Dalvin Tomlinson #94 of the Giants sacks Andy Dalton #14 of the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. Credit: Jim McIsaac
Joe Judge grew up an Eagles fan outside Philadelphia. It’s unlikely he ever rooted for them more than he was on Sunday night.
His Giants, having beaten the Cowboys, 23-19, at MetLife Stadium on Sunday afternoon, needed an Eagles win over Washington to claim the NFC East title on the final day of the regular season and return to the playoffs for the first time since 2016. Having finished their own slate of games at 6-10 with the victory, their first over Dallas since 2016 as well, the Giants headed home to tune in and await their fate.