Cam Skattebo Ran for Three Touchdowns as the Giants Beat the Eagles 34-17 in 2025
The Giants Beat the Defending Champion Eagles 34-17 Behind Three Skattebo Touchdowns
Philadelphia arrived at MetLife Stadium as the reigning champions. New York had won once in five games. On Thursday night, October 9, 2025, a rookie running back made the difference. Skattebo scored three rushing touchdowns in a 34-17 upset.
The performance
He finished with 98 rushing yards on 19 carries, the best total of his young career. He scored once from 4 yards and twice from the 1. He added two catches for 12 yards. Goal-line work suits his style perfectly.
The box score story is captured in the Associated Press recap of the game, including the Giants' defensive plays. New York moved to 2-4, while the Eagles fell to 4-2. For a struggling team, it was the best night of the season.
Dart and the defense
Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart had a big night too. Dart passed for 195 yards, hit Wan'Dale Robinson for a 35-yard touchdown and ran for a 20-yard score. There were two interceptions as well. It was the best showing yet for the Giants' young backfield.
The defense did its part. Brian Burns sacked Hurts twice. A 68-yard interception return by Cor'Dale Flott swung momentum. Philadelphia's offense struggled all night.
Thursday night games come on short rest, which can favor the more physical team. New York simply wanted it more.
The short rookie season
Three weeks later, his season was over. In a Week 8 rematch at Philadelphia, he dislocated his right ankle and was ruled out for the year. In eight games, he ran for 410 yards and five touchdowns. He added 24 catches for 207 yards and two receiving scores.
It is the game fans remember first. Three touchdowns against the champions is the kind of night that builds a reputation, and it fits neatly into this wrestling-style look at Skattebo, where the Eagles game reads like a title win. It was the night the crowd adopted him.
He came back for the 2026 opener and found the end zone. New York opened 2026 at 3-1-1. A rematch with Philadelphia later in 2026 will carry plenty of history.