Tank Bigsby's 100-Yard Breakout Game Against Giants Earns Praise, Signals Increased Role

Running back Tank Bigsby delivered a breakout performance for the Philadelphia Eagles, rushing for 104 yards on nine carries in their 38-20 victory over the New York Giants. This marked his first 100-yard game with the Eagles, coming after only one rushing attempt in his initial six games. Teammates, including left tackle Jordan Mailata, were not surprised, citing Bigsby's intense practice habits and 'hungry dog' mentality. The Eagles acquired Bigsby, 24, from the Jaguars on September 9th for 2026 fifth and sixth-round picks. Head coach Nick Sirianni highlighted Bigsby's explosive running, a trait they saw in practice and a reason for the trade. Bigsby, who had 766 yards and seven touchdowns last season in Jacksonville, converted a 2nd-and-26 with a 29-yard run and had six explosive runs (10+ yards) on his last ten attempts. His performance positions him to spell Saquon Barkley and contribute significantly, having moved past A.J. Dillon and Will Shipley on the depth chart.