Giants Lead Eagles 20-17 at Halftime in Thursday Night Football
The New York Giants hold a 20-17 lead over the Philadelphia Eagles at halftime, with quarterback Jaxson Dart contributing both passing and rushing touchdowns.
The New York Giants lead the Philadelphia Eagles 20-17 at halftime in Thursday night's game. The Giants scored touchdowns on three of their four possessions, accumulating 198 yards in the first half. Quarterback Jaxson Dart contributed significantly, running for a 20-yard touchdown and throwing a 35-yard touchdown pass to Wan'Dale Robinson. Cam Skattebo added a 4-yard rushing touchdown with 1:19 remaining in the second quarter.
Dart completed 10 of 13 passes for 127 yards and a touchdown, and also ran for 38 yards and a touchdown on four carries. Skattebo recorded 31 yards and a touchdown on eight carries. Robinson led the receiving corps with four catches for 62 yards, while Lil'Jordan Humphrey added three receptions for 49 yards.
The Eagles gained 224 yards but converted only one of five third-down attempts. Their final drive of the half ended as time expired with the ball at their own 43-yard line. Quarterback Jalen Hurts completed 14 of 18 passes for 164 yards and a touchdown, and ran for 10 yards and a touchdown on six carries. Saquon Barkley contributed 56 rushing yards on eight carries, and A.J. Brown caught five passes for 73 yards. Dallas Goedert added six receptions for 50 yards and a touchdown.
Injuries affected both teams. Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell is questionable to return due to a hamstring injury. Giants defensive tackle D.J. Davidson injured his right knee during Hurts' touchdown run and was carted off the field.