Daily News | Eagles clinch the NFC’s No. 1 seed and a first-round bye with an ugly win over the Giants
After failing in consecutive weeks to wrap up the conference and division titles within reach, the Eagles claimed each with a 22-16 win over the New York Giants in the regular-season finale to finish the year 14-3 as both the No. 1 seed in the conference and NFC East champions for the first time since 2019.
The Eagles’ win pushed the No. 1 seed out of the San Francisco 49ers’ reach and ensured that any potential matchup against the NFC West juggernaut would go through Lincoln Financial Field. The Dallas Cowboys entered the day in contention for the conference and division crown as well, butIt wasn’t pristine, especially considering how many Giants starters watched the game from the sideline, but the Eagles will now go into the playoffs on a winning note and an advantageous position.
On the Eagles’ second drive, Hurts hit Brown on a back-shoulder throw for a 37-yard gain to set up a field goal. He finished the first half 12-for-18 for 140 yards. Hurts avoided reinjury and knocked off some cobwebs in the final regular-season game. Now the Eagles will need him to find his footing in the postseason.C.J. Gardner-Johnson returned just in time to get used to his new role in the Eagles defense.
With starting nickel cornerback Avonte Maddox indefinitely sidelined with a toe injury, Gardner-Johnson could continue seeing meaningful playing time out of the slot, especially against offenses like San Francisco’s or Dallas’, each of which have impact players at slot receiver.With running back Saquon Barkley and quarterback Daniel Jones both given the night off, practice-squad promotion QB Davis Webb led the group to a mostly listless performance.
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