The Philadelphia Eagles dominated their NFC East rematch on Sunday afternoon, defeating the New York Giants 38–20 at Lincoln Financial Field in a game defined by explosive plays and a devastating injury
to Giants’ rookie running back Cam Skattebo.
Philadelphia wasted no time seizing control. On just the second snap of the game, Saquon Barkley broke free for a 65-yard touchdown run, his first run of over 20 yards this season to give the Eagles an early 7–0 lead. New York answered with an 18-yard score from Skattebo on a wheel route from Jaxson Dart, tying the game 7–7 midway through the first quarter.
Moments later, the Eagles struck again. Barkley added a second touchdown this time on a nine-yard reception from Jalen Hurts to put Philadelphia back in front. But the mood quickly shifted when Skattebo suffered a gruesome ankle injury on a short reception late in the half. Players from both sides surrounded the rookie as he was carted off the field with his leg in an air cast. Skattebo was said to have a dislocated right ankle.
Hurts finished an efficient 15 of 20 for 179 yards and four touchdowns, spreading the ball to five different receivers. Barkley was unstoppable, totaling 150 rushing yards and 24 receiving yards with two total scores before leaving with what appeared to be a minor leg issue.
Dart was sacked five times and limited to 136 passing yards with one late rushing touchdown. Their run game mustered just 60 total yards without Skattebo, and New York’s depleted secondary couldn’t contain DeVonta Smith, who led all receivers with 84 yards.
Philadelphia improves to 6–2 and maintains its spot atop the NFC East standings. The Giants fall to 2-6.
Cam Skattebo injury
- The Giants lost rookie running back Cam Skattebo to a scary-looking right leg injury in the first half. [FULL STORY]
- Cornerback Cor’Dale Flott suffered a concussion.
- Tight end Daniel Bellinger suffered a neck injury in the third quarter and was questionable to return.
Giants inactives
CB Paulson Adebo | Knee
S Jevon Holland | Knee
DL Chauncey Golston | Neck
OL Evan Neal
WR Jalen Hyatt
OT James Hudson III
QB Jameis Winston | Emergency 3rd QB
What’s next?
The Giants return to MetLife Stadium in Week 9 to host the San Francisco 49ers. Game time on Sunday, Nov. 2 as 1 p.m. ET. The broadcast will be on CBS.
