The New York Giants pulled off their best victory in years, and it might just be enough to save Brian Daboll's job. The Giants' 34-17 thrashing of the Eagles never looked in doubt, and the primetime victory affirmed that the future is now in New York with Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo leading the charge.
Last weekend, Big Blue's offense turned the ball over five times and lost to the winless Saints. Just five days later, the Giants managed to embarrass the reigning Super Bowl champions on a short week where the team didn't turn the ball over — and nobody was more excited than Daboll.
"We didn't have any turnovers, right? Hell of a lot better than 5 last week"
— Giants Videos (@SNYGiants) October 10, 2025
Brian Daboll credits the offense and defense in tonight's Thursday Night Football win: pic.twitter.com/xp7vFLVj8M
The team forced Jalen Hurts' first interception of the season, and the reigning Super Bowl MVP was severely outplayed by a first-round rookie in his first primetime start. As humiliating as Week 6 was for Eagles fans, it still served as the brightest glimmer of hope Giants fans have seen in years.
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A slow start to 2025 has seen the former Coach of the Year find himself on the hot seat, but he just gave himself a longer leash on Thursday. New York's first division victory since 2023 was a flat-out dominant effort, and it managed to remind fans this roster isn't devoid of talent without Malik Nabers.
The G-Men were without both Nabers and Darius Slayton, so both Jalin Hyatt and Lil'Jordan Humphrey saw an increased snap share, but Wan'Dale Robinson was the headliner with 84 yards and a score.
Daboll spent his first three seasons at the helm tethered to Daniel Jones, but has finally displayed his development skills with his hand-picked quarterback. As good as Jones has looked in Indianapolis, Thursday night affirmed that the breakup was best for all parties.
Dart's mobility is a weapon the Giants have never had at quarterback, and his ability to complete tight-window passes was the most impressive takeaway from the win. Meanwhile, Skattebo's hat trick marked the first three-touchdown game for a Giants rookie RB in over 50 years.
The 50-year-old head coach mentioned New York's third-down success after the game, as going 11-16 while the Birds went just 1-9 was indicative of how the night transpired for both teams.
The Eagles come with a surplus of red flags at the moment, but a 17-point drubbing at home is a statement victory for the now 2-4 Giants. With a rookie revolution brewing in East Rutherford, the Giants are managing to turn a corner, and Daboll's vision was finally on full display.