Eagles wrap up disappointing season with a win
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jordan Matthews (81) is congratulated by quarterback Sam Bradford (7) after scoring a touchdown against the Giants during the fourth quarter. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
(East Rutherford, N.J.) — Philadelphia ended its season at 7-9 after a 35-30 win over the Giants in what may have been New York Coach Tom Coughlin’s final game.
Former Giant Walter Thurmond scored on an 83-yard interception return in the third quarter and as the Eagless added to Coughlin’s season-long frustrations with a 35-30 victory.
It was the third straight loss for the Giants (6-10) and finished a third straight losing season and a fourth straight year out of the playoffs.
Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford says it was nice to pick up a win after a turbulent week that saw the firing of Coach Chip Kelly.
“After going through what we went through this week, obviously it wasn’t easy on anyone,” he said. “But, I’m so proud of the guys in that locker room the way they rallied around Pat (Shurmur)…the way we played today. It’s always nice to end the year on a win.”
After meeting with Eagles interim coach Pat Shurmur at midfield, Coughlin walked off the field, waving to the crowd just before walking into the tunnel.
Coughlin, who led the Giants to two Super Bowl titles in his 12 seasons, has a year left on his contract.
His future is expected to be decided soon by co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch.
The 69-year-old might retire and end his 20-year NFL head coaching career.
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