Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Joe Milton acknowledged the dominance of the New York Giants’ defense following their 19-11 victory at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday. During his postgame press conference, Milton offered a direct assessment of the Giants’ performance, stating, “They had great defensive calls and great players over there.” He specifically highlighted the unit’s strategy, noting, “What they did today was just pressure and play over the top,” while explicitly crediting the “great calls by the defensive coordinator” for shutting down the Eagles’ attack.
Rookie QB credits New York’s aggressive defensive scheme for stifling Philadelphia’s offense
The defensive effort was spearheaded by Giants defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson, whose scheme resulted in seven total sacks against Milton. Rookie linebacker Arvell Reese emerged as a standout, recording three of those sacks, including a critical strip-sack recovered by Micah McFadden. This aggressive approach completely disrupted the Eagles’ rhythm, forcing Milton into a difficult game management scenario where he could not establish a consistent passing rhythm despite his physical presence on the ground.
Milton, making his first career NFL start after being signed from the Dallas Cowboys’ practice squad, finished 18-of-34 for 169 passing yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. While he added 64 rushing yards, the Giants’ pass rush overwhelmed him, resulting in seven sacks for a loss of 41 yards and a costly fumble. The performance underscored the effectiveness of Wilson’s defensive adjustments, which effectively neutralized the Eagles’ offensive threats and secured the road win for New York.
Source: Yahoo Sports
