New York Heads To Pennsylvania To Take On Philadelphia
The last time New York and Philadelphia met was back in week six at the Meadowlands where the New York Giants suffered a 34-14 loss to not only their division rival but to the defending super bowl champions.
New York comes into the game with a record of 3-7 and is last in the NFC East while Philadelphia meanwhile comes into the game with a record of 4-6 and is third in the division. “according to http://www.espn.com/nfl/standings
As for New Yok’s previous game they topped Tampa Bay at the Meadowlands last Sunday.
The Giants received critical contributions from numerous players on offense, defense, and special teams in their exciting 38-35 victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday in MetLife Stadium. But it was the oldest and youngest players on the team who stood above all the others. “according to https://www.giants.com/news/eli-and-saquon-lead-giants-to-w-with-all-time-performances
Eli Manning, 37, and Saquon Barkley, 21, turned in brilliant performances as the Giants won for the first time in five home games this season and earned back-to-back victories for the first time since December 2016. “according to https://www.giants.com/news/eli-and-saquon-lead-giants-to-w-with-all-time-performances
The 15-year veteran quarterback completed 17 of 18 passes – a Giants record 94.4 percent (minimum 10 attempts) - for 231 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions, and Barkley rushed for 142 yards and scored thrice – on two runs and a reception – as the Giants improved to 3-7. “according to https://www.giants.com/news/eli-and-saquon-lead-giants-to-w-with-all-time-performances
“Eli only had one incompletion, which is tremendous,” Shurmur said. “He made some critical throws at critical times, Saquon touched the ball – let’s all do the math here – 29 times, 27 runs and two catches, so that’s a pretty good day for him.” “according to https://www.giants.com/news/eli-and-saquon-lead-giants-to-w-with-all-time-performances
And a terrific afternoon for the Giants. Many other players deserve mention. Corey Coleman’s 40-yard kickoff return and Odell Beckham, Jr.’s 41-yard reception set up Manning’s six-yard touchdown pass to Barkley just 3:18 into the game, and gave the Giants a lead they never relinquished. Beckham also scored on an eight-yard catch. “according to https://www.giants.com/news/eli-and-saquon-lead-giants-to-w-with-all-time-performances
After the Bucs pulled to within three points (31-28) with 5:11 remaining, Evan Engram’s 54-yard reception – the game’s longest play – set up Barkley’s last touchdown, on a two-yard run, that gave the Giants the cushion they needed when Mike Evans scored with 2:22 left on a 41-yard pass from Jameis Winston. Barkley’s second touchdown was on a five-yard run. “according to https://www.giants.com/news/eli-and-saquon-lead-giants-to-w-with-all-time-performances
We played lights out today,” Engram said. “We started out fast (scoring touchdowns on each of their first two possessions). We got our playmakers the ball and we did an amazing job blocking up front. The O-line had control of the game and had control of the line of scrimmage the entire game. Tight ends, we had our blocking packages in. Everybody was just doing their job and so when we start fast and do that, we play complementary football, we score a lot of points and that happened today.” “according to https://www.giants.com/news/eli-and-saquon-lead-giants-to-w-with-all-time-performances
The defense is certainly displeased with some of the Bucs’ numbers – 35 points, 510 yards, and 359 passing yards allowed, and 31 first downs. And after twice taking 17-point leads (24-7 and 31-14), the Giants had to hold off a Tampa Bay team that closed to within three points at 31-28, and again at 38-35. “according to https://www.giants.com/news/eli-and-saquon-lead-giants-to-w-with-all-time-performances
But the defense was also critical to the victory. On Tampa Bay’s first possession, Josh Mauro and Landon Collins stopped quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick on a fourth-down run from the five-yard line. “according to https://www.giants.com/news/eli-and-saquon-lead-giants-to-w-with-all-time-performances
“(That is) is essentially a turnover,” Shurmur said. “according to https://www.giants.com/news/eli-and-saquon-lead-giants-to-w-with-all-time-performances
Alec Ogletree scored on a 15-yard interception return and three other Giants picked off passes. Michael Thomas, Ogletree and Curtis Riley intercepted Fitzpatrick, and B.W. Webb caught Winston’s desperation heave with 23 seconds remaining. The four takeaways – including three on consecutive possessions spanning the second and third quarters – were a season-high. “according to https://www.giants.com/news/eli-and-saquon-lead-giants-to-w-with-all-time-performances
We knew we were going to have an opportunity, because they’re a top five passing team in the league,” Thomas said. “So they’re going to throw the ball, we’re going to have a lot of opportunities. When he throws it, let’s catch it, let’s take advantage of it. It’s great that a bunch of guys did that today. We probably left two or three more out there on the field, but it was a great opportunity for us and we knew we needed to do that to win this game.” “according to https://www.giants.com/news/eli-and-saquon-lead-giants-to-w-with-all-time-performances
So did Manning. Before the Giants’ bye two weeks ago, there was speculation Manning’s playing time would be cut. Since then, the Giants have scored 62 points in victories against San Francisco and Tampa Bay, and Manning has thrown 49 passes without an interception. “according to https://www.giants.com/news/eli-and-saquon-lead-giants-to-w-with-all-time-performances
“I thought Eli for the second week in a row, especially since the bye here, that was a winning performance by all accounts,” Shurmur said. “according to https://www.giants.com/news/eli-and-saquon-lead-giants-to-w-with-all-time-performances
“Just finding the rhythm,” Manning said. “Just kind of our identity. I think the offensive line has been playing really well the last couple of weeks. Just running the football, play actions have been really good for us. Getting the ball down the field, the protection has been good down the field. I think those combinations. We can run the football and play action. That first drive, run the football, get a first down, have a play action pass and hit Odell for a 40-yard gain. That was the start of it. All day, ran the ball well, play action was good and we scored in the red zone. That has been good for us the last couple of weeks.” “according to https://www.giants.com/news/eli-and-saquon-lead-giants-to-w-with-all-time-performances
