Eagles manhandle Giants to clinch a playoff spot

Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown scores a touchdown in a 48-22 win over the Giants

On a rainy Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium, the Philadelphia Eagles (12-1) routed the New York Giants (7-5-1) with a 48-22 win to clinch a playoff spot.

It’s the Eagles’ fourth straight win and now have clinched a playoff spot in five of the last six seasons. Watch the game highlights here.

Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts made 21 of 31 completions for 217 yards, two touchdowns, seven carries for 77 yards, and one touchdown. Running back Miles Sanders had 17 carries for 144 yards, eclipsing the 1,000-yard rushing yard mark and two touchdowns.

Wide receivers A.J. Brown (4 catches, 70 yards, one touchdown) and DeVonta Smith (5 catches, 64 yards, one touchdown) combined for nine catches for 134 yards and two touchdowns.

Philadelphia’s defense allowed 304 yards, with 64 tackles, seven sacks, and three pass breakups. The Eagles did lose linebacker Kyron Johnson (shoulder), safety Reed Blankenship (knee), and punter Arryn Siposs (ankle) to injuries.

The Eagles visit the Chicago Bears next Sunday at 1 pm on FOX. Tickets for the game can be purchased on StubHub and purchased Eagles merchandise today at Fanatics.com.

New York quarterback Daniel Jones made 18 of 27 completions for 169 yards, one touchdown, four carries for 26 yards, and one touchdown. Running back Saquon Barkley had nine carries for 28 yards, while wide receivers Richie James (7 catches, 61 yards, one touchdown) and Isaiah Hodgins (4 catches, 38 yards, one touchdown) combined with 11 catches for 99 yards, and two touchdowns.

New York’s defense allowed 437 yards, with 69 tackles, four sacks, and two pass breakups. The Giants visit the Washington Commanders next Sunday at 8:20 pm on NBC. Tickets for the game can be purchased on StubHub and purchased Giants merchandise today at Fanatics.com.

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