10 standouts from Eagles’ 34-10 win over the Giants in Week 16
The Eagles moved to 8-7 on the season, dominating the New York Giants, 34-10 in a Week 16 matchup that released over a year’s worth of frustration.
Jalen Hurts rebounded from his disastrous Week 12 outing, while the Philadelphia defense was dominant from the start.
We’ve highlighted 10 standouts from Sunday’s huge win.
1. T.J. Edwards
New York Giants’ Saquon Barkley, right, rushes against Philadelphia Eagles’ T.J. Edwards during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Edwards had 16 total tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 pass defended, and an 85.0-plus grade from PFF.
2. Boston Scott
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Scott slipped down the depth chart for a few games as Miles Sanders and Jordan Howard carried the lead running back roles.
On Sunday with Sanders and Howard both out for stretches, Scott logged 12 carries, for 41-yards, and his normal touchdown against the Giants.
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Smith busted out of his mini-slump, logging 5-catches, for 80-yards and 1 touchdown, while inching that much closer to a 1,000-yard season and DeSean Jackson’s rookie record.
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Singleton logged 12 tackles, 1 pass defended, and a pick-six.
5. Marcus Epps
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The physical enforcer on Philadelphia’s defense, the reserve safety makes offensive players pay for coming into his zone.
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Harris had five tackles, a tackle for loss, and one pass defended.
7. Darius Slay
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The Eagles cornerback allowed just one catch for negative four yards.
8. Josh Sweat
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Sweat had 4 tackles, 1 sack and 1 pass defended.
9. Lane Johnson
Philadelphia Eagles’ Lane Johnson scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Johnson surrendered no pressure on 31 pass-blocking snaps per PFF and then finished the Giants off with a big man touchdown.
10. Fletcher Cox
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Cox had 3 tackles and 2 tackles for loss during an active afternoon.
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