PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 08: TJ Edwards #57 of the Philadelphia Eagles tackles Matt Breda #31 of the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on January 08, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New York Giants relatively easily last night in a 38-7 victory to advance to the NFC Championship Game.
But in the process, Philadelphia made some interesting history. According to NFL Research, the Eagles’ victory over the rival Giants was the largest margin of victory between division rivals in a playoff game since the 1970 AFL–NFL merger.
It comes as little surprise considering how many division rivals have faced off in the playoffs over the years. Just last year, the Bills beat the Patriots 47-17.
Yesterday’s win also marked the first time in franchise history that the Eagles defeated the Giants three times in a season and the playoffs.
The Philadelphia Eagles’ offense scored 28 points in the first half, while their defense injured the Giants and held them scoreless until the third quarter, also forcing several turnovers.
The Eagles defense sacked Giants quarterback Daniel Jones five times and held him to a season-low 13 first downs.
Philadelphia will now host the San Francisco 49ers or the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Championship Game next weekend, with a chance to reach the Super Bowl for the first time in six years.
The way they beat the New York Giants yesterday, it looks like the Eagles can beat almost anyone in the league.