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The New York Giants were embarrassed in a Week 5 matchup with the New Orleans Saints, just one week removed from knocking off the then-undefeated Los Angeles Chargers. As a result, they entered a Thursday Night Game against the Philadelphia Eagles as 7.5-point underdogs.
But these Giants… They’re an enigma.
The Giants didn’t just hang in against their long-time rivals; they blew the doors off them. After exchanging leads in the first half, Big Blue surged late in the second quarter and never looked back. They played complementary football, making big plays on both offense and defense, while putting their foot on the gas when victory was within reach.
With the win, the Giants improve to 2-4 on the season and will take on the Denver Broncos in Week 7.
Final Score: Giants 34, Eagles 17
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
| Giants | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 34 |
| Eagles | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Keys to the game
- The Giants converted on 11 of their 16 third-down attempts, while limiting the Eagles to just one of nine. It was a complete role reversal for New York.
- A week removed from committing five turnovers on consecutive series, the Giants recorded two takeaways and didn’t give the ball away. +2.
- The Giants’ defense, which generated three sacks, did not allow a play over 18 yards, Saquon Barkley’s longest run of the day (11 carries for 40 yards outside of that).
It was over when…
Giants safety Dane Belton punched the ball out of Eagles running back AJ Dillon’s hands with 6:50 remaining in the game. Cornerback Dru Phillips jumped on it, and replay confirmed the fumble and the Giants’ recovery. Already leading 34-17, there was no looking back for Big Blue.
Players of the game
- RB Cam Skattebo: Skatt was high-octane again on Thursday night, gaining 98 yards on 19 carries, 12 yards on two receptions, and scoring three touchdowns.
- QB Jaxson Dart: Although he still needs to slide, Dart breathed life into the Giants’ offense alongside Skattebo, completing 17 of his 25 pass attempts for 195 yards and one touchdown, adding 58 yards and one additional touchdown on the ground.
- LB Brian Burns: Burns wanted to become elite in 2025, and he’s well on his way to accomplishing that goal. He recorded seven tackles (three solo, two for a loss), two QB hits, and 2.0 sacks under the prime-time lights.
Injuries
Defensive lineman D.J. Davidson suffered a knee injury in the first half and was listed as questionable to return.
Center John Michael Schmitz was elbowed in the face (between his facemask) and suffered a laceration on his nose. He was later evaluated for a concussion and ruled out.
Quarterback Jaxson Dart was evaluated for a concussion, cleared, and returned after missing just two plays.
What’s next?
Giants head coach Brian Daboll will hold a Zoom call with the team’s beat writers on Friday afternoon, before a few players are also made available.
The Giants will return to practice on Wednesday ahead of a Week 7 game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, October 19, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Kickoff is 4:05 p.m. EDT.
What TV channel is Giants vs. Eagles on today?
- TV channel: FOX 5 NY
- Streaming: Amazon Prime | NFL+ | Fubo (free trial)
The Giants and Eagles play Thursday night in Week 6 of the 2025 NFL regular season, continuing their 18-week slate. The game will mark Jaxson Dart’s professional debut in primetime and his first-ever game against the Eagles.
Streaming options for the game include Amazon Prime, NFL+, and Fubo, which offers a free trial.
The broadcast crew will consist of Al Michaels (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), and Kaylee Hartung (sideline).
Listen to Giants-Eagles
- Flagship: WFAN 101.9 FM / 66 AM
- Spanish broadcast: Que Buena 1280AM
- SiriusXM: Channels 88 (national), 225 (Giants), and 226 (Eagles)
- SiriusXM Internet: Channels 88 (national), 823 (Giants), and 825 (Eagles)
The WFAN broadcast team will be Bob Papa (play-by-play), Carl Banks (analyst), and Howard Cross (reporter).
The Spanish broadcast will air on Que Buena 1280AM with Nestor Rosario (play-by-play) and Francis Adames (analysis) providing coverage.
Pre- (Giants Gameday) and postgame (Giants Extra Point) coverage will be handled by John Schmeelk and Tiki Barber.
Out-of-market fans can listen to the game on the following affiliate stations:
- Albany, NY: WPYX 106.5 FM
- Cortland and Ithaca, NY: 96.3 FM (“The Buzzer”) and WYXL-FM 97.3 HD3
- Hartford, CT: WPOP 1410 AM, 100.9 FM
- Easton, PA: WEEX 1230 AM and 94.7 FM
- Syracuse, NY: WTLA 1200 AM and 97.7/100.1 FM in Syracuse
- Utica, NY: WTLB1310 AM and 96.5 FM
- Rome, NY 1350 AM
- Oswego: WSGO 1440 AM/100.1FM
- Danbury, CT: WLAD 800 AM
- Binghamton, NY: WENE-AM 1430 AM
Giants vs. Eagles start time
- Date: Thursday, Oct. 9
- Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
The Giants and Eagles will kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. It will be the first of two meetings between the NFC East rivals in 2025, with the second coming in Week 8.
Giants regular season schedule
Below is the New York Giants’ regular season schedule.
Week 1: Sunday, Sept. 7, at Washington Commanders, 1:00 p.m. ET, FOXWeek 2: Sunday, Sept. 14, at Dallas Cowboys, 1:00 p.m. ET, FOXWeek 3: Sunday, Sept. 21, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBCWeek 4: Sunday, Sept. 28, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, 1:00 p.m. ET, CBSWeek 5: Sunday, Oct. 5, at New Orleans Saints, 1:00 p.m. ET, CBS- Week 6: Thursday, Oct. 9, vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 8:15 p.m. ET, Prime
- Week 7: Sunday, Oct. 19, at Denver Broncos, 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS
- Week 8: Sunday, Oct. 26, at Philadelphia Eagles, 1:00 p.m. ET, FOX
- Week 9: Sunday, Nov. 2, vs. San Francisco 49ers, 1:00 p.m. ET, CBS
- Week 10: Sunday, Nov. 9, at Chicago Bears, 1:00 p.m. ET, FOX
- Week 11: Sunday, Nov. 16, vs. Green Bay Packers, 1:00 p.m. ET, FOX
- Week 12: Sunday, Nov. 23, at Detroit Lions, 1:00 p.m. ET, FOX
- Week 13: Monday, Dec. 1, at New England Patriots, 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN
- Week 14: BYE
- Week 15: Sunday, Dec. 14, vs. Washington Commanders, 1:00 p.m. ET, FOX
- Week 16: Sunday, Dec. 21, vs. Minnesota Vikings, 1:00 p.m. ET, FOX
- Week 17: Saturday, Dec. 27, at Las Vegas Raiders, TBD, TBD
- Week 18: Sunday, Jan. 4, vs. Dallas Cowboys, TBD, TBD
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