East Rutherford, NJ – October 10, 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles suffered a stunning 34–17 loss to the New York Giants under the lights at MetLife Stadium — a game that slipped away in the second half as Philadelphia’s offense went silent and the Giants’ young core took command. The defeat dropped the Eagles to 4–2 and marked the first time they’ve lost back-to-back games since 2023.
Philadelphia opened strong, with Jalen Hurts orchestrating two early touchdown drives capped by passes to A.J. Brown and a trademark quarterback sneak that gave the Eagles a 17–13 halftime lead. But as the game wore on, things began to unravel. Hurts overthrew a wide-open DeVonta Smith on a potential third-quarter touchdown, and minutes later threw his first interception of the season — a ball picked off by cornerback Cor’Dale Flott and returned 68 yards deep into Eagles territory. The turnover flipped the game’s momentum for good.
The Giants capitalized immediately, leaning on rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart and running back Cam Skattebo to punish the Eagles defense. Skattebo exploded for three rushing touchdowns, while Dart added both a passing and rushing score as New York dominated the trenches and outscored Philadelphia 21–0 in the second half.
Pressure on Hurts intensified throughout the night, with the Giants’ front led by Brian Burns recording three sacks — two by Burns himself — exposing weaknesses in the Eagles’ protection. Penalties also proved costly, with Philadelphia committing five for 84 yards, including a crucial pass-interference call that set up a Giants touchdown.
After the game, Hurts didn’t hide from the criticism. “Bad ball,” he said of the interception — his first of the season. “That one’s on me. We had chances, and I didn’t capitalize. You can’t win in this league making those kinds of mistakes. I take full responsibility for it.”
He continued with a message that resonated deeply with fans across Philadelphia. “I know what this city stands for — toughness, heart, accountability. I let them down tonight, but I swear — we’ll rise together. I’ll make sure of it.”
Head coach Nick Sirianni backed his quarterback, saying Hurts’ accountability reflects the standard the team holds. “Jalen doesn’t run from moments like this. He owns it. That’s leadership. We’ll regroup and come back stronger — because that’s what Philadelphia does.”
The loss served as a wake-up call for a team with championship aspirations. For Hurts, the night was a humbling reminder that even the league’s most composed leaders face adversity. His vow to deliver redemption isn’t just a promise — it’s a declaration that this setback won’t define the Eagles, but rather fuel their next climb.
