Eagles rush for 277 yards as Barkley and Bigsby both top 100 in statement win at the Linc
For seven weeks, the Eagles were searching for their running game. On Sunday, they found it. The Birds bulldozed the Giants 38-20 at Lincoln Financial Field, rushing for 277 yards and averaging 8.4 yards per carry.
Saquon runs wild, Eagles destroy Giants 38-20
It was the first time in the regular season that the Eagles have hit those numbers in their 93-year history. After weeks of inconsistency on the ground, they looked like the powerful, balanced offense that carried them to the NFC title game last season.
Barkley and Bigsby Lead the Charge
Saquon Barkley set the tone immediately, exploding for a 65-yard touchdown on his first carry of the game. He finished with 150 yards on 14 carries before leaving in the third quarter with what he described as a minor groin injury.
“It’s cool to see Tank get out there and make some big plays,” Barkley said. “I’ve never been part of a game where two guys both had 100 yards. We were rolling in the running game today.”
Tank Bigsby picked up where Barkley left off, pounding the Giants defense with 104 yards on just nine carries. The duo became only the fourth pair of teammates in NFL history to each rush for at least 100 yards while averaging 10 yards per carry in the same game.
Hurts Efficient and in Control
While the ground attack took center stage, Jalen Hurts put together another sharp performance. He completed 15 of 20 passes for 179 yards and four touchdowns, spreading the ball around with ease. Two of his scores went to Dallas Goedert, one to Barkley, and another to Jahan Dotson.
“When you can run the ball efficiently, it opens everything up,” Hurts said. “The guys up front did an amazing job. Saquon did his thing, Tank came in ready, and we just played our brand of football.”
The Eagles entered the game averaging only 88 rushing yards per week and just 3.3 yards per carry. Sunday’s explosion lifted those averages to 112 yards and 4.1 per carry, a massive improvement overnight.
Offensive Line Sets the Tone
Nick Sirianni praised his offensive line for controlling the game from start to finish. With Cam Jurgens out, Brett Toth started at center and held his own against New York’s defensive front.
“Anytime you rush for that many yards, it takes everyone,” Sirianni said. “It starts with Jalen and Brett getting us in the right looks, and the O-line doing their job. The backs ran hard, receivers blocked downfield, and the tight ends did their part. That’s how you win games like this.”
Bigsby echoed that confidence. “We’ve got the best offensive line in the league,” he said. “We just went out there and imposed our will.”
A Statement Win Before the Bye
The Eagles improved to 6-2 and avenged their earlier loss to the Giants, reminding everyone why they remain one of the NFC’s elite teams.
Their 277 rushing yards were the second-most ever against the Giants, trailing only the 295-yard performance by Duce Staley and Donovan McNabb in 2002.
For a team that had been searching for balance, this was the breakthrough performance they needed. The run game is back. The confidence is back. And with a bye week ahead, the Eagles look ready to soar again.
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