The Eagles beat the Giants 38-20 at Lincoln Financial Field on October 26, 2025. Saquon Barkley rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns, Jalen Hurts completed 15 of 20 passes for four touchdowns, and Tank Bigsby ran for 104 yards. Philadelphia improved to 6-2 before their bye week, and New York dropped to 2-6. The Eagles posted 276 rushing yards, the highest single-game total by any NFL team through Week 8.
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Passing Statistics
| Quarterback | Team | Comp/Att | Yards | TD | INT | Sacks | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | PHI | 15/20 | 179 | 4 | 0 | 4-28 | 141.5 |
| Jaxson Dart | NYG | 14/24 | 193 | 1 | 0 | 5-15 | 98.1 |
Hurts threw touchdowns to Saquon Barkley (9 yards), Dallas Goedert twice (6 and 17 yards), and Jahan Dotson (40 yards). He posted a 141.5 passer rating after a perfect 158.3 against Minnesota.
Dart completed 14 passes for 193 yards against 24 pressures and five sacks. He had two touchdowns (one passing, one rushing) and zero turnovers. His 11.6-yard average depth of target compared to Hurts’ 8.6 yards; New York threw deep throughout the game.
Rushing Attack Breakdown
| Running Back | Team | Carries | Yards | Average | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | PHI | 14 | 150 | 10.7 | 1 | 65 |
| Tank Bigsby | PHI | 9 | 104 | 11.6 | 0 | 29 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr. | NYG | 10 | 39 | 3.9 | 0 | 6 |
| Jaxson Dart | NYG | 6 | 17 | 2.8 | 1 | 8 |
| Team Totals: Eagles 276 yards (8.4 avg), Giants 68 yards (3.2 avg) | ||||||
Barkley and Bigsby became the first pair of 100-yard rushers against any NFL defense in 2025. Barkley’s 65-yard touchdown on the second play from scrimmage was his longest carry of the season and his 10th career 150-yard game.
Bigsby ran for 104 yards on nine carries. His 29-yard run on 2nd and 26 in the fourth quarter picked up a first down.
Tracy replaced Cam Skattebo after Skattebo suffered a dislocated ankle in the second quarter. Skattebo’s right foot twisted backward when he absorbed contact over the middle. The Giants announced he underwent surgery that evening.
Why the Eagles Dominated on the Ground
Philadelphia’s offensive line controlled the line of scrimmage. Brett Toth started at center for the injured Cam Jurgens and matched up against Dexter Lawrence, one of the NFL’s premier interior defenders. The Eagles ran outside zone concepts repeatedly, with pulling guards on sweeps that opened lanes for Barkley and Bigsby.
Landon Dickerson and Jordan Mailata opened space on Barkley’s 65-yard touchdown. Tyler Steen and Lane Johnson pushed their defenders on the right side. Philadelphia’s linemen got to the perimeter before New York’s defensive ends.
The Giants’ front seven allowed 8.4 yards per carry, their worst run defense performance of 2025. The Eagles went 2-for-5 on fourth down; the Giants went 1-for-7.
Receiving Leaders
| Receiver | Team | Rec | Targets | Yards | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeVonta Smith | PHI | 6 | 9 | 84 | 0 | 26 |
| Wan’Dale Robinson | NYG | 3 | 4 | 48 | 0 | 34 |
| Jahan Dotson | PHI | 1 | 2 | 40 | 1 | 40 |
| Dallas Goedert | PHI | 3 | 3 | 28 | 2 | 17 |
| Devin Singletary | NYG | 1 | 1 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Darius Slayton | NYG | 2 | 5 | 26 | 0 | 19 |
Smith caught six passes for 84 yards with A.J. Brown injured.
Goedert scored twice on National Tight End Day, raising his season total to seven touchdowns. Goedert’s 6-yard catch before halftime put Philadelphia ahead 21-10. The 17-yard score in the fourth quarter made it 31-13.
Dotson’s 40-yard touchdown against rookie cornerback Korie Black was Hurts’ 100th career touchdown pass. Cor’Dale Flott had left the game with a concussion.
Slayton returned from a hamstring injury. His 68-yard touchdown reception was nullified by an offensive pass interference penalty in the fourth quarter.
Defensive Performance
Eagles Defense
| Player | Tackles | Solo | Sacks | TFL | PD | QB Hits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Baun | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Cooper DeJean | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalyx Hunt | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Five different Eagles defenders had sacks: Hunt, Baun, Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, and Moro Ojomo. Philadelphia’s defensive line pressured Dart 23 times; Hunt pressured him on 31.8% of dropbacks.
Vic Fangio adjusted his defensive strategy after the first meeting. Philadelphia reduced its blitz rate from 44.9% in Week 6 to 25.8% and forced Dart to stay in the pocket. Dart rushed for 17 yards on six carries compared to 58 yards in the first game.
