Dressed in black from head to toe, Philadelphia took the field for a game under the lights. This isn't just any game though. It's a matchup between division rivals in prime time on Monday Night Football. This is Eagles/Giants, and following the first quarter of play, the teams are tied 7-7.
1. On the opening drive of the night, the Philadelphia defense struggled to stop a hot New York offense. Quarterback Eli Manning completed 5-of-5 passes for 59 yards and a touchdown, which was thrown to receiver Odell Beckham Jr. After a hamstring injury left him questionable throughout the week, Beckham proved he will be a force tonight. His 13-yard reception put up the first points of the night, giving the Giants an early lead. It certainly was not the tone Philadelphia wanted to set.
2. Turnovers. Turnovers. Turnovers. The Eagles' defense has been dominant in that category so far this season, but how would they fair against the Giants? Coming into the game, Manning had thrown just two interceptions to open the year. With 5:18 remaining in the first quarter, the quarterback would throw his third. From the Philadelphia 23-yard line, Manning's pass was intercepted by linebacker DeMeco Ryans, ending the Giants' drive. The pick was Ryans' first of 2015 and Philadelphia's seventh this season.
3. After starting the game slow during its first possession, a third-down roughing the passer penalty on defensive end Damontre Moore set the Eagles' offense into motion. It gave the team an automatic first down, bringing it to its own 40-yard line. From there, the drive took off and ended in a Sam Bradford to Riley Cooper 32-yard touchdown pass. It also marked the first touchdown the team has scored during the first quarter this season and meant Philadelphia was able to capitalize off the New York turnover.
4. To close out the first quarter, linebacker Brandon Graham made a huge stop against Giant running back Rashad Jennings on a fourth-and-1 attempt. The running back ran to the left side of the field, but Graham was there to tackle him for a loss of 2 yards, getting the ball back into the hands of the Eagles' offense at its own 43-yard line.
The Eagles faced the Giants for Monday Night Football, sporting their #BackInBlack uniforms. View the full gallery here...
Heading towards open field
The Eagles are ready to fly
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In focus
S Malcolm Jenkins gets the team fired up
TE Zach Ertz takes the field
QB Sam Bradford heads out for warm-ups
Young fans wait for their chance to see the Eagles
LB Brandon Graham makes his way around
Eagles Alum Brian Dawkins enjoys warm-ups
Eagles Alum Brian Dawkins
S Chris Maragos storms onto the field
CB Byron Maxwell is ready to go
It's go time
P Donnie Jones warms up
And the kick!
LB Brandon Graham starts the run
DT Bennie Logan has arrived
LB DeMeco Ryans comes up with the interception
Eagles' ball!
EaglesHOF inductee Brian Westbrook takes the field with fellow Eagles Alum Brian Dawkins
Black endzones for #BackInBlack
The Eagles take the field
FlyEaglesFly!
Challenger makes his entrance
LB Connor Barwin warms up
LS Jon Dorenbos prepares for the snap
RB DeMarco Murray makes his move
QB Sam Bradford makes the throw
WR Josh Huff takes flight
RB Darren Sproles stretches out
Catching up during pregame
Who's ready for some Monday Night Football?
Hanging out on the sidelines
EaglesHOF inductee Brian Westbrook on the sidelines during pregame
LB Mychal Kendricks takes a photo with a fan
LB DeMeco Ryans makes the stop
The Harder They Fall
RB Ryan Mathews pushes for more yards
Blocking for QB Sam Bradford
DE Fletcher Cox goes for the tackle
LB DeMeco Ryans lead the way
QB Sam Bradford gets the throw off just in time
RB DeMarco Murray runs the ball
QB Sam Bradford and WR Riley Cooper celebrate the touchdown
K Caleb Sturgis makes the extra point
LB DeMeco Ryans makes the catch tough
Wide Receivers Coach Bob Bicknell is fired up
RB DeMarco Murray finds his way around the defense
WR Riley Cooper makes the flying tackle
LB Connor Barwin gets the crowd into it
LB DeMeco Ryans is locked in
OLB Coach Bill McGovern is pleased with what he sees
Enjoying the game!
The stop
High-fives all around for DE Vinny Curry
This is #EaglesNation
Celebrations all around!
WR Riley Cooper holds onto the ball
WR Josh Huff in stride
T Matt Tobin squares up
Protecting the Nest
LB Brandon Graham stops the run
Giants QB Eli Manning is sacked
DE Vinny Curry takes over
Powering through
LB Brandon Graham puts pressure on Giants QB Eli Manning
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WR Jordan Matthews with the grab
Brace for impact!
K Caleb Sturgis
Another good kick for K Caleb Sturgis
Graham and Barwin hit hard
DE Fletcher Cox gets to Manning
DB Walter Thurmond
TE Zach Ertz carries the ball
Putting up protection
WR Josh Huff gets tied up
The pass is in the air
CB E.J. Biggers goes for the tackle
QB Sam Bradford scrambles
S Malcolm Jenkins breaks up the pass
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TE Zach Ertz keeps running
RB DeMarco Murray celebrates the touchdown
The Eagles soar!
QB Sam Bradford has time to throw
WR Miles Austin makes the catch
RB Ryan Mathews runs through traffic
...and the rockets' red glare
The defense recovers!
In the endzone!
Breaking it down!
The Eagles maintain their lead
The Eagles put the pressure on
Marking up
CB Nolan Carroll intercepts the ball
Pick 6!
WR Riley Cooper holds on
WR Riley Cooper defends on Special Teams
CB Byron Maxwell gets his grip
CB Nolan Carroll with the tackle
WR Riley Cooper for the touchdown!
WR Riley Cooper doesn't give up on the tackle
DE Fletcher Cox having a good time
Defense!
C Jason Kelce makes the tackle
DE Vinny Curry comes in strong
You know who it is!
WR Miles Austin charges
