The Eagles and Giants entered the second quarter knotted up at a touchdown apiece, but before halftime, Philadelphia was able to get out to a 17-7 lead. Here are some observations and key moments from the second frame.
Turning Defense Into Offense… Again
After parlaying a DeMeco Ryans interception into a 78-yard touchdown drive in the first quarter, the Eagles were able to score off another turnover on the Giants' first possession of the second quarter. This time, though, the offense didn't even need to foot onto the field, as cornerback Nolan Carroll jumped in front of a screen pass intended for Dwayne Harris and took the ball 17 yards for a touchdown, putting Philadelphia up 14-7 with 12:26 left in the quarter.
Mufasa On The Mend
Veteran linebacker DeMeco Ryans is questionable to return to tonight's game because of a hamstring injury. Before getting knocked out of the game, he made a handful of huge plays for the Birds, intercepting Eli Manning in the first quarter and jumping on a loose ball in the second quarter. He came up with a couple really nice tackles at the line of scrimmage early in the second quarter, and his fumble recovery at the 10:34 mark of the frame gave the Philadelphia defense its third takeaway of the night. The Giants had just three turnovers on the season coming into the game.
Bradford's Interception Thwarts Opportunity To Extend Lead
After taking over at their own 38 following a fumble forced by Malcolm Jenkins and recovered by Ryans, the Eagles got the ball into New York's zone after two completions by Sam Bradford. But with Zach Ertz open down the field, Bradford overthrew the third-year tight end, and his pass was intercepted by cornerback Jayron Hosley.
Curry Notches His First Sack Of The Year
Last season, Vinny Curry finished second on the Eagles in sacks, with 9.0, but through five games the fourth-year defensive end had yet to get his hands on the quarterback. But at the midpoint of the second quarter, he made a huge play on a New York 3rd-and-7, breaking free into the Giants' backfield and taking down Eli Manning for a loss of nine yards, forcing a three-and-out and giving Philadelphia the ball back.
Two-minute Drill Leads To Points
On the final possession of the second quarter, the Eagles took over at their own 34 with 1:12 left on the clock. Philadelphia orchestrated a nice drive down the field, working the ball all the way down to the Giants 9-yard line before settling for a Caleb Sturgis field goal to go ahead 17-7.
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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
