A Giant Comeback

Elliott’s 43-yard FG finishes off comeback win over Giants

PHILADELPHIA >> The injury-depleted defense held on long enough for Carson Wentz and Philadelphia’s newfound rushing attack to rally.

Jake Elliott kicked a 43-yard field goal with 22 seconds remaining, and the Eagles beat the New York Giants 25-22 on Sunday after trailing 12-0 early and 19-14 in the fourth quarter.

Wentz made key throws and undrafted rookie Josh Adams delivered big runs to put the defending Super Bowl champions back in the playoff chase.

“This was a big game mentally, to show resilience and battle back,” said Wentz, who was 20 of 28 for 236 yards and one touchdown.

Adams scored on a 1-yard TD run and ran up the middle for the 2-point Eagles 25, Giants 22 Up next: The Eagles host the Washington Redskins on Dec. 3rd. conversion to give Philadelphia a 2219 lead.

After the Giants tied it on Aldrick Rosas’ third field goal, a 29-yarder, the Eagles controlled the ball for 5:27.

Coach Doug Pederson went for a fourth-and-1 at the Giants 42 and Wentz completed a 12-yard pass to Nelson Agholor right before the two-minute warning. Adams ran three times and Elliott made the goahead kick.

“I had a lot of confidence in our guys, they played man zone and it was well executed,” Pederson said about the pass to Agholor. “Guys

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MICHAEL PEREZ — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Philadelphia Eagles’ Jake Elliott (4) reacts after kicking a field goal during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday in Philadelphia.

CHRIS SZAGOLA — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement (30) celebrates after scoring a two-point conversion during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday in Philadelphia.