ESPN EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.

-- The streak is over, thanks to rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart. The New York Giants finally won an NFC East game for the first time since the 2023 season with a 34-17 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night at MetLife Stadium.

Don’t tell Dart that the Giants had lost eight straight in the division. He said beforehand that these contests hold a “little more weight.” Still, this was his first start against an NFC East opponent, even if it was the defending Super Bowl champs. He hardly looked intimidated.

Dart brought energy to a Giants offense that has long struggled in the division. He threw for 195 yards on 17-of-25 passing with a touchdown and rushed for another score. He made plays all over the field with his legs. Rookie Cam Skattebo added three touchdown runs.

The Giants (2-4) looked like a different team with the two rookies leading the way.

Stat to know: Dart did a ton of damage in this contest with his legs. He became just the third quarterback in the Super Bowl era to rush for at least 50 yards in each of his first three career NFL starts, joining Lamar Jackson and Jalen Hurts. Elite company. Dart ran for 60 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries, which doesn’t even include the handful of sacks he avoided with his mobility.

Turning point: Eagles QB Jalen Hurts overthrowing a wide-open DeVonta Smith. This occurred on a third down on the opening drive of the second half. It led to a punt for the Eagles. The Giants’ defense really turned it on after that play. That was the first of three straight punts. Then the Giants brought rare pressure, and cornerback Cor’Dale Flott had a massive interception of Hurts in the fourth quarter, helping to put the game away. The Giants’ defense didn’t allow a point in the second half.

Most surprising performance: WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey. After not elevating Humphrey from the practice squad last week in New Orleans, the Giants needed the veteran with Darius Slayton out because of a hamstring injury. Humphrey instantly jumped Jalin Hyatt and Beaux Collins on the depth chart and made plays. He finished with 55 yards on four receptions and played a wealth of the offensive snaps. Humphrey had not played in a game this season before Thursday night.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES Philadelphia was outgained in each of its first five games and was outplayed badly by a team with a less talented roster Thursday night. It will be a long 10 days of examination before the Eagles have another chance to course-correct against the Vikings in Minnesota.

Biggest hole in the game plan: The Eagles had to have known coming in that the best way to defend Jaxson Dart was to bottle him in the pocket -- especially after facing QBs with similar styles the past two weeks in Baker Mayfield and Bo Nix -- but they lost contain on multiple occasions and it cost them. Dart ran for a 20-yard touchdown early in the first quarter. Later in the frame, he escaped to his right and found Wan’Dale Robinson, who broke a tackle and raced down the sideline for a 35-yard touchdown.

Next game for NY Giants: at Denver Broncos (Oct. 19, 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS) Next game Eagles: at Minnesota Vikings (Oct. 19, 1 p.m. ET, Fox)