Top 5 questionable officiating calls from Eagles vs. Giants game as controversy erupts over refereeing

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Top 5 questionable officiating calls from Eagles vs. Giants game as controversy erupts over refereeing (Credit: IMAGN)

The Philadelphia Eagles got revenge on the New York Giants in Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season. After a 34-17 loss in Week 6, the Eagles dominated the Giants on Sunday and won their second consecutive game.

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It was an entertaining game that had a bit of everything. The Eagles won 38-20, but the game wasn't exempt from controversy. Many fans and analysts questioned multiple refereeing decisions.

Here are five questionable calls (or no calls) from refs during the Eagles-Giants game:

Top 5 questionable calls during Eagles vs. Giants game


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1. Zack Baun hip drop tackle on Cam Skattebo

The Giants' rookie running back Cam Skattebo suffered a gruesome ankle injury in the second half. Jaxson Dart threw a pass intended for the running back, but Eagles linebacker Zack Baun hip-drop tackled Skattebo, making him land on his foot and dislocating his ankle.

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Many fans called out Baun and asked the league to punish him over this play. The referees didn't throw a flag and the game resumed.

2. Jalen Hurts fumble during tush push attempt

Earlier in the second quarter, Philadelphia attempted its version of the quarterback sneak, the tush push. The ball was dropped and the Giants recovered it. The play should have been ruled a fumble and the Giants should have gotten the ball.

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Instead, the referees said Hurts' forward progress had stopped before Kayvon Thibodeaux knocked the ball loose and Philly extended the drive. A ruling of forward progress cannot be reviewed and thus the call stood.

3. Nakobe Dean was held during Cam Skattebo's touchdown

During Cam Skattebo's touchdown in the first quarter, Philadelphia linebacker Nakobe Dean was held to the ground by guard Jon Runyan. Again, there was no call and the Giants scored to tie the game 7-7.

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4. Darius Slayton's offensive pass interference

Darius Slayton was penalized for offensive pass interference in the fourth quarter of the game. Had the flag not been thrown, Slayton would have scored a 68-yard touchdown.

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Brian Daboll was fuming after the call and NFL legend Shannon Sharpe criticized the decision on social media.

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5. Giants were called for a false start when the Eagles moved first

Dexter Lawrence, Kayvon Thibodeaux and Raheem Layne were called for a false start even though three players apparently moved in response to motion by Philadelphia players.

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