Philly’s defense celebrates after a crucial pass break-up in the 4th Quarter by CB Sidney Jones (22). Photo Courtesy: Tim Hawk/NJ.com
Doug Pederson and the Philadelphia Eagles snapped their 3-game losing streak by defeating long time rival New York Giants at home in a primetime Monday Night Football contest!
With these results, Philly is just a half game back of Dallas for the NFC East lead.
The win was not pretty by any means…
Prior to kickoff, tarps filled the turf at Lincoln Financial Field in hopes of a dryer atmosphere. Photo Courtesy: Tim Hawk/NJ.com
Weather played a huge role in last nights contest. Steady rain hindered the performance of many offensive players. Winds even reached a high of 20 mph during some parts of the night!
I guess it alway’s isn’t sunny in Philadelphia…
An old foe (Eli Manning #10) returns to Philadelphia. Photo Courtesy: Tim Hawk/NJ.com
Due to Daniel Jones foot injury, 16 year signal caller Eli Manning returned under center in hopes to win on the road against the arch-rival Eagles. Eli’s first career win came courtesy of the Bird, but as of late Manning is just a mere 1-9 against the Eagles in his last 10 tries.
Overall, Eli Manning was 10-21 all-time versus the Eagles before his start.
After a scoreless first quarter, Eli had early success finding rookie receiver Darrius Slayton.
Eli was letting it fly, which caused the Giants to jump to a 17-3 Halftime lead.
Darrius Slayton (86) has reservations for six point after a missed tackle on the open field by Eagles CB Ronald Darby (21). Slayton had over 150 yards in the fist half… Photo Courtesy: Tim Hawk/NJ.com
Leonard Williams (99) takes down Carson Wentz (11). The Eagles could not do anything offensively in the fist half, which has been a common theme in 2019. Photo Courtesy: Tim Hawk/NJ.com
It wasn’t until late in the 3rd quarter when the Eagles found some type of offensive rhythm. Injuries to Alshon Jeffery (foot) and Lane Johnson (ankle) also slowed down the Eagles offensive rhythm.
An unexpected pulse from Boston Scott rallied Philly in the 4th quarter! Scott’s stat line reads 59 rush yards with a TD, with an added 69 yards receiving!
Boston Scott (35) was cut by the New Orleans Saints earlier in the season, and was elevated by Philadelphia’s Practice Squad to their active roster midseason.
Boston Scott (35) bangs it in, as Philly trails NYG 17-10 in the 4th Quarter. Photo Courtesy: Tim Hawk/NJ.com
Down to only two receivers (Whiteside, Ward Jr.) Wentz was still able to pass for over 300 yards and throw 2 TD’s.
Carson Wentz now has 16 straight games with at least 1 passing TD! That streak is currently the longest in the NFL.
One of JJ. Arthega Whiteside’s (19) two grabs came here in the 4th Quarter before Philly tied the game. Photo Courtesy Tim Hawk/NJ.com
Zach Ertz came up big along the stretch capping off his Monday Night off by leading all Eagles pass catchers with 9 recs. for 91 catches and TWO LATE TD’s. (One in the 4th Quarter, One in OT)
After an Ertz TD with just seconds remaining, Philly forced Overtime after knotting it up 17-17.
Philadelphia won the coin toss, and never looked back. After some slicing and dicing by Sanders and Scott, Ertz scored the aforementioned OT Touchdown.
Indeed the Eagles did earn a victory, but it was not cute. We had to take the Giants to overtime…
They let Eli Manning come off the bench and torch them early.
Injuries continue to hinder this unit.
Offense still does not have enough playmakers
Secondary sucks
Play calling is suspect…
The same problems keep rearing their heads as this season progresses.
But beside all of these issues, the Eagles still have a chance to earn the #4 seed in the NFC playoffs.
Like a wise man once said… “A win is a win”
Vinny Curry (75) gets pressure and takes Eli Manning (10) down. Photo Courtesy: Tim Hawk/NJ.com
This win propels Philly over NY with the all-time series lead.
Eagles lead the Giants 86-85-2 *Including Playoffs
With a record of 6-7 Pederson and the Birds must remain true to their “One game at a time” mindset moving forward.
Their goal of winning the NFC East is still right in front of them…
Avonte Maddox (29) breaks up a pass intended for Golden Tate (15), former Eagles receiver. Photo Courtesy of: Tim Hawk/NJ.com
Former Penn-State College teammates Saquon Barkley (26), and Miles Sanders (26) jersey swap at midfield after the MNF match. Photo Courtesy Tim Hawk/NJ.com
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