Heroes, zeros from Giants’ loss to Eagles: Big Blue torched by third-stringer Tanner McKee

Heroes, zeros from the Giants’ 20-13 loss to the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday:  

Hero

With Jalen Hurts and Kenny Pickett sidelined by injuries and gearing up for the playoffs, Eagles third-string quarterback Tanner McKee completed 27 of 41 passes for 269 yards and two touchdowns in his first career start. 


Tanner McKee looks to pass during the Eagles-Giants game on Jan. 5, 2024.
Tanner McKee looks to pass during the Eagles-Giants game on Jan. 5, 2024. Bill Kostroun/New York Post

Zero

Down by four, Boogie Basham jumped offside on fourth-and-3 with two minutes remaining, which allowed the Eagles to run another 69 seconds off the clock and forced the Giants to use all three of their timeouts to regain possession.

Dru Phillips jumped offside on an earlier fourth down. 



Unsung hero

Oren Burks had 24 tackles in the first 16 games of the season for the Eagles but cleaned up in his chance to shine with most starters resting.

He made 17 tackles, including two for loss. 


Oren Burks celebrates during the Eagles-Giants game on Jan. 5, 2024.
Oren Burks celebrates during the Eagles-Giants game on Jan. 5, 2024. Getty Images

Key stat

14 Losses for the Giants in their 100th anniversary season, their most losses ever in a single season 

Quote

“With them playing their backups, too, it’s kinda like a slap in the face. I understand why … but I never want to be a part of a game like that again or a season like this again.” 

— Giants left tackle Jermaine Eluemunor on losing to the Eagles backups when neither team had much to play for

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