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The Giants finally showed faith in Cor’Dale Flott, and he provided the ultimate reward.
Set free to play the entire game instead of rotating with Deonte Banks, Flott jumped a route and returned a fourth-quarter interception 68 yards for arguably the biggest play in the Giants’ 34-17 victory against the Eagles .
“That was the dagger,” edge Brian Burns said.
The Eagles trailed 27-17 but had second-and-10 at the Giants’ 15-yard line with 11:36 remaining.
Plenty of time to stage a comeback.
Defensive coordinator Shane Bowen aggressively dialed up Cover Zero, and Flott knew from film study that the ball was coming his way to Jahan