Last season with Dallas, DeMarco Murray ran circles around the Giants, totaling 128 and 121 rushing yards in the two divisional games.
Now as an Eagle, Murray picked up exactly where he left off when it comes to taking on New York. The running back had 22 carries for 109 yards and a touchdown in the team's 27-7 win on Monday Night Football, marking his most productive game as a Philadelphia Eagle.
"We're just all executing better. We're all on the same page," Murray said following the victory. "We're increasingly just getting better and getting more comfortable with each other."
With a slow start in the opening few weeks, the media jumped onto the idea that perhaps the running back was uncomfortable in a new system. It's very clear that the Eagles' offense is vastly different than that of the one Murray was part of with the Cowboys.
However, after his last two performances, the running back has shown he can be productive, no matter the team or scheme. He is more than capable of finding success and helping this Philadelphia team.
"I think I've always felt comfortable," said Murray, who has 192 yards rushing in the team's last two games. "Like I said, it's an ongoing process. We're seeing different looks from difference opponents. I think we just have to continue to work hard. (Head coach) Chip (Kelly) put together a great game plan along with the other coaches."
Murray gave credit for much of his personal success to the offensive line and its blocking. It's clear the line has made some much-needed corrections and settled into its own as of late. With great blocking, Murray and teammates Ryan Mathews and Darren Sproles combined for 153 yards on the ground against the Giants' second-ranked run defense, which was only allowing 80.6 yards per game.
Murray's biggest runs came during the team's second drive of the third quarter. The running back had two 11-yard runs en route to his 12-yard touchdown that gave the Eagles an insurmountable 17-point lead.
"The one thing about DeMarco is he's a downhill, physical runner who runs behind his pads," Kelly said. "If we can get him started, and I think we started to get a little push at the line of scrimmage and get him to the second level, he can run through a lot of arm tackles. It was really good to see him get going today."
Despite a solid performance, Murray knows he can improve. The offense made mistakes tonight and it has a lot of work to do in order to be as competitive as it would like. But, the Eagles took a step forward tonight. They're at the .500 mark, and they're not looking back.
"We all know what's at stake and we're not looking past anyone," Murray said. "This was a good Giants team and we were able to execute. At the end of the day, we're just taking it one game at a time and we know we've got a long, long way to go.
"We know what we want to be and not just over one or two games but continue to grow. It all starts with our work ethic throughout the course of the week to make sure we're mentally and physically prepared."
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
BackInBlack
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
BrotherlyLove
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
BackInBlack Premiere with QB Sam Bradford
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
