The offense is still an issue, but the Giants’ defense showed it can win a game.
That side of the ball created four takeaways and forced a turnover on downs in the final minute to secure a 13-7 victory over the Eagles at MetLife Stadium.
The change in offensive play-caller from Jason Garrett to Freddie Kitchens did little to free up the Giants’ supposed playmakers. Saquon Barkley ran for 40 yards — 32 of them on one carry — and Kenny Golladay was targeted seven times, catching three of those passes for 50 yards.
The only Giants touchdown was a 1-yard pass to recent practice-squad tight end Chris Myarick in the third quarter, which gave the Giants a 10-0 lead.