patullo faces heightened scrutiny.
  • Dart underwent a sideline concussion evaluation and returned to finish the game, and Giants coach Brian Daboll said he apologized for entering the medical tent during the assessment.