Jackson's 2 Touchdowns Pace Eagles' 45-38 Win Over Giants

DeSean Jackson caught a touchdown pass and returned a punt 72 yards for a score, as the Philadelphia Eagles gained sole possession of first place in the NFC East with a wild 45-38 victory over the New York Giants.

Jackson sat out last Sunday’s 34-7 win over Atlanta due to a concussion, but came back with a sparkling performance of six catches for 178 yards, as the Eagles (9-4) won their fourth straight contest and moved a game past Dallas for the top spot in the division. The Cowboys suffered a 20-17 home loss to San Diego earlier Sunday.

Donovan McNabb finished 17-of-26 passing for 275 yards with two TDs and was picked off once.

The Giants (7-6) compiled 512 yards of offense, but lost for the sixth time in eight games and are on the outside looking in at the playoff race. Green Bay (9-4) and Dallas (8-5) are currently in the lead for the two wild card spots.

Eli Manning connected on 27-of-38 throws for 391 yards with three scores for New York, while Hakeem Nicks caught four passes for 110 yards and a touchdown. Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw each rushed for a TD.

The Eagles have won the last four meetings, including a 40-17 drubbing in Philadelphia on November 1. This is also the first time the Eagles have beaten the Giants three straight times at the Meadowlands since capturing nine in a row from 1973-81.

Via Sports Network