Barkley added another chapter to what is becoming the finest rookie season by a player in Giants history. He averaged 5.3 yards a carry and became the first Giants player to score three touchdowns in a game since Beckham did it in New Orleans on Nov. 1, 2015. With Barkley leading the way, the Giants rushed for a season-high 163 yards. “according to https://www.giants.com/news/eli-and-saquon-lead-giants-to-w-with-all-time-performances
We definitely got the run game going today,” said Barkley, who exceeded 100 rushing yards for the third time this season. “We got great calls from our coaches, too. But when we get the run game going, everything else kind of clicked. We got them (Tampa Bay) to commit more to the run so we could take some deep shots and take shots down the field. It also keeps the clock and the chains moving.” “according to https://www.giants.com/news/eli-and-saquon-lead-giants-to-w-with-all-time-performances
Shurmur was asked what kind of luxury it is to have a back as talented like Barkley to hand and throw the ball to. “according to https://www.giants.com/news/eli-and-saquon-lead-giants-to-w-with-all-time-performances
“It’s a huge luxury,” he said. “He’s an outstanding player and when you can throw it to him and hand it to him, that makes things terrific. He’s had a positive contribution in our three victories, and he’s gotten better in each of the other games. It’s great for the New York Football Giants if Saquon’s with us.” “according to https://www.giants.com/news/eli-and-saquon-lead-giants-to-w-with-all-time-performances
The only mishap either Manning or Barkley seemingly had occurred on the same play. It was on Manning’s only incompletion of the game, on a second-quarter pass when Barkley was open down the right sideline. “according to https://www.giants.com/news/eli-and-saquon-lead-giants-to-w-with-all-time-performances
“He was running wide open, we’ve got to connect on that,” Shurmur said. “according to https://www.giants.com/news/eli-and-saquon-lead-giants-to-w-with-all-time-performances
“I just missed him,” Manning said. “I have to look at it on film. Just a combination of both, I could probably throw it a little better and see when he is looking back to make sure he is not looking too late. We have to be able to hit that one. That was a big third down.” according to https://www.giants.com/news/eli-and-saquon-lead-giants-to-w-with-all-time-performances
Barkley demonstrated he has learned about accountability from his much-admired and experienced teammate. “according to https://www.giants.com/news/eli-and-saquon-lead-giants-to-w-with-all-time-performances
“I definitely owe Eli something, because he would’ve had a perfect day if I caught that ball,” Barkley said. “I’ve caught that ball multiple times in practice. I work on that catch every day and every time we warm up for a game, and I wasn’t up to my standards there, so I definitely owe him something.” “according to https://www.giants.com/news/eli-and-saquon-lead-giants-to-w-with-all-time-performances
After the way he played on Sunday, the Giants will let it slide. “according to https://www.giants.com/news/eli-and-saquon-lead-giants-to-w-with-all-time-performances
Unlike New York who won their previous game, Philadelphia meanwhile was crushed by New Orleans last Sunday.
Drew Brees was a remarkable 22-of-30 for 363 yards, four touchdowns, and no interceptions as the Saints put up 546 yards. Carson Wentz was 19-of-33 for 156 yards with no touchdowns and three interceptions. It was his first multi-interception game since 2016. “according to https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-dominated-by-saints-45-7
The tone of the game was set immediately. The Eagles’ first two drives ended in three-and-outs while the Saints put up a field goal on their first drive and drove 86 yards on their next to set up a three-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Austin Carr. “according to https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-dominated-by-saints-45-7
On the next play, Wentz threw the ball deep to wide receiver Nelson Agholor and was intercepted. The Saints responded with an 84-yard drive that ended with a 14-yard touchdown run by running back Mark Ingram. “according to https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-dominated-by-saints-45-7
The Eagles’ lone highlight came on their fourth drive, as running back Josh Adams ran into the end zone from 28 yards out for his first career touchdown to make it 17-7 with 8:42 left in the second quarter. Adams finished with a team-high 53 yards on seven carries. No other running back had more than 15 yards. “according to https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-dominated-by-saints-45-7
The Eagles' defense followed with its only stop of the game with Brees on the field. But on the next offensive possession, the Eagles took a sack on third-and-3 near midfield and lost the newfound momentum. “according to https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-dominated-by-saints-45-7
The Saints followed with four straight touchdown drives to increase their lead to 45-7 and take the game into the fourth quarter. The first was a 15-yard pass to Tre’Quan Smith at the tail end of the first half. The second half opened with a 23-yard perfect pass to Michael Thomas.
Ingram punched in a one-yard score with a little more than five minutes to go in the third. Early in the fourth quarter, the Saints notched their fourth touchdown after Brees connected with running back Alvin Kamara on a 37-yard touchdown pass on fourth down. “according to https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-dominated-by-saints-45-7
On the flip side, the Eagles offense managed just 196 yards and 13 first downs all game. “according to https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-dominated-by-saints-45-7
A struggle for the Eagles was playing short-handed. In addition to the key players missing heading into the game, center Jason Kelce, cornerback Sidney Jones, cornerback Avonte Maddox, linebacker Jordan Hicks, cornerback Rasul Douglas, and long snapper Rick Lovato all left the game with injuries. None of them returned. “according to https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-dominated-by-saints-45-7
Kick-off is set for 1:00pm from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The game will be televised on Fox. “according to https://www.giants.com/schedule/