description Eagles-Giants rivalry Overview
The Eagles-Giants rivalry is a National Football League (NFL) matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants. As members of the NFC East division, the two teams have faced each other twice annually since the 1930s. The rivalry is known for its physical gameplay and has frequently featured games that directly impact divisional championships and playoff seeding.
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Eagles-Giants rivalry ranks #442 of 779 in the Rivalry ranking, behind Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate, ahead of Second City derby.
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What was the Miracle at the Meadowlands in the Eagles-Giants rivalry?
In 1978, Giants quarterback Joe Pisarcik mishandled a late handoff, allowing Eagles defender Herman Edwards to recover the ball and score the winning touchdown. The play helped popularise the practice of quarterbacks kneeling to protect a late lead.
What happened in the Miracle at the New Meadowlands?
In 2010, Philadelphia erased a late 21-point deficit against New York. DeSean Jackson completed the comeback with a walk-off punt-return touchdown as regulation expired.
Why do the Eagles and Giants play twice in most regular seasons?
Both teams belong to the NFC East, so the NFL schedule normally gives them one home and one away meeting each regular season. The series began in 1933, the year the Eagles entered the league.
Have Philadelphia and New York met in the NFL playoffs?
Yes. Their postseason meetings include the 2008 divisional round, when the Eagles won at Giants Stadium, and the 2022 divisional round, when Philadelphia won on its way to Super Bowl LVII.
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