VIDEO: It’s the 9th Anniversary of DeSean Jackson’s ‘Miracle at the Meadowlands’ Punt Return TD
By Chris Russo
As the Philadelphia Eagles prepare to battle the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday in what could decide the NFC East, now is as good a time as ever to get Philly fans amped for the big game. DeSean Jackson's "Miracle at the Meadowlands" punt return touchdown against New York Giants helped the Eagles win the NFC East nine years ago today.
9 years ago today, @DeSeanJackson10 pulled off the Miracle at the Meadowlands ?
— ESPN (@espn) December 19, 2019
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Though Jackson, in his second stint with the team, is likely to miss the rest of the season, fans will still remember how he made the Eagles' 2010 campaign by capping off a 21-point comeback with a game-winning, game-ending punt return touchdown. The Eagles hope to recapture that magic on Sunday.
Hear from our players and get an inside look at our preparation for #DALvsPHI on today’s Eagles 360, presented by @Xfinity.#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/aO69OEV5Xn
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 19, 2019
It was one thing when the Giants fumbled a handoff instead of kneeling to ensure victory in 1978, but the second "Miracle at the Meadowlands" took four touchdowns in under seven and a half minutes to execute (and a little help from Giants punter Matt Dodge).
With the biggest game of the year coming Sunday for the Eagles, it can't hurt to remember a legendary moment in the team's history.