The NFL is a funny league, especially when the unpredictable happens. There’s a reason why we all tune in every single week, not knowing what’s going to happen despite the oddsmakers telling you what to expect. The New York Giants had no chance to beat the Philadelphia Eagles, right?
Not only did New York beat Philadelphia, the Giants stomped the Eagles. The Giants were the more physical team for all four quarters in a 34-17 victory, destroying the defending Super Bowl champions. The Eagles are far from that right now, as they have lost two games in five days after a 4-0 start.
The Giants just lost to the New Orleans Saints five days ago, sandwiched in between knocking off the Los Angeles Chargers and Eagles at home over this 11-day stretch. New York is clearly a different team with Jaxson Dart at quarterback, as the Giants went from a laughing stock to a tough out.
There is plenty to take away from the Giants blowout of the Eagles, a party for overreactions. Which overreactions from this game are actually overreactions and which are reality?
Howie Roseman is responsible for this Eagles disaster
Overreaction or reality: Reality
Roseman set the stage for this team by signing players to one-year deals in an effort to save future cash for his young players. The result was letting Josh Sweat, Milton Williams, Darius Slay, Isaiah Rodgers, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, and Mekhi Becton walk in free agency or trade — and not adequately replacing the majority of these players.
The Eagles have just 1.5 sacks from their edge rushers this season, and all are by Za’Darius Smith — who was not on the team in Week 1! Jalyx Hunt has been a non-factor, same with Josh Uche. Azeez Ojulari couldn’t get on the field the first four games.
The CB2 situation is a disaster, as neither Adoree’ Jackson and Kelee Ringo have stepped up to replace Slay. The Eagles traded for Jakorian Bennett, but he’s injured at the…
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