Eagles beat Giants 38-20 after disputed forward progress call

Philadelphia's offense converted a disputed fourth-and-1 call into momentum Sunday as the Eagles beat the New York Giants 38-20 at Lincoln Financial Field, a result shaped in part by a controversial forward-progress ruling that wiped out what appeared to be a fumble recovery by Giants defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux. The decision, announced by referee Brad Rodgers, awarded Philadelphia a first down on the play and helped set up a touchdown two plays later as the Eagles built a lead they would not relinquish.

With the game tied early in the second quarter, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts lined up for a quarterback sneak known as the tush push. As Hurts was being driven forward, Thibodeaux ripped the ball free and appeared to hand it to the Giants, but officials blew the play dead and signaled that Hurts forward progress had been stopped before the ball came out. Giants coach Brian Daboll challenged the play and the spot of the ball but was told forward progress is not reviewable. Two plays later Hurts connected with Saquon Barkley for a touchdown that put Philadelphia ahead 14-7.

Thibodeaux reacted angrily on the field, saying the whistle was premature. "Sounds like some bullshit...