Oct. 10 (UPI) -- Cam Skattebo rushed for three scores, while the New York Giants held Saquon Barkley to 58 rushing yards in upsetting the Philadelphia Eagles to open Week 6.
Skattebo logged 110 yards from scrimmage on 21 touches in the 34-17 triumph Thursday in East Rutherford, N.J. Fellow Giants rookie Jaxson Dart completed 17 of 25 passes for 195 yards and a score, while adding another 58 yards and a touchdown on the ground.
"We played hard," Skattebo told reporters. "Props to the guys up front for all the effort they gave me and this team. They battled to the end and that's what matters."
The Giants edged the Eagles 25-20 in first downs and 366 to 339 in total yards, including a 172-73 advantage on the ground. They trailed 17-13 in the second quarter, but scored 21 answered points -- courtesy of Skattebo's three touchdown runs -- to secure their second victory of the season.
"We hear what people say," Dart said. "It definitely lights a fire in us. ... I'm just really proud of how the guys played. We are just trying to set a standard of intensity here each and every day."
