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Top 5 Facts From Eagles vs. Giants on TNF
The best facts to know from TNF including Philadelphia Eagles making history, Carson Wentz's record rushing TDs, and more!
NY Post
The Thursday night matchup between the Eagles and Giants broke records and kept streaks alive. There were some impressive rushes by QBs from both teams as the Eagles were able to solidify the comeback win under the final minute of play in a game with a play that won’t soon be forgotten. Here are the top 5 facts to know from the Eagles-Giants Week 7 Thursday Night Football matchup:
Philadelphia’s comeback win was the largest they’ve pulled off in a while.
Philly's Week 7 victory over NYG was the 1st of Carson Wentz career when overcoming a 8+ point deficit in the 4th Qtr https://t.co/hkMdpW3UN9
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 23, 2020
#PlayerOfTheDay (10/22/20) - QB Carson Wentz, PHI
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 23, 2020
FACTS TO KNOW:
- Pulled off biggest 4th Qtr comeback (11 PTS) of career
- Threw GW-TD pass to Boston Scott w/ 0:40 left
- Eagles have now won 8 straight vs. NY Giants
- 2nd longest active streak w/ 1+ turnover (7 straight GP) https://t.co/j3xQDLLI7h
This is the Eagles 1st win when trailing by double-digits in the 4th quarter since 2012 against the Buccaneers. They had lost 36 straight entering Thursday.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) October 23, 2020
Carson Wentz has now overcome a double-digit deficit in each of his last 3 home games against the Giants. pic.twitter.com/PVI7vQ08gD
The @eagles have now won 8 straight matchups against the Giants, their longest win streak in this rivalry since winning 12 straight from 1975-1981.
— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) October 23, 2020
Carson Wentz has 6 game-winning drives since 2019 -- and 3 have come against the Giants #TNF
Philadelphia is now atop the worst division in NFL history.
Philadelphia Eagles are the 1st sub-.500 team to lead their division through Week 7 in NFL history (2-4-1) pic.twitter.com/od3yQPi5qa
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 23, 2020
Daniel Jones has been outrushing his own RBs in 2020 but fell just short of the end zone.
Daniel Jones' 80-yard run gave the Giants more rushing yards than any NYG running back has had in a full game this season
— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) October 23, 2020
It's the longest run by a QB since Marcus Mariota's 87-yard run in Week 13, 2015 vs JAX
According to @EliasSports Daniel Jones' 80-yard run is the longest by a quarterback without scoring on the play over the last 40 years.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) October 23, 2020
Carson Wentz has gotten it done with his feet a good amount this season.
Carson Wentz just joined Kyler Murray and Cam Newton as the only QBs with 5+ rush TD this season.
— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) October 23, 2020
He's also the first Eagles QB wth 5+ rush TD in a season since @MichaelVick did so back in 2010
This is the first time in the Super Bowl era that 3 QBs have 5+ rush TD in the first 7 weeks of a season https://t.co/Yh4lZfuU05
— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) October 23, 2020
In game with plenty of chaos, the turnover-prone reputations of Danny Jones & Carson Wentz didn’t disappoint.
Dating back to last season, Daniel Jones now has a turnover in 8 straight games. That is the longest active streak in the NFL.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) October 23, 2020
The 2nd longest streak? Carson Wentz, who's now at 7 games. pic.twitter.com/qj8PDTRfjJ
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