NFL it's a fun league, especially when the unpredictable happens. There's a reason we all tune in every week not knowing what's going to happen, despite the bookmakers telling you what to expect. New York Giants there was no chance of winning Philadelphia Eaglesright?
Not only did New York beat Philadelphia, the Giants trampled the Eagles. The Giants were the more physical team throughout all four quarters and cruised to a 34-17 win, destroying the defensive team. Super Bowl champions. The Eagles are a long way from that now, having lost two games in five days after starting 4-0.
The Giants just lost. New Orleans Saints five days ago, sandwiched between churning Los Angeles Chargers and the Eagles at home during that 11-day stretch. New York is clearly a different team with Jackson Dart as a quarterback as the Giants went from laughingstock to powerhouse.
There's a lot to be learned from the Giants' rout of the Eagles, a team prone to overreacting. Which overreactions in this game are actually overreactions and which are reality?
Howie Roseman is responsible for the Eagles disaster
Overreaction or reality: Reality
Roseman paved the way for this team by signing players to one-year deals to save future money for his young players. The result was that Josh Sweet, Milton Williams, Darius Slay, Isaiah RogersC.J. Gardner-Johnson and Bellows Becton go to free agency or trade – and not adequately replace most of these players.
The Eagles have just 1.5 sacks from their edge rushers this season, all by narrow margins. Za'Darius Smith — who wasn't on the team in the first week! Jalix Hunt is not a factor, same with Josh Uche. Aziz's session couldn't take the field for the first four games.
The CB2 situation is a disaster because neither Adoree Jackson And Were there Rigos replaced Slay. The Eagles traded for Jacorian Bennettbut at the moment he is injured. Meanwhile, Rodgers is one of the league's best defenders. Minnesota Vikings. At right-back, Steen was good but not as dominant as Becton was last year.
This team is still very talented, but there are glaring weaknesses that affect the Eagles every week. This concerns Roseman because this Eagles team is not as dominant as last year (as expected). Roseman got what he paid for by signing a one-year deal because the replacements – and the draft picks the Eagles are counting on – simply aren't very good.
The Eagles need reinforcements at pass rusher and CB2. They may be very busy this month.
Jackson Dart will save Brian Daboll's job
Overreaction or reality: Reality
If Daboll is hot, Dart will remove him. Dart has been excellent in his three games as the Giants' starting quarterback, completing 65.9 percent of his passes for 508 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions (87.8 rating) while rushing for 167 yards and two touchdowns—and the Giants are 2-1 in those three games. Yes, Giants.
Dart was outstanding against the Eagles, making all the necessary winning moves. He was 17 of 25 for 195 yards and a touchdown (104.6 rating) while rushing for 58 yards and a score. Dart was 7 of 9 for 99 yards on third and fourth downs with a 112.5 passer rating and 4 of 8 for 117 yards with a touchdown on throws of 10+ air yards (135.4 rating).
Dart proves to be a successful player, bringing life into the dormant Giants franchise. In doing so, he also saves Daboll's job.
Kevin Patullo won't last this season as Eagles quarterback.
Overreaction or reality: overreaction
The Eagles still have time to get their act together under Patullo, but the inconsistency of this offense is maddening. These numbers show each week how poorly an offense can perform for large stretches of a game.
This happens too often in Philadelphia due to the fact that this season you can't handle the ball at all and try to pass the ball too often to start the game. The offensive line is not as dominant as in years past and the running backs have been taken out of the game. Jalen Hurts like plus one.
Play selection also isn't very creative once the flow of the game is established, something Patullo is still learning six games into his tenure as offensive coordinator. Will Patullo be able to figure this out? He'll have a full year to try, but Patullo will be under the microscope in the next few weeks.
Cam Tax Bo and Jackson Dart changed the tide in the Eagles-Giants rivalry.
Overreaction or reality: overreaction
Dart and Skattebo certainly caught the Eagles' attention with their performances on Thursday. The Giants are going to prove that they can match the Eagles' physical strength, led by Skattebo and his amazing running style. Skattebo rushed for 98 yards and three touchdowns, wearing down the Eagles defense with his punishing hits and willingness to gain extra yardage.
Dart even engaged in punitive runs, dropping his shoulder on multiple runs and making sure he gained extra yards after contact. The result was a Giants win over the Eagles, but has the rivalry changed?
Let's hit the brakes. Dart and Skattebo keep the Giants moving and give New York something to believe in, but they also caught the Eagles in an identity crisis on offense while the defense was lacking. Jalen Carter And Quinion Mitchell. This can be revisited when the Eagles play the Giants in Week 8.
One thing that needs to be said is that the Giants are no longer underdogs or the laughing stock of the league.
Orlov faces a collapse similar to 2023
Overreaction or reality: overreaction
Two straight losses for the first time since 2023 doesn't mean the Eagles are collapsing. The Eagles have lost every game this season, and none of the teams that lost each of the first six games of the year have won a playoff game. But this team is too talented to just go off the rails.
Landon Dickerson And Cam Jurgens will become healthy. Same with Jalen Carter and Quinion Mitchell. The Eagles will likely add a pass rusher or defensive back at the trade deadline, having a ton of draft picks in 2026 to land a starting-caliber player. Saquon Barkley and the offensive line has to get going at some point, too.
However… if a collapse does occur, it will be due to mediocre play on the offensive line and a pass rush that the edge rusher doesn't have. Let's not get to that stage with the Eagles just yet after a two-game losing streak, especially since we're only in week six.
It was the worst day in Philadelphia sports history.
Overreaction or reality: overreaction
The Phillies lost in 11 innings and were eliminated by the Dodgers in the NLDS, the worst possible way to end the season. The Eagles lost to a Giants team that lost to the Saints four days ago, and the Flayers lost their first game of the season to the Giants. Panthers.
It wasn't a great day to be a Philadelphia sports fan.. The Phillies season is over and the Eagles are actually losing games. It was an emotional day for Philadelphia sports, especially since it looks like the Phillies' run with their current core group of players may be over. The Eagles look like a boring team that can't figure things out either.
Believe it or not, there have been worse sports days in Philadelphia. This is a city whose stadium was once closed pirates in the NFC Championship Game and a baseball team that had a 6.5 game lead with 12 games in 1964 – and lost the pennant. Ben Simmons also dunked once to give the Sixers the lead in the bottom of Game 7 at home.
Everything will be fine in Philadelphia. There have been worse sports days.