Giants Defense
| Player | Tackles | Solo | Sacks | TFL | PD | QB Hits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Okereke | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Brian Burns had his 10th sack of the season, tying Byron Young for the NFL lead. The Giants pressured Hurts 20 times.
New York’s secondary played without cornerbacks Paulson Adebo and Jevon Holland, who didn’t travel due to injuries. Deonte Banks and Belton made their first starts of the season.
Special Teams Summary
| Player | Team | Type | Returns | Yards | Average | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Shipley | PHI | Kickoff | 3 | 99 | 33.0 | 41 |
| Gunner Olszewski | NYG | Kickoff | 3 | 94 | 31.3 | 33 |
Shipley’s 41-yard return in the first quarter put Philadelphia near midfield. Barkley scored a touchdown on the next possession.
Kicking: Graham Gano (NYG) went 2/2 on field goals with a long of 47 yards in his return from a four-game absence due to a groin injury. Jake Elliott (PHI) made 1/2 field goals, missing a 58-yarder that bounced off the right upright.
Punting: Jamie Gillan averaged 48.5 yards on four punts for New York. Braden Mann punted just once for Philadelphia, a 57-yard boot that demonstrated the Eagles’ offensive control.
Scoring Summary
| Team | Scoring Play | Score |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter | ||
| PHI | Barkley 65-yard TD run (Elliott kick) | 7-0 |
| NYG | Skattebo 18-yard TD reception from Dart (Gano kick) | 7-7 |
| Second Quarter | ||
| PHI | Barkley 9-yard TD reception from Hurts (Elliott kick) | 14-7 |
| NYG | Gano 47-yard FG | 14-10 |
| PHI | Goedert 6-yard TD reception from Hurts (Elliott kick) | 21-10 |
| Third Quarter | ||
| PHI | Elliott 40-yard FG | 24-10 |
| NYG | Gano 34-yard FG | 24-13 |
| Fourth Quarter | ||
| PHI | Goedert 17-yard TD reception from Hurts (Elliott kick) | 31-13 |
| PHI | Dotson 40-yard TD reception from Hurts (Elliott kick) | 38-13 |
| NYG | Dart 2-yard TD run (Gano kick) | 38-20 |
The Eagles converted all three red zone possessions into touchdowns while New York managed two of three. Philadelphia’s efficiency in scoring position created the separation needed to pull away in the second half.
Team Statistics Comparison
| Category | Giants | Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 246 | 427 |
| First Downs | 13 | 23 |
| 3rd Down | 5/12 (42%) | 2/8 (25%) |
| 4th Down | 1/7 (14%) | 2/5 (40%) |
| Time of Possession | 26:45 | 33:15 |
| Penalties | 7-54 | 5-30 |
Philadelphia averaged 7.6 yards per play compared to New York’s 4.7 and held possession for more than 33 minutes.
The Giants converted 42% of third downs. They went 1-for-7 on fourth down attempts.
Injury Report
Giants:
- RB Cam Skattebo: Dislocated ankle (out, surgery scheduled)
- CB Cor’Dale Flott: Concussion (out)
- CB Art Green: Hamstring (questionable)
- TE Daniel Bellinger: Neck (questionable)
Eagles:
- RB Saquon Barkley: Groin (questionable)
Skattebo’s injury proved the most significant, as the rookie had led all NFL first-year players with 587 scrimmage yards and six touchdowns before getting hurt. His physicality and versatility made him irreplaceable in New York’s offensive scheme.
Barkley left after a 28-yard run on the final play of the third quarter but told reporters he wasn’t concerned about the groin issue. “I went out swinging,” he said, noting he could have continued if the game remained competitive.
Game Context and Barkley’s Return
These NFC East rivals met 17 days earlier, and the Giants won 34-17 at MetLife Stadium. The Giants converted 11 third downs; Philadelphia converted just one of nine attempts. The Eagles faced questions about their offensive identity after that loss.
Owner Jeffrey Lurie addressed those concerns at the Fall League Meeting and discussed how the team blocks out external criticism. Philadelphia responded with blowout wins over Minnesota and New York.
Barkley played against the team that chose not to re-sign him after 2023. Giants GM Joe Schoen stated on HBO’s Hard Knocks they weren’t “paying a $40 million quarterback to hand off to a $12 million running back.” Barkley rushed for 2,005 yards in 2024 and helped the Eagles win Super Bowl LIX.
What’s Next
Philadelphia (6-2) leads the NFC East before their bye week. They return November 10 with Monday Night Football at Green Bay. The Giants (2-6) host San Francisco next. Tracy becomes the starting running back after Skattebo’s injury.
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Final Analysis
Philadelphia’s offensive line controlled the trenches while Hurts threw four touchdowns without an interception and the defense contained Dart’s mobility. The Eagles played their best football through eight weeks.
New York lost Skattebo, one of their explosive weapons, though Dart completed 14 passes under pressure. Tracy steps into the starting role against the 49ers in Week 9 and must produce immediately for the Giants.
