The Eagles looked flawless as they surpassed the Giants 38-7 to secure their ticket to the National Conference Finals undeterred.
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The Giants impressed in the first round last week but soon found that the Eagles’ defense had nothing to do with the Vikings’ sieve. Everything, everything, really everything worked out for the eagles.
They totally dominated the physical combat on both fronts. The Giants’ defensive line of Dexter Lawrence, Leonard Williams and Kayvon Thibodeaux offered some hope, but the Eagles’ offensive line eliminated them from the picture entirely. The return of Tackle Lane Johnson certainly didn’t hurt.
Conversely, the Giants’ offensive line has been bullied time and time again. Proper Tackle Evan Neal is finishing his freshman season so it’s important to be forgiving, but his game was like his rookie year: extremely difficult. Quarterback Daniel Jones got so much turf in his face he even lost a contact lens. When we say everything is bad…
The Eagles, who led the league with 70 quarterback sacks this season, added five. The secondary played their part too, limiting Jones to 135 yards.
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The Giants’ ground play was also a strength for the team, but the rapidly building gap in favor of the Eagles meant that Saquon Barkley, the most dangerous weapon on offense, became an afterthought.
Again, it was another facet of the game that the Eagles brutally dominated as they finished the game with 268 rushing yards. Halfway through they had already accumulated 129.
The most amazing thing about the Eagles’ groundwork is that the batter came from four different players. Miles Sanders led the charge with 90 yards early in the game, and then the other two runners took over the massacre. Kenneth Gainwell (12 carries, 112 yards, 1 touchdown) and Boston Scott (6 carries, 32 yards, 1 touchdown) also contributed, as did quarterback Jalen Hurts (9 carries, 34 yards, 1 touchdown). Even the receivers get their way in this facet of the game through effective blocking.
Hurts also dispelled doubts about his health, he ended the season with a shoulder injury. He gained just 154 passing yards but looked good overall with touchdown passes for Dallas Goedert and DeVonta Smith.
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No, the Eagles have no major flaws and are very well managed by Nick Sirianni, with two coordinators for head coaching positions well sought after in the league, in Shane Steichen and Jonathan Gannon.
It’s the team’s first appearance in the National Conference Finals since 2017, when they won the Super Bowl.
Many observers are currently in love with the 49ers. The Cowboys also hit hard in the first round. The Eagles, who didn’t finish the season convincingly and were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, served as a key callback against the Giants. Better not forget her. They have a solid team at all levels and full of depth.
For their part, the Giants weren’t balanced, which shouldn’t make us forget how far they’ve come this season. They reached the second round a year after winning just four times. It’s an admirable move, even if it wasn’t a match for the Eagles.
THE STARS OF THE GAME
The offensive line
All five Eagles offensive linemen deserve a star. They were monstrous on the ground and Jalen Hurts was well protected. Center Jason Kelce, along with guards Isaac Seumalo and Landon Dickerson, were particularly dominant in keeping the Giants’ big tackles at bay.
Haason Reddick
It’s hard to imagine Reddick making his Arizona debut as a linebacker without the slightest impact. Ever since he really got turned into a quarterback chaser, he’s been wreaking havoc. He molested Daniel Jones with 1.5 sacks and hit him three times.
James Bradberry
The cornerback has excelled for the Eagles all season, continuing the work with one interception and two knockdowns. Not bad for a player whose services weren’t called upon last winter… by the Giants!