Giants Dart Eagles

The streak is over, thanks to rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart. The New York Giants finally won an NFC East game for the first time since the 2023 season with a 34-17 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night at MetLife Stadium.

Don’t tell Dart that the Giants had lost eight straight in the division. He said beforehand that these contests hold a “little more weight.” Still, this was his first start against an NFC East opponent, even if it was the defending Super Bowl champs. He hardly looked intimidated.

Dart brought energy to a Giants offense that has long struggled in the division. He threw for 195 yards on 17-of-25 passing with a touchdown and rushed for another score. He made plays all over the field with his legs. Rookie Cam Skattebo added three touchdown runs.

The Giants (2-4) looked like a different team with the two rookies leading the way.

Dart did a ton of damage in this contest with his legs. He became just the third quarterback in the Super Bowl era to rush for at least 50 yards in each of his first three career NFL starts, joining Lamar Jackson and Jalen Hurts. Elite company. Dart ran for 60 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries, which doesn’t even include the handful of sacks he avoided with his mobility.

The Giants scored touchdowns on each of their first two possessions for the second consecutive week. It’s the first time since 1978 that they’ve scored a touchdown on their first two possessions in consecutive games, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. Dart credited the quick starts before the game to some schematics opposing defenses hadn’t seen yet from them. Credit to offensive coordinator Mike Kafka and coach Brian Daboll on that front